Hello all.

I decided to get a band and met with the surgeon. He said I may be put on blood thinners to decrease the chances of a clot forming. Has this happened to anyone else??

Also, does anyone know the actual reason why smoking is prohibited after surgery??

I'm making my pros and cons list so any and all facts would be appreciated.

Thanks so much and best of luck to you all.

I was given an injection of Lovenox in the belly just before and the day after surgery---it is a blood thinner. It is pretty common for any type of surgery.

Smoking inhibits healing by causing a shortage of oxygen---is what they told a friend who was banded...and smoked. They told another friend that her back surgery would have a 70% better outcome if she would quit smoking. Saying it inhibits the healing. Not sure if it mattered, she had the disc surgery, did not quit smoking, surgery was no help. But I have no "facts" for you on the why.

I cannot say enough good things about my band---it has been an answer to many a prayer! I have had very good results, and very few issues with it.

I chose banding, because of the ability to reverse it if necessary. Now I shiver at the thought of losing it!!

Good Luck to you in your research. If you have other questions, ask away---everyone here is very helpful!!!

Welcome to LBT!

Kat