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

[Disneydreamer5]

I have 5 good reasons not to smoke but the last 25 years I have smoked a pack at least a day and nothing has been able to help me not smoke.
Until yesterday when I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth pulled.
I experienced the worst pain I have ever felt last Friday while sitting watching tv. All of a sudden out of no where I felt like I was going to either going to get sick or pass out. The pain was like nothing I could ever describe and something I would never wish on another person ever.
I couldn't stand, I couldn't speak. All I could do was try to remember to breath and mouth to my DH to try to explain what was happening. After a very long weekend of motrin, ice packs and 2 full nights not able to sleep I was able to get some pain meds and antibiodics and then on Tuesday was able to finially see my denist. He told me I had a bad infection in one wisdom tooth, a cavity in another and the other 2 were well on their way to being just as bad. I had them all 4 pulled yesterday and this is the longest in 25 years I have ever gone without a cigerette.
My husband also smokes and he is not smoking in front of me and is even going so far as to not smoke this weekend if he can manage it.
I have to say this is the hardest thing I have ever tried to do. I can't believe how strong the senation is to light up. If there were any in the house I think I would give in to it even though I know that if I was to develop a dry stocket it would be even worse pain then what I was feeling this time last week. I know how bad smoking is for me and my family and I know I need to quite. What am I asking of all my disfriends? Encouragement.
I need your support. I know after a few days I can go back to smoking but I honestly don't want too. My body wants it bad but my heart and my head are telling me this is the best time to just stop all together.
Please help me. I knew it would be hard but I had no idea how hard as every other time I have tried to stop I would end up going right back. This is the longest I have ever gone without one and I need all the support in doing this that I can find.
Thanks everyone.

 

[bonybroad]

it is super hard. I totally understand where you are coming from. I hate that I smoke, and it causes me a lot of pain.
This is the weekend to stop it.
Save the money for Disney. Think about going to Disney and NOT stopping at every stupid DSA you run across. I am not going to smoke in support of you this weekend.
Save your sockets, and chew a lot of gum!

 

[deedeetoo]

Are you religious?

If you are, think about this. God did not cause your tooth problems. But He is using these problems to get you to quit smoking and be healthier. God wants you to be healthy and not addicted. Just knowing that should give you some strength.

Good Luck in kicking the habit. I am praying for God to give you strength.

 

[a1tinkfans]

I have 5 good reasons not to smoke but the last 25 years I have smoked a pack at least a day and nothing has been able to help me not smoke.
Until yesterday when I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth pulled.
I experienced the worst pain I have ever felt last Friday while sitting watching tv. All of a sudden out of no where I felt like I was going to either going to get sick or pass out. The pain was like nothing I could ever describe and something I would never wish on another person ever.
I couldn't stand, I couldn't speak. All I could do was try to remember to breath and mouth to my DH to try to explain what was happening. After a very long weekend of motrin, ice packs and 2 full nights not able to sleep I was able to get some pain meds and antibiodics and then on Tuesday was able to finially see my denist. He told me I had a bad infection in one wisdom tooth, a cavity in another and the other 2 were well on their way to being just as bad. I had them all 4 pulled yesterday and this is the longest in 25 years I have ever gone without a cigerette.
My husband also smokes and he is not smoking in front of me and is even going so far as to not smoke this weekend if he can manage it.
I have to say this is the hardest thing I have ever tried to do. I can't believe how strong the senation is to light up. If there were any in the house I think I would give in to it even though I know that if I was to develop a dry stocket it would be even worse pain then what I was feeling this time last week. I know how bad smoking is for me and my family and I know I need to quite. What am I asking of all my disfriends? Encouragement.
I need your support. I know after a few days I can go back to smoking but I honestly don't want too. My body wants it bad but my heart and my head are telling me this is the best time to just stop all together.
Please help me. I knew it would be hard but I had no idea how hard as every other time I have tried to stop I would end up going right back. This is the longest I have ever gone without one and I need all the support in doing this that I can find.
Thanks everyone.

HANG in there, stopping smoking is VERY hard, but you can get a patch or get the gum, ask pharmacist or a doctor!!
BUT
I CAN tell you from experience that having parts of your body cut away from you leaving scars both physically and mentally in addition to unbearable pain from cancer is a LOT HARDER! And not being a smoker, it was a double whammy!
SO, PLEASE stop smoking, your family and friends want you around and cancer is NOT kind! Best of Luck!! Be Strong!!!!!

