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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 41

Day 6 and I'm about to cave in

Thanks all.

Some days I think this is a piece of cake. Then there those other days, you all know what I'm talking about.

I have identified the times that are the hardest for me to not indulge. Right after meals and right before bed. I'm doing better with the slow times at work, I raid the mint jar, and really no urge when I first get out of bed. So, I'm making progress in those areas.

I have a question maybe someone can help me with. There is a thread where a member talks about back surgery and I posted some questions for him. Now I can't find the thread, I used the search but came up empty, any ideas?

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/13/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 10
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 150
Amount Saved: $21.00
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 20 Mins: 8 Seconds: 10

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 41

Day 6 and I'm about to cave in

Patrick,

I think the post I am referring to was more recent than that but what the heck. What was involved in your surgery is the best place to start. If I am having the same lind I'll ask some more questions?

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/13/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 11
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 165
Amount Saved: $23.10
Life Gained:
Days: 2 Hrs: 0 Mins: 24 Seconds: 33

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 41

Day 6 and I'm about to cave in

I am having a herniated disc fixed and three vertebrae fused. Work is at L4,5 and S1 if I remember correctly. I am so ready to be done with this stuff. People don't understand how bad this is unless they experience it themselves.

It will be nice to be done with the back and leg pain and smoke free all at the same time.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/13/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 12
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 180
Amount Saved: $25.20
Life Gained:
Days: 2 Hrs: 4 Mins: 44 Seconds: 12

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 41

Maybe I set my quit date too soon

Quitting is tough. No doubt about it. In my first post here I said I didn't want to quit but had to quit. Today is my 14th day being smoke free.

Am I happy about it? Yes.

Do I miss it? Heck yes.

I know that I need to be nicotine free. Part of me wants to be but the other part of me wants a cigarette so bad I can get that crappy taste back in my mouth just thinking about it.

I won't repeat all of what the others have said. You know they are right. You have to make the decision based on what will be right for you. Everyone here will support you as much as they can. Ultimately it's up to you.

One day at a time.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/13/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 14
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 210
Amount Saved: $29.40
Life Gained:
Days: 2 Hrs: 13 Mins: 41 Seconds: 9

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 41

So, I've been reading posts..........

and I thought that the first two weeks were the worst part of the quit. Tonight I see that people are still struggling at 50 and even at 100 days.

I guess that my quit has been pretty easy because of all the pain medication that I take, from a physical standpoint anyway. I still have the "I wants" real bad but so far have been able to beat them down. I don't know what I will do if I start having dreams about smoking. I knew this was a long term commitment, I just didn't think about having cravings 50 or 100 days after quitting. So, when does it get easier? Does it get easier? Are we all sentenced to be smokeaholics, one day at a time, for the rest of our lives?

Now, having said that, I have committed to not smoking and I will do everything I can to stay smoke free. On the other hand if I was told tomorrow that I have cancer and a limited time left to live I would go straight to a store and buy cigarettes.

My girlfriend and I spent the evening making out my living will and I gave her Power of Attorney for me just in case my surgery goes wrong. No life as a vegetable for me. If it goes wrong, turn off the machines and let me go. Make me comfortable but let me go.

OK, so I'm getting a little morbid here. Everything that is going on is a little depressing. I'm done venting. Thanks for reading.

Steve

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/13/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 14
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 210
Amount Saved: $29.40
Life Gained:
Days: 2 Hrs: 13 Mins: 50 Seconds: 14

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 41

Walking on Eggshells

Wow. Just Wow.

I have just written a post in another thread about long term issues with quitting then I find this.I expected some depression to come along during the quit and in a way it's good to hear that others have dealt with it too.

Riverdaleman, I don't know if what I read was the entire post or not but what you said really hit home with me. Looks like you made it through that tough time, good for you. Thanks for that post. You've given us all a lot to think about.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/13/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 14
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 210
Amount Saved: $29.40
Life Gained:
Days: 2 Hrs: 13 Mins: 53 Seconds: 28

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 41

So, I've been reading posts..........

Thanks everyone.

There are so many things going on in my life right now that it almost overwhelming. The surgery is getting close, I need to move, the girlfriend and I aren't getting along so well and I hate my job.

There is more to my fears regarding the surgery than I have expressed. My father went into the hospital a few years ago for what was to be a minor surgery, hernia repair. After the surgery he had one conscious afternoon, he died 4 days after the surgery. This last February my mother went into the hospital to have the veins in her neck repaired. The day after the surgery she had a heart attack which then lead to a stroke.

I'm really trying not to be so negative about everything. The load I'm carrying is just getting heavier and heavier. Yes, I know that I am creating most of that load. Of all things I have to juggle in my head right now quitting smoking is the least of my worries.Other than the cravings I'm doing fine. Much better than I ever imagined I would.

Ok, it's getting late and I really should go to bed soon so I'll end for now. Are there any other night owls on here like me? I see there is a chat feature. Might be nice to 'talk' to someone.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/13/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 15
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 225
Amount Saved: $31.50
Life Gained:
Days: 2 Hrs: 17 Mins: 56 Seconds: 5

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 41

Short update

Still smoke free and going well so far. I am dealing with the urges a little better everyday.

Went to the hospital to get my pre-admission work done the other day and the only thing I've heard back on was the EKG. It was abnormal. Went to see a cardiologist today and am scheduled for that chemical stress test that Bonnie had. My surgery is on hold until I get clearance from the cardiologist. I'm starting to feel like when you take your car to the shop, go in for one thing and they give you a list of 20 that need work. Last time you checked your______________,_______, ________, and your ______? How's your bowel movements? Sex life? What the heck does my sex life have to do with having back surgery? My answer to that question was that the ex got my sex life in the divorce. I think they also found it strange that I've been happily divorced for 11 years.

G'nite all,

Steve

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/13/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 17
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 255
Amount Saved: $35.70
Life Gained:
Days: 3 Hrs: 2 Mins: 48 Seconds: 56

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 41

Short update

Cyberdude,

Sounds like we have basically the same issues. They are going to fix at least one herniated disc and fuse L4,5 and S1. I was told about 4 or 5 hours for the surgery and 3 or 4 days in the hospital. Should be out of the bed the day after surgery. Might be interesting when I get home, I have two flights of stairs to climb to get to my apartment.

I have the chemical stress test scheduled for Monday so I'll let you guys know how it goes.

For what it's worth, I don't smoke. I think about it when those triggers hit. Other than that no issues.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/13/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 18
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 270
Amount Saved: $37.80
Life Gained:
Days: 3 Hrs: 7 Mins: 2 Seconds: 49

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 41

Newbie stats parade

I'm not as far along as most of you. Today was 18 days for me. I am a happy camper !!!!!

BTW, what is that red eyed thing below me? LOL

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/13/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 19
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 285
Amount Saved: $39.90
Life Gained:
Days: 3 Hrs: 11 Mins: 16 Seconds: 4

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