How long do you have to wait to safely smoke after TONSILLECTOMY???? - Ear, Nose & Throat Message Board

makaveli9177 · 01-22-2007, 01:20 PM

I'm on Day 18 Post op of a Tonsillectomy and my Dr cleared me to return to normal activites and I'm eating regularly again... I'm 20 years old by the way but just have one question..when is it safe to smoke again...Can I do it right now?? Or wait a few more days...any response would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

rosequartz · 01-22-2007, 01:28 PM

well if you've gone 18 days, just keep going.....seriously.
I quit smoking for 8 days when I got my thyroid out and everyone kept telling me don't pick it back up again......but stupid me, I did.
It's out of your system now.....don't put it back in!

Kszan · 01-22-2007, 07:41 PM

You know it takes 21 days to officially break a habit. You're on Day 18. Dude, if you start again now, it would be like getting tackled at the 1 yard line!! Don't do it! This is a perfect time for you to quit for good. For me, the last thing on my mind after all of the pain I suffered was to start smoking again. I thought I would before the surgery, but afterwards, after all of that pain that I felt. No way!

I'm serious, this is a great, great opportunity for you to just not start again. Think of all the money you'll save! Not to mention that you'll live longer because you won't be inhaling all of those 87 known cancer-causing chemicals every time you smoke.

You did something really healthy for yourself by having your tonsils out. That's great! Now continue to honor and respect your body by not starting smoking again. Your entire body, your organs and your throat will thank you very much if you continue on this path. Please don't start smoking again! It's not worth it. Have you ever seen someone with emphysema? I did once. He was literally choking to death from not being able to get enough oxygen. He had an oxygen tank, but even still. Can you imagine suffocating to death? What a horrible way to die, to never be able to breathe again. I don't think that's something I want for myself, and I don't think you want it for yourself, either.

makaveli9177 · 01-22-2007, 08:49 PM

well I agree about the ciggarettes being a disgusting habit. I've actually never smoked a cig a day in my life. But actually Im going to a party this saturday night and I'll probably want to smoke a joint. so i just want to have fun considering I like didn't even have a winter break and ive been miserable for so long. but now im feeling fine again soooo idk maybe you guys might have a different opinion now lol.

Kszan · 01-22-2007, 08:56 PM

Well, if you look at your throat with a flashlight and it still looks really raw, then I don't think you want to try smoking. I've never smoked weed so I don't know how much it would hurt compared to a cigarette, but I would imagine it wouldn't be very pleasant.

I don't think you should risk it. When the area of your throat is all exposed like that and not completely healed, you might do some damage to it if you smoke too soon. I personally wouldn't advise it. I know you feel like you want to let loose and party, I don't think it's worth it if it will cause you problems afterwards. You never know, it might cause you to bleed, which would truly suck, because then you'd have to get it recauterized while you're awake. Yuck. Not fun.