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Re: Throwing a 4003 Away Every Year (Cost of Smoking)
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 3:49 pm
by Tarrbot
Indeed. Smoke free for 10 days or so.
I will admit to wanting a smoke here and there.
It's mainly in the evening, though, and lasts about 2 minutes now.
Last week, I did probably gain a lb or two due to my eating more when I normally eat. I didn't eat more often, just more when I did eat. I ate like I did when I was a teenager--which my younger brother tried to emulate and ended up gaining a hundred extra pounds until he shed it off.
I don't really think about smoking anymore though, other than in those few 2 minute intervals that I get in the evening. Those will subside in the next week or so, I'm sure.
Glad to hear you're doing well too.
Re: Throwing a 4003 Away Every Year (Cost of Smoking)
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 4:00 pm
by jingle_jangle
If you need any Dilaudid to help you over the hump, let me know...
Re: Throwing a 4003 Away Every Year (Cost of Smoking)
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:14 pm
by kiramdear
jingle_jangle wrote:If you need any Dilaudid to help you over the hump, let me know...
As long as I don't have to smoke it, sure! I'm not really having any anxiety, but what the hey - let's party ...
Re: Throwing a 4003 Away Every Year (Cost of Smoking)
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:17 pm
by winston
Oh.........I thought that stuff was for pain. Congrats to all who are breaking the habit. It's not easy though is it?
Re: Throwing a 4003 Away Every Year (Cost of Smoking)
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:23 pm
by kiramdear
winston wrote: Congrats to all who are breaking the habit. It's not easy though is it?
It is for me personally, once my mind is made up. I really don't have any craving at all. If I had any mixed emotions about it I wouldn't be able to quit, but once I'm resolved it's through and done.
I have that with old lovers too
Re: Throwing a 4003 Away Every Year (Cost of Smoking)
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 6:03 pm
by wayang
Ex-lovers? Or...'old' lovers?
Re: Throwing a 4003 Away Every Year (Cost of Smoking)
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 6:32 pm
by kiramdear
Funny how old they look once they're ex ...
Re: Throwing a 4003 Away Every Year (Cost of Smoking)
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 6:36 pm
by longboard_ric
Hi Scott and Kira !!!
That's a great effort for both of you.
Now its onward to a prosperous and healthier life.
Re: Throwing a 4003 Away Every Year (Cost of Smoking)
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:08 pm
by kiramdear
Thank you, Shane!
Now where's my new 4003?
Re: Throwing a 4003 Away Every Year (Cost of Smoking)
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 8:45 pm
by Scastles
This has become a very interesting thread. Must say, as a current puffer, big congrats to Scott and Kira and their willpower. Hope you make it, and feel confident you will. Maybe someday I'll be there
Re: Throwing a 4003 Away Every Year (Cost of Smoking)
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:31 pm
by cjj
Just do it!
Re: Throwing a 4003 Away Every Year (Cost of Smoking)
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:53 pm
by longboard_ric
kiramdear wrote:Thank you, Shane!
Now where's my new 4003?
Can I take a guess, and say with all that extra cash you might find one under the tree at Christmas.
Stan,
don't be scared, you can do it. Giving up is easy, I used to stop smoking three or four times a week !!!! Before I got serious about it, that is !!!!
Re: Throwing a 4003 Away Every Year (Cost of Smoking)
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:17 pm
by kiramdear
Two and a half weeks without a slip.
My sense of taste and smell have returned to normal, my singing voice is good to go and my lungs feel clear as a bell. Yee haw!
Hey Scott, how are you feeling?
Re: Throwing a 4003 Away Every Year (Cost of Smoking)
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:35 pm
by johnallg
Way to go, Kira! I know it can get tough but think of a longer life with your Ricks.
Re: Throwing a 4003 Away Every Year (Cost of Smoking)
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:37 pm
by FretlessOnly
Oh, how I have tried. Started in 1979, quit in 1987 through 1989; then started up again (loss of a good woman!). Steady since 1989. I am so stupid, I cannot tell you. Determined to knock this.