 

[eeyoremylove]

I use to smoke 3 years ago, but no more. I watched a family member gasp for their last breath before they died from lung cancer. I wouldn't want anyone to go through that pain. Please, not only for your sockets, but for your lungs. Be strong, you can do this!!! Find a new hobby that keeps you occupied, I scrapbook and that really helped me alot! Good luck!

 

[Disneydreamer5]

You guys are the best!!!!!!!! I knew I would get just what I needed from you all. God Bless you and thank you and please keep it coming. I need to hear from everyone of you. Good the bad and everything in between.
I thank you,my children thank you and my heart thanks you!

 

[Missin'Disney]

Ugh! I can really sympathize with you. Wanting to quit, but not sure if you have the strength.
But you do!! You are the only one with the power to pull yourself out of the smoking rut that you are in.
there really is no time like the present. You will feel so much better when you don't smoke anymore. You'll look better. You'll smell better. Your kids will be so proud of you. Really: do it for them. Do it so they don't have to bury you after watching you battle emphysema and suffer.
Take the money you spend on cigarettes and put it in a jar for Disney. Just see the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow....

You can do this.

I did...after many years. Best thing I ever did for myself.

Good luck! Don't give yourself "failure" as an option.

 

[dogodisney]

You CAN quit! Half the battle is the desire to quit.
The end of March will be my 6th year anniversary of being smoke free. I too had smoked for about 25 yrs.
I used Wellbutrin and the patch together. I was ablt to stop using both of them before the recommended time.

One of the best things you can do is change your routines. Find ways to keep your hands busy.

Always keep in mind why you are quitting and take deep breaths when you get the urge.

And remeber that we are here if you need us.

And to echo DeeDee.... Ask God to help you and he will. I did and here I am now able to give you advice from my own experience.

Good Luck and God Bless.

 

[dogodisney]

Take the money you spend on cigarettes and put it in a jar for Disney.

I didn't actually set the money aside but, Last year I used my quitting to convince my DH that I earned a trip to Disney. It was right around my 5th anniversary so I sat down figured out how much I probably saved from not smoking and stated my case to him. I told him that what I hadn't spent on cigs would easily cover a Disney trip. Now that I think of it, he got off cheaper than what I figured because we ended up going during Free Dining. But I won't complain becasue we are going back in December.

 

[toesmom]

I won't go into the long story about how I smoked since I was about 16, and smoked like a construction worker until I was 30.

So I found a book called The Only Way to Stop Smoking Permanently by Penguin Publishers. I can't remember the author but his book changed my life in about 2 chapters. I'm tired right now, but everytime I see a mom smoking near her kids I always tell her about the book, in case they want to find a way to stop.

ALLEN CARR. now I remember his name, Sadly he died in November last year of cancer.

His book is approximately 200 pages and cost $20 few years ago. Look for the older longer version.

If you really are ready to stop, find his book, and get on line and check out the kind of damage you are doing to your body with every inhaling of the thousands of chemicals directly into your lungs.

Forget about the money, you can always find an extra job to pay for disney, think about the very possible irreversible damage to your lungs and heart.

I actually used Allen Carr's book many years before both Ashton Kucher and Ellen Degeneres praised his writing as they quit because of his book.

Enough preaching, but another suggestion is to pick up some of the nicotine patches. They work great. Just don't keep one on when sleeping. Weird things happen. Who figured nicotine could have such strange effects.

 

[Trixie15]

You can do this!! I know you can! Maybe you and your husband can quit together - you'll have each other to lean on for support. Ask your kids to help you stay busy - I'm sure they'd love to help you also.

I hope your mouth feels better soon - I had my wisdom teeth out last year and did get 2 dry sockets and it was awful.

 

[Krissy Marissy]

Doing it for your kids is great motivation...but the real motivation you need is doing it for yourself. Do it to be healthier so that you will be a healthy mom to your children. They deserve that. You can do it, just be strong. Remember that it has to go one day at a time and never forget that you have lots of people who love and support you. Maybe talk to a dr and see how they can help. I truly wish you the best of luck.

 

[bumbershoot]

Support support support! Encouragement galore!


