2 weeks: If you are considering an operation and want to decrease your risk of complications you will not smoke or have any nicotine (patch or gum) for 2 weeks. Obviously, the longer you stay off the better. Better question is why are you smoking and what can you do to stop. Consider meds and counseling.
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