Hi everyone , I just recently got banded two weeks ago and was wondering if smoking is ok , I want to know if it will do any damage to me ?

Smoking seriously increases the risks of post op pneumonia as well as blood clots and pulmonary embolism. It also slows the healing process considerably.

I'm sure someone will chime in about how they smoked with no problem, but I'd seriously advise against it. The risks are real and not worth it.

nosmoking no drinking no carbinated drinks i hadda sighn a paper

i asked my doctor because i did smoke. and i had heard it was bad because of clotting and it can prevent healing but my doctor told me smoking is bad because it can cause your band to erode into your stomach. in which case surgery will have to be performed and it will be taken out and depending on your surgeon not replaced. i quit with help of of an e cig. to me it's not worth that risk. not to mention i can breath again. i don't stink. but i do have a hard time when i smell someone smoking. but i can finally say I did it

i asked my doctor because i did smoke. and i had heard it was bad because of clotting and it can prevent healing but my doctor told me smoking is bad because it can cause your band to erode into your stomach. in which case surgery will have to be performed and it will be taken out and depending on your surgeon not replaced. i quit with help of of an e cig. to me it's not worth that risk. not to mention i can breath again. i don't stink. but i do have a hard time when i smell someone smoking. but i can finally say I did it

and my dr told me to stay away from people who smoked right after surgery for a little while. 2nd hand smoke can be just as bad.

Hi everyone ' date=' I just recently got banded two weeks ago and was wondering if smoking is ok[/quote']

Nope.

But I know u already know that

Thanks for that info guys , do u think I should wait until I heal 100% or just not go near it anymore like its really hard !!

you need to just stop so you can heal. i know how hard it is. believe me! but you can do it. just imagine your band eroding into your stomach........that helped me!

Yer ur right , I guess no more smoking for me , I don't want to put myself in danger

Blood clots! I had a Pulmonary Embolism and let me tell you.... I'd literally rather vaginally deliver quadruplets than go through that again! The pain is excruciating and the thought of "holy crap!, that could of just killed me!" doesn't feel good either. I'm coming up on my 6 month check up since my clot and I'm hoping to get off of my blood thinner, but this clot has changed my life. Because mine was from Nuvaring and smoking, my gyno doesn't want me on any type of hormones again, which sucks because I was only on it because of that. My hormones hate me big time since I had my daughter 3 years ago. I also have a much larger risk of getting another clot in the future. I'm blabbing, but if it helps one person then I'm happy! Btw, I've been smoke free for 174 days! Stop now, don't do like me and wait til it's too late!

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I had a blood clot not caused by surgery and trust me it is HORRIBLE. Please do anything to avoid it.

FallonB - congrats 174 days is amazing! Great job and keep up the great work!!! @ everyone else, smoking is bad for anyone, it increases the risks of blood clots which can be fatal, not everyone is lucky enough to survive. I am a nurse and have witnessed this first hand smoking also raises your risk for lung disease and some cancers. Finally, yes it can cause your band to erode and really if you are going to the all the trouble to have surgery to lose the weight and get healthy shouldn't you go one step further and give up the smoking to and make a pledge to be really healthy?!!!!!

I'm 5 months post op down 50 lbs and the best thing I've ever done for myself!!!

Keep up the good work everyone!!!!

didnt your dr say no and not to?

smoking is bad for your health and its terribly expensive

spend the money on pampering yourself with new smaller sized clothes instead of stinkie cigs

FallonB - congrats 174 days is amazing! Great job and keep up the great work!!! @ everyone else' date=' smoking is bad for anyone, it increases the risks of blood clots which can be fatal, not everyone is lucky enough to survive. I am a nurse and have witnessed this first hand smoking also raises your risk for lung disease and some cancers. Finally, yes it can cause your band to erode and really if you are going to the all the trouble to have surgery to lose the weight and get healthy shouldn't you go one step further and give up the smoking to and make a pledge to be really healthy?!!!!!

I'm 5 months post op down 50 lbs and the best thing I've ever done for myself!!!

Keep up the good work everyone!!!![/quote']

Thank you! I'm quite proud! =)

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I smoked for over 20 years and my dr made me quit b4 he would even do the surgery..if u really feel u need one try a vapor electronic one...every now and again when I feel like I really really want one..I will use that

Thanks for that info guys ' date=' do u think I should wait until I heal 100% or just not go near it anymore like its really hard !![/quote']

I'm smoke free a little over a year and feel great. Haven't got my surgery yet. If you are already not smoking why not just quit? It's hard and it sucks, but its totally worth it!! I love smoking but I know it not good for me. I used the app by livestrong dare to quit. It's just like this forum but for people who are quitting smoking. Take a look at it. I know you can do girl!!!! Wish you the best!!：）