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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - 4:31 pm
Yayyy Twinks ... good for you!!! My sister is starting the NicoDerm CQ patch. Is there any advice I can give her from you all that have used it?? Thanks! :o))
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - 4:58 pm
The only advice I can think of is to find something to do with your hands besides eat. LOL
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - 6:36 pm
Twinkie, you are running circles around us all. Karuuna, that Glinda thing was hilarious, and so true of you! HAPPY NEW YEARS, QUITTERS!!!! Ahem. I quitted 3 months on Monday. No, no, homage and fealty are not required, but donations of double chocolate-chip cookies will be gladly accepted. So, I told you all how freaked I was to go home with the extra weight. The first night I was home was the cousins party (every two years my group of 15 cousins comes home with their families so we can all have a big family Christmas. My brother invites just the 15 cousins and their spouses over one night during that time so we can catch up and hang out and basically compare notes on where we are in life). Turns out one of my cousins' wife quit smoking with Chantix when he told her how well I'd done, and another girl cousin quit with Chantix on her own. We were all round-faced and thrilled to find other quitters!!! My cousin's wife put on 22 pounds (she only weighed about 110 to begin with, so I didn't feel sorry for her) and that made me feel a bit better! Another cousin and his wife had quit cold turkey for 3 months then fell back into the "just one" trap. They are now going to try Chantix seeing how well the three of us are doing. We were the three heaviest smokers in the family, I believe. Mom was on her best behavior, she just said she was proud of me for quitting and didn't comment on my weight at all (SOMEONE must have tipped her off, but I appreciated it.) Mom shows no signs of quitting herself, but if I were 68 I wouldn't bother either. Mom didn't start habitually smoking until she was about 60, it's not like she's been a pack a day since the age of 20. I'm not a pressure type of quitter, she can make her own decision just like I did. Now my office manager and her husband are quitting with Chantix because I've had such a good run of it. They started today. I didn't encourage either of them, they just decided after watching me go. They have 5 daughters, one only 3 months old. I really think they'll both quit for good. It was SUCH a pleasant surprise to find the new quitters in the family and hang out. I have NO problem hanging out with the smokers, though. Strangely, I had no urge to participate through the whole Christmas season even though I'd hang out with them and chat in the smoking rooms. Oldtex, congratulations and I hope things are going very well for you. Granny, how's it hanging? You still on Chantix?
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Grannyg
Member
05-28-2002
| Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - 6:38 pm
STILL NO SMOKING!!!! Even went to the casino and didn't smoke. lol New job is really really busy and no time to even think about smoking. Any time I had a urge (the casino was hard) I kept thinking, I've come to far to screw up now!! Chantix really really does work. Amazing! Yay!! Twinks and Pamy!!! I still can't believe, Pamy, that you are still cheering about how wonderful you feel. lol We need to write Chantix and get them to let you do a commercial, Pamy!! Ok Juju, now are you happy???? lol Thanks for the chart, Sea!! Fabulous!!
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - 6:50 pm
Granny, what we need to do is pool our resources and invest in Pfizer and then make them use Pamy for their cheerleader LOL. We'll be RICH!! Yay, Granny!! Colossus says to tell you how proud he is of you and the two of you will have to hook up soon with me as chaperone (we will all smell so SWEET!!). That "I've come too far to screw up now" thing keeps me going, too. I mean, I can have a cigarette if I want one, but then it's done in 3 minutes and I have to spend 3 months getting back what it cost me. Screw that, I'm quit for life. Pamy, I'm so glad to hear that you are still feeling well with the quit. I decided not to make the weight thing a New Year's resolution thing (bound to fail) but to address it when I'm ready, and I'm about there. Prolly another week or two. Need to lose at least a few pounds before I head to the Keys at the end of the month, but no panic. Sea, the chart is twelve different kinds of fabu. Just love it, it's a real help in seeing who's who on the quit rung and appreciating everyone's successes in the battle.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - 7:22 pm
Thanks, guys! GAL, I'm so glad the holidays went well for you and nobody bugged you about the weight. How great that you had cousins that quit! Granny, you made it through the casino, you can make it through anything. YAAAAA! 2008 is already great because we are all ahead of the game!!!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - 7:45 pm
Twinkie!! yah!! I say that is a HUGE victory!! now you know you can do it!! Good for you! Vaca, tell her to get chantix instead GAL< yah!! I am so glad everything went well!! How cool to find out 3 others quit too!! I agree the 110lb person was too skinny anyway. LOL about me being the cheerleader!!! I am just so freakin happy!!! also agree Pzfer stock is a must!!! (I own some all ready in a couple of my mutual funds) I got a lady at work starting it tomarrow...she has been a tough one..lots of excuses..but I keep telling..dont quit smoking!! just take the pill and next thing ya know you are a non smoker 
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - 7:46 pm
Oldtex, how is it going?? you are in your 1st week of the chantix, right? Hoping that 2008 is your year 
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - 8:26 pm
Rah, rah, rah, for all you quitters!
  
