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How soon after a total thyroidectomy can you smoke cigarettes? will smoking before the surgery affect anything?
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Smoking: Ask your surgeon, but likely not recommended right after surgery. He or she will inform you when you can resume your regular activities. May be good opportunity to quit!
Answered 12/30/2017
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