Stop Smoking Support Thread
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Karen, me too! My brother gave me the coolest gift. I got a football signed by Gene Chizik (Auburn's coach) and 2 tickets to the Auburn/Texas A&M game in October. These were silent auction items at a business dinner he went to, and he & my sis-in-law got them for me. The Texas A&M game will be a good one to go to because it will be Auburn's current coach, Chizik, against Auburn's old coach, Tommy Tubberville. Plus, it's probably been 10 years since I've gone down there for a game. I can't wait!!!
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Oh Bama , what a great gift!!! I'm going to mark the game on my calender so I can watch the same game you are at, should be quite the rivalry game with the old and new coach against each other - what date in October?
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Cher56: How our hearts go out to you! You are in our prayers!!! Billiemae was sent home without a boost for her wbc and nearly died, I'm very leary of any and all procedures and treatment options now more then ever!!! I find it odd that it's now standard operating procedure to send home patients without a single perscription for antibiotics. They did it for me this year when they did my elbow(Put in plates and screws) and with Billiemaes gallblader and partial mastectomy. I would think you would need to start the healing process with a jump start... they used to! Please keep us informed on your progress! If you lived in Texas I am remodeling a lawyers house, he specializes in malpractice!
Keep your chin up...your not alone,
Steve & Billiemae
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Hmmm ... my PS always gave me antibiotics starting before procedures and for about a week after. Even when I got my nipple tats, I had to take antibiotics for a few days. I can see why they would be more hesitant these days since people are developing immunities, the infections themselves are developing immunities; but Cher, that sounds like malpractice, not to mention inhumane!
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Glad to see this group! Sunday will be 3 weeks since I quit. Last night was tough. Feelings hurt/angry over something said. Must have been a trigger cause I was miserable but I didn't smoke.
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WTG Beckers! 3 weeks is a great accomplishment and not giving in during an emotional time is huge!
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Beckers, so hard not to turn to a cigarette in an emotional time, especially when something hurtful is said, but you were strong, as dunesleeper would say "you are rockin the quit" - 3 weeks - HOORAY for you. Karen
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I love you guys already! Rockin the quit...
I had to give up the e-cig due to the nicotine. They make one without nicotine? May be nice to have during the rough patches.0 -
Beckers, that's what I use for the rough times, they sell e cig's without nicotine, we call it the adult binkie! You'll meet Jo soon, she is just recouping from surgery, she uses the binkie too. Karen
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Cher56 and MaddyMac,
So sorry that you are having complications and having to go through all of this!!! Hoping that things take a turn for the better and you both are on the mend real soon!
Dunesleeper and Charliegirl......
Congrats and just a huge pat on the back for making through your first WEEK!!!! You gals are definitely rockin' it!!!! So proud of you both!
Galsal,
So happy that you and all of our Southerner's are safe!!! Debbie sure made a mess of things down your way!
Steve-billiemae and Beckers..... Welcome to you both!!!
Bama,
What a sweet brother you have and I couldn't think of a more perfect gift idea for you! So nice to have someone who knows you that well that they can pick just the right thing!!! The 100+ temps makes me glad that I live in the north but, I sure wish for the warm temps of the south come January! Stay cool, my friend!
Karen,
Just SO HAPPY that your official results came back benign!!!! No better word than that!!!! Breathe easy tonight, you've earned it, my friend!!!!
Judi,
I get the lack of C to F conversion skills (and vice versa)... I read that 32 degree temp and thought... Dang, it's cold in Canada until I saw it was Celcius... I KNEW I should have paid more attention in school...lol0 -
Jo,
Hope all went well for you today and that you are resting comfortably after your D&C.... In my prayers tonight for benign results!
Hi Michelle.... Always love it when we get a pop in from one of our longest term quitters!!! But, especially love to hear from you!! Hope things are going well for you and your family.... I think of you often!0 -
Binky?!!! Sooooo excited! Seriously want to go to smoke shop right now.
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Fierro,
How's that porch lookin'? I may need to pop in over the weekend!
