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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Monday, December 24, 2007 - 6:24 am
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!!!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Monday, December 24, 2007 - 6:25 am
Meme, what an awesome feeling to tell him you are a non smoker!!! YOU ROCK!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, December 24, 2007 - 7:56 am
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.
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Monday, December 24, 2007 - 12:28 pm
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!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Monday, December 24, 2007 - 9:04 pm
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
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Oldtex
Member
03-06-2006
| Monday, December 24, 2007 - 9:17 pm
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).
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Monday, December 24, 2007 - 9:36 pm
Good to hear Oldtex!! we will be here waiting 
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Oldtex
Member
03-06-2006
| Monday, December 24, 2007 - 9:40 pm
Thanks Pamy. back at ya!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 6:14 am
HEY!! where are ya all at??? hope you had a great holiday 
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 11:56 am
Where is that danged Grannyg? Oh, I think she went to her Mom's for Christmas.
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 4:38 pm
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?
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 7:03 pm
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!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 9:46 pm
Granny may be pretty busy learning her new job... and Fred can always jump a train if need be 
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Oldtex
Member
03-06-2006
| Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 10:02 pm
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
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 10:12 pm
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!!!!
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Oldtex
Member
03-06-2006
| Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 10:30 pm
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!
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 11:13 pm
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.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 12:19 am
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 | Poster | Method | Last Cig | Record | Notes | Alittlebirdie | nicotine gum | ? | 2 yr | still on gum | Chiliwilli | ? | ? | 12 yr 6 mo | | 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 | quitnet | ? | 1 yr 9 mo | | Lumbele | Cold Turkey? | 11/02/2004 | 3 yrs 1 mo | still pissy | 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 Rx filled 12/27/2007 | | | | Pamy | Chantix 11/02/2007 | 11/20/2007 | 1 mo 1wk 1da | Pissy but mind blowing sex | Retired | Cold Turkey | 02/03/2003 | 4 yr 10 mo 25 da | 43 years smoking | 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 | | | Halfunit Wargod Ladytex Escapee any other ex smokers post your info and we'll add you in! |
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 12:44 am
Wow! That is an awesome chart, Sea!!!!! Thank you so much! I love your comments the most! LOL
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Lawrie
Member
08-03-2002
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 7:11 am
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!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 7:34 am
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
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 8:10 am
"too giddy for the rest of us"
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 9:01 am
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.
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Dahli
Member
11-27-2000
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 9:25 am
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
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 9:43 am
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.
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