Some experts do not suggest vaping after surgery because of a few side effects. If possible, wait four days before doing so. Ideally, it would be best to wait 48 hours or two full days following surgery before you start smoking again in the best-case scenario.
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Can I vape after thyroid surgery?
I require patients to stop using nicotine a minimum of 6 weeks prior to their procedures and 6 weeks after. Resuming smoking or vaping during recovery, before your incision sites have healed, puts you at risk of poor healing, infection, and other dangerous complications.
What happens if I vape after surgery?
No matter the method of consumption, nicotine can greatly disrupt the body's healing processes by negatively affecting: Wound healing and scarring. The effectiveness of certain post-operative medications. The risk of infections after surgery.
Can you vape after throat surgery?
Do not smoke. Nicotine and other chemicals in cigarettes and cigars can prevent healing after surgery. Ask your healthcare provider for information if you currently smoke and need help to quit. E-cigarettes or smokeless tobacco still contain nicotine.
Does vaping hurt healing after surgery?
“Basically, nicotine makes your blood vessels smaller and your blood stickier,” Spiegel says. As a result, blood circulation is reduced, especially to small microvessels found in the skin, making it much harder for the body to repair injuries.
How long after surgery until I can vape?
You should avoid any nicotine use until you are completely healed, usually at least 4-6 weeks.
How soon can you have nicotine after surgery?
It takes about three weeks to clear your system of nicotine, and it takes about three weeks after surgery for your healing to have gotten a head start in recovery, so the goal is to disallow all sources of nicotine for three weeks before and after surgery to have a fighting chance at healing well and avoid ...
Can I vape 72 hours after surgery?
If you are a patient who smokes or uses smokeless tobacco, it is ideal to stop using tobacco products a few days before surgery and for at least 72 hours after surgery. The longer you are able to refrain from cigarettes or other tobacco products, the quicker you will heal.
What happens if you smoke after throat surgery?
After surgery Allow your body time to recover and heal properly. Smoking makes recovery harder by stressing your heart, affecting your blood pressure, reducing oxygen in your blood and body tissues, and damaging your lungs.
How does nicotine affect healing after surgery?
Smoking distorts a patient's immune system and can delay healing, increasing the risk of infection at the wound site. Smoking just one cigarette decreases the body's ability to deliver necessary nutrients for healing after surgery.
Is it OK to vape without nicotine before surgery?
Vaping Before Surgery: The Verdict With the booming popularity of e-cigarettes as a healthier alternative to tobacco, many patients are wondering if they are safe to use prior to surgery. The answer is no.
Can vaping cause infection after surgery?
Smoking/vaping increases your risk for post-surgical complications, including dampening the immune system, increasing your chance for a cardiac event and/or an infection.
What happens if I smoke after surgery?
After surgery Allow your body time to recover and heal properly. Smoking makes recovery harder by stressing your heart, affecting your blood pressure, reducing oxygen in your blood and body tissues, and damaging your lungs.
Can I vape 72 hours after surgery?
If you are a patient who smokes or uses smokeless tobacco, it is ideal to stop using tobacco products a few days before surgery and for at least 72 hours after surgery. The longer you are able to refrain from cigarettes or other tobacco products, the quicker you will heal.
Can I smoke an e cig after surgery?
EFFECTS ON WOUND HEALING The results suggest that vaping should not be seen as a better alternative to cigarette smoking in the context of wound healing and should not be advised as an alternative (Troiano et al, 2019).
martinette Full Member
I have hyperthyroidism and my doctor can't find why. I vape with 3mg nicotine only. Could the nicotine get my thyroid inflamed ? Does anyone been in this situation ? I make my own e- juice and the flavors and nicotine come from EcigExpress.
chanelvaps ECF Guru Verified Member ECF Veteran
Not likely. It really does not have anything to do with the Thyroid gland. IMO, anyway.
bombastinator ECF Guru Verified Member ECF Veteran
Note: vapessmiley below has the most salient point . We’re not doctors. We’re quite literally randos from the Internet.
