Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

Thanks guys. Much appreciated. The last time I tried to quit, I got physically sick, so I knew I was in for a fight. While I was horribly sick with the virus, I thought it might be a good time, heck, I was sick anyway. I tried a drag, it was like trying to inhale burned rubber. It was awful. I have had the "patch" program for months. Reading, learning, understanding, and getting myself ready. Well, it was time. Stuck a patch on my shoulder, and went about my business being sick. A week later, was in the E R for 5 hours hoping for a morphine drip. (lol) didn't get that, but the next best thing. Seems the virus had temporarily wrecked my lungs to 50% of what the were. Never thought they were too bad to begin with, but 50% off the top really hurts. At that point the doc said you might consider stopping the smoking. I told I had a week on him already. He was happy, I was happy, and high fives were passed all around.
So I must say, from quitting from Christmas day, and using the patch, I have not really had much urge to smoke. Stepping down a notch to a weaker patch will be a welcome thing. I already wear one for 2 or 3 days, and they are only good for one day, so I think I'm ahead of the game.

Hurray for you Windy. Wish you well on your journey!

My Dad chewed the heck out of toothpicks for awhile but never went back....bet his best friend $100 she couldn't quit, paid up with $100 bill laminated in plastic........ I'll bet you $10, pay you at trade fair......

No need to place bets. lol Doing this for my own good. Didn't even tell my kids for a while.

Stick with it windybob! Hard for sure but you'll be so happy you did. 7 years for me, cold turkey. Been there, done that, moved on. Life is good.

Keep it up windy.
Terry

We are pulling for ya Windy! Been almost 12 years for me. Our governor at the time raised taxes $1.00 per pack, decided I wasn't giving him any more dollars then I had too.
Gregg

You can do it! Smoked for approx 40 years had a heart attack and bypass while in hospital wife told me if i smoked again she would kill me .More afraid of her than heart attack..lol quit cold turkey 11 years ago steve

You guys are great! Thanks for all the wonderful insights to your personal victories. No kidding.

Sounds like you're doing great with not smoking. Good for you. Quit three years ago after going into the hospital for emergency surgery. I did have morphine. Smoked for 35 years. Was in the hospital for a week. The day I got out I rolled up a smoke. Took one puff . Was the worst tasting thing. Nothing tasted good for a month. Never touched another one since that day. Wasn't even a struggle for me. All the best to you.