I Quit.......

[naterbug 7]

SMOKING!!!!!

After 35 years I quit!!!! It was surprisingly easy. I used the nicorette lozenges and it was a breeze.

I knew I had to quit before my bypass surgery in December, but, found out last week my thyroid must be removed so it was like DO IT!!!

I went for my 5th surgeon appt on Thursday. One more and then we go for Approval. I had my gallbladder ultrasound done and like he said, we ain't gotta remove anything else. ha ha.

Still gotta have my EGD but am gonna wait until I am off for my thyroid since I don't want to miss much more work outside of the surgeries.

And, also, did I mention I QUIT SMOKING!!! I am so happy and proud of myself.

[kristy3k 1,133]

That is so great. Watched my dad die of lung cancer... So always a blessing to hear when someone quits such a bad habit!!! Congrats!!!!

[NancyW 16]

Congrats!!!! Thats certainly no easy job!!

[2ndTimesTheCharm 68]

Good job!

[Jeff 43]

Many congrats on shaking the nicotine monkey from your back.

Jeff

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

Congratulations on quiting your on a great start.

[my3stars 88]

SMOKING!!!!!

After 35 years I quit!!!! It was surprisingly easy. I used the nicorette lozenges and it was a breeze.

I knew I had to quit before my bypass surgery in December' date=' but, found out last week my thyroid must be removed so it was like DO IT!!!

I went for my 5th surgeon appt on Thursday. One more and then we go for Approval. I had my gallbladder ultrasound done and like he said, we ain't gotta remove anything else. ha ha.

Still gotta have my EGD but am gonna wait until I am off for my thyroid since I don't want to miss much more work outside of the surgeries.

And, also, did I mention I QUIT SMOKING!!! I am so happy and proud of myself. [/quote']

Congrats, I quit June 20 and the first few days were terrible but now I am so glad I finally did it!

[nish 102]

Congrats to your success !

[jenneliza 257]

Congrats that's great! It really does get easier as time goes on. You should be so proud!!!

[PaulB 346]

Being a ex smoker (9 years) I would like to say it gets easier but I still get cravings for a smoke, only last a second then I'm fine.

If you can quite then weight loss should be a walk in the park

Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

[naterbug 7]

thanks everyone! I love this place!

I woke up yesterday morning and didn't have that instant thought of "wheres my cigs?"

It was a very weird feeling. But I loved it.

I finally decided to take control. Having the bypass surgery looming in the distance didn't deter me but when this other surgery reared it's head...I knew I had to do something,

I get the I guess "habit" feelings...not really a craving but my brain at times just pops a picture of a cig in my mind. Usually when I am driving....so weird. I just kind of go hmmmmmm NO! and it passes!

[kisersassy 369]

Congrats!!!! We can be quitting buddies. Tomorrow makes 4 weeks since I quit. I am using the electronic cigs to help me. My doctor said it is perfectly fine for me to do. I smoked for 26 years. My husband quit with me so that helped. But I do like being around people smoking just to get the smell lol

[naterbug 7]

Congrats!!!! We can be quitting buddies. Tomorrow makes 4 weeks since I quit. I am using the electronic cigs to help me. My doctor said it is perfectly fine for me to do. I smoked for 26 years. My husband quit with me so that helped. But I do like being around people smoking just to get the smell lol

Buddies sounds great!

I was afraid to do the electronic in that they resemble the real thing too much. I loved it but knew it was time to do something. I was afraid if I didn't it would hurt my chances on having surgery.

GO US! lol

[chunkypudding 22]

Congrats!!!! We can be quitting buddies. Tomorrow makes 4 weeks since I quit. I am using the electronic cigs to help me. My doctor said it is perfectly fine for me to do. I smoked for 26 years. My husband quit with me so that helped. But I do like being around people smoking just to get the smell lol

I felt that way at first, but now it's been almost 5 years since I've smoked and other people's smoke bothers me more than ever. I can't believe I used to smell line that all the time and never noticed.

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

Congrats!!!! We can be quitting buddies. Tomorrow makes 4 weeks since I quit. I am using the electronic cigs to help me. My doctor said it is perfectly fine for me to do. I smoked for 26 years. My husband quit with me so that helped. But I do like being around people smoking just to get the smell lol

You know what after quitting I can't stand the smell so I yell at people saying you not only wanna get cancer but you wanna give me & my kids cancer. So you can say I became bitchy when it comes to people blowing smoke in my face.