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 ?

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Hi everyone ' date=' 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 ?[/quote']

Umm...cancer.

I grew up with a father that was a smoker. It caused him to have Burger's disease. It is a not so well known disease, but has caused him to loose both legs, he is fighting to keep his arms and has moved into his stomach and will eventually kill him. He quit smoking about 20 years ago and he is still paying for it everyday! I had no childhood because I was taking care of my dad. I would seriously reconsider smoking please! I have lived the nightmare of what smoking can do to a person!

Ok I will be the token smoker in The group. I am not a heavy smoker ..maybe 6-10 daily. I am well aware of the risks to my health Because I smoke. That said I discussed it with my dr and while he of course advised me to quit said I shouldn't have any complications with my band caused by smoking. I healed fine and resumed life as normal. I have changed my life because of my band and quitting smoking is on the list to do... And I will when I am ready

I find it odd that someone would try so hard to improve their health via Lap Band...all while completely negating those improvements by smoking. Might as well live in bacon cheeseburger smoothies while you're at it.

I am not going to judge anyone because I smoked for 15 years and I quit just over 15 years ago. I still miss it but will not go back to it because I have kids. I will say, though, that my surgeon WILL NOT (in caps because he is very adamant about it) give anyone who smokes a Lap Band.

I am not going to judge anyone because I smoked for 15 years and I quit just over 15 years ago. I still miss it but will not go back to it because I have kids. I will say' date=' though, that my surgeon WILL NOT (in caps because he is very adamant about it) give anyone who smokes a Lap Band.[/quote']

That's a smart surgeon.