UncleJunkle Vaping Master Verified Member ECF Veteran
Hyperthyroidism is very common. If your doctor cannot find out why, get a second and even third opinion. It could be that there is no explanation for it.
JCinFLA Vaping Master Verified Member ECF Veteran
I have hyperthyroidism and my doctor can't find why. I vape with 3mg nicotine only. Could the nicotine get my thyroid inflamed ? Does anyone been in this situation ? I make my own e-juice and the flavors and nicotine come from EcigExpress.
chanelvaps ECF Guru Verified Member ECF Veteran
First, having hyperthyroidism doesn't mean your thyroid is inflamed. It means the thyroid is producing more thyroxine than it should be when it was working normally. In other words, your thyroid gland is over active.
stols001 Moved On ECF Veteran
Yup, I too read ON this very board the fact actually switching from smoking from vaping can cause changes to your thyroid levels and supplementation needs. There may have been some basic explanation given but I can't remember it.
How to help a sore throat after thyroid surgery?
Thyroid surgery is often done under general anesthesia with a breathing tube placed in the windpipe to breathe for you. This can lead to a sore throat and the sensation of a lump (like something is stuck in your throat) with swallowing. Using a throat spray or lozenges can help with the discomfort until you are healed.
What are the side effects of thyroid surgery?
Side effects of surgery are common and include neck pain, a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, and temporary hypoparathyroidism. 1 Complications are much less common and can include bleeding (a neck hematoma), ...
What are the risks of hypoparathyroidism after thyroid surgery?
Factors that increase the risk of hypoparathyroidism after thyroid surgery include a diagnosis of thyroid cancer, a longer duration of thyroid disease before surgery, a central incision, and the removal of a large amount of thyroid tissue.
What is the difference between a total thyroidectomy and a subtotal thyroidectomy?
People who have a total thyroidectomy will require prescription thyroid replacement therapy after their procedure . With a subtotal thyroidectomy, hypothyroidism is less common , affecting roughly 20 percent of people who have the procedure.
How rare is thyroid surgery?
The risk of infection is present with any type of surgery but is relatively rare with thyroid surgery (roughly one in 2000 surgeries). 7 Treatment usually includes IV antibiotics.
How long does it take for a parathyroid to stop lowering calcium levels?
Even when these glands are not damaged, however, roughly 5 percent of people may have temporary symptoms of a low calcium level (hypocalcemia), and this can persist for up to six months.
How long after thyroid surgery do you have to go back to the doctor?
Generally speaking, you will usually need to return to the surgeon for a follow-up visit around one to two weeks after surgery. In the meantime, be sure to contact your thyroid care team if you have any questions regarding your recovery process.
What to eat after thyroid surgery?
As you can see from the lists above, many foods appear on several lists. Yogurt, smoothies, pudding, soft fruit, and soup are just a few. I’ll be posting some recipes in the next weeks to help. I highly suggest you plan ahead with food ready-to-eat or requiring little preparation before hand. Let me know what you find helpful after your thyroid surgery.
Why do we need protein after surgery?
Your body needs protein to heal after surgery. Remember, protein is the building block of all tissues in the body, so you need it to heal, form new skin/scar tissue, etc. Generally, most of us eat more than enough protein in our regular lives. However, with the fatigue and decreased appetite experienced after surgery, you should focus on protein rich foods to ensure you are getting the nutrition you need.
Can you get dehydrated after surgery?
It can be easy to get dehydrated after surgery. You aren’t moving around as much, so you don’t think about drinking water. You are tired, so getting up to go to the bathroom feels exhausting. During your hospital stay, you often receive IV fluids. It can take you a few days to get all of that out of your system – so you may feel like you are going to the bathroom all the time even though you are not drinking fluids now.
Can you eat soft foods after thyroid surgery?
This is normal and will heal rather quickly. Fatigue sets in as the anesthesia wears off and from the stress on your body of surgery. Eating soft foods can help with both of these. Soft foods will not irritate an already sore throat and require less energy for chewing.
