Yes, I'm ready, Martha. It's true you have to have a plan in place when you travel and I need to do that too. This site has been a lot of help to me.
I guess I'll have to reset my meter. Danielle, I know going cold turkey is harder than again maybe not. I have to play it by ear. I hope my slip will help me along the way so that I don't repeat it.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]11/20/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 11
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 385
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $170.17
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18
Thanks a whole bunch Stickin To It. It's true...there are a few people who we thought would never quit and they did. Got to it take one day at a time.
Tomorrow is another day but it's not here yet so I won't worry about it. I guess that's how you have to do it eh?
The interesting thing is since I've been off the patch I don't have stomach cramps. It's quite the relief and it's making my quit a lot easier. I suppose NRT isn't for everybody. Chantix didn't work for me either. So I have to go at it cold turkey. But at least after 3 days of quitting the nicotine is out of your bloodstream. It's more just a habit then needing nicotine in the system...although you do crave it nonetheless.
Hope you all have a good night. Talk to you all tomorrow.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 0
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 14 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40
It's going not too bad Martha. I'm pulling through a little bit at a time. I guess I'll have cravings for some time. I had a terrible craving earlier and I decided to go back on the patch. It's helping somewhat. I've got another 4 weeks of Step 1 and then I'll decrease the dosage after that. I did 10 days before which is an unbelievable amount for me so I know I can do it. Got to persevere.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 35
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $15.47
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 55 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16
Btw, Martha, I tried to download Road to Success and I couldn't do it. It's too complicated for me. I guess I'm not a computer whiz.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 35
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $15.47
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 55 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53
Thanks Kelly for the encouragement. Going to start a new thread under General Discussion. See you there.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 35
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $15.47
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51
Hi Ilovemylungs
I'm also on the patch. Have 4 more weeks of Step 1 and then I'll be weaning off after that. It does help. I'm also going through some cravings but nothing I can't tolerate. I'm hoping it gets easier.
Hang in there. You can do it.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 35
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $15.47
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21
Well almost completed Day 1. Things aren't too bad. Hanging in there. I know it's not worth one cigarette. I will accomplish more than my 10 days, I plan on being successful this time. When I slipped it didn't do anything for me. It just reminded me of how things were when I was smoking steady. Wheezing and coughing. I'm not doing that any more and it feels good.
I have to admit that tonight I really wanted a cigarette. I ended up going to the hospital tonight and get my right arm checked. I took a flying leap and feel on my right arm 3 weeks ago. They took x-rays and found out I have a hairline fracture. Waiting in emergency I could smell somebody who had a smoke and it triggered me in wanting to have one. I talked myself out of it...realizing that it was a trigger and nothing else.
I'm looking forward to Day 2 in my recovery.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 35
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $15.47
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 41
Way to go Tony...keep up the good work.
Gin
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 35
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $15.47
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53
Hang in there Mary...the cravings come and go but they go. I'm on my 2nd day now and struggling a bit and I understand what you're going through Mary.
Just say NOPE.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 2
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 70
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $30.94
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 21 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4
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