Smoking after Lap Band

[Jackiedi 0]

Okay, I know all the complications of cigarette smoking. I'm well aware of that, so please no lectures. I know you all are nice folks who want the best for fellow banders. With that said, I stopped smoking pre op for a few weeks, but I do enjoy a cigarette or two at night while with friends drinking my warm tea. I plan to quit sooner or later.

I'm just wondering who else has smoked after surgery and anything they can tell me about it.

P.S. I also know that smoking with the lap band defeats the purpose of being healthy, etc.

So any other banders who smoke, feel free to drop me a line or two!!

Thanks

[Carriejess 27]

Okay, I know all the complications of cigarette smoking. I'm well aware of that, so please no lectures. I know you all are nice folks who want the best for fellow banders. With that said, I stopped smoking pre op for a few weeks, but I do enjoy a cigarette or two at night while with friends drinking my warm tea. I plan to quit sooner or later.

I'm just wondering who else has smoked after surgery and anything they can tell me about it.

P.S. I also know that smoking with the LAP-BAND® defeats the purpose of being healthy, etc.

So any other banders who smoke, feel free to drop me a line or two!!

Thanks

Hello

I had my surgery last October and i still smoke when socially (mainly when drinking!) I know the health risks and used to smoke about 20 a day pre band and prob 5 a day now. Quiting is one of my 2010 goals!

[Jackiedi 0]

Oh that's cool. I consider myself to be a social smoker as well. I don't smoke during the day or in my car, and I'm always out and about trying to keep busy after surgery! But, at night I like to enjoy a smoke while on the phone or when a friend comes over. Thanks for sharing that with me though!

I will always and forever be trying to quit. I'll get around to it when I'm adjusted to my band. I see it as one step at a time.

Thanks again!

[Teacher07 3]

That is the same, i quit 4 months before surgery and then started again about 3 months after being banded. I know very dumb thing to do but I did and regret it everyday. I also LOVE to smoke during certain things, such as driving or being out with friends. I plan to stop on January 10th (or atleast attempt to) but we will see how it goes. Like you said one step at a time! bst of luck to you!

[acidmunke 0]

well....i have been banded....since 23days back...and i've been smoking from the 2nd week....even though i have been advised not to do so..i am not able to control it.....and i 've also been smoking pot....i'am going to really really try stop smoking 4m the 1st tommorow...juss wish god's widd me:))

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