Holy cow Babs you are SOOOO awesome! Seriously, that just really rocks. I am just amazingly proud of you. I'd say to Keep It Up but I don't think you even could NOT do so at this point!! Bingo [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/23/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 36 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 728 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $108 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48

Congratulations to you Babs for taking that first step. To me, that first step of actually quitting was one of the scariest things I've had to do. You mentioned that you are tired of being worrying about cancer. That has been one of the most powerful motivators for me so far. I've been keeping myself pissed off over health issues. For me, that's really helped. I have to stop every so often and remind myself - Do I REALLY want to continue to have the health problems of someone TWICE my age?? This is stupid. I can stop. I don't know if that will continue to help you or not, but it has helped me so I wanted to make sure and pass it along. Welcome to the group here - you have a special home now! B

Hi Everyone, I posted once before about laser treatment I'm going for this Wednesday. I really want and need to do it this time. It's my 3rd attempt. I lost my quit when someone started my home of 24 years on fire. I'm dealing with a lot of stress and come to realize that stress will always be in my life. I need to deal with this in a different way as a non-smoker. Being disabled I don't have friends. All my friends stopped seeing me once I couldn't go places or it was too hard because I use a walker. I was wondering if someone would like a buddy? I am an honest woman and a good person. I live a lonely life and would appreciate it if someone has some time to write when I hit those "hard times" the first month or so. I promise I won't be a burden I just would like to talk when things if things get difficult for me.:8o: This is very hard for me to reach out but I must. Thanks for reading my post and hope there is someone out there that will have the time to have a new friend. I'm going to quit this Wednesday. Thanks so much, babs [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/26/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] -1 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0

I've never been so touched in my life. I was so afraid to make this post thinking people would laugh at me or think I'm weird. Thank you--each and every one for writing me. My eyes are filled with tears of happiness and that lonely feeling that I have felt for so many years seems to have gone. You just don't know how much I appreciate the welcome and open arms of all you wonderful, kind, and caring people!! I never expected this! Never.... Again, I am so grateful to all of you! God Bless each and every one. Thank you again, :) babs [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/26/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 0 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0

Thank you all so much for your kind words. I really appreciate the out poor of welcome given and advice. I feel so lucky that I found this site!! Looking forward to many smoke free years and new friends. Thanks so much!! babs :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/26/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] -1 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0

Hello everyone, I want to say again I am overwhelmed by the posts and welcome open arms of all.I never expected such a response like this!! My past 2 attempts to quit failed. The first time I used the patch and had terrible nightmares.After speaking to my doctor he told me to take off the patch at night. I did this but then during the day I started to get tremors. Spoke to my doctor again and he said I needed to stop using the patch. I can't take Zyban because I am very sensitive to medications and have terrible reactions. I was on Zyban for over 2 weeks and almost committed suicide. Embarring to say that but it's the truth. I also went to a hypnotist but it didn�t work. I used the gum and lozenges� but got terrible soars in my mouth. What really threw me off my quit is that someone started my home of 24 years on fire at 3 am. That put me back to smoking. My throat has been hurting me for some time now and I come to realize that I will be dealing with stress for the rest of my life. I want to quit and this time I will succeed. I�m tired of being an addicted to nicotine and always worrying if I�m going to get cancer. My health isn�t that great and it�s time I do something about it. I�m still a little afraid but nothing like before. Something inside me has changed as far as my outlook on quitting. As far as my old friends since the arson no one knows where I live. My home is being fixed and will be sold. I really don�t want to go back because I never want to go through that terrible experience again. The police and bomb and arson all know who did it but she can�t be arrested unless someone actually saw her do the act. It�s a long story and some day I�ll share. But the pain of this is still so new it�s hard to talk about it right now. Tomorrow after my laser treatment which is at 1:45 pm, I�m being taken to see my doctor. I need for him to take a quick look at my throat and make sure it�s alright. I was tested for cancer this past December and am very fortunate that no cancer was found. I want to keep it that way. I�ll post when I get home and let everyone know how I�m doing. Again, I would like to say that I am overwhelmed by the responses by all of you kind, caring, and wonderful people on this site. I was starting to loose my fait

Hello my kind and wonderful friends, I don't care if it sounds corny but that's how I feel about all who were kind and caring enough to answer my post. My friends, awe what a wonderful sound that is to my ears. I just wanted to let you know that all cigs, ashtrays, lighters were thrown out yesterday before I left for the laser treatment. I did post some today and having a bit of a hard time but that's alright. It's not as bad as when I used the patch that's for sure!! Junkie thoughts come into my head and I laugh. I laugh because I'm reminded by my throat pain that is worse when I smoke. I will not forget that because it was a everyday thing. Once again, I sincerely appreciate the kind words and advice given. I'm so happy that I found this site and am proud to be a non-smoker. babs [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/26/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 48 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $5.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12

