pulmonary embolism and smoking cigarettes tied to more embolism, leading to higher readmission rates How Smoking Harms Your Health:

Heres what you risk by continuing to smoke after weight loss surgery: Painful and potentially serious marginal ulcers Delayed wound healing and post-op infections Higher risk of blood clots and lung issues Reduced absorption of vitamins and minerals Weight regain due to poor dietary patterns Greater risk of complications, hospital readmission, or reoperation Your body has already endured a major procedure

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There is a strong correlation between those who smoke and those that develop cancer, or a wide range of respiratory, heart, or immune diseases