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Post by leapnlineman on Feb 11, 2011 17:59:05 GMT -1
After smoking for 40 years I quit on May 23rd of last year. The next day I went to the hospital with pneumonia and when I got out I used the Walgreen's patch and ate a ton of Gob Stoppers. So far so good, not to say the cravings don't still happen but they are farther and fewer apart all of the time. And I have to agree cold turkey is the only way to stop but there are thank goodness many types of aides to help you through the rough times. Good luck Jason, do it now while your still young and maybe you won't suffer some of the same problems that myself and others had to go through. I can tell you that no one enjoyed a cancer stick more than I did so if I can quit any one can, you just have to set your mind to do it!!
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Post by ProMo on Feb 11, 2011 18:05:45 GMT -1
That's so true Ray, you first have to want to quit. There are stages of the quiting process, 1-when you go by someone smoking you want one, then approx 2 years or so later you pass by someone smoking and the smell makes you feel sick, i smell cigs now and i want to puke. Also it is important to understand that your food will taste sooooooooooooo much better so watch your eating because that can be another killer-Fat around the heart. Just hang with the non smokers and you will be able to do it, that's not to say dis-own a friend because he or she smokes-just avoid the smoke. ;D
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Post by bigman51 on Feb 12, 2011 1:33:06 GMT -1
Congrats to any and all that can break the smoking habit. After a short stint working for Phillip Morris in Richmond Va. way back in 1971 and seeing those old machines turning out over a million cigarettes a shift and the new replacement machines turning out over 2 million per shift 7 days a week (and these shifts were less than 8 hours).How many cancer sticks can they turn out now with all this modern technology? Do you think they made any profit killing folks?
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Post by skeeter150 on Feb 14, 2011 2:20:05 GMT -1
Congrats MoBass. I finally broke the chewing tobacco habit "COMPLETELY" about 5 weeks ago. I was spending $42.00 a week. It took about a full year to completely pull away from it, but I finally did. In fact, to celebrate I am going to Nature's tomorrow and but a new rod for my new LEWS reel. Once again Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by clipper on Feb 14, 2011 3:34:10 GMT -1
Congratulations to all you guys who have quit or are trying to quit. You are helping not only yourself, but your family as well. I have never had a cigarette in my mouth, but I rode in the truck with my dad growing up and he smoked heavily, even in the truck. When I had my military physical the doctor looked at my chest x-ray and asked me how long I had been smoking. When I told him I had never smoked he thought I was lying.
My Dad finally quit, after his heart doctor said he would no longer treat him for his heart problems unless he quit. I share this in the hopes it will help maintain your resolve. I know how hard it is from watching my dad, a very strong man, struggle with quitting. Don't give up, no matter what.
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Post by Mike Bucca on Feb 14, 2011 9:31:52 GMT -1
Wow thanks for sharing your stories. I've never smoked in my life but I have relatives that do. It's a nasty habit.
Mike
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Post by J-Woody on Feb 14, 2011 17:34:54 GMT -1
Well haven't had one since Thursday evening and doing GREAT! May sound funny but hearing the encouragement on this board helps beleive it or not, I have only met just a few of you guys on here but it just feels like a whole other group of friends that I can depend on! Thanks and I will continue to be successful this time!
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Post by dannyp on Feb 14, 2011 19:38:52 GMT -1
I will say this there was one negative thing about quitting,,, My wife promised me more,,,,,, well you know,,,,, and she still hasn't lived up to her end of the bargain But I am alive to bring it up every time she mentions she is happy I quit
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Post by leapnlineman on Feb 14, 2011 20:25:56 GMT -1
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Post by dannyp on Feb 14, 2011 20:49:56 GMT -1
No, what bridge?? Steel or wooden???
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Post by groundloop on Feb 17, 2011 2:16:37 GMT -1
Way to go!!
I've never smoked, but a few years ago I had to start up some equipment at a tobacco plant. I tell you what, after what I saw there anyone would think twice about using tobacco. Several times a day they sweep the floors and ANYTHING that's swept up goes into the hopper. Mud off my work boots, hydraulic fluid from fork lifts, whatever. Of course they're trying to get up all the tobacco dust so they don't loose any profit, but anything that happens to be on the floor goes in with it.
NO THANKS!!
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Post by ProMo on Feb 17, 2011 9:39:23 GMT -1
Thanks Guys ;D
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