Went in for a complete physical today. have to wait a week for results from blood test/EKG. But I DID get info on quitting. I have the coolest Doctor. Fully supportive of my drink/drug recovery and didnt hassle me about the cigs. Just said when you're ready, she'd help in anyway she can.
Now I just need to decide on HOW I'll go about it, then WHEN. I'm pretty sure by my Bday on the 27th, I'll be on my way.
Has anyone had any success using Zyban or Chantix?
Other options include the patch or Ecigs to wean off the nicotine.
Or COLDTURKEY!!! :lolno: :lolno:
:think: :think: :think: :thumbup:
Results are in!!!! Think about it, 24 yrs of heavy alcoholic drinking , 24 yrs of pot smoking, 10 yrs of crack use, and I'M HEALTHY!!!!!! All blood work came back within normal ranges. EKG did reveal a heart attack sometime in my past. Think I've narrowed down to which night it was. I had no idea. Thought it was just some extremely "good dope" .
Did the intial sleep study for apparent sleep apnea last night , wait for the results of that and probably a second study w/ CPAP machine to see how well that works for me. I have the Chantix script in hand. Just waiting for this sleep study to be done so I can start on that. Smoke free by July 27th plan still in effect!!! I think smoking for 30 yrs is a nice round number to quit at and a hellava Bday present to myself.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
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Went in for a complete physical today. have to wait a week for results from blood test/EKG. But I DID get info on quitting. I have the coolest Doctor. Fully supportive of my drink/drug recovery and didnt hassle me about the cigs. Just said when you're ready, she'd help in anyway she can.
Now I just need to decide on HOW I'll go about it, then WHEN. I'm pretty sure by my Bday on the 27th, I'll be on my way.
Has anyone had any success using Zyban or Chantix?
Other options include the patch or Ecigs to wean off the nicotine.
Or COLDTURKEY!!! :lolno: :lolno:
:think: :think: :think: :thumbup:
one form of quitting cigarettes is to roast joints.
everytime you want a smoke @(*!@#$%^&^%$##$%^??><>?<>?:"{+_)(*&^%%%one weeek later you're championship material
ummm, yeah. Green sticks might cause trouble in other areas. but then you knew this about me.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
not just yet. Will be taking Chantix. Has sleep related side effects. Undergoing a couple sleep studies, didn't want my taking that to skew those results. 5-7 days for the results of the first study I took last night. then another to see if a CPAP machine is workable for me. Personnaly I'd like to have surgery to fix my deviated septum. I dont breath so well through my nose when awake much less asleep. looking at finishing these last 2 cartons of smokes then I'm done. If I still have a pack or three left two weeks from now on the 27th, I'll give them away.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
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not just yet. Will NOT be taking Chantix. NOT FUCKING COVERED BY MY INSURANCE!!!!!Has sleep related side effects. Undergoing a couple sleep studies, didn't want my taking that to skew those results. 5-7 days for the results of the first study I took last night. then another to see if a CPAP machine is workable for me. Personnaly I'd like to have surgery to fix my deviated septum. I dont breath so well through my nose when awake much less asleep. looking at finishing these last 2 cartons of smokes then I'm done. If I still have a pack or three left two weeks from now on the 27th, I'll give them away.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
I just quit cigars, It's like 10 cigs at once, I just don't want to do it anymore. I just stopped , today is day 5. My worst trigger is when I drink and last night I drank and was around someone who smokes and boy it was hard, but I really want to quit, and I just clinched my fists, squeezed my fingers, whatever it took , and I didn't smoke!!! I am so happy with myself today. It's not easy at all.... but my determination is very strong!
I just quit cigars, It's like 10 cigs at once, I just don't want to do it anymore. I just stopped , today is day 5. My worst trigger is when I drink and last night I drank and was around someone who smokes and boy it was hard, but I really want to quit, and I just clinched my fists, squeezed my fingers, whatever it took , and I didn't smoke!!! I am so happy with myself today. It's not easy at all.... but my determination is very strong!
WAY TO GO!
It's nice to be nice to the nice.
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day two of chantix with only 2 packs of smokes left. Guess I start off my week as a nonsmoker!!!
I told one of my bosses what the plan was and with a smile she said "so you're going to be a dick"?
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
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alrighty then. Have 2 left after I smoke this one. Will get to wake up with none on hand. Chantix makes these things taste especially terrible. Looking forward to this.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
alrighty then. Have 2 left after I smoke this one. Will get to wake up with none on hand. Chantix makes these things taste especially terrible. Looking forward to this.
Best of luck, man!
We are the facilitators of our own creative evolution.--Bill Hicks
Went in for a complete physical today. have to wait a week for results from blood test/EKG. But I DID get info on quitting. I have the coolest Doctor. Fully supportive of my drink/drug recovery and didnt hassle me about the cigs. Just said when you're ready, she'd help in anyway she can.
Now I just need to decide on HOW I'll go about it, then WHEN. I'm pretty sure by my Bday on the 27th, I'll be on my way.
Has anyone had any success using Zyban or Chantix?
Other options include the patch or Ecigs to wean off the nicotine.
