I've Quit Smoking (so far so good)

@webeishere (36313)

United States

March 30, 2008 3:40pm CST

Well it has nearly been one full week for me now without a smoke.

I am starting to smell a lot of things that I had never smelled really while I smoked. I also have a great taste now as well. I dunno if that's good as things are strange tasting to me now but I can taste them now. My lungs are still clogged as I am still couching up gunk. But I am not waking up in the middle of the night hacking and wheezing like when I smoked. I also am not cranky as much as I have been in my past attempts to wuit smoking. That's always a good thing for my wife and others near me.

I hope this time I stop for good. Also as far as the caffiene reduction I am attempting, So far I am doing well there as well. Today I have had 4 cups all day. I have been averging ;less than a pot a day for the ;last week as well. I am feeling better even though my sleeping pattern has changed drastically due to the loss of all that caffiene I used to injest. Overall, I am feeling a lot better. I now am also walking about 2 miles minimum daily. Today (Sunday) I think I covered maybe 5 miles in 3 different walks total. Thanks all and have a great day/evening. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

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@mari61960 (4893)

• United States

30 Mar 08

That's awesome, keep up the great work. I was in the hospital for over 4 months and didn't of course smoke all that time... I wasn't home 15 minutes before I lit up a butt and I came home with a trachea tube. I wish I didn't do it now but it was in 2000. I consider quitting at times but just don't want to at the time. I have been losing weight and don't want to jeopardize that...lol Good excuse, huh? Hopefully there will be relief from back pain soon and I will be able to walk more. Right now I can barely walk from the car to the store and get in an electric cart. Congratulations, Blessed Be, Mari

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congratulations

@webeishere (36313)

• United States

30 Mar 08

I've smoked for 45 years and was always amazed when I get a ophysical that I have clean lungs. I have smoked 3 packs a day for the last 20+ years as well so it's a miracle I don't have cancer or emphyzema. I also have a bad back. (DDD) Not fun at all. I drive or sit for 45 minutes and my lower body is numb from this. Anyhow I think I may finally be ready to QUIT, not just stop. I hope so anyhow. So far so good anyhow. Thanks also. Hope ya feel better etc soon. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

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@sherrir101 (3670)

• Malinta, Ohio

31 Mar 08

I am still struggling to quit smoking. I have maybe for a day. I was down to one a day. I was using the patch. I think that I will go back to using the patch. I seem to have a bit of luck with that. How do you handle the cravings? I have heard that the smelling and tasting gets better with quiting. I have never noticed a problem with my smelling, but my 'taster' has been off for years now. I finally got my walk in today. I walked about 1/2 mile. I just might do it again.

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@webeishere (36313)

• United States

31 Mar 08

I smoked wearing the patch in the past. The nicotiene wasn't the problem. It's the habit of smoking actually that is my problem. I don't crave the smoke, I crave the actions is all. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

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@sherrir101 (3670)

• Malinta, Ohio

1 Apr 08

That is my problem.

@onesiobhan (1327)

• Canada

31 Mar 08

Congratulations on doing so well, that's great! Hopefully the walking will help you maintain.

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@webeishere (36313)

• United States

31 Mar 08

I hope so as well. Thanks bunches also. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

@LittleMel (8742)

• Canada

31 Mar 08

I know how hard it is. I've seen my husband trying. Now he smokes a pack a week he used to smoke a lot more. I don't know about drinking though, he said not much but I see him drinking all the time heheh but congratulations your health improves I'm happy for you

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@webeishere (36313)

• United States

31 Mar 08

Yeah it's not an easy task to complete and or succeed at. Thanks. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

@maddysmommy (16230)

• United States

31 Mar 08

That is GREAT news Grandpa Bob. I'm also trying to cut down on my caffeine intake and not doing too bad. Just get more headaches so I find myself sleeping a lot (which I did over the weekend).

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@webeishere (36313)

• United States

31 Mar 08

Thank you. I actually have found myself sleeping less. Odd or not? HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

@maddysmommy (16230)

• United States

1 Apr 08

hmmm very odd LOL

@ersmommy1 (12588)

• United States

31 Mar 08

Congrats to you. Here is to a healthier Grandpa BOB!!The gunk just means your lungs have started to repair themselves. The human body is amazing. Getting more sleep may be why you are less cranky. Excerise, that's a good thing too. I have been told it may speed up how your lungs react. Me, I stick to the treadmill. I applaud you. My father was diagnosed with emphysemaalmost 2 years ago, and is still smoking. Think it would do any good to email this post? Nope I forgot, he cannpt use computers. Keep it up! I'll be rooting for ya!

