Yup. After 24 years, had to drop the habit. Surgeon/expert said I had to before she'll fix me. Grrrrr
So, I stopped on 3/11. I've cheated a few times, mostly this past weekend, but each time it gets nastier and nastier. Funny thing, is that I'm actually eating a little bit less than normal. :?: :?:
I'm not as much a grump as I thought I'd be. This week is easier than last week.
Roy
"I wonder if a composer ever intentionally composed a piece that was physically impossible to play and stuck it away to be found years later after his death, knowing it would forever drive perfectionist musicians crazy." - George Carlin
Great! Hang in there Roy and keep it up .. it is worth it. Believe me, I see the damage it does! Nasty habbit .... TR types as he sips his beer ..... :shock:
"Work hard, rock hard, eat hard, sleep hard,
grow big, wear glasses if you need 'em."
-- The Webb Wilder Credo --
Way to go, Roy!
"A cheerful heart is good medicine."
YAY! Keep it up! Use the patch or gum or whatever it takes to get the job done, if you need to! Good for you, Roy! :D
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"Don't wanna ride no shootin' star. Just wanna play on the rhythm guitar." Emmylou Harris, "Rhythm Guitar" from "The Ballad of Sally Rose"
That's great news to hear! Smoking not being one of my vises, I can't really relate to that, but I have plenty of other activities that I should probably kick! :roll:
Hang in there!
You can do it!! I smoked for 26 years and heve been smoke free since Jan. 12. 1996 :D
You can do it!! I smoked for 26 years and heve been smoke free since Jan. 12. 1996 :D
But you are still the Smokindog !
To Roy : Best of Luck in the quitting process. I am sure it gets very trying at times (just like I try to resist eating large quantities of extra cheese pizza), but with that extra dedication you can do it.
Rahul
Congrats for quitting, good luck and stick to it.
#4491....
I've given up trying to quit. Problem is, there's so much anti-smoking advertising on the TV and the radio and in the papers, I get so uptight and stressed seeing/hearing/listening that I've just got to have a cigarette to calm my nerves.....
Good luck, Roy!
:D :D :D
Vic
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
all right Roy. way to go. hang in there because the benefit will come manifold.
I quit two and a half years ago. it was not too hard. I too cheated a few times. I hated the way i felt the next day. my lungs felt heavy and my mouth tasted of rags. that sure was incentive. I am amazed at the balance in my checkbook.
if you need a quiting buddy just write me when you have the craving.
Thanks everyone. I didn't want to speak too soon and jinx myself. I've become quite the expert at quitting. I've bought three packs of smokes since I quit. After having some over the weekend, I soaked the remainder of the pack on Monday morning. Bought a pack Tuesday and soacked the pack after one. Yup. The $5.00 ciggerette...and it was legal. :lol:
I cheated and had one last night from a neighbor. Took about a dozen tic-tacs go get the taste out of my mouth. Nasty stuff. I swear I still taste it.
TR, I'll take a Saranac. Have to wait to get off the meds first. :cry:
Rahul, I made some pizza last night. I should have called...... :)
Hmmmm, this all reminds me. I probably have some patches left over from a previous attempt.
Roy
"I wonder if a composer ever intentionally composed a piece that was physically impossible to play and stuck it away to be found years later after his death, knowing it would forever drive perfectionist musicians crazy." - George Carlin
Don't roll 'em up and smoke 'em.
"A cheerful heart is good medicine."
Good luck!!
"It's all about stickin it to the man!"
It's a long way to the top if you want to rock n roll!
Hmmmm, this all reminds me. I probably have some patches left over from a previous attempt.
I have patches, gum, lozenges and tablets filling up a drawer after previous failed attempts - what I don't have is willpower!
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Vic
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
Keep at it Roy. I tried quitting so many times before I actually quit. But I am so happy I did now.
Jim
“The hardest thing in life is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn” - David Russell (Scottish classical Guitarist. b.1942)