Or COLDTURKEY!!! :lolno: :lolno:
:think: :think: :think: :thumbup:
one form of quitting cigarettes is to roast joints.
everytime you want a smoke @(*!@#$%^&^%$##$%^??><>?<>?:"{+_)(*&^%%%one weeek later you're championship material
this worked for me. it was weird. 2 weeks after quitting cigs it didn't even bother me anymore. i smoked from age 17 to age 29. it has now been a year and 2 months since my last smoke. i look at people smoking now and just shake my head and can't believe i used too smoke. i feel so lucky. i hadn't even planned on quitting. i have even slowed down on the green. just do it on weekends sometimes. i have tasted a life wasted i am never going back again.
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Hmmm, how do I go about removing the cig from Herr Rat? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Went in for a complete physical today. have to wait a week for results from blood test/EKG. But I DID get info on quitting. I have the coolest Doctor. Fully supportive of my drink/drug recovery and didnt hassle me about the cigs. Just said when you're ready, she'd help in anyway she can.
Now I just need to decide on HOW I'll go about it, then WHEN. I'm pretty sure by my Bday on the 27th, I'll be on my way.
Has anyone had any success using Zyban or Chantix?
Other options include the patch or Ecigs to wean off the nicotine.
Or COLDTURKEY!!! :lolno: :lolno:
:think: :think: :think: :thumbup:
Results are in!!!! Think about it, 24 yrs of heavy alcoholic drinking , 24 yrs of pot smoking, 10 yrs of crack use, and I'M HEALTHY!!!!!! All blood work came back within normal ranges. EKG did reveal a heart attack sometime in my past. Think I've narrowed down to which night it was. I had no idea. Thought it was just some extremely "good dope" .
Did the intial sleep study for apparent sleep apnea last night , wait for the results of that and probably a second study w/ CPAP machine to see how well that works for me. I have the Chantix script in hand. Just waiting for this sleep study to be done so I can start on that. Smoke free by July 27th plan still in effect!!! I think smoking for 30 yrs is a nice round number to quit at and a hellava Bday present to myself.
Wow Mick, that's wonderful news about your health. Congrats and good luck with the quitting smoking, I hope to join you on this thread someday soon, just not today unfortunately :( Mentally, I'm not quite ready.
"What the CANUCK happened?!? - Esquimalt Barber Shop
I just quit cigars, It's like 10 cigs at once, I just don't want to do it anymore. I just stopped , today is day 5. My worst trigger is when I drink and last night I drank and was around someone who smokes and boy it was hard, but I really want to quit, and I just clinched my fists, squeezed my fingers, whatever it took , and I didn't smoke!!! I am so happy with myself today. It's not easy at all.... but my determination is very strong!
Good job! Way to stay strong!
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8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
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at 38ish hrs tobacco free. Broke down and got the script for chantix filled.Helps alot. The other I was taking was from someone who quit taking it and was 4 yrs old!!! wasn't quite as effective. And I got through a whole day without one!!
See? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> No cig!!!
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
at 38ish hrs tobacco free. Broke down and got the script for chantix filled.Helps alot. The other I was taking was from someone who quit taking it and was 4 yrs old!!! wasn't quite as effective. And I got through a whole day without one!!
See? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> No cig!!!
awsome man. 38 hours is great. it will get harder. but after a week or so it will start getting easier and easier. you have tasted a life wasted. you are never going back again.
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Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
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Passed the 72 hr mark at 5 or so. About to book a full 3 days!!!! And no, there isnt blood on my hands!!;)
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
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up my ass, like Chadwick was up his Posts: 35,852
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
I quit on January 2, 2007, and haven't looked back
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2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest 2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1 2022: Nashville 2023: Ft. Worth II
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
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36,288,000 seconds , 604,800 minutes , 168 hours, 7 days , or 1/52 of a year of NOT smoking!!!!!!
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
I had spent about 7 or 8 years trying to give up, sometimes for as long as 3 or 6 months or so.... then when my wife and i were todl we couldnt adopt unless we stopped smokling, it was the easier than expected. I guess when there is real motivation and reaosn behind it, its better.
keep going everyone. it will REALLY be worth it in the end.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
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Did the intial sleep study for apparent sleep apnea last night , wait for the results of that and probably a second study w/ CPAP machine to see how well that works for me. I have the Chantix script in hand. Just waiting for this sleep study to be done so I can start on that. Smoke free by July 27th plan still in effect!!! I think smoking for 30 yrs is a nice round number to quit at and a hellava Bday present to myself.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
WAY TO GO!
I told one of my bosses what the plan was and with a smile she said "so you're going to be a dick"?
Me " maybe more than usual"
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Best of luck, man!
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Wow Mick, that's wonderful news about your health. Congrats and good luck with the quitting smoking, I hope to join you on this thread someday soon, just not today unfortunately :( Mentally, I'm not quite ready.
Very quick edit in paint, but I think it does the trick.
I failed miserably in my attempt a couple of weeks ago but millions out there have done it before us, so it is possible. Keep strong.
T
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
See? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> No cig!!!
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
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2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
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2010: MSG2
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Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
I hear ya. I stopped Friday night and it is now Wedneday night.......
must......
be........
strong.....
I didnt believe I could do it that way. Got a script of Chantix. Working well for me.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
keep going everyone. it will REALLY be worth it in the end.
Yup. cold turkey. got easier every day. Went to the pub 2 days in a row and didn't smoke! 7 days straight.
I was at work the other day , spoke to a co-worker and a customer. Ame away thinking " my god!! My breath smelled like that?"
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14