- male
- 20 Years
- 14/08/2025
just had appendix surgery on the 28th and i really want to smoke but i'm not sure if it's safe yet should i wait or is it okay to start again
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
It is better not to smoke. If you are craving for nicotine one idea is to use chewable nicotine. If not possible taking one or two is better than going back to normal level of smoking. No direct link between your surgery and smoking. Smoking can affect your airways and cause irritative cough which can affect the stitches and may worsen the pain.
So you decide what’s best for you. Next Steps May be this could be the right time to quit smoking if your body and mind permits Health Tips Nicotine gums or patches.
Dr. Kamran Suggests...
Consult a General Surgeon
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