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@webeishere (36313)

• United States

31 Mar 08

Each time I've tried to quit I used the coughing as an excuse to go back to smoking. Not this time. I have to wuit for my grandsons. I am going to the casino Tuesday and will be hitting the treadmill and bike and sauna so I plan on getting plrenty exercise Tuesday. Thanks. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

@ersmommy1 (12588)

• United States

31 Mar 08

sorry for the typos

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@youdontsay (3497)

• United States

31 Mar 08

Good for you! You are a good role model. Keep up the good work. I've had clients who wanted to quit smoking and succeeded. One of the techniques that worked for them was to use the affirmation "I am a non-smoker" several times a day. For those who were at the want-to stage it helped to say to themselves "I'm becoming a non-smoker". Our subconscious mind only knows what we tell it. But it is very powerful. So tell it what you want.

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@webeishere (36313)

• United States

31 Mar 08

I've never been called a good role model. Thanks. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

• China

31 Mar 08

Hi,grandpa Bob. Long time no see. Good for you. I heard a lot of people suffered from those uncomfort when they began to quit. I don't know how to encourage you. Just hang on. Remember that it is good to your health, to your family, to your life. With these beliefs I think you can finally make it. I wait for that day when we make high five.

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@webeishere (36313)

• United States

31 Mar 08

Wow! Yoyu've been away for sometime now. Good to see ya back friend. Just your words here are encouragement enough actually. Thanks also. Welcome back also.

HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

@worldwise1 (14885)

• United States

31 Mar 08

Congratulations, Grandpa Bob, and I hope that you'll keep up the good work!

Maybe I will even become inspired to clean up some of my bad habits. It's awful when we know full well that we need to make changes in our lifestyle to improve our health but we fail to do so. Just take it one day at a time and you will reach your goal.

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@webeishere (36313)

• United States

31 Mar 08

I also hope I keep at this. Thanks bunches friend. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

• China

31 Mar 08

where you can upload your avater ?

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@webeishere (36313)

• United States

31 Mar 08

This discussion is nothing about avatars but.. Go to edit your prefrences then you'll see the spot to upload a new photo as an avatar. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

@youless (112582)

• Guangzhou, China

31 Mar 08

Good for you

If you can get rid of smoke for a week, you can completely quit smoking. You won yourself and I am so impressed. Soon you will have many beneficial results.

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@webeishere (36313)

• United States

31 Mar 08

Thanks. I have gone a week without many times in the past. I hope this time is for good. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

@CatsandDogs (13963)

• United States

31 Mar 08

Quit Smoking - I'd like to too some day.

That's great grandpa Bob!! I hope to join you some day.... What is your secret? How did you do it? Please don't tell me cold turkey because that just doesn't work for me. I just don't have that kind of will power. Do tell!! And I wish you the best of luck!

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@LauraElrod (418)

• United States

31 Mar 08

good for you . I know it is hard but you will feel much better. myself i think just look around and see what smoking does. not only kills you but those around you as well. and makes your house smell and dirty as well. I will be thinking good thoughts your way. Laura

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@webeishere (36313)

• United States

31 Mar 08

Oh I am feeling a lot better already. Just the coughing is going to be happening for awhile is all that bugs me. Thanks.

HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

• Singapore

31 Mar 08

thats right,i support you,smoking is bad to your health,most of the smoker smoked was that they smoking looks so cool,and hadn't think about the effect to their healthy,maybe some of them will repent,i hold thay can quit smoking too.i have a friend,he is just 18years old,and he had smoking more than 2 years,we advise he to quit that many times,but he didn't lisen to us,and we told him that he can't smoking inside the room, smoking also bad to the people who around the smoker, and the affect to their health maybe worse than the smoker, best wish to you

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@webeishere (36313)

• United States

31 Mar 08

Mine wqsn't done for looking cool. Mine was an addiction and terrible habit. Thanks also. I hope this time is a permanent cessation for me. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!

@gabs8513 (48686)

• United Kingdom

31 Mar 08

Hey Grandpa Bob that is great and I am glad that you are feeling a lot better through it The Coughing bit will last a while but you are certainly getting there Well done

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@webeishere (36313)

• United States

31 Mar 08

Thanks. I hate the coughing the most. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

@blackbriar (9076)

• United States

31 Mar 08

Way to go, Grandpa Bob. You really are trying to improve yourself. Good for you! If I can quit smoking, so can you. I'm off the Chantix and doing great. I bet your sleeping alot better as well w/o all the caffine in your system. That walking is helping you as well, more than you may realize. Keep it up, Grandpa Bob. We know you can do it.

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@webeishere (36313)

• United States

31 Mar 08

I kind of like the walking. I know Buster loves it