Hello all,

I am going to my first seminar next week. I am currently....oh wait let me weigh so I am not fibbing............geez ! 273 lbs.:help: . I am just getting started on the journey and I am scared to death. I am currently a pack a day smoker, who has no other health problems, except a few mental. I am wanting to meet people who are on the road to getting banded or who have recently been banded. Am I going to have to quit smoking? I know that sounds like a stupid question, but I cannot imagine doing this with out one vice. Please help!

Best of luck to you.....

I just had my surgery on Sept 6th 2006~ I quit smoking 3 years ago and I was a 4 pack a day smoker!!!! YOU CAN DO IT!

Kellers,

Yepper, girl, you are going to have to quit smoking. Instead of smoking a ciggie, go for a short walk ... I know that sounds "pollyanna-ish" but it really does help ... I know because I have been there and tried that. LOL

Best of luck to you & please know that your recovery after surgery will be much smoother if you don't have to worry about pneumonia

Hello Kellers! I'm new here as of a couple hours ago. I went to my seminar, and have my 1st dr's appointment on Wednesday. I'm a bit nervous, but I'm doing okay. This looks like it will be an exciting ride! Welcome aboard.