At 2 pm I became a non smoker. At the laser treatment place I was told to drink a quart of water per each 50 pounds I weigh. Also, the doctor said that each and every room in the house should either have coconut or vanilla fragrance fresheners. He said to buy free breeze and spray it on the furniture and rugs. The bedding needs to be washed also. My clothes all should be rewashed and suppose use several downy fabric or bounce fabric softeners in the dryer. All floors should be washed with pine sole. They want to get that old smell of smoke out of the house and to surround you with a nice clean smell of various fragrances. Shampoo should have a nice fragrance. He gave me a lot of tips on what to do and said come back anytime for more treatments if needed. I had to chuckle a little as he handed me this little bottle for money to be put in for the cigs I don�t smoke. I need a gallon jar. LOL I come to realize that I spend over $3000.00 a year on cigarettes!! He sends me off with a relaxation CD. After the laser treatment I was surprised that I didn�t notice any significant change. That relaxed feeling that is spoken of I didn�t experience. This doctor was yawning all through this session and I told him to laser me with the most potent laser!! ? I threw out all the remaining cigarettes I had because I�m not playing around. I am very serious about this quit!!! It�s about 6 � hours since the laser treatment and I feel a bit stressful. So I�m going to put that relaxation CD in after I get done with this But something is working I haven�t smoked for 6 � hours and I�m so happy about that!! Onward and forward to my smoke free life. I went to see my MD doctor because I needed him to look at my throat. He said it�s red and looks a bit infected. He put me on anti-bodics and told me how proud he is that I am giving this a try. I explained that I�m tired of worrying about cancer. Worry about my throat and I just can�t take it anymore. Doc said if in a month my throat doesn�t feel better he�s sending me back to the specialist. I think that I will be fine now. But if not I will go... I wanted to check in and let my friends know how I�m doing. In 5 days all nicotine will be out of my system. It will take 21 days I was told that it would take r

Hello my family, I miss all of you!! Thank you so much for posting. Have not been able to use the modem at the office their are so many people here at the campground and only 1 modem for computer. Well, guess what--NO SMOKING!! OMG It has been so hard for me but I'm doing it. On a daily basis I am fighting this addiction. But I am not smoking. No one here really wants to associate with me and I don't care anymore. I was hurt at first but you know what I'm not smoking, killing myself like they all are. I talk to you guys all the time lol hey what ever it takes right?? My moods stink because I'm grouchy but what are you gonna do? I feel more nervous and my stomach hurts alot. Having problems with the contractors and insurance company about the arson and gosh I want to smoke but I don't. Have had several times I could of bought smokes and I didn't. WOOWOO I made it. I patted myself on the back. Today is 32 days I have not smoked. The longest ever!! I am happy really happy about this. Smile from ear to ear. But that demon is right around the corner all the time so I am watching myself and lots of prayers and talking, Do you hear me?? lol I love you for asking about me. I feel so lucky to have you. Thank you!! I will be back on computer tomorrow as everyone is leaving to go home. haha Then I can really enjoy myself. Have a great day. babs [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/26/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 32 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 978 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $168 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 19 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12

Hello my wonderful family, I sure do appreciate how you all have put up with me these difficult days. Don't remember how I found this site all I can say is that the great power above guided me this way... The advice you have given and your personal stories of how you have felt or the times you have thought about a cig sure has helped me so very much. Each and every one of you are responsible for me winning this fight against nicotine. How grateful I am. God Bless each and every one of you. I can think back how afraid I was when I was doing my quit. I thought that I would never make a day without a cig--so happy I was and am wrong. Yes, it is a learning experience but life in general is a learning experience--isn't it? I jump for joy and feel so good inside that I have for once in my life found positive support by some wonderful and caring people--you just don't know how much that means to me... I saw my doctor today. Need to be seen at least 1 time a month sometimes more depending how I feel. When I told my doctor that I have not smoked since April 26th his eyes teared up--how proud he is of me!! I've known him since 1983 and lost touch as he left the wonderful world of HMO and went into a different practice. Hooked up with him after the bad surgery I had in 1990 and been with him ever since. So many times he would ask me to stop smoking and I would tell him I just couldn't do it! He asked me today what changed. I said 2 things. 1 is that I was tired of hurting all the time with my throat and 2 was the supportive group I am hooked up with that has helped me through the rough roads. I acknowledged the fact that I will have to fight this addiction for the rest of my life and I am willing to do that. Because of my disability and current health problems I always felt that I would not be here on earth that long. So always figured what's the difference? I realize now that there is a difference if I get to live 1 day longer I will be grateful and to know I had some positive in put with that is even all the better... Tomorrow night going back to the campground. lol I laugh because I know that I can do it now. I know if it gets bad all I have to do is go into my trailer and shut the door. Do I care what people think about me. No, I don't. Will they take care of