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I agree that pot is better than alcohol. Unfortunately it’s illegal and my job does random drug testing.

I am concerned about the smoking in front of kids, though. I’m also that way around drinking around kids. I’ve got neighbors who drink every fricken day and their kids just watch that.

Same with weed – I wouldn’t see a problem with kids knowing about it, but if my babysitter decided to come over high I’d be pissed the same as I would be if they had a few beers beforehand.

That said, I’m not sure why it’s illegal…anyone know? WTH – it grows natural!!!

Oh, I would also like to add that it can be addicting…maybe not chemically, but neither is food – and yet I’m addicted to it. I have the same addiction to food that alcoholics have to alcohol. Behaviors can be modified by it and then we start craving the things that make us feel good.

Again, not knocking it. All things in moderation, though – and not necessarily in front of kids. Whether you’re slapping around the wife, or getting so high you think your big toe is the funniest thing in the world. You got to have your wits about you sometimes, and getting high doesn’t help that.

Okay....my big toe is quite funny sober. It's only when I'm high or intoxicated do I cry about my big toe...cause it's just that....a BIG toe. I wear a size 11 shoe. :confused_smile::crying: Ohhhh my...I kill myself!

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chickie,

:confused_smile::lol: :crying: :eek: :lol::lol: too damn funny for words...

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I know exactly what you mean. If I smoke just a little bowl before working out, I am able to work harder than I can sometimes believe. Miraculous!

I don't know if it makes me work out "harder" but I run 2-3 miles per day with my dog and I definitely smoke before each run. Along with my ipod, it puts me in my own little world and actually makes me ENJOY *gasp* working out. (kinda :redface: )

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I don't know if it makes me work out "harder" but I run 2-3 miles per day with my dog and I definitely smoke before each run. Along with my ipod, it puts me in my own little world and actually makes me ENJOY *gasp* working out. (kinda :ohmy: )

Yeah, that sounds more like what I was trying to say. Awesome.

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Um, the whole reason for lap band is to start a healthier lifestyle. Smoking marijuana doesnt seem like a healthy lifestyle, more like a stupid lifestyle. You were willing to give up your bad eating habits why not give up bad smoking habits??

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Um, the whole reason for lap band is to start a healthier lifestyle. Smoking marijuana doesnt seem like a healthy lifestyle, more like a stupid lifestyle. You were willing to give up your bad eating habits why not give up bad smoking habits??

you have never smoked... have you?

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Yeah a lot of people just haven't smoked. Probably out of fear from misinformation. Anyway, I've actually heard that because of the deflammatory effects of marijuana it can help with asthma, which is common when exercise-induced, at least in my case. Marijuana is actually pretty healthy. It has its side effects, just like every other FDA approved medication that everyone is taking. It has far too many positives to be ignored as a legitimate form of medication and/or recreation.

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I seriously think people still believe this kind of junk. :wink_smile::huh2:

I love Reefer Madness!

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the facts can not be denied, there is nothing wrong with a daily toke...look at all the work that went into advertising an unhealthy habit like cigarettes, an unhealthly, dangerous, deadly habit and millions of people are still hooked. I have never once wanted to hurt people when I run out of pot but g*d damn it when I run out of cigarettes, heads will roll!!! The debate should be over, there is nothing wrong with pot... unless its laced with something.

HAPPY TOKING FELLOW SMOKERS!

p.s. I quit cigs so I could have the surgery and have never looked back!

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Holy crap! I was shocked to see so many tokers here!! What a cool bunch of people. :eek: I don't smoke (we're military and move so much that finding someone to buy from is to rely on strangers and just asking to be an entry in the arrest section of the paper! I just know I would be part of a stupid sting! sigh...) but not because I have any issues with it. I guess it ISN'T obvious (but I thought it was) that smoking while driving or watching your kids or whatever is stupid. But whatever...

I was really glad to see an honest question like that here - it is nice to know you can ask real questions regardless of embarrassment or judgement and get answers. :w00t:

It has been said already, but I would worry about the munchies. And I would hesitate right before or after the surgery because of both the anesthesia AND the lung issue. Even with very healthy lungs, pneumonia after surgery is really an issue. But obviously many people have done it and been just fine. I am just a Nervous Nelly and tend to err on the side of caution! :lol:

Anyway, nice to see such a great response from so many people. Take a few tokes for me, at least then I can live vicariously, if I can't do it myself. :thumbup:

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I'm a end of July bander who does lol

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I'm from Decemeber of '07 & smoke everyday!

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I don't smoke pot because I have children...anyone who has them or who is around them shouldn't do anything that impairs judgment. I am far less worried about the band than I am about putting children at risk.

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