Stop Smoking Support Thread
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Weren't we all????
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well, I havent had a cigarette since last night-- ran out and decided i'm done-- had quit for 15 years and then had one, just one when my daughters husband walked out on her and her babies. and that was it-- right back to smoking. but it kills me (no pun intended!) that i let him have the power to have me smoking again!!! i'm done with it. and i hate the idea of dealing with alll that goes along with taking the tamox, and then smoking!!!!!!!!! stupid, just stupid. so, wish me luck-- and strength!! now if i could just quit food and get the poison belly fat gone.........................
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Dear iwurn, as long as you have a firm resove it can be done. It's not easy but it is doable, I.m sure you remember that from your last quit time. Fifteen years is most impressive. Are you planning on using any of the stop smoking aids or just going cold turkey? Most of us used some type of aid but others went cold turkey. So either path is open to you. Best of luck, others will be chiming in soon to welcome you.
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Welcome Kim, I would not have quit without these ladies - they are so wonderful.
Now I know I must be busy these days - I almost forgot - 7 months today!!!!! Yipee!!
Thanks everyone - I could not have done it without you.
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YIPEE right back at you Jo - you were the person I was speaking of when I typed "with firm resolve". congratulations Jo, so glad you are here hugs, Karen
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Yippe Jo!!
Kim, you can do it. You just have to stick to it and don't sweat it if you fall off the wagon. Just get back on!
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yeah for me-- went to the gas station and got gas--- left without the smokes!!!!!!!!!!!! look out day two i mean business!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also have a MRI next week and dont want to have to cough!!
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Keep at it Kim! You can do it.!!!
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way to go Kim, we all going to be here behind you!!!! Karen
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Kim - Way to go girlfriend - keep it up.
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Seven MONTHS, JO!!!!
Where in the heck has all the time gone? We are all very proud of you!!!!
Here's to many, many more!
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Welcome Kim!!
Glad you found us... All of the ladies here are so nice and super supportive!!
You quit for 15 years last time, so you definitely know you can do it!!
It is very easy to let a stressful event undo all your hard work! About 6 weeks into my quit I got into a huge fight with my son. Stormed out the door and drove to the store fully intending to buy a pack and smoke every stinkin' one of them.... Got there and realised the only one I would be hurting is me... Had a good cry and then left without buying them! I am so glad I did!
I, too felt like I was tempting fate when I was smoking and on Tamoxifen... Good for you for getting that gas and not buying the cigarettes!!
Anyway, welcome aboard!!! Post whenever you need to!!! Look forward to hearing more from you!
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Seaside - It does seem the time has flown. Like Karen, I have my adult binky to keep me smoke free. I say whatever works - and yes, DH is still smoking. It has to be his choice and someday hopefully he will get to the point he will quit.
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Just discovered this thread and so glad I found it.
I'm 47 and have just been diagnosed with DCIS left breast and have been beating myself up because I have been smoking since i was like 17 years old.
I've never really tried to quit and was not a heavy smoker until my divorce about 10 years ago. I've never really tried to quit but with my diagnosis I found I could not even light a cigarette - for 3 days.
I felt so good not smoking for those 3 days but subsequent biopsies and the worry of additional suspisious results from MRI screening was too much for me.
I now fear that as someone diagnosed with BC and i continue to smoke that I'm just so weak for lighting yet another cigarette.
I'm hoping I will be able to finally quit with surgery but feel much better knowing that i am not alone in this - others have had difficultly not smoking in the face of cancer diagnosis.
thank you. And good luck to all out here.
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Dear mrkff11, I didn't quit during active treatment, my BS said we'll take care of one problem at a time. I was so appreciative of his outlook. He followed it up by saying I can remove a breast tumor (lumpectomy and rads) but I can't fix lung cancer. Take heart, we are all here to help. Karen
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thank you for all the support!! well I actually feel pretty strong about this. when I quit before (for those 15 years) i did it because i didn't want wrinkles!! can you imagine! and I'm a nurse and the health implications couldn't stop me, but wrinkles could!! but this time it is the health aspects!! and I know that even one will kick me back into it--- so glad i found this thread. hopefully it will keep me accountable--
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Check in a lot so we can support you, you'll never find a better cheering section. We are already proud of your resolve. Karen
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mrkffr11 - I smoked during active treatment - couldn't deal with all the stress and the crap with going through this journey. Found this thread and the rest is history. I quit 7 months ago after smoking for 40 years. I was not a heavy smoker and actually I loved smoking. Don't miss it at alll. Come here often and post whatever you need to. The one thing about this thread is, if you slip, it is okay - just get back on track. No one will kid you, it isn't easy to quit but it is doable.