Tomorrow my in-laws, both of whom smoke, arrive for a few days... We bought some new furniture right before I quit and I smoked outside after that so I have never smoked inside on my furniture, but they have.... They will also be sitting out on my back deck where I smoked my last cigarette, using my ash tray.... BUT I will be fine! Just may need a little reinforcement!
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You stay strong too Seaside. I bet the smell will be disgusting.
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Seaside, do you have to allow it in your house? No way would I. Just saying...
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Thanks Dunesleeper and Beckers!
When they visited over Christmas the smell was really bad (and this is from someone who normally doesn't find it to be offensive.. I think it must be their brand). It actually gave me a headache and I wound up opening some of the windows which made things rather cold indoors... They are in their 80's so just couldn't make them go out in the cold but.... it's summer now..... not cold... can't think of a single reason that they can't smoke outside.... Now to see if DH agrees!0 -
Make them a cute little smoking area outside or in garage. That would be difficult with their age. Must have good genes still smoking it up!!
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My back porch is hotter than blue blazes. My front patio is in the shade for a good portion of the day, though. Join me out there for some coffee and a fake smoke?
I'm three month smoke-free now, and it's just now starting to smell bad on others. If I'm near when someone first lights up, I crave it, but if I smell them when they're done, I'm over it. This damn chemo has made my life tough enough that it's kept me too occupied to want to smoke. As hard as it is to fight this, I can't imagine fighting lung cancer and all that goes with it. That thought alone is enough to keep me from smoking.
See ya on the porch.
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Welcome Beckers - Three weeks is quite an accomplishement and not giving in during a rough patch is super. Like Karen said, I do use a binkie - as we call it. I live with a smoker and work with 2 more so it is difficult for me. There are many different e -cigs out there. Most you can get with no nicotine. What you can also do is get one with low nicotine and wean down to the zero. There are a few of us here that use it during the rough patches.
Feeling much better this morning. Slept for 11 hours which is so unusual for me but guess I needed it. Still a bit sore and have to be careful how I sit down but that will go away soon. I have to wait until Jul 10th for the path report but the doctor is pretty confident it will be clear.
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Awesome to hear from you, Jo. Hang tough.
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Beckers, you joined the right group. These women are amazingly strong and even more so, with the ciggie. I think that you did fabulous not smoking with the hurtful trigger. I know when I quit and after the "C" thing, I was quite emotional and found triggers that people probably didn't mean. Eventually, it works itself through but boy, during those times, a smoke would have been great. Like you, I didn't succumb! Good going Beckers!
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Jo, love your new picture.
Beckers, welcome and hang tough, you can do it!
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LadyinBama - Glad you see you back posting - missed you. Thanks on the pic - that is my 4 legged fur baby.
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I feel very at home with this group. Thank you all for the warm welcome. I feel like I stirred up a hornets nest when I got my feelings hurt. Yesterday my mom asked If I was mad at her and I said I'm mad at everybody and I fell apart. Like bad. Whelp, she then told my brother how upset I was. He apologized. Now I'm labeled "overly sensitive." maybe? Doctor gave me Effexor cause all this went down right before my appt so I had been freshly crying. Ha! All I wanna do is quit fricken smoking, get this cancer dealt with and get back to my life. Ya know? I NEED A BINKY!!!!!!!!
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Beckers, and you deserve a binky, they help immensely. I don't know what it is about BC but the tears do flow, I can't watch ASPCA commercials anymore, makes me want to track down poor Betty with the sad brown eyes and the two puppies and bring them home. I have to mute it and turn away or I am weeping, serious weeping!! Let your family know you are not "overly sensitive", you are battleing a bit*^ of a disease and it is scary and you will cry if you need too, don't ever think you have to push it back down, if you need to vent, cry, swea* to us, we all understand. Been there, done that, sometimes I still do. Karen
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Beckers, your "little breakdown" was something I also experienced. I got the news, and remember goggling everything "C" related. I googled so much that I used up all the toner on the printer. My dh tried "very nicely" to tell me to slow down a bit and I had a "major meltdown". When I say major, I mean major. As I type this now, I'm falling on the floor laughing because I remember how bad I was. I also had not had a smoke and just "wanted the cancer out". Too, I wanted my my life back that I remember but it was never going to be. Now, 18 months later, it is very funny. I think all of us going through something like this. I was going to say "drama" because that's how I view my meltdown but not everything thinks of it that way. It's o.k. to feel this way and I think people do believe that's all it is. Remember, they are trying to coping with everything as well and maybe trying to find their way as well. An adult binkie will probably be good for you right now!
