sunburnwilly Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Way to go Tommyboy......keep it going. Willy...hope that angry face is just frustration and not a slip up. Both of you hang in there. Last night it was just an angry face expressing my irritability . I have now fallen off the wagon . 2 whole days , whoooopeeeeee . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Well, its Friday, and still no smokes for me. I'm not going to be doing any drinking this weekend. Don't wanna trigger any cravings for a cig. Probably won't do anything that would make me want to smoke. (poker, drinking, etc.) it's getting easier and easier now! Hey Sunburn. If at first you don't succeed, try again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 I might need to look into medical assistance . My father quit at age 70 with the help of zyban . Now almost 7 years later he is still smoke free . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Hey Sunburn. The Air Force gives Zyban out to quit smoking. You have to attend a class to get it though. Anyway, I know a few guys in my squadron that have quit with that little pill. I tried it a few years back, but it made me feel "funny". Turns out that it's an anti-depressent and makes some people fell a little, well..... high. So it didn't work for me. But won't hurt to try it, right?? Good luck either way buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 I'm on day one of Chantix. Still smoking for the first 7 days and I have one hell of a buzz. I can't imagine what it'll be like when the dose quadruples! I hope this stuff works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobRiff Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 I'm on day one of Chantix. Still smoking for the first 7 days and I have one hell of a buzz. I can't imagine what it'll be like when the dose quadruples! I hope this stuff works. Gary, It worked for me (30 year+ smoker, first time quitter), and LOTS of others according to my doctor. No cigarettes for over 7 months now. It's expensive,but so are cigarettes and the damage they cause. Give it a chance and keep us posted. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 I'm on day one of Chantix. Still smoking for the first 7 days and I have one hell of a buzz. I can't imagine what it'll be like when the dose quadruples! I hope this stuff works. I am pulling for you G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsear Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Oscarsear, I want to thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. It's some of the most informative and interesting info about smoking that I have ever read. Thanks. Lots more where that came from. I've been holding back trying not to overwhelm the topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 One week down today! Best of luck to all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormin Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 One week down today! Best of luck to all of you! Congrats! Great job. Once again good luck to all who venture to change their lives and be free of nicotine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meagain Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Tommyboy - GOOD JOB!!!!! How much did you smoke before and how do you feel now? Are you coughing? Often that happpens as the lungs start trying to heal themselves. Sleeping different? etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I was smoking about a pack a day. Surprisingly, no coughing this time around. Last time I quit, I did cough quite a bit. for the first 5 days, I took sleeping pills. So, no sleeping problems really. I strongly recommend the sleeping pill trick. It really helps out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I dont' really feel any different now than before to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anarchist Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Damn you guys are irritating me. I am in for Memorial Day as well. Guess I will talk to my Doctor about this Chantix stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted May 7, 2007 Moderators Share Posted May 7, 2007 Yay, Robert! I'm just over 5 months, myself. I haven't felt this good since high school [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meagain Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Anarchist - Excellent! Amy - please explain... what was your method, etc. Helpful hints/tips? I HIGHLY recommend this forum to anyone planning to quit or just starting http://www.stopsmokingcenter.net/support/ Extremely supportive. Many people who've quit continue to post there to help others. If you are going through withdrawl or having a bad day - one can post there and within 2 minutes, you'll have 20 posts from people trying to help you through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted May 7, 2007 Moderators Share Posted May 7, 2007 Amy - please explain... what was your method, etc. Helpful hints/tips? I just didn't buy them anymore [] I'd been smoking since I was 17 years old...tried a few times to quit, half-heartedly with no real motivation behind it. As soon as my 2 year old son started watching me intently and focusing on what I was doing, I quit. I didn't have any cravings or any "assistance." My own health was never a consideration, although you'd think it would be with the obvious risks. I simply want to be a good example for my son, and I'd like to be around as long as I can for him. The secret is finding a motivation that works for you. Everyone is different. If this thread motivates someone, then that's completely awesome and worth every last moderating headache I've ever had [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whamo Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Winners never quit and quitters never win! Cough,hack,gag! Good luck to you all. Maybe I should join the Memorial Day tribe. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 I dont' really feel any different now than before to be honest How old are you? How long have you been smoking? That could have a bearing on how you feel. You may not feel better or different today after a week of not smoking, but you certainly will down the road. Just imagine how you'd feel if you continued to smoke or quit today 30 years from now. Congratulations! I wish you continued success in leading a tobacco free lifestyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsear Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 It will take less than a day for the nicotine to leave your systems. That's why nicotine addiction is so terrible because it exits so quickly it requires routine replacement. It will take a week or so to diminish the blood carbon monoxide levels. Smokers keep elevated levels of CO as you'd expect inhaling smoke. CO has a strong attachment to red blood cells. It is stronger than for oxygen which is why CO in high concentrations kills. How much and how quickly the lungs recuperate depends on how badly they were damaged and the age of the individual. Older folks (like me) heal slower and less completely. In all instances, though, what you are all doing is taking away a serious impediment to your long term health. When you next need to exert yourself you be limited by your physical condition and not how well your lungs can support the endeavor. To steal from the Marines, you'll be the best that you can be relative to your conditioning. The colds you get will be less severe. Obviously you'll have more money to spend on stereo equipment. A carton of cigarettes is like $30.00 these days! I'm so happy to hear how well everyone is doing. Amy has the key. Find that motivation and you will beat this monster EASILY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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