Smoking - A Landmark Day

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  1. GrandpaBW

    GrandpaBW Active member

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    I couldn't find my old thread, so I have to start a new one. Today is day 100 of being completely smoke free after 38 years of smoking those damned sticks. I feel good.
     
  2. jin666

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    Well done mate! Keep it up, your doing great :D

    Jin666
     
  3. Lethal_B

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    Nice one buddy. I have mad respect for what you are doing & admire your dedication.

    How many cigarettes is that? Must have saved you a small fortune already :)
     
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    You should feel good GrandpaBW, very well done to you, day 100 is very good, infact ts amazing after 38 years of smoking, keep it up and good luck :)
     
  5. gerry1

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    Congratulations GrandpaBW! I'm going to hold you up as my inspiration because I'm quitting on May 31st when I move into my new place. I don't ever want to paint those nasty yellow walls and ceilings again; it's disgusting. You're my "role model" GrandPa!!
     
  6. GrandpaBW

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    Thanks, guys. It has been quite the ride, and the ride is not finished yet.

    @Lethal: 7,000 less cigarettes have gone through my system. It is really scary when you think about it. That is a bunch of nicotine.
     
  7. retro78

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    yeah , congratulation GrandpaBW

    you acomplished something i've been trying for years!
    I begun smoking about ten years ago, and since 2 years i've been meaning to quit, and i succeded for a month or so, but then relapsed!!!
    I just can't find the patience and will to stick with it !!
    but hey , I'm happy for you ! :D

    Respect !


    retro
     
  8. binkie7

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    @GrandpaBW
    Congrats on the 100 days of being smoke free!
    One day hopefully I can do the same (though actually trying to quit would help for me)!

    @gerry1
    Good luck on your resolution for 5/31!

     
  9. Jizmak

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    Keep up the good work.
    Tomorrow (Wednesday) will be 7 weeks for me,
    But I was using (Copenhagen) Chewing tobacco for over 15 years.
    I have been succesfully using the nicotine patch,
    And have started using step 2 (14mg) for a week now.
    My motivation is for my children and family,
    It has been easier than I expected so far.

    Good luck everyone I wish you all the best!
     
  10. GrandpaBW

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    Thanks Retro, and Binkie.

    @gerry1: I'm here for you, when you quit. You will beat the demons. They are the worst for the first month, but they can be beaten, if you want them to be.

    @Jizmack: What you have done so far, is more impressive than what I have done. The Commit lozenges that I have been using, don't work for snuff folks.

    Congratulations on the 7 weeks, and some damned hearty high fives to you, sir!
     
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  11. ~RoNin~

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    @GrandpaBW do you still get the cravings? I've chewed cope and smoked (not at the same time but interchangably) for about seven years. Each time I try to quit I get these nasty nasty stomach aches. I can't take em and as soon as I have a dip or a smoke they go away.. Another thing thats hard is I really like to smoke when I drink and well, I sorta live in a party house so theres always drinking...
     
  12. pepsimaxx

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    yay!! congradulations Grandpa!! hah...grandpa....feels weird calling ya grampa..haa.....ang good job Gerry and keep trying retro!
    and awesome Jizmak! arg.....i just haveteh say.....smoking is disgusting...and i dont even care if i insulted anyone there....

    =pepsimaxx=
     
  13. GrandpaBW

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    Thanks, Pepsi. RoNin, I have not had real cravings in a month or more. But, there are circumstances that I would have thought about lighting up, if the cigarettes had been here.

    You have to understand that it isn't always a craving that causes us to put a smoke in our mouths. Most of the time, it is habit.
     
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    I know it. For me its the Oral Fixation I think.. I eat, want a chew after, I drink, want to smoke (a lot).

    I'm gonna try again this summer.. I don't want to do it know as there is tooo much going on and I need my NIC!
     
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    Congratulations GrandpaBW. The hardest part is over my friend. It gets easier by the day.
     
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    light a cig up if ye got them,as the smoking lamp is on..
    and then ye can look like him.....
    [​IMG]
     
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    Congrats GrandpaBW .. it takes a set of stones to quit smoking

    Here's a 100 day chip for ya  [​IMG]
     
  18. GrandpaBW

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    Thanks guys.
     
  19. gerry1

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    @GrandPa...did you use anything like the gum or patches or did you go cold turkey? And congrats again!

    @Ireland: Is that sailor talk I hear bucco?
     
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  20. GrandpaBW

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    Gerry, I am using the Commit lozenges. I no longer need more than 1 or 2 a day.
     

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