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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Wednesday, December 15, 2004 - 1:43 pm
Thanks, Nimtu. Just as soon as I get down there we'll hit the non-smoking section together - loudly.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Wednesday, December 15, 2004 - 7:52 pm
Yay NimtuJuju!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dana, one of these days you will have had ENOUGH. And, if you are in here reading, you have at least an inkling of what I mean. {{{Danas15146}}} Oh! Lumbele? You are not "the closest." You are already there. You just don't know it yet. Don't get scared that you are going to take off the patch and be a full blown addict again. It won't happen. But keep the patch as long as you think you need it. Mine finally got to itching so bad and leaving big red circles on my body for DAYS that I chanced taking it off, and guess what? I was done! I was free. I was no longer an addict. Yay!!
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Thursday, December 16, 2004 - 9:35 am
Juju, the only reason I used the term "close" is because I am not totally nicotine free yet. A couple of weeks ago I checked out an online support group type message board. They wouldn't let you join unless you were at least 1 week totally, absolutively, posilutely without any nicotine in your system. Some help they were, but I figured maybe being on the patch doesn't count for more ppl. It sure as heck counts for me, and I am some glad it counts in here.LOL Oh, I happened by the Walmart Pharmacy and Step 1 of the Nicoderm patch was over $5 cheaper than what I have been paying at my regular pharmacy. Guess where I'll be buying Steps 2 and 3.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, December 16, 2004 - 7:52 pm
Lumbele, just as info, my patch was in the days when you had to have a doctor's prescription. Standard course of treatment then was 30 days at 21 mg, 30 days at 14 mg, and 30 days at 7 mg. You may be ready for the lower steps now? I didn't feel a thing when I stepped down. I bet you won't too.
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Friday, December 17, 2004 - 12:34 pm
Juju, I had a prescription, because the insurance pays only if prescribed. Then the stinkers cut me off after the first 2 weeks, because I had reached my life-time limit in stop smoking aids (all that Zyban that didn't work). Stepping down to 14 mg on Monday. Had forgotten to renew my patch a few times. In retrospect I realised that I was a touch crankier than usual, but that was basically it. So I don't expect to have problems switching either. Just don't want to get over confident and stop altogether.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Friday, December 17, 2004 - 8:24 pm
Lumbele, definitely don't stop while you are still on 21 mg. Or even 14 mg. probably. But if you're doing okay on the 14, which you likely will be, you could try a 2 week stepdown to the 7. AND, you know that if you are paying for these out of your pocket, and the lesser ones cost the same as the 21's, get the 21's and cut them into strips to make the 14 or 7.
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Saturday, December 18, 2004 - 11:43 am
What a great idea, Juju. I'll have to check out the price difference between the various strength. Did you ever try the generic brands? I remember vaguely someone mentioning that they were not happy with the knock-offs, but can't remember who or when.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Saturday, December 18, 2004 - 8:55 pm
Nope, Lumbele, never tried a variety of brands. They were prescription only back then, and I am under the impression you could only get one kind. I can't take credit for the cutting into strips tip. I think I read it somewhere.
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Saturday, December 18, 2004 - 9:27 pm
Quick fact I picked up in an email. Eating bananas curbs the crave for nicotine.
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Sunday, December 19, 2004 - 7:37 am
Gracie, thanks for the tip. Unfortunately it isn't an option for me, because the mere smell of a ripe banana is a sure-fire vomit-inducer for this nicotine deprived soul.LOL My mother found that out quite early when she stressed her limited budget, bought bananas to squoosh for her baby and got it blown right back in her face. Future fruit feedings came out of the garden - free.LOL
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Tuesday, December 21, 2004 - 5:36 pm
Isn't Half's one year anniversary coming up real soon? Did she quit before or after Christmas?
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Tashakinz
Member
11-13-2002
| Wednesday, December 22, 2004 - 1:40 pm
11111 1 year, 11 months and 11 days.

