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Don't- particularly pre-op if your surgeon hasn't already said it- Quit pre-op because I knew how bad it was and was told I had to- I'm/was a serious smoker- to say now that i'm not struggling - one month now since being banded would be lying- I've probably smoked about a week in the month- I don't know which is more difficult- some days the food- some days the cigarettes- I'm using the patch most days and the gum when necessary- Everyone says "you can't smoke and wear the patch or and chew gum" I found the web site of a doctor in california who says do what ever you have to to quit- use it all- just be careful- What I will tell you is the 4 days in a row I smoked I was more tired, had to stop while I was walking and had more difficulty breathing - I know you have heard it all before but try- it will be worth it - as I sit here and am dying for 1- know it wouldn't be one but rather one after another and by this afternoon the pack would be done - Good luck

Exchange has not begun yet- Who ever is start6ing this it will be a business with fees and shipping charges - If anyone has business clothing I'm interested sizes 2x or 20's Please let me know with pic's - As with most I'm still into dark clothing and wear very tailored clothing which is whats required - always accent with colored tops/scarves

Has anyone out there been banded at NYU- Interested in your experiences- Most curious about the first 2 to 3 week period post op- are you full, what is healing like, etc etc etc- what can one expect from someone who has had this ?