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Archive through December 28, 2007

The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: Oct. 2007 ~ Dec. 2007: Health Center: Who wants to quit smoking with me?: Archive through December 28, 2007 users admin

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Pamy
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01-02-2002

Monday, December 24, 2007 - 6:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Oldtex, imo your making excuses. The only reason I know is because I used to be the same way!! I also was scared but I am telling you Chantix makes it so easy.

how much is a carton of cigs in your area? They are about 45.00 carton here.

I never thought I could do this. GAL didnt even WANT to do this BUT Chantix works!

the key is that you dont have to stop smoking...just take med and keep smoking...after a couple weeks you will see that this stuff works

if you really arent ready then go read the book

EASY WAY TO STOP SMOKING

and then go get your chantix

in fact in your case I think the book might be very helpful to read first

good luck!!!

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Monday, December 24, 2007 - 6:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Meme, what an awesome feeling to tell him you are a non smoker!!! YOU ROCK!

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Monday, December 24, 2007 - 7:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Oldtex, the way things are going with the Chantix folks, chances are you won't fail. Some days I can't believe what I am reading here about how well it works.

You go, Pamy! And I know you were scared.

I wonder if that book is in the library. It probably is.

Retired
Member

07-11-2001

Monday, December 24, 2007 - 12:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Retired a private message Print Post    
Thanks Pamy! Keep up the good work.

Meme, congratulations and way to go!!!

Oldtex, JMO, but get the Chantix filled. Like Pamy said, you can still smoke. I wish it were around when I quit.

Happy Holidays all! It's going to be tough but you can do it!!! What a great gift to give to yourself and family--a smoke free you!

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Monday, December 24, 2007 - 9:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
When I started the chantix they added me to prayer group at church, so that helped me also.

Retired you say its gonna be tough during holidays but for me it wont be, isnt that crazy?? CHantix is worth its weight in gold

HAPPY SMOKE FREE CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!!! I am so proud of all the 2007 quitters!!!! xoxoxoxoxo

Oldtex
Member

03-06-2006

Monday, December 24, 2007 - 9:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Oldtex a private message Print Post    
Pamy, I think you hit the nail on the head, as they say.

Spent some time this evening with dh's bil this evening...he was a great inspiration and and ex-smoker. It helped to talk face to face with someone. I'm going to surprise all of you soon!

Hope everyone is having a great Holiday (or Christmas as I call it LOL).

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Monday, December 24, 2007 - 9:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Good to hear Oldtex!! we will be here waiting :-)

Oldtex
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03-06-2006

Monday, December 24, 2007 - 9:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Oldtex a private message Print Post    
Thanks Pamy. back at ya!

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 6:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
HEY!! where are ya all at???

hope you had a great holiday :-)

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 11:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    


Where is that danged Grannyg? Oh, I think she went to her Mom's for Christmas.

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 4:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
You don't s'pose she is in the klink for having done in Fred, do you? Anyone know under which of her mattresses the bail money is deposited?

How's it goin', Pamy? Still stinkin' giddy?

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 7:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
LOL Lum! well I had a couple pissy days this past week or so!

I am still on a high feeling good though :-)

a lady at work that I told about Chantix got the tx today...she told me she wouldnt start taking it til after new year.....if only she knew doesnt matter when ya start taking it...no excuses just take it and see what happens!!!

Hi Oldtex!

Seamonkey
Moderator

09-07-2000

Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 9:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Granny may be pretty busy learning her new job... and Fred can always jump a train if need be

Oldtex
Member

03-06-2006

Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 10:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Oldtex a private message Print Post    
Hi ya Pamy! Thank you so much for you "pestering".

YEA! I think. Got my RX filled today. And I'm a bit miffed. What the Dr prescribed is a "Starting Month Pak". 3 morning pills of 0.5 mg, then 4 morning and 4 evening pills of 0.5 mg eacg; then 3 weeks of 1 mg., one morning and one evening pills.

I this they way you received yours? I don't recall anyone talking about Starter Paks. But of course, they were cheaper when prescribed this way.

The instructions say to try and stop smoking after being on the Rx 1 week! Yikes, I thought it was closer to 2 weeks at least. (I don't like the sound of some of the possible side effects).

After this Pak, I'm suppose to contact my Dr for the Continuation Pak.

I'll take my first pill in the morning with breakfast.

I hope and pray this does work for me. And one more thing, my Rx didn't come with a supply of Valium for my husband! lol

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 10:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
YAH Oldtex!!!! yes I rcvd my starter pack the same way.

it says try on the 8th day but you dont have to!!! most of us stopped in the 2nd or 3rd week

none of us had any bad side effects

LOL about the rx for DH!!

