I am having Tram Flap Surgery on October 5, 2009. I really need a specific answer to my question(s) because the procedure itself is going to be very painful according to my surgeon and I am really fearing the part concerning the smoking I've done. I have looked on several websites on the internet concerning cigarette smoke and how long it takes to get out of one's system. Each and every site I have gone into states that it takes 72 to 96 hours for nicotine to completely leave the system. I've also been told that when quitting smoking, consuming alot of water or liquid really helps flush the system faster and helps cleanse the system of the nicotine quicker.
I guess this is a two part question I am asking. First and foremost, is it true that it takes 72 to 96 hours to rid the system completely of nicotine, while consuming liquids to help the process? and secondly, being that it's only 7 days before my surgery date, I am quite nervous that this isn't going to be enough time for me to get that nicotine out of my system. This "Necrosis" business is really making me fearful. Will 7 days be enough time for me to be safe having this surgery with the short period of time I have to rid my body of nicotine?
I'd really appreciate it if you could answer this as soon as possible and as effectively and precisely as possible, as I am in need of specifics for the questions stated above.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Mary