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I feel so much better having you all who relate. Two nights ago it started and I was in the living room at 2:30 am (for privacy of course...like that's easy with DH coming to find out what that noise was....oh just my heart ripping out, go back to bed...) I cried so hard and felt like I was coming unglued. My father also died in March as I was going through the biopsies (top secretly of course). Maybe it's all coming to a head. Cigs were my friend. Just to be able to go sit on patio and calm down I miss. I don't want to smoke more tho. Heavy sigh...
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Beckers, just roc the quit with dunesleeper and charliegirl, stay strong like us verterans, just for today I will not smoke like Galsal, take it one tiny step at a time, try chewing gum, deep breathing, progressive relaxation, exercise, straws cut to the length of a cigarette, bubbles, bubble gum, swizzle stick, licorice, jolly rancher hard candies and send your e mail address to VJ if you page back you will find one of her posts. She is a smoking cessation consultant, her books are at Amazon but free to us just by sending her your email, all kinds of tips and tricks.
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Hi All... boy I've missed my support & ability to support others. I'm in a morphine fog most the time. put on the patch last night & am trying to not smoke, but each time I talk to someone on phone, & relay the horror of my journey thus far.. then I wanna smoke, but it'll hinder my healing a great deal, and reading Webwriter's post at beginning.. wow 61% hinder the treatment.. holy smokes!! (pardon the pun.. nothing holy about 'smoke'). I've broken so many promises to all my family & friends, myself & GOD.. on this smoking thing.. such an addict I am!
what is a B9? karen? I'm happy for you whatever it is.
I just learned that as long as I have this staph infection, I cannot start treatment. Haven't met my Onc yet, I should within the next couple weeks, my 'wound specialists nurses' tell me treatment wont' work right, the wound won't heal & I'd be a mess. & usually the Onc's will want to wait. I could have the infection quite some time. the 2 'cavaties' that used to be where my breasts were have expanded to 22cm (approx 9" wide, 6" height, 2" deep) I'm hoping for the VAC-dressing (has healing capabilities of 1cm a week). I'm trying to be strong & I really need to stop this smoking. tonight I'm going to put on 2 patches. Doc's say it's ok if I really really have to smoke, just have a few puffs or just smoke. it does deter me, but I have had about 5 since putting on the patch, but I would've smoked double + that.
BECKERS!! wow wow WTG! wow. again.. to be upset/hurt & dealing with all this other crap & you didn't pick up!! how fantastic.. can you send over some of the strength my way please? 3 weeks...woooohooo!
AS soon as I have the strength again, I'll be starting a NiCa anonymous meeting at the hospital for (nicotene anonymous) it's so needed for those who feel the need for 'support'.. all the other addictions get tons of help!! I live in Maple Ridge, BC,Canada, & there are very very few around. at least I'll be doing something positive. and ps.. you don't have to be smoke free to go or start a Nica meeting, only a DESIRE to stop.
love ya guys!!
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Cher56, I have never heard about the Nica meeting but that's great. I live in Ontario, Canada and I have never heard of it here. However, I did know of a group thing that you paid $350 to go to, and supposedly you come out a nonsmoker. I was going to do that but after paying $300 for laser therapy that didn't work, I cheaped out. I opted to smoke even though I kept thinking "I have to stop". With all that being said, I really proud of you after everything you have been through. My sister-in-law is a nurse and she told me that "body needed to heal" and smoking prevented this fully. After all that I had been through I didn't want to hinder anything. But that is just me. I'm not a doctor/nurse or anybody else but me and it was for me that I did this. Your thoughts are in the right direction so please don't beat yourself up! You are stepping in the right direction just like all of us! Read Karen's post above because you will learn valuable tricks and a link that may be just another fix for you!
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