Well just got home around 11am this morning. Anyone out there wondering about this topic. No problem! Calmed the nerves a bit just before I went in. Slept a little when I got home. Have been up and moving around no problem. Tried it, feeling GOOD !!!

And my surgery # things was 420. NICE !!! Couldn't have scripted that any better. ABP, here I come! ( I know ABP stands for something, just can't remember. something about all bands pretty or something. lol

Has anyone heard from the other guy who was getting surgery today? I can't seem to find the thread to see how it went.

This was just too funy. I too am a former smoker, but had to make the decision to give it up b/c after smoking a phat one, I would get the munchies like a mutha... I am now getting banded on next Friday (23rd) and although I hav thought about taking up my bad habit again, it will just defeat the entire purpose of what the band is for. However, do you and if you like it then I love it. Good luck to all of you. Put one in the air for me why don't ya!!!!

Hell yea, it's the weekend, so definetly in about 1 hr now, Im gonna put it in the air so it can reach the Heavens !! And it wont defeat the band. The band works period, I think it's just up to that individual on how quick you want it to work. Im so happy with life right now. I can still taste or eat all my favorite foods (except steak, damn i miss me some steak !!) and im still loosing weight. Now it's slow yes, but im not gaining and im happy inside and out !! And to ME ultimetly that is what I was looking for. 420 Bandsters unite !! Im here, I smoke, get used to it !!

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Hey Everybody,

JubJub you are too funny and thanks for the info... I just attended an informational seminar on banding two days ago and this question has been on my mind since I began to consider surgery. I just registered on this site and haven’t even posted in the introduction blog because I came across this one .... It caught my eye because I too am a smoker and this was a concern for me. REAL QUICK for all those who think weed smokers are just walking around with half their brain cells, can't spell, got the munchies, or whatever else.... I have been smoking since I was 18 and I’m almost 38... Let’s see.. In the past 20 years I’ve earned a bachelor's degree, two masters, purchased two homes, got married, am raising two strong young men, and have a wonderful career with the same company for 17 years. I think I’ve done quite a bit of growing, as much if not more than someone who doesn’t smoke and I smoke EVERYDAY. I'm not here to promote what I thoroughly enjoy all I’m really trying to say is just because one enjoys herbal refreshments doesn’t mean they aren't productive. Just wanted to add my 2 cent lol ... By the way.... I'm from DC and we are partyin' enjoy the events in your hometown for those not traveling here for the inauguration!

nice !!! Pay if Forward.