4 Wisdom teeth pulled, can't smoke...Help!

[dogodisney]

OP.... Keep up the good work.

 

[Laurabearz]

Just checking in to see how your doing!

 

[Mrsdennison]

I just want to say that you are doing a great thing. For yourself, your family and all other people in the world.

Second hand smoke is moving rapidly and causing cancer at an alarming rate. So from my family to yours, thank you for stopping.

M

 

[Disneydreamer5]

Well it has been 3 weeks as of 3/13/09.
I too am very happy for myself and my family as well.
Too all the famlies that do not smoke you are welcome.

 

[NJFabFour]

HOORAY!!!

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Maybe you could reward yourself and get something special or have DH treat you to a nice dinner out? I know that sometimes keeps me on track when I'm working toward a goal! Good luck! It can only get easier, right?!

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

That's right!!! Every day it will be just a tiny bit easier than the last.
How is your dh doing with it? I hope just as well and also hopefully you're not choking each other over it. jk! lol!
I know with dh and I we were a bit snippy with each other.

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

Just think of all the $$ you're saving too. If you set it all aside, even 2pks/day between you and your dh, you have enough for a Disney cruise in about 1-1.5 yrs.

That would sure keep me motivated!.

 

[PatsMom]

Congratulations! It does get easier with time, although even now after 2 1/2 years I have times when I really, really want a cigarette. And I know that if I had one I woudn't stop. So I take a walk or try to do something else physical until the urge passes.

Do keep setting your cigarette money aside. You will be able to do something nice for yourself as a reward!

 

[pixiewings71]

I just wanted to pop on and say Congrats to you!!!!! How amazing!! I've seen your money saved/cigarettes avoided sig for a while now but didn't realize how hard it's been for you. You are doing amazing and as someone who doesn't even know you, I am so excited and happy for you!!!! Put that money aside and enjoy something BIG that you can pay cash for!! Woo Hoo!!!!! And as someone who doesn't smoke and has negative reactions to others doing so, a huge THANK YOU from me!! You are making our world healthier, for you and for me.

 

[cruisnfamily]

Bumping for wvdisluv2

 

[IDoBelieveinFairies!]

I stopped smoking after 20 years, my DD begged me, and I had stopped for about a year and a half and then one day after getting into a very huge spat with DH I went to store and bought a pack of cigarettes, when my DD realized she broke into huge tears. Took me another year to work up the desire to stop again, and now its been over five years. They say that as your lungs heal they actually form more tubes and pockets in them than if you had never smoked before, and now your body is actually healing itself faster than if you were still smoking. Try to think of the good your doing for yourself, and your family. Don't forget to thank your spouse for being supportive at this time, it makes such a huge difference. I wish you continued strength in stopping smoking and will keep you in my thoughts and say a little prayer. Each day that passes the cravings get less and less, keep looking at the positive

 

[Disneydreamer5]

Well I can't lie to all you wonderful people who have shown me so much support. My husbands aunts passed away and today was the funeral.
It was a very long and hard 3 days for everyone in my family.
All of my children are very close to my in laws and seeing their grandmother so upset over loosing her sister was a lot on all of us but really hard for my DH.
Everyone in his family smokes and it was really hard to be around it as we have positioned ourselves to stay as far away from it as we can because its still very hard for us. I want everyday and always managed to find something to distract myself but today, standing ourside with everyone, watching everyone so upset and just totally heardbroken, I did it.
I grabbed my SIL smoke and took a long drag.
It felt really good for a second and then I felt really sick and light headed and handed it right back to her.
I was so stupid. The good news is, I didn't like it at all.
I am not going back but I definitly need to find something else to calm me in stressful times like today because next time what if I like it again and don't get dizzy?
Sorry for letting you all down but I assure you no one is more disappointed in me then I am in myself.
I am not going back though, today I realized I AM AN EX SMOKER!

 

[Eeyore's-tail-tack]

I am a former smoker of over 20 years. I quit 15 months ago using Chantix. I am only 45. Last week I spent 24 hrs. in the hospital ruling out a heart condition. Now I am being tested to see why I am still so short of breath. Please stay strong and don't look back. I love the smell of my cleaner smelling house. Ugh, now my 16 y/o son, who wanted nothing than for me to quit smoking, is now himself a smoker. Good Luck.

 

[RN4Babies]

Call your physician TODAY about a prescription for either Wellbutrin or Chantix; I know numerous people who were able to quit smoking successfully while on one of these medications. There's no reason you need to do this cold turkey; the cessation aides are out there and so helpful.

Like anything, as time goes on this will become easier (not easy, but not as difficult as in the firs days or weeks). Take pleasure in how much better you feel, and know what a wonderful gift you're giving to yourself and your family.

Congratulations!!!

 

[plutolovr]

I am a former smoker of over 20 years. I quit 15 months ago using Chantix. I am only 45. Last week I spent 24 hrs. in the hospital ruling out a heart condition. Now I am being tested to see why I am still so short of breath. Please stay strong and don't look back. I love the smell of my cleaner smelling house. Ugh, now my 16 y/o son, who wanted nothing than for me to quit smoking, is now himself a smoker. Good Luck.

Wow, just had to chime in here, he's only 16, not even old enough to buy cigarettes. Sounds like he needs some parenting. My kids were always scared to death to even think about smoking, because there would truly be hell to pay in my house. They are now in their 20s and still think this way.