Smoking can delay your recovery from an operation - it increases your risk of complications
Smoking affects your heart and lungs. It has been calculated that you are four times more likely to get a chest infection. It also has effects on how well your wound heals and the risks you face during your anaesthetic. Please consider giving up smoking well before your operation
There are several helpful websites with advice and information to support you.
 www.gosmokefree.co.uk
This is a free NHS website that provides advice on stopping smoking. If you register you can enlist on an email or text support programme. Information is also available about telephone helplines.
For advice on how to give up smoking please follow the link below to the Action on Smoking and Health website:
Stopping smoking: ASH’s 15 tips
| 
Bookmark us
Print page
