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Llkoolaid
| Thursday, January 15, 2004 - 3:35 pm
Scoopgrl, I don't think you should use the gum and the patch at the same time. I would check that out with your pharmacist or doctor first. Too much nicotine I think.
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Halfunit
| Thursday, January 15, 2004 - 3:58 pm
Ack - Kool, you are right. Don't use the patch and gum at the same time. I was thinking of Sc00p's future, after the patch when I mentioned the gum. Thank you for bringing up combining methods though. You have to be careful!
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Llkoolaid
| Friday, January 16, 2004 - 2:29 pm
I figured that is what your meant Halfunit but I was just making sure that Scoop didn't get it confused. I know they warn not to smoke while using either the patch or gum because it can be dangerous and she is probably aware of it too. Just being cautious. Hope everyone is having as easy a time with quitting as I am with my diet. I know that this doesn't belong here but this is where I feel at home.
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Urgrace
| Friday, January 16, 2004 - 3:04 pm
Ten months! is where I am at {Now I wish I wasn't fat} It's okay LL, in here That's why I must say this cheer Today starts on eleven And I'm in 7th heaven Ten months done and I don't smoke And don't feel about to croak Clean air, breath and even clothes Glad this is the way I chose!
Grace
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Llkoolaid
| Saturday, January 17, 2004 - 2:47 pm
Whoohooo Gracie, what a poet.
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Maris
| Saturday, January 17, 2004 - 4:11 pm
Dont worry about the weight Grace. I put on thirty pounds when I quit, the weight is gone and I have been smoke free two years this month. So eat that ice cream if it helps!!
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Lancecrossfire
| Saturday, January 17, 2004 - 4:13 pm
Congrats Gracie!! Way to go ScOOp and 1/2!!
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Texannie
| Saturday, January 17, 2004 - 5:14 pm
Grace, I gained weight too and many times wondered why I quit, but it will be 4 years for me next month. Congrats to you!
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Juju2bigdog
| Saturday, January 17, 2004 - 7:51 pm
Statistically, you are better off with the weight than the addiction.
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Kristylovesbb
| Sunday, January 18, 2004 - 5:46 pm
I didn't know you were trying to quit smoking mom. You would have been getting cheers and congrats from me too. You go mom!
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Sc00pgrl
| Sunday, January 18, 2004 - 9:38 pm
hey, I'll be sure not to mix the gum and the patches. I agree probably too much at one time. WTG grace!!! I've put on about 8-10 lbs myself and I'm only on my 18th day! lol I should be as big as a house before too long. I feel as if I need to be eating something constantly! I mean food does taste better now. I have found a few things that I don't like anymore since quitting. Popcorn taste gross to me now and use to be one of my favorites. Oh well Lets all keep it up!!! Go Us!!!
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Llkoolaid
| Monday, January 19, 2004 - 2:50 pm
Scoopgrl, that need to feed you face will pass, at least it did for me. When I quit, if it didn't move fast enough I was chewing on it, but it passed. Just drink water as much as you can.
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Kristylovesbb
| Monday, January 19, 2004 - 9:28 pm
Oh my goodness Scoopgrl read my profile. I don't like popcorn any more either and I am a popcorn freak! What is the deal with that? Two weeks today!! I had to see my doctor today for some sleep apnea test results and I told him that I quit smoking. He got so excited that he ran across the room grabbed me and hugged me! LOL Keep up the good work you guys!
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Juju2bigdog
| Monday, January 19, 2004 - 10:26 pm
LOL, Kristy! (about the doctor running across the room and hugging you) Congratulations on making it to two weeks. If I recall, you are the one going cold turkey. That is a really hard thing to do. You can be very proud of yourself for your accomplishment to date. Yay Sc00pgrl!!
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Halfunit
| Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 9:59 am
!! YAY Non Smokers !! 1439½ hours!
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Egbok
| Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 10:04 am
(Half, I'm really not following you around on the board...hee-hee!) I'd just wanted to pop in and say YAY!!! to the Non Smokers too! ....and Half, you are doing so good. I was thinking about your goal with this thread last night and sending positive vibes your way!!
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Fruitbat
| Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 1:27 pm
This is day #2 for me! I am amazed at how easy this is. It may get more difficult after the initial high of actually doing it has passed but Nicorette is a powerful aid. I tried the lozenges and I dont care for the taste or feel in my mouth. I will give them to anyone who would like them, only one gone. I prefer the gum. email me at fruitbat54@aol.com and give me your address. I will now take some time to read this very long thread. I just couldnt wait to post this. I have a question that may have been asked. I dont anticipate gaining weight. I didn't when I quit years ago. Did those of you who gained use the gum or lozenges? Nicotine speeds metabolism so just quitting without eating more can cause some gain but since I am still putting nicotine in my system I would think it would deter this effect. I am more active down here in Florida this winter than I usually am so I expect more activity to help as well.
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Landi
| Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 1:55 pm
fruit - i sent you an email. as long as i had something in my mouth (i use lollipops, swizzle sticks, toothpicks) i'm okay. heck, i'm just glad if i'm not smoking, don't care about the weight yet! figure i'll work on that one next and go to the weight thread!
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Fruitbat
| Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 2:08 pm
I got it. They will be in the mail soon. Glad I can give these to someone who does not get the mouth creeps with them. I am sticking with the gum.
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Denecee
| Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 4:45 pm
Congrats to all the non-smokers!
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Llkoolaid
| Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 6:20 pm
Way to go Fruitbat, welcome aboard, so glad to have a new member to our little club here. Just remember you can do it and we are here for any support you want.
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Juju2bigdog
| Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 6:33 pm
Fruitbat!!! Yay!!! Bat, I know you have mentioned the weight gain before, but honestly, the fact is you are better off with a little extra weight than with the continual poison in your system. New clothes are cheaper than a funeral.
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Maris
| Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 6:40 pm
I quit cold turkey and only gained the weight because I compensated with food.
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Fruitbat
| Friday, January 23, 2004 - 4:23 am
Thanks all. Of course extra weight is better than smoke in your lungs but that offers me no solice. I do NOT want to gain. I will see to it that I dont! Thanks Maris. It is a cigarette craving that comes, not hunger. I may be OK with this one. I am still having an easy time compared to times I quit without the gum. Are others finding this too?
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Kristylovesbb
| Friday, January 23, 2004 - 11:05 am
Hi Fruitbait, congrats on quitting smoking! I found that when I used the gum or the patch the craving for cigarettes never left me. I always returned to smoking with those methods. This time I chose cold turkey and I am doing great. The cravings lasted about a week and since then it has been easy for me. It has only been a couple of weeks for me but I feel I will never, ever smoke again.
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