Question:
A question for those who smoke AFTER surgery.......

I found that my pouch seems to fill up with air due to smoking.. least thats how it seems.. causing me to feel bloated, and sometimes nauseas(sp)... anyone else have the same prob.. im trying to quit, but easier said then done. Thanks!!    — brandy H. (posted on November 21, 2002)

November 21, 2002
I amoked before and now after and never had this feeling. When we smoke we suck it into our lungs. Maybe your feeling the pressure from your lungs expanding. I know that if I am talking and take a drink or a bite I will sometimes suck air in with the food or drink and that does feel unpleasant. Maybe that is what you are doing when you take a puff.
   — cherokey55

November 21, 2002
I agree with the previous poster...sounds like you are sucking the smoke into your stomach. Hate to give smoking advice lol...but I would suggest breathing and practicing breathing into your lungs so you don't suck it into your stomach. Yes, I smoke - never quit and really don't intend to, but I do know it can irritate the stomach, so...Good luck!
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