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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Wednesday, December 22, 2004 - 4:13 pm
Yay, Tash!!!!!!!!!!!! Almost 2 years!!! You have every right to be very proud of yourself! What kind of things did everyone reward themselves with and when? Every week, month? So far I haven't had the nerve to treat myself, considering the cost of the patches, Curves, candy etc., but soon, very soon. LOL And I think I already know what. Discovered it/them while Christmas shopping. Norman Rockwell prints!LOL Our looooooong hallway has been loooonging for some decoration, and I am a big sucker for Norman Rockwell.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Wednesday, December 22, 2004 - 4:15 pm
Yay Tashakinz!!! Sheesh, has it really been that long? I suppose somebody is going to come along and say Wargod quit three years ago.
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Tashakinz
Member
11-13-2002
| Thursday, December 23, 2004 - 8:10 am
yep - almost two years, 5 afghans and a baby blanket later lol.
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Thursday, December 23, 2004 - 1:13 pm
2 years, 5 afghans and a baby blanket are ensuring a toasty warm Tasha family breathing fresh air. Whatever works! Wargod has been puffless for 3 years already? Wow!
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Thursday, December 30, 2004 - 8:36 am
Dawggonnit, I forgot to brag and celebrate 8 weeks!!! 
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, December 30, 2004 - 1:57 pm
Yay Lumbele!!!
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Thursday, December 30, 2004 - 2:13 pm
Thanks, Juju, you're the bestest cheering section.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, December 30, 2004 - 7:45 pm

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Djgirl
Member
07-17-2002
| Friday, December 31, 2004 - 9:28 am
Lumbele - I hear ya! I completely forgot to celebrate my 2 months.. and here we are at 3 months already!!! What have I done to celebrate??? I signed up for a gym membership & personal training sessions to whittle off the pounds that the non-smoking munchie goblins packed on over the past month & a half! Happy New Year everyone!
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Friday, December 31, 2004 - 10:59 am
YAY, Djgirl!!!!!!!! Did a similar "celebration" for my 1 month anniversary when - thanks to those very same goblins - I only had one pair of "going-out pants" into which I could squeeze in my closet. Deej, we are gonna get healthy if it kills us.LOL
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Luvmyjrt
Member
09-18-2003
| Friday, December 31, 2004 - 1:28 pm
Ok guys, it's my turn. After 24 years, I'm kicking the habit at the behest of my DH and 16 year old son. I will be using the Nicotrol inhaler at exactly 12:01 in the morning! ARGH.....I'm scared! What's it like to lose what you are so used to!!!!
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Friday, December 31, 2004 - 2:12 pm
YAY, Luv!!!!!!!! What's it like to lose what you are so used to!!!! Scary, but there are some tricks you can use to keep mouth and hands occupied during those urges. For me it is candy/gum and the internet. You'll find your own comfort zone. That first step is always the hardest. Just remember to do it for yourself first. If it pleases others, too, that's considered icing. Over the years I have practiced plenty in the quitting department, but never tried the inhaler. How does that work? Are you limited to a certain amount of squirts and who counts those? Come here for support any time. If you read yesterday's update, you'll know that we have the bestest, sexiest long-eared cheerleader and friends walking this beat. You may also want to go into the archives to see how others have managed. Who knows, you may find something there that would work for you, too. Good luck!!!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Friday, December 31, 2004 - 9:01 pm
Luv, it is the scariest freaking thing in the whole damn world. It is ineffably sad. I cried almost my whole first day. And if you are quitting for other people's sake, just go out and buy another pack right now because the ONLY person you can quit for is YOURSELF. You have to love yourself enough to get that damn monkey off your back. Sheesh, I wish I had worked on my Thailand pictures already. I think I have a great picture of Bigdog with a monkey on his back. Really. Okay, found this one in some pics somebody on our trip sent us. I actually witnessed this one.

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