Helpful Tips for Successful Recovery From Prostate Surgery
JUL 17, 2024Patients benefit from being prepared in advance of prostate surgery so that bowel, bladder, and erectile functions return to normal as quickly as possible.
Read MoreSmoking is one of the hardest habits to break, but it can be done. Some smokers have to quit several times before actually breaking the habit. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death and disease in the United States.
Cravings usually last for 5-10 minutes and if you have something to help you though it, the craving will pass. To help you through cravings keep your mouth hands and body busy:
Recognize that quitting smoking is a difficult process and the smoker may have many emotions going on during this time. Be patient and know that these emotions will be temporary.
Quitting smoking can be challenging, but if you equip yourself with the right tools, you too can be a non-smoker.
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Patients benefit from being prepared in advance of prostate surgery so that bowel, bladder, and erectile functions return to normal as quickly as possible.
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