Trying to quit asap! - Smoking Cessation Message Board

Lisa7767 · 06-23-2003, 11:21 AM

Hi new here, and I want to commend you all on your sucesses!

I am going for back surgery next week ( June 30th)
And my surgeon wants me to quit before then. The longest I have made it in the past was 6 weeks with nicorette, but that was ripping my fillings in my teeth out.

I will be 36 July 7th, and have been smoking since I was 17. AM two pack a dayer. I am sooo disappointed in myself for not having the strength to quit, even though in my heart I want it more than anything!!!!

Any and ALL tips will be greatly appreciated!

Lisa

lidia09 · 06-23-2003, 01:30 PM

Hi Lisa
Please don't be disappointed in yourself. Many, many people don't manage to give up on their first attempt. I gave up for 6 months then a stressful situation got me started again. I was mad at myself & it was a few years before I tried again. This time I've been a non-smoker for almost 5 years & hope to stay this way.

Think lots of positive thoughts about doing it again & go for it. Have you tried the patches? I used them for about 5 weeks & they helped me. I know they're not right for everyone but whatever you use e.g. dummy cigarettes, gum, tablets etc. you still need some will-power too.

i hope you manage to succeed this time. Sending you positive thoughts & best wishes.
Lidia

jc001 · 06-23-2003, 02:44 PM

Quitting smoking is really painfull. The most I've managed is 2 months smoke free, but I always ended up smoking again

Anyways, I don't want my past experiences to disencourage you (btw, I'll be giving it up again the 24th of June) but how I see things is very simple:

You can either quit smoking now, or later in life; The question is not "if" (because most smokers end up quitting) but rather "will it be too late by the time I quit ?"

Anyways, I hope the best for you and stay strong thorugh it .... what EVER you do, after you've been smoke-free for some time, DO NOT light that single non-harming cigarrette up. If you do, its mathematical certainty you'll be smoking as before in no time.

Cutler · 06-24-2003, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jc001:
"will it be too late by the time I quit ?"

It's never too late.

[This message has been edited by Cutler (edited 06-24-2003).]

Luckyinlife · 06-24-2003, 12:13 PM

It TOTALLY sucks to quit and it is NOT easy but, you have NO CHOICE-You must quit!!!!!!
You will most likly either die from something related to smoking or you will quit and get it over with.

JUST DO IT!!!!!!!!!
YOU CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!