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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1843

Cold Turkey Started Today!

Hi all! I have been under pressure from my hematologist/oncologist for the past 4 months to stop smoking. Was diagnosed with a DVT in my left leg, have been on Coumadin (and sometimes Lovenox) for 4 months. I've been afraid to try patches or drugs since so many drugs interact negatively with Coumadin, so I decided to go cold turkey when my doctor yelled at me yesterday. She thought I had stopped smoking already. I know smoking can cause additional blood clots to form, so I need to stop smoking starting today. Anybody else on Coumadin who can give me some advice to become smoke free? I bought bags of baby carrots today, salad dressing spritzer to give them some taste. I've also removed all snack food from my house to keep from eating. Any other ideas? Thanks so much in advance for your help in becoming smoke free!

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1843

Cold Turkey Started Today!

Thanks to all for your support! Today is day 2. Drinking coffee, reading the newspaper, but no smoking. No cravings yet, but have only been awake for 45 minutes. Usually I would have 3-4 cigs in the first hour I was awake every day. I have my HUGE bottle of ice water handy! HAGD!

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1843

Cold Turkey Started Today!

Well, its 10:32 pm and I haven't had many cravings today. I found out about a "life coach" at work who is available for those who want to stop smoking, lose weight, get more active, etc. I spoke with Jeff about 45 minutes today, told him about this online group. He has never smoked (his speciality is physical activity and weight loss), but he was very supportive of this SSC group. He said that if I have an urge that I should hop on the treadmill in the basement or take the dog for a walk. Good ways to combine physical activity with stopping smoking. I go back to see my doctor next Monday. I cannot wait to tell her that I have been smoke free for 6 days.

Thanks to all for their stories with Chantix and Coumadin. I'm gonna stay off the chantix for now, maybe look into gum or patches if the cravings get strong. I cannot wait to have numbers of days smoke free, $$$ saved, hours of my life gained, etc. like so many of you!!!

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1843

Cold Turkey Started Today!

Forgot to add this! Woohoo!

My Mileage
Smoke-Free Days: 1
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 77
Amount Saved: $8.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 6 Mins: 53 Seconds: 42

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1843

Cold Turkey Started Today!

My oncologist was so proud of me today when I told her today is day 5 of my quit! She yelled at me last week that I couldn't stop taking Coumadin until I stopped smoking. It worked! Thanks for all for your support! I'm looking forward to saying I'm one week smoke free on Wednesday!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 5
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 200
Amount Saved: $40.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 20 Mins: 41 Seconds: 44

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1843

I am back ....again

Carlos, best wishes on your quit! I'm new, as you can see by my stats, but I come here daily for support. You know you have the support of everybody on the SSC site behind you!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 6
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 240
Amount Saved: $48.00
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 0 Mins: 15 Seconds: 33

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1843

Hell, just now joining

Tim, glad you are here! I'm new myself (my 1 week no smoking anniversary is today), but by following the program and sharing with others through this forum have kept me going! I love the mileage that shows how many cigs I haven't smoked, how much money I've saved, and how much time I've gained. That keeps me going! Best wishes! We're all rooting for you!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 7
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 280
Amount Saved: $56.00
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 1 Mins: 55 Seconds: 30

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1843

Two weeks down, rest of my life to go!

Thanks to all for your support and advice over the past two weeks. Today is day 14 for me! Congrats to the others who are reaching 14 days smoke-free today! A buddy of mine, who has smoked for years, told me he wants to quit after seeing me quit. I've recommended that he join this site for all of the support!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 14
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 560
Amount Saved: $112.00
Life Gained:
Days: 2 Hrs: 2 Mins: 41 Seconds: 28

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1843

The first week has arrived.

DC and Irish, congratulations on surviving Hell Week! Now you're in Heck Week! Then comes your one month! What has motivated me the last 2 weeks is my mileage. Be sure to have yours set up so you see it all the time DC! Seeing how much money I've saved, how many cigs I haven't smoked, how much time I have regained is the biggest motivator to me. Congrats again! We all need to have a one month anniversary party next month for everybody who started to quit in August!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 15
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 600
Amount Saved: $120.00
Life Gained:
Days: 2 Hrs: 8 Mins: 12 Seconds: 43

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1843

CVDEB is on the cruise ship people!

Cvdeb, CONGRATS on 50 days!!! You're a great role model!

Save me a seat at the bar! I'll see you on the cruise shop tomorrow!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 48
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,920
Amount Saved: $384.00
Life Gained:
Days: 7 Hrs: 3 Mins: 48 Seconds: 32

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