my surgeon asks that you not smoke for one week before surgery- he also said that if you couldnt quit, at least cut back to 5 or less cigs a day. Thats what I did and everything went fine.
Hi. I was banded in Covington too. I just had it done 4 days ago by Dr Lavin with Surgical Specialists of La. Hows it going so far for you? Glad to see someone else from La on here!