Smoking

[rapf777 14]

Okay I was suppose to quit 2 weeks ago....Now I am 2 weeks pre-op and still smoking....Yes I did cut down to half of amount I use to smoke but am afraid that I won't quit or stop for the time being....in all honesty I love to smoke!!! I have heard every lecture why I should quit blah blah blah...goes in one ear out the other!! I know it is bad for me and all...Now with the fast that is about to begin today not sure I can stop now....PLEASE DO NOT BE MEAN TO ME....I am emotional as it is!!!!

[Tiffany Talbert Corbet 46]

This is probably a silly question, but just to cover the bases, I'm asking anyway. Have you tried the nicotein Patches or gum? I know quitting smoking is just as hard (if not harder) than losing weight, and trying over and over just becomes more frustrating. Some people are successful with those treatments....others just have to stop cold turkey and walk away (as hard as it is) because trying to cut back only gives them the option to increase again. Maybe call your pshychologist and see if they have any suggestions that would help?

I know it's not easy (I'm a non-smoker, just have been around those who have had the struggle), but I wish you much luck.

[indi1 66]

I was a heavy smoker for 25+ years. But I knew I had to stop in order to get the surgery. So I used the Patches and at the same time, use an electronic cigg with 0%nicotine cartridge. That took care of my "hand to mouth" issue while I stepped down on the patches.I was on my last couple of days on my Patches when I had my surgery and my doc said I could have the patch in the hospital. But I didn't need any when I got home and have been fine ever since then (2/22/12). For me the biggest challenge was the "fear" of not having the next smoke. Seriously scared. But I will tell you what changed that for me. The book "Allen Carr's Easy Way to stop smoking".

http://www.amazon.com/Allen-Carrs-Easyway-Stop-Smoking/dp/0615482155/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1345462378&sr=1-1&keywords=allen+smoking

I guarantee you I would not have been as successful if I had not started with this book.

[Justine13 264]

Have you tried Chantix? Worked wonders for my hub's chewing? Now that you're two weeks away I know that isn't the answer now but wondering if you ever tried it?