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Title: Total hip replacement surgery: Stop smoking before surgery
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  • Do not use tobacco products for at least two months before surgery.
  • Nicotine, carbon monoxide and other poisons in tobacco products decrease your blood flow. Smoking also increases the risk of complications after surgery. Examples include: poor bone and wound healing, pneumonia, blood clots, and the need for more surgery.
  • If you use tobacco products, you must stop using all tobacco products at least two months before your surgery date. You must agree to stay nicotine-free for at least one year after surgery. It can take up to a year for bones to heal. If you need help to quit, talk to your health care provider. There is help available for you.