ctaylor Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 My question is...how does the smoking affect the lap band? I have been smoking for many years and I want to get the lap band done. Will it hurt me to smoke occassionally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriBecky Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 From a health standpoint - yes, smoking does hurt you! You need to quit a MINIMUM of 2 weeks prior to surgery, more if you've smoked for a long time. I don't believe the smoking does damage to the band... but it certainly doesn't do you any good! Ok... stepping down off my soapbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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