Does your doctor know you smoke cigars?

[Boudie]

Have you told your doctor that you smoke cigars?
Why would you and why wouldn't you?

 

[konmtu]

Yep. Whenever I visit the doctor (rarely) I always recall Dr. House saying everyone lies. I try not to. So far, no one's tsked me or anything.

 

[jimmy_d]

Yep - said its obviously not great for you but not terrible... And we talk about cigar boxes - he collects them and uses them for shadow boxes for his flies for fly fishing lol

 

[nayslayer]

yeah, asked if i smoked. I said yes, a few cigars a week. It was being entered in a laptop. From her reaction, there was a difference between cigars and cigs.

 

[irratebass]

Yep, he said he enjoys them once a year with his son on the golf course.

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[konmtu]

yeah, asked if i smoked. I said yes, a few cigars a week. It was being entered in a laptop. From her reaction, there was a difference between cigars and cigs.

That's the same impression I got from my doctor.

 

[nayslayer]

That's the same impression I got from my doctor.

Yeah, my blubber will get me before anything else.

 

[bostoneo]

I always say... "off the record" I smoke cigars

 

[kcmontie]

yes . I try and be honest with my doctors and lawyers.

 

[JG358]

Kind of defeats the purpose of going to see a doctor if your not upfront/honest about everything.

 

[icehog3]

Kind of defeats the purpose of going to see a doctor if your not upfront/honest about everything.

Exactly. My doctor knows, and she does not approve. I smoke on....

 

[The EVP]

Yes....she doesn't care as long as it's not cigarettes. My dentist knows as well but he's a BOTL and each time I visit, we both know that I'm leaving something behind and taking some with me.

 

[xjsnake]

Yeah she knows. Her response was, "as long as you aren't inhaling them, you probably won't have a problem".

 

[Jim D]

I always say... "off the record" I smoke cigars

It seems from the "smoke of the day" thread that it may be more accurate to say off the record, you only smoke 5 or 6 a day. Intermittently taking breaks to breathe once in a while.

 

[navyvet]

insurance purposes. i quit smoking cigeretts would tell no one i smoke cigars

 

[joe45]

Don't lie to your doctor and don't lie to your lawyer... yes he knows.

 

[Frost]

My doc asked me why I smoke cigars. I explained to him I have a very stressful job and having an evening cigar helps me relax and unstress. His response was, "well as your doctor, I am supposed to tell you not to use tobacco in any form but if it helps with stress, enjoy them because stress will kill you long before cigars will".

 

[StogieNinja]

Yup. Doc says two a week is virtually harmless and the stress relief benefit outweighs the risks. I also disclosed my cigar smoking when I sought a life insurance plan. I didn't want my family getting shafted if I die.

 

[Boudie]

My BP is still a bit high, maybe due to the cigars (or genetics) but my sugar and weight are well controlled probably due to the cigars also. Kills the desire to pig out when I get a bit bored. Stress is underappreciated by most of us and I think a hour and a half of relaxation keeps me half way sane.

 

[Cigar-Chick WI]

Have you told your doctor that you smoke cigars?
Why would you and why wouldn't you?

Yes she knows. And to a minimum she is ok with it

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