Smoking?

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I would like to get some info from ya'll on smoking and lap band. I have been a regular smoker for 7 years...since I had my son. However, I want this surgery sooo bad that 3 days ago, being a smoker of 1 1/2 paks a day, I start my day with 10 cigarettes in my pack and that is all that I'm allowed. I'm doing great with that, in 2 more days, I'm gonna take it down to 8/day...so on and so forth. I have been told that my particular surgeon wants his patients smoke free for at least 3 full months before surgery. That SHOULD be enough time for me, unless I have a set back. What has everyone else been told about smoking and surgery? Stephanie

Hi, I'm a ex smoker of over two years. Now I'm a smoking cessation facilitator for the American Lung Association in my spare time. While there is no right way to quit, just your way. The method of slowly cutting back is not very successful. Less than 2% using this step down method are smoke free after a year. I suggest going to this site. A lot of great informaion and support just likie here. Smoking Cessation

Get educated (power is knowlege) make a quit plan, then set a date. You'll love the new you, thin and smoke free. Don't that sound great! Good luck, and keep up posted.