Well that makes four of us then cause I'm having surgery at Barix on Nov.13 too...and IT IS MY BIRTHDAY FOR REAL!! Nice present huh?? Good luck to all of you!! Anne

Not a smoker, but I wanted to say good luck!! Let us know how it goes. Tracey

I quit smoking a month before my first doctor's appointment for Lapband surgery. I knew I had to quit to be eligible, so I did, cold turkey. It was REALLY hard, especially since my daughter and her husband smoke, and I visit her 4 or 5 times a week (she lives 3 miles away). It's been 8 months, and I don't "crave" smoking anymore, but honestly, I do still miss it. But, I'm doing this surgery for my health and my future, so no more smokes. I kept a pack at home...I was afraid I would break down and go out and buy a pack, and then (of course) I would have to smoke them, but since I already had a pack here, I could just look at them and say, "Nah, it's not worth it". Besides, my doc threatened to take a random blood sample to make sure I wasn't cheating. It's tough, but what are you gonna do? Best of luck to you on your quickly arriving surgery! Judith

28th will be here before you know it!! Best of luck! I"m sure your insurance will be just fine! See you on the losers bench!!

Hi Everyone, I've been hooked on this site and doing alot of research for my upcoming RNY.... I am looking forward to a new me!!!...health wise of course Any smokers or should I say x-smokers.....prior to post op? I have quit smoking....its been a challenge.....I welcome any input or feedback on your experience!! g.