Thank you for those nice words. I am on alot of meds now dealing with the recovery of the surgery. I am probably using the surgery as an excuse. My husband does not show any support because he is a smoker and he kept the smokes in the car. My mother and sister cleaned my house and got rid of all the ashtrays before I came home from the hospital. They lit candles and the house smelled awesome when I came home. I want to keep it that way. But what do you do with a spouse who says this is my home too and I will smoke in it? Makes it hard to watch him smoke and smell it. Any ideals? Besides of divorce?
I was so proud that i made it 20 days too. Now I am starting back on day one and I think having this support will help. I live in Illinois and the weather is going to be nice for a few days. I hope to take short walks. I'm sure that will help. Thank you for your support.
I am trying hard to be strong. I loved smoking. I hated buying them and coughing all the time but I did enjoy them. After 20 days I could not believe how bad they smelled. So what made me decide to light one up? Why do I want to smoke knowing that it can kill the new tissue around the new bone? This is probably the hardest thing I have ever tried to do. I wish there were a magic pill I could take. ha ha It sure would be easier. Does the patches really work?
The 20 days I quit I was so proud because I am a very heavy smoker. It felt good not smoking. I am restricted from any exercise for another 3 weeks. I have nothing to do which makes it very hard. My husband smokes which makes it even harder for me. But I am hoping to be stronger now with this support system
I had spinal fusion done on Jan.26,2007. I went 20 days without smoking. Then I got into the car and lit one up without thinking. I feel like such a loser. I have smoked like 4 a day since then. It is very important that i don't smoke so the new bone will grow strong.
Thanks auntdeb. Yes I really do want to quit. I am 50 now and I need to get healthy again. I learned that smoking did indeed helped the discs in my back go bad. My husband is rude but you're right i just have to ignore him. I did it for 20 days I'm sure I can do it again. I guess I can come up with all kinds of excuses. After all I have been doing it for years. Thank you for your support. I'm sure I will need lots of it in the days to come.
I am so happy I joined this site. I never knew so many people had the same feelings I have. :) I'm not really craving to bad tonight. I'm sucking on alot of mints though. The 20 days that I quit I couldn't believe the way some foods tasted. I thought I loved hot tamales. I really don't!! The food tasted more salty or something. There is a big change in everything. I think maybe I should have thought harder before I lit up.
Well with you guys going through the same stuff as me maybe I will make it this time.
I will call the Dr. in the morning. Right now I am on vicodin,valium and zanax. I'm not sur if my body can take more meds but I will talk to him about it. When I was in the hospital they gave me a patch but I'm not sure it helped because I was so drugged anyway. I think I made it the 20 days because I was taking so many meds. But I sure will let you know what the Dr. says. Thank you
Hi Willow
Today is my first day too. I made it 20 days and caved. I am so hoping that all the people on here can support us all to quit. I'm glad to know that I'm not alone. This is the first time I've had support. Someone who really understands what I'm going through. Good luck to you.
Thank you. I was impressed with your wording. Thank you for your support. I'm sure I will need more and more each day. I am trying to make a plan on what i will do with the money I save. Since I smoked almost 3 packs a day I should end up with some money. haha Maybe a trip or a new dining room outfit. Maybe new clothes since I will probably gain some weight. Since I am home bound for 3 more weeks I am sure I will gain lots more. But if I'm not smoking maybe I can increase my daily mile walk into 2 miles or more.
Thanks guys I love the support...
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