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I am with Jo, I was diagnosed 4/28 (I think) and went through the surgery then quit smoking 6/2, right before rads began. Whew. But here I am 18 months later! You can do this.
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I have been smoke free for almost 6 months. Had a huge craving this morning while driving home from radiation tx. I got past it by getting a diet coke (which I also quit after the diagnosis). I figured I could get back on the "no diet coke" wagon easier than the "no smoking" wagon.
Kim, I hear ya about quitting for vanity reasons. I am really scared of gaining weight from not smoking and fear that I would start back up if that happened. Also the wrinkle thing was pretty motivating for me to try quitting yet again!
Love and support to all who are struggling with this. It's hard!
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Welcome to all the new posters here and good luck on your journey to becoming smoke-free. My offer for a free copy of my Tip book is still open to anyone on this board, just send my your email address. Have a joyous day. VJ
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still smoke free! really, reallly want one right now, but figure the urge will leave in a little while! at least for a while, then I'll have my grandkids in the car with me-- so I'll be safe for awhile!!! popcorn tonite to keep my mouth busy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had been thilnking oh well, what is one (I know i'm the one that said if i have one i'm sunk!!) but thought get on the thread and see if it helps. IT DID!!!!!! again, thanks for the encouragement!! day three almost done! (can't wait to go to bed!!!!!)
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Kim - Yipee for you!! The first 3 days seems to be the hardest but for me it was all easy - at least easier than dealing with BC. You are doing fantastic - keep it up.
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Yay Kim!!!
Glad that urge passed! Popcorn sounds like a really good plan... I used to eat it one piece at a time... Took longer to finish and helped satisfy some of the 'hand-to-mouth' urges that I had when I first quit!
I also did the turning in early thing and it worked well for me... Quitting and healing is very hard on your body at first so you will most likely feel more tired.... Plus, I figured I didn't crave a cigarette when I was sleeping!!0 -
Welcome mrkffr11,
Not sure how I missed your post but I did!
No... You are most definitely not alone!! There have been some who have quit during active treatment so it is possible.... That being said, I was not one of them.... I smoked all through treatment and when rads were done did a gradual taper over a 3 month period before I finally quit.
Even though I knew there were some risks that are increased by continuing to smoke during treatment, I really just didn't think I could take on even one more thing.....
Even if you decide now isn't the right time, feel free to post here.... Lots of great support, encouragement and ideas!!
I can vouch for VJ's book!! It has lots of really great tips to help at any stage from 'just thinking about it' to getting a plan in place and all the way through to how to remain smoke-free once you've quit!! She offers it for free to ladies from this thread and it is truly 'No strings attached'. All you have
to do is PM her your e-mail address.... Or, if you'd rather, I'm sure VJ wouldn't mind at all if you wanted to buy it on Amazon
Best of luck to you.... Look forward to hearing more from you soon!0 -
beegee,
Those cravings can sometimes just nail you out of the blue, can't they? Good for you on thinking quick and getting that Diet Coke instead!! Although I have heard giving up soda can be tough too, I bet cigarettes would be harder!
You have the really tough timeframe already under your belt... Not to say that there aren't going to be rough patches but, I'm pretty sure you will find them to be fewer and much farther between until, for the most part, smoking is a distant memory.....
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Dear Kim, have been off the thread for a few days and come back to see you are doing great. I too used the going t bed eearly technique and popcorn what a great idea, low cal and takes awhile to eat. I have a recumbent bike that i used too when the cravings were intense. Exercise and plenty of water are good too. Keep it up girl. hugs, Karen mrkffr, you are always welcome to post anytime, and maybe that one response will spur you on to try it again. Even tapering down is a great technique and will help you healthwise, so glad to see you posting. Dear beegee, you're doing great, you can work on giving up the diet Coke at another time. How many days are you at? Keep on keeping on. Karen
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Jo: Happy late 7 month anniversary.
Kim: Hang in there, you can do it. Do whatever it takes for you. I used the patch and Wellbutrin along with the support of all the lovely ladies on this board.
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Popcorn is a good thing to use. I've also used licorice twists because they too require extra effort at chewing.
So far, have been quit this time around since 1/13/2012. Using Chantix which works for me.
To all of us...keep up the good fight!
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YAY Galsal, you are on your way!!!! Keep on doing what ever it is you are doing, because you are having great results.. You go girl. Karen
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