Recently Hospitalized and trying to quit - Smoking Cessation Message Board

mylilcruz · 04-29-2007, 07:07 PM

Hello, everyone! I was hospitalized 4 weeks ago with pneumonia and various other lung problems. Was in there for 2 weeks (with a patch on) and was looking forward to being smoke free when I came home (been a smoker for 43 years). It's been so hard, have slipped several times and I guess I'm just looking for someone to relate to with the difficulties of dealing with lung disease and stopping smoking and how to overcome this awful habit. I'm new here, so please bear with me. Thanks so much!!

SanyBelle · 04-29-2007, 08:24 PM

Welcome mylilcruz!! I was in the hospital last May for a week and was determined to keep quit when I got out. I used the patch when I got home, I used the 14mg one then went down to the 7mg. I wasn't in there with lung problems but it's still so hard to stay quit when you get home. I smoked 2 packs a day for 25-30 years. I asked my doctor for Wellbutrin, I don't know if that helped or not... it must have since I'm coming up on one year quit

(I had 2 small slips, 1 cig each, I don't count them). You can do it!!! Keep coming back here for help and encouragement!

theycallmemom · 04-29-2007, 09:09 PM

Welcome Cruz - Im trying!!! Everyday I start again - the stop smoking aide Im using has taken the cravings away - now Im dealing with the habit

Havent quit totally yet - but I keep trying!!! Hang In there

Memaw649 · 04-29-2007, 10:41 PM

mylilcruz
Hi Beverly!
Welcome to the message board. You've come to the right place for encouragement and support.
I hope you're feeling better and your bout with pneumonia. That stuff is rough!! I had it both lungs a few years ago. Thought I was gonna die it hurt so bad. But you know what, I was still trying to smoke with it!! How stupid is that!? That just goes to show you how powerful this addiction is. If quitting was easy, more people would do it!!
I'm glad you recognize the need to quit. You're smarter than I was. It took me a few years to decide to do it. I quit About 8 months ago. Wasn't easy, but I made it.
You have got to make up your mind that you want to quit smoking more than you want that cigarette.
The patch should help with the addiction, but you need to work on the habit. Don't smoke unless you really need it!!! Don't smoke just because you're on the phone, or just got through eating, or because you are driving the car. Those are habits smokes. Don't do those.
There is a saying that I just love and it helped me get through some rough spots....Smoking is no longer an option. Say that each time you find yourself wanting to light up.

Good Luck to you!!

Memaw

mylilcruz · 04-30-2007, 06:39 AM

Thank you all so much for your words of encouragement! Looks like I have definitely found a source of support. (Just hope I don't drive you crazy in the interim!). It has been hard and knowing all of you can do it, gives me the courage to keep going no matter how hard it is. Thanks, again and good luck to all that are quitting.