I had a plueradesis in 2009, in 2010 I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and now my gallbladder is malfunctioning and I need surgery. The surgeon who wants to do it said there is no problem that I still smoke but the pulmonologist won t clear me for surgery until I ve stopped for six weeks. What are my dangers, what should I do? I have not eaten a regular meal since July.
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor, thank you for your query. You didn't mention why did you do pleurodesis? Because of lung cancer? If yes, then of course that you have to stop smoking. It will not just cause further lung damage, but also it can be dangerous for any surgery or anesthesia. Gallbladder is not problem for you at this point. Hypothyrodiism as well. You need to focus on your lung health and then think of others. Wish you good health. Regards.