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Are these patches generic or brand name? Just curious.
I never had trouble with them on my butt.
I didn't use them this time....but I have in the past.
Did you try the butt?
Mercy
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/21/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 205
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,100
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $916.35
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 27 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32
I know I'm on day 1 (today will be 2) but the first time I had the patch and it worked well, I just quit using it on my own, but anyway....I had the same problems. Like Phil suggested, your bottom is a good place but it didn't work well enough for me there, The Dr said it's more effective for some people on your upper body, but I did find that the middle of my shoulder blades is a great spot. Your skin doesn't tend to stretch it off and clothing doesn't rub it too much either.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/13/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 20
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $4.21
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30
Doodles,
As mentionned, when you step off the patch suddenly, your body has to adjust from the last level of nicotine.
Sorry to hear you had a bad day but be patient with the program and use this time to start developing new coping skills for craves and triggers.
Practice makes perfect!
Danielle, Bilingual Support Specialist
thanks..
this has been one hell of a day..
I did not put the patch back own today and took the nic. gum with me to work... I think I better go back to the patch tomorrow!!!
I have had a really hard time for it to be day 15...
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/29/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 16
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 320
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $48.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13
Use the patches for the whole program!
Stick them to your backside it works!!
me
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/8/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 371
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,162
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] �1,947.75
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 72 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30
doodles,
Bobbi here, I did the whole program of patches and worked great for me. I also keep some extra 7 mg on hand just in case, I know they say not to put more nic into your body but I will do that if need be, as I will never smoke again! I will do whatever it takes to never smoke! to get patches to stick I got advice to rub spot with alcohol let dry then apply patch and sure worked for me.
Hope this helped.
hugs prayers pixie dust
Bobbi
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/27/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 140
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,200
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $350.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 20 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27
doodles, I can't tell you what to do, that's what I have kids for! I can tell you that the 2 longest quits I had , including this one, I used the patch & followed the program to the letter. Stopping early or only using them once in awhile or whatever just allows more excuses & room for the junkie to squeeze in.
Just my experience.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/13/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 93
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,860
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,023.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 12 [B]Seconds:[/B] 42
Casey,
Thanks.. but I have been really without a patch for 3 days....
Do I try putting in on again.. or do I just give it up all together??
My evenings are sooo hard.. I guess I just need to keep using it til i finish this patch program..
I want this to work
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/29/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 15
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 300
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $45.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48
Hey guy's this is the 2nd day in a row that my patch has fallen off around lunch.. (14mg) my patches were at home so I had to do without.. ( I also forgot to put one on Sat. & we went out of town)
So now it has really been 3 days!~!
Should I just forget them all together or should I try to put one on tomorrow??
i really wanted this zban to have time to kick in before i was through with this patch process...
advise.......
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/29/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 15
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 300
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $45.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 12 [B]Seconds:[/B] 37
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