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18 years ago 0 1000 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Tryagain, How are you holding up the last couple of days? Candy and gum can do a job on our teeth I lost a filling and a tooth. I read what Freemom said and she has a good point that maybe the gum was dragging out the quit and affecting the emotions. Hang in there just look how far you have come. Let us know how you are doing. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 154 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,080 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,001.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 21 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23
18 years ago 0 177 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Tryagain! Glad you are keeping the quit! As you can see by my icon, I live with suckers, but they are sugar free. I also have low fat mozzarella sticks - They help the hand to mouth fix alot. Hang tough! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 60 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $13.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28
18 years ago 0 3875 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey Tryagain! That is wonderful news! It really does get better and better, believe me! I am so glad you did it! Now you're Nekkid (Nic free) like the rest of us, and you will find from here on out it only gets so much better. Good for you! And by the way, them's some wonderful looking stats as well! 203 days, that's so awesome! You're doing it! Day by day! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/5/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 168 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,200 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,772.40 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 20 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14
18 years ago 0 848 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Tryagain! Just wait and see - I bet that once you get all the Nic out of your system things will finally change for the better. :) I suspect drawn out low levels of nic in your bloodstream have actually been making this quit harder for you. I'm proud of you for taking the plunge! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/29/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 144 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,728 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $587.52 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 39
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18 years ago 0 598 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi try again, Try putting a small stirring straw in your mouth; suck on it, chew on it, twist it..no sugar and satisfies that restless feeling to a degree. You can get a handful of them from a bartender in a restaurant or bar..the kind they put in drinks. Smoking is also terribly unhealthy for your gums..unhealthy gums, teeth fall out. I would try and ditch the gum and candy....really, try chewing on a straw.You can also go to the health food store and get licorice root and chew on that. It is like a tree twig, but tastes like licorice. Let me know and a BIG CONGRATULATIONS on being neekid!!! I will be facing this next week also..no more lozenges.Hang tough new me [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/26/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 85 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,040 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $425.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28
18 years ago 0 715 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi tryagain! One of your fellow Augustoooos here cheering u on! Good 4u for doing whatever it takes to not smoke :) The main goal is to not smoke right? If you think u can't make it cold turkey there's nothing wrong with using an nrt to help you :) The main goal is to NOT smoke. However you choose to do it is ok, just keep doin it! Keep on keepin on :) Just breathe.......ahhhhhhhh [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/16/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 2 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 40 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $9.60 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 38
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18 years ago 0 672 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Tryagain, say it with me "i t ' s a l l i n t h e m in d". It takes 3 days to rid nicotine from your system + 3 weeks of nicotine withdrawl, although this may be less due to NRT. How does it feel to be 3 weeks & 3 days away from complete freedom ! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 959 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 33,565 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $6,233.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 137 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49
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18 years ago 0 816 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Rusty made a good comment, try putting grapes in the freezer and then suck on them they are great. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/8/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 130 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $50.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 8
18 years ago 0 2462 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
That's the problem with hard candies and gum, even sugarless. No good for teeth. Perhaps a different kind of replacement: grapes, crackers and cheese, non-sugary stuff. Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 978 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 27,384 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,423.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 137 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45
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18 years ago 0 8760 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Tryagain, Congratulations! Nicotine free! Remember, you're body will take a few days to adjust. Have you tried sugar free candy? Make no mistake, smoking chips away at the enamel and calcium of your teeth. Much better off not smoking. Hang in there. We are cheering you on! Danielle, Bilingual Support Specialist

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