I've never smoked but my mom, dad, stepdads, stepmom did...my mom tried to quit many times, but the only time she really could do it was when she had a massive asthma attack and got deep-down scared. Quit that night, never looked back (not totally true...she went to a Joan Jett concert at a small smokey bar in Virginia once and had some urges, but the important part is that she never did smoke again). Very very hard. After awhile, she repainted the living room...taking the furniture and some art she had away from the walls was horrifying to her...

It's possible you won't really be able to do the painting thing, if your husband continues to smoke, but you could think about it.


Support! Encouragement! You can do it!

 

[NotUrsula]

I'd say go get a patch now, so that you have it if the craving gets overwhelming. I know that might seem like wimping out, but there is a VERY good reason for it ...

DRY SOCKET!!

You do not want to get one of these, let alone four, and if you slip up and smoke, you will. Gum might set them off, too -- I woudn't risk it. Dry sockets are AGONY, far worse than the pain of an infected tooth.

 

[minimandymouse]

Well done so far
theres no doubt about it, it is one of the most difficult things i have ever done in my life but on June 6th it will be 3 years and its the BEST thing i have ever done in my life.
Save the money in a separate bank account every week (without fail) even if you cannot afford it (you could always afford the ciggies)
I did and in the first year i saved over a thousand pounds that was enough for the spending money on our trip to Disney
My children are soo proud of me (as i am too i never thought i could do it)
I watch my mum gasp for breath after a lifetime of smoking i didn't want to get like that and the wrinkles, well, you just can't imagine.
i smell better i look better i feel better yes it is hard and it will be tough at times but just remember to take ONE day at a time
Always think of the reasons not to smoke, when you get a craving, rather than the reasons to smoke.
Please please do it for your childrens sake as well as your own and the rest of your family and remember you can only achieve if you really want to
good luck i will be thinking of you

 

[tami82]

I understand completely what you are going through. I have smoked for 27 years. Over the past year i have developed asthma and many upper respiratory infections throughout the year for which i have to take antibiotics. Yet even though i have problems breathing sometimes i still reach for the cigs. I know its crazy but its very very difficult for me to stop. Now would be the perfect time for me to stop but i havent yet. I dont know if i am much help but just wanted to let you know i completely understand.

 

[mjkacmom]

I've quit smoking (a few times, but for real when I got pregnant with my oldest), and it's HARD. There seem to be so many different options now - patch, gum, prescription medication - try them! Also, I had a dry socket - I can't even describe the pain! I cried! And lost 15 pounds in 2 weeks. Hang in there, day by day.

 

[DISNEYNV]

You can do it! I smoked for years and hated it, but it is a very powerful addiction. As soon as I got pregnant with DD I quit instantly! To be honest it was not that hard at the time due to horrible morning sickness but at times I still wanted to light up. Now almost six years later I can say that I am so glad I never picked one up again! It is a discusting habit that I would rather my kids not see me engage in! My DH still smokes and the smell on his clothes and breath and body alone after a cigarett reminds me each time why I would not want to smoke anymore....ever!

With support like here and especially from your husband and kids you can beat this addiction! Keep thinking about all the money and time you can share going to Disney with your family and not having to stop and smoke at the smoking areas

I am so happy to hear that your DH is being so wonderful and is also trying not to smoke. That is truely wonderful.

 

[Principessa1284]

no matter what the situation, having wisdom teeth out is some NASTY pain!! I had mine out a few years ago and got ALL 4 dry sockets! It was horrible. My mom had a similar problem when she had hers out (darn genetics.. sometimes you get dry sockets even if you do everything right) and said it was worse than childbirth.

Thank being said, you can stop smoking! My mom and grandma quit cold turkey (before I was born) after my grandfather died abruptly of jung cancer after smoking for 40+ years. I can honestly say I don't know what it's like, but you can do it, I promise!!!

 

[seashoreCM]

My folks were saying do only one at a time.

Someone at work said it was better to have all 4 taken out at once.

So I compromised. I had two on one side taken out, waited awhile and then had the two on the other side taken out.

No problems. With one side of the mouth still intact you can still eat reasonably and have less danger of washing or rinsing the sockets dry.

Amazingly I did not have to use the pain pills they prescribed. (OT: A different colleague at work said if you'r not gonna use em why not give them to me, without elaborating on the purpose or reason so I suspected narcotics misuse or abuse)

Sucking -- on straws or cigarettes, causes problems.

Health hints: http://www.cockam.com/health.htm