Help! i am having surgery and they said not to smoke. how do i control the urge?

Good of you to ask..: Having urges and cravings for nicotine confirm that you are addicted to it. The best way to minimize physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms is to gradually reduce the amount of the drug you are taking. The best way for you to do this is with nicotine replacement therapy, such as the patches that provide a constant low dose in three strengths that you can taper down over 1-2 weeks each.