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - 9:41 pm

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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - 9:52 pm
    
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - 9:58 pm
Pamy, my sister doesn't have her health insurance yet. Isn't Chantix by prescription only? Love the cheerleaders!! 
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Oldtex
Member
03-06-2006
| Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - 10:36 pm
Goddess and Pamy thanks for asking about me. I've been taking Chantix for only 6 days...and I was hoping that by now I'd start feeling "something". No such luck yet. I do find myself "thinking" before lighting up a cig, but they still taste the same and give me the same satisfaction, so far. I'm sure I just have not given it enough time. I'm so exicited about everyone have such success. It's not only inspiring, but makes me think there is still hope for me. I'm praying really hard for a successful outcome! I've started having some strange dreams, but nothing disturbing, some are really funny...and then a few minutes later I've forgotten what the dream was about. That's normal for me (forgetting). Also noticed the really neat chart. Thanks Gal! But in the column for last cig...well, since I haven't had my last one yet, there really should not be any there. Right? I'd also like to encourage anyone else in my position that is trying to quit to also post here. I feel kind of alone and like I'm the last kid picked in school to play kick ball. Everyone else is so way ahead of me in the process.
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Grannyg
Member
05-28-2002
| Thursday, January 03, 2008 - 4:06 am
Oldtex, I was the same way. I wanted it to be instant and it wasn't. Pamy kept asking did the cigs taste different and I kept saying no. lol They never did really taste bad. After about 2 weeks I think, I had a major melt down and smoked but I just got right in the saddle and never quit taking the Chantix. My last cig. was really my last cig. It's amazing how you get away from thinking about it. Sometimes I think I thought too hard about it. I wanted it to be NOW and it really wasn't. It took a little time. So just hang in there and keep taking the Chantix and just don't worry about it if you smoke. I read where you can take the Chantix for 12 weeks if you need too. I have my refill on hand just in case but so far, I haven't felt the need to take it but if I so much as have a sinking spell, I'm gonna take it. lol Will be thinking about you today and hope you have a great day!!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, January 03, 2008 - 6:17 am
Oldtex....you DONT feel anything the first week...even 2nd wk....I think towaards end of 2nd week is when I started smoking less and then by 3rd week the magic happens dont worry...just keep taking it... i have to run to work..will respond more later
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Thursday, January 03, 2008 - 6:22 am
Keep up the good work everyone!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, January 03, 2008 - 7:07 am
Yay Oldtex for starting!!! Yay Grannyg and GAL for making it through the holidays!! Yay Pamy for being Pamy!!
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Meme9
Member
07-30-2001
| Thursday, January 03, 2008 - 10:53 am
It took me awhile to catch up reading all the post! I'm glad everyone hung tough through the holiday! It's been a busy time for me, I made it, even with the triggers. I'm glad to see Grannyg doing so well and Oldtex just hang in there...I'm sure when the time is right for you, it will happen! Gal, glad the visit home went well! Sea, the chart is great!!!!!!! Thanks! LOL, at Oldtex wanting someone to be behind her...it's funny...because I felt that way too! Waving hi to Pamy...ya make me smile.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, January 03, 2008 - 1:03 pm
Yay Meme!!! Okay, we need a lurker volunteer to get some Chantix and be behind Oldtex. Who is going to pony up?
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Thursday, January 03, 2008 - 2:55 pm
Welcome home, GAL, Granny and Meme! Glad you all hung tough during the holidays. Oldtex, your time will come. Maybe in a few days, maybe a couple of weeks. Don't push yourself too hard.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, January 03, 2008 - 6:56 pm
I'll be back later to fix up the chart.. Sorry Oldtex.. that isn't right on yours and I'm not trying to rush you at all. GAL.. I'm counting from when you posted your last cig, but wow, it does seem longer than three months!! I'm in awe of everyone holding strong through the holidays.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, January 03, 2008 - 7:22 pm
Vacanick....sorry took so long..yes it has to be perscribed by a doc, most insurances dont cover it anyway. I hope the patches work for her I am sorry I cant offer more help.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, January 03, 2008 - 7:27 pm
Oldtex, dont feel like the last kid picked...there are tons of kids left to pick from! you should feel like you just got accepted into the cool kid group Meme, YIPEEE!@!!!! I am so glad to hear from ya! I was getting worried, great news that you are still smoke free and made it thru the triggers....I think we are all home safe! Oldtex, in a couple weeks you will get invited to our cool slumber party 
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Oldtex
Member
03-06-2006
| Thursday, January 03, 2008 - 9:04 pm
Geezzz - I feel so much better after reading all of your posts! OK, deep breath, I feel better now. GrannyG - you are right! I want it to be instant, but I do know that this is not the case. It's funny, maybe 15 or so years ago, a Doctor was "suggesting" I quit, and I told him "with all of the highly sophisticated medical procedures such as organ transplants, successful treatments for cancer, etc., that the medical profession could come up with a pill to make a person to never want to smoke again". That doctor just shook his head and laughed (a small laugh). Tomorrow I start on the higher mg. Chantix. And hopefully by this time next week, I'll begin feeling more positive. Yea, a slumber party. Something to look forward to if Pamy brings the party favors!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, January 03, 2008 - 9:13 pm
And she does bring fun party favors 
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