Segulah613

I've been a smoker for over 25years. I knew I had to quit to have this surgery. I tried vaping (made me want a real cigarette) patches(made me itch) also Chantix (horrible side effects).. Eventually Wellbutrin is what worked for me! I never imagined myself ever saying "I'm a non-smoker" but I am!! It was a 3month fight and I gained 15lbs however I did it! I say anything is better than smoking. Each person is different as is Each surgeon is different.. Mine has Zero tolerance. If tested positive for nicotine day of... He won't do the surgery! As of today I've been smoke free for about 3 1/2 months I have no cravings, plus reading information on the benefits of quitting were definitely a motivation! Love reading on others success. Congrats to all who have quit!! Even the vapors, that's Still quitting in my book!!

Thank you so much! I will look for it!

Congrats FionaRen!!! Good luck on your journey!! I'm in Cocoa, FL ... Not many Kosher sections in our stores!!

Kosher jello?? Where???? That would be awesome to find!

That sounds way easier!! I already drink 2shakes/day but I have 3teens at home plus a pregnant daughter.. I know it's going to be challenging!! But I know I can do this .. I'm soooo close!

Monica.... I'm right there with you!! I left the surgeon yesterday elated instead of my usual crying lol because I actually gained 15lbs since my 1st visit 6mo ago... But I lost the 8lbs he required in 3wks! I quit smoking and was also in a deep depression and continued to make excuses for myself!! #nomoreexcuses

I start my pre-op diet on 11/2 First 10 days shakes/broth/yogurt/ Last 4 days clear liquid only! I need a substitute for jello because I eat kosher... Any suggestions???

Congrats to you as well!! So excited for you... And me!! Yay! Glad to hear you're feeling well. I'm sure there are so many things I still must learn! I quit smoking which was the hardest! But it feels awesome to say that I'm a NON SMOKER!! And more changes to come for the better! #tolife

This is so awesome! I wish I found this months ago!!! Probably would have saved me many nights of tears!! Thank you so much for welcoming me.. I'm already searching and reading... I've joined a few groups on FB but I've been off FB for the most part.. So it didn't do me any good! This is much more discreet and I feel much more comfortable posting!

I just got my date yesterday... 11/16 Looking for help as well to get through the pre-op diet! WE can Do This!!!

I just got my date yesterday!! 11/16/15, start my pre-op diet November 2nd! I too feel my life had been on hold since I started this journey! Looking forward to getting my life back! GL everyone!!