Hello, Part2 - Smoking Cessation Message Board

holly10 · 02-29-2008, 05:14 AM

I see that our original thread was closed because of length. I hope the old members see this as a continuation of our discussions. Mary Annie-I really hope you find this as I was unable to get back to you! For all the Chantix users-good luck, it worked for us!
Beau

Mary Annie · 02-29-2008, 12:22 PM

Hi,
Don't worry Beau, I found this. I don't get it, what's the point of having these boards if groups of people cannot benefit from them? Am I missing the point or what? Anyway, I hope alot of people can be helped by seeing what our experiences were, good and bad. Time to hit the treadmill to work off those 10 unwanted pounds! (That's the bad!!!!!!!!!!!!) ~ Mary

casino1855 · 03-03-2008, 07:12 AM

Hi Beau & Mary Annie,

I found the new thread too! Both myself and my hubby are still smoke free.

I am now 5 months and he is 4 months.

There still are days that we both would just love to have one smoke, but neither of us will give in, which I think is really helping the both of us.

I'll be glad when the warmer weather gets here and I can get outside and start walking & riding my bike. Maybe then I'll be able to shake off those few unwanted pounds that I put on since quitting.

Take care

holly10 · 03-03-2008, 09:50 AM

Hi,Casino (we don't have a real name for you!)
Glad you both are doing well too-I'm working on my 10lb. gain also. I give myself two months to get rid of it!!
But, not having to think about smoking is worth the pounds, for sure. Isn't life more simple this way? Not to mention healthier! I do still think about it, a crave now and then,...but I will not go back to being an addict!!
Stay well everyone!
Beau

Mary Annie · 03-03-2008, 10:12 AM

Welcome back Casino and Hi again Beau!
So basically, besides a few cravings here and there and an extra 10 pounds, we're all doing great and are alot healthier now that we're smoke free. I'd say that that should be inspiration to anyone to quit smoking - don't you agree? Looking back, it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Sure it was hard for the first couple of months but nothing we couldn't handle. Hang in there everyone... ~ Mary