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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 6:11 pm
Ex-Smokers | 12/28/2007 | Poster | Method | Last Cig | Record | Notes | Alittlebirdie | nicotine gum | ? | 2 yr | still on gum | Chiliwilli | patch | 06/19/1995 | 12 yr 6 mo 9 da | | Dahli | Allan Carr** | 03/15/2001 | 5 yr 9 mo 13 da | Happy non-smoker | Ginger1218 | Cold Turkey | ? | 12 yrs | | Goddessatlaw | Chantix 10/01/2007 | 10/08/2007 | 2 mo 20 days | Meaner than a Snake? | Grannyg | Chantix 11/27/2007 | 12/14/2007 | 2 wks | Happy New Year | Juju2bigdog | Patch then Cold Turkey | 12/1998 | 9 yrs | China Cold Turkey | Lawrie | patches & quitnet | 03/08/2006 7am | 1 yr 9 mo 20 da | Good Customer Relations | Lumbele | Zyban & patch | 11/02/2004 | 3 yrs 1 mo | and a murderous look! | Kaylasmom | Chantix ? | 10/29/2007 | Kayla?? | you there? | Maris | Cold Turkey | ? | ~6 yr | Cigs @ $5 did it | Meme9 | Cold Turkey | 11/28/2007 7:00pm | 1 mo | ONE FREAKIN' MONTH! | Oldtex | Chantix 12/28/2007 | | | Goal to be a freakin' happy nonsmoker | Pamy | Chantix 11/02/2007 | 11/20/2007 | 1 mo 1wk 1da | pissyThrilled and still has mind blowing sex | Retired | Cold Turkey | 02/03/2003 | 4 yr 10 mo 25 da | bought a CAR with savings | Shadoe | Zyban | 04/01/2006 | 20 mo 27 da | | Skootz | ? | 12/05/1994 | 14 yr 23 da | | Stacey718995 | Cold Turkey | 06/09/2006 | 1 yr 7 mo 19 da | smoked 13 yr | Twinkie | Chantix 09/01/2007 | 09/22/2007 | 3 mo 6 da | Second time's a charm | Vinblanche | patch | ? | several years | lucky first time quitter | | | refs: ** Allan Carr Easy Way to Stop Smoking http://www.quitsmoking.com/books/allencarr/index.htm | Chantix Chntix link | Quitnet http://www.quitnet.com/ | http://www.quit-smoking-stop.com/nicotine-addiction.html | | Halfunit Wargod Ladytex Escapee any other ex smokers post your info and we'll add you in! |
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 6:30 pm
I used the patch and last cigarette was 6/19/1995.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 6:51 pm
VinBlanche used the patch several years ago and never looked back. He was one of the lucky ones who was successful first time out of the gate.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 7:43 pm
Sea, I LOVE that you added links to the methods at bottom of the chart!! YOU ROCK!!!!! thanks so much!!!!!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 7:45 pm
Great to see some of the old quitters checking in here! I am sure all of the new quitters would love any words of wisdom you all can offer.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 7:46 pm
You are all doing the hard work, IMO.. Now if I start dieting, that's another matter entirely 
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 7:47 pm
Oldtex...I have to say that I didnt think you would get the Chantix, I figured you wouldnt get it for months.....so when I saw your post I was so excited! I am in awe that even though you sounded scared and unwilling you went out and got the r/x. I know you will do great!!! I have a feeling you are going to join me as one of the freakin happy non smokers....and then together we can piss off the cranky ones LOL
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 7:48 pm
MEME...where are ya??? You know I like to see you here daily Sea, I will join ya on the diet thing 2nd week in Jan...we are starting at work also
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Oldtex
Member
03-06-2006
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 9:12 pm
Pamy...remember I'm just a beginner and naturally I do have doubts. But I know that's not the attitude in order to succeed. Hopefully all of the positive remarks here will help me. I do appreciate every one I read. I took my first pill this morning with breakfast. And then went out and bought cigs! I'm looking forward to not having to worry about running out and wow, the money I can save. Wow, that chart is impressive with so many success stories. I'm trying not to be obsessive and just let the drug "do it's thing" before the really hard work starts. I'm want to be freakin happy too!
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 9:24 pm
Words of Wisdom ~ Do NOT light up!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 9:31 pm
Oldtex, on Chantix you CAN have doubts...I did, all of us did! I also bought cigs after I started the meds... yes just sit back, relax and let Chantix do the rest....it really does the hard work....I cant wait to follow your journey!!
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 9:42 pm
Can we keep the chart for board members?
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 9:52 pm
Twinkie, what are you doing out of bed? I told you to stay there until I said it was okay to get up. I hope you know I caught your ickyness now and I have to go stay in bed. I think I can make it last all weekend too.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 9:53 pm
IF you are referring to VinBlanche he was an active member for a while and I believe the rule here is that once a member always a member, unless they are permanently suspended. I distinctly remember reading a post about that not long ago by one of the mods.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 9:57 pm
Twinks, I believe these are all members.. Hmm, well he could revive his membership easily That is the rule for Bob's chart, so it works for me for this one.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 10:05 pm
Well since my dh is a success story, I wanted to share that with you all to spur you on and give you hope. Vin was a 2 pack a day smoker for 30 years and his best advice is that 'you have to really want to quit and if you do, then first go see your doctor'. Our doc put him on the patch, cuz he was really determined to quit and he followed the docs directions, and as I mentioned above he never looked back. And he hasn't smoked in about 10 years! (Mind you, he's gained about 50 lbs overall, and has managed to lose about 10 of 'em so far.) I really do wish you all luck... it's hard going trying to lick any addiction. I'm heading back to the dieting thread where I belong. Just wanted to be helpful and cheer you guys along. Keep up the good work!
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 10:15 pm
ETA - BTW, that is an AWESOME chart Sea!
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 10:31 pm
Mame, I didn't know your husband is as old as me, but if he smoked for 30 years and has quit for 10 he must be.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 10:43 pm
Twinkie, I don't know how old you are, but I'm 52 & he's 56... we've been married since '99 and he quit smoking a year or two before we got married. Btw, I'm sorry that you are not feeling well. Feel better soon, kiddo. DH is also feeling under the weather this week. Whatever it is, it's certainly going around. sigh. ETA - our shoe sizes and blood types will be available in my next post. NOT. LOLOL!
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 10:58 pm
Ah, so he is the same age I am. I don't really care I was just under the impression you were younger.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 11:28 pm
I just look younger and act young at heart. Grin. FWIW, I thought you were younger too, about my age. Like I said, I hope you feel better soon.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Saturday, December 29, 2007 - 8:53 am
<pushes all the old folks on their walkers out of the smoking thread and sweeps up>

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Holly
Member
06-19-2005
| Saturday, December 29, 2007 - 9:49 am
Hey Sea! Can you add me to the chart please? Quit: June 3rd, 2006. Wellbutrin and patch. Record: 1 year 7 months. Note: Do NOT let weight gain cause you to restart. It just ain't worth it!!
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Holly
Member
06-19-2005
| Saturday, December 29, 2007 - 9:50 am
Hey Goddess! How did Christmas with your family go? I hope they didn't give you a hard time but rather, gave you kudoes for quitting.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, December 29, 2007 - 11:44 am
I have seen Vinblanche post also LOL Juju!!! GAL, yes I want to know also!!!
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