Have others here noticed that I seem to never fail in giving my advice on such matters as these?
Now, let me share my personal experience, which has been one of much success -
I joined a cessation class wherein we were all checked each week for carbon monoxide in our system. The intent was that we would make every attempt to cut way back on smokes. Secondly, at the end of 3 sessions we were issued patches (Habitrol - Equate at WalMart). The instructions were to wear each mg. (21,14,7) for 4 weeks and then and only then step down to the lesser mg.(14,7). I did it by the letter and my results below should be impressive to anyone attempting to cast aside that demon (I also encourage you to read my Success Story under Hall of Fame). Even a fool like me after 46 years of puffin' stopped and has never smoked another. Those in our class who did not follow program failed.
I have something to say to you about your comments:
1. You are seeking ways to short-circuit or speed up the process (ie- rid body of nicotine quickly.) I do not see where, after apparently smoking for a long time, you now are in such a hurry to fail (meant only in the best of ways) by rushing. I know of no fast way to do this and be success. Remember, it is the tar (ie-burning tobacco), not the nicotine that was killing you with all the chemicals.
Please allow me to congratulate you on your decision to not only quit the nasty habit...but also th lead a group of others to that end.
Lindsey
Footnote:
Insurance companies checking one's smoking status can detect nicotine in your system as much as one year after your last cigarette.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/10/2001
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1731
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 103,900
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $17310
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 357 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 22 [B]Seconds:[/B] 10
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Quit Meter
$122,731.20
Amount Saved
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Quit Meter
Days: 8392
Hours: 0
Minutes: 16
Seconds: 20
Life Gained
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Quit Meter
45456
Smoke Free Days
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Quit Meter
1,818,240
Cigarettes Not Smoked
