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  • Karina
    Karina Member Posts: 76
    edited March 2012

    Jo, you are a role model !!!! Congrats on 8 months. Many, many hugs.

  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 971
    edited March 2012

    Yeah Jo .... Congrats to you :)   :)   

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited March 2012

    Is it okay to say I wouldn't be able to keep this up if I did not have my e-cig?  It really helps me keep my sanity.

  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 971
    edited March 2012

    Hey whatever works Jo .... at least ur not inhaling those gross chemicals ... be proud of u :)

  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 2,037
    edited March 2012

    Jo, whatever gets you through the days and nights, I figure my teeth are all going to get cavities from all the gum I'm chewing and my jaw will be as strong as a pitbull, (if that is the breed that has a jaw pressure of a couple hundred pounds). hugs to you, Karen

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited March 2012

    I wish I could chew gum but after so many pieces, my teeth get way too sensitive and I have to stop.  Will stick with the hard candies.

  • raffomimi
    raffomimi Member Posts: 25
    edited March 2012

    Jo1955,

    Hugs and well done on your 8 month mark. Four more to go and you are a YEAR off them!! Using an E-cigarette is no different from using a patch or gum or other type of smoking cessation technique, ANYTHING is better than smoking tobacco. Congrats again and everyone here is delighted for you and you encourage us to keep going.

    Blessings 

    Maria 

  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 2,037
    edited March 2012

    Maria, I forgot you when I was congratulating everyone, mea culpa, you too are doing a superb job!!!!

  • raffomimi
    raffomimi Member Posts: 25
    edited March 2012

    Not to worry Karen!

    Hugs

    Maria 

  • Galsal
    Galsal Member Posts: 754
    edited March 2012

    another day down!

  • ingoodcompany
    ingoodcompany Member Posts: 12
    edited March 2012

    It will be one year on the 29th of this month for me as a non smoker. So happy I quit. Hang in their those of you that are just quitting... it gets better.

  • minustwo
    minustwo Member Posts: 13,359
    edited March 2012

    InGood - Hooray for one year.  That was a big milestone for me.  Do something to treat yourself.

  • ingoodcompany
    ingoodcompany Member Posts: 12
    edited March 2012

    THX Minus Two-  Last week I had a massage and it was still less expensive than a carton of smokes. LOL

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited March 2012

    InGood - You are an inspiration to all the newbies - way to go.  Do something extra special in celebration.

  • Galsal
    Galsal Member Posts: 754
    edited March 2012

    Btw, got the Chantix refill at the VA today.  OMG, the Dr and I had to finegle and fight to get it.  Pharmacy said they were out.  I pushed and pushed, saying that if I smoked, all surgery would be compromised and delayed, etc. Dr was horrified that without it I might smoke, since she knows what's going on with me even though I only see her once a month to get this filled.

    I was ready to get a paper Rx from her and pay to have it filled at a drug store AND hit up the Patient Advocate to express my dismay and urgency for needing this Rx.  

    Lo and behold, they found me a Refill pack, not merely the Starter pack which was all they would admit to finding.  Dr even changed the Rx to be a Starter pack when that's all they said they could find.

    Sally

  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 2,037
    edited March 2012

    Galsal, isn't it amazing how they found the pack, that's advocating for yourself!!!!  You go girl, congratulations.  Karen

  • Karina
    Karina Member Posts: 76
    edited March 2012

    Ingood, WOW, one year is amazing!!!! I just wonder, when do we stop thinking about smoking or feeling an urge?? A month, two months...??? It is my 5th day and a bit harder than the last two days. It is like not seeing someone very dear. The more it goes, the more I miss it!!!! But no way I am touching the stuff, my honest word !!!!!  Everyone keep strong. Love you all.

  • Galsal
    Galsal Member Posts: 754
    edited March 2012

    Karen, it pays to push the issue at times doesn't it.  They may think I was being a biggest whiner or witch but do I care!

    Ingood, HOORAY for you!

  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 971
    edited March 2012

    woo hoo on 1 year ... u must feel amazing ....

    Galsal... Great !!! so happy  u could get ur chantix..

    Maria .. glad to see u pop in ... and still smoke free

    Jo .. u are my inspiration...

    I am feeling okay today .. like I said I am taking patch off during my days and wearing it at night . but having a hard time sleeping ... maybe the nicotine is keeping me awake .. anyway .. I am trying so hard to become nicotine free in just 16 more days ... so that I can be 3 weeks nicotine free before surgery ..

    Remember just for today I choose not to SMOKE !!!!!

    Love you alll .....xoxoxoxoxoxox 

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited March 2012

    I'm back from my primary doctors appt and my labs are all good. The first part of my surgical clearance is done - labs/EKG.  Just waiting to do my mammo on Tues and can get scheduled.

    Where is everyone?????  

  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 971
    edited March 2012

    Glad all went well Jo ... and as far as everyone ..... GONE ... noone all day :(  ... glad u are here HUGS 

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited March 2012

    lisamarie - We can keep each other company until others come along.  (((HUGS)))

  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 2,037
    edited March 2012

    Hi all, I'm here, so glad you got so much done today Jo, now only the mammogram to clear the way for surgery?  Been out all day - it is just beautiful here for a March day.  Unheard of for WNY.  Hi lisamaria, still going strong I see, 19 or 20 days so far?  That is quite a stretch, soon you'll be at the month point, way to go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!  hugs, Karen

  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 971
    edited March 2012

    Thanks JO... {{{HUGS}}}} Kiss

    Karen , Hi . I am thinking 19 days ... lol I am doing it .. Yippeee .. :)  glad u had a nice day .. it's been rainy and chilly here in good ole long island ... {{hugs}}

  • Galsal
    Galsal Member Posts: 754
    edited March 2012

    Lisamarie....you GO girl!

  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 971
    edited March 2012

    you tooo Galsal .. you are doing great :)

  • Galsal
    Galsal Member Posts: 754
    edited March 2012

    feeling touchy this evening but will get through it.  ate some tortilla chips and salsa instead.  LMAO

  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 2,037
    edited March 2012

    Galsal, remember to keep drinking water to flush those toxins out, it will also fill you up.  This is the time to take baby steps, because you know you will get through it.  One moment at a time because you are strong!  hugs, Karen

  • Galsal
    Galsal Member Posts: 754
    edited March 2012
    thanks karen.  i am, i am.  Laughing
  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited March 2012

    Galsal - You can do this.  Hell, if I did this, then anyone can.  Just remember the wonderful ladies who are here to support and encourage you.

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