All ya do now is take the pill tomarrow..you wont notice a thing...you are starting with low dose and slowly increasing it ...so you dont get bad side effects.

GOOD LUCK! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!

Oldtex
Member

03-06-2006

Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 10:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Oldtex a private message Print Post    
A kazillion thanks Pamy!

I'm relieved about the starter pak thing, thanks for explaning.

I haven't told DH yet, so if (or rather when) he starts his bitching, I'll show him my Rx.

I'm sure I'll be here asking for support and suggestions, and I thank ALL of you!

Twinkie
Member

09-24-2002

Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 11:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Oldtex, I didn't stop smoking until I had been taking the Chantix for 3 weeks so don't worry if you don't feel like quitting after a week. It doesn't matter when you stop...just that you stop.

Seamonkey
Moderator

09-07-2000

Friday, December 28, 2007 - 12:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
OK.. here it is.. and I know there will be additions/corrections.. and if you have a note you really want, let me know and I'll change that..

Ex-Smokers
PosterMethodLast CigRecordNotes
Alittlebirdienicotine gum?2 yrstill on gum
Chiliwilli??12 yr 6 mo  
Ginger1218Cold Turkey?12 yrs 
GoddessatlawChantix
10/01/2007
10/08/20072 mo 20 daysMeaner than a Snake?
GrannygChantix
11/27.2007
12/14/20072 wksHappy New Year
Juju2bigdogPatch then Cold Turkey12/19989 yrsChina Cold Turkey
Lawriequitnet?1 yr 9 mo 
LumbeleCold Turkey?11/02/20043 yrs 1 mostill pissy
KaylasmomChantix
?
10/29/2007Kayla??you there?
MarisCold Turkey?~6 yrCigs @ $5 did it
Meme9Cold Turkey11/28/2007 7:00pm1 moONE FREAKIN' MONTH!
OldtexChantix Rx filled
12/27/2007
   
PamyChantix
11/02/2007
11/20/20071 mo 1wk 1daPissy but mind blowing sex
RetiredCold Turkey02/03/20034 yr 10 mo 25 da43 years smoking
ShadoeZyban04/01/200620 mo 27 da 
Skootz?12/05/199414 yr 23 da 
Stacey718995Cold Turkey06/09/20061 yr 7 mo 19 dasmoked 13 yr
TwinkieChantix
09/01/2007
09/22/20073 mo 6 daSecond time's a charm
Halfunit Wargod Ladytex Escapee any other ex smokers post your info and we'll add you in!


Twinkie
Member

09-24-2002

Friday, December 28, 2007 - 12:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Wow! That is an awesome chart, Sea!!!!! Thank you so much! I love your comments the most! LOL

Lawrie
Member

08-03-2002

Friday, December 28, 2007 - 7:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lawrie a private message Print Post    
Very nice chart! Thanks so much for including this old lurker! Since you did, I thought I would provide my stats for your next update.

Poster: Lawrie
Method: wwww.quitnet.com & patches (not sure I could have done it with either one alone)
Last Cig: Mar 08/06 7:00 am

Note to anyone thinking about quitting: After 34 years, I had always assumed that they would have to pry a butt out of my cold, dead hand so if I was able to quit, it can be done. I think the thing I enjoy the most is being able to sit through a meeting without thinking about when it will end so that I can go for a smoke. Much better for customer relations!

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Friday, December 28, 2007 - 7:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Great chart Sea!!! I only had a couple pissy days and since many here are pissed that for the most part I am a giddy happy non smoker I would like my note to reflect that.

"thrilled and still has mind blowing sex" or something like that lol

Twinkie
Member

09-24-2002

Friday, December 28, 2007 - 8:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
"too giddy for the rest of us"

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Friday, December 28, 2007 - 9:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Oldtex, I am very excited for you, even if you are not, lol.

Seamonkey, that chart is just astounding. Damn, you do good work. You have mine right, but I have no idea how long ago I revealed that. And I can't believe it has been nine years since I had a smoke. I had quit before that on the patch and then only smoked seven a day for years, which I didn't even consider really smoking, but of course it was.

Dahli
Member

11-27-2000

Friday, December 28, 2007 - 9:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dahli a private message Print Post    
Sea, that is a great chart! I too am a happy non-smoker. My stats are as follows.
Quit Day; March 15/01
Method used; Allan Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking book.

Thanks

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Friday, December 28, 2007 - 9:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Yay, Oldtex!!!!!!!!!! You are on your way!!!!!!! Welcome, shoulders and ears are ready for when you need them!

Great chart, Sea! Love the "notes".

Cold Turkey never worked for me longer than a day, though. After 36 years of chain smoking, I finally did it (after frequent practicing) with Zyban, the patch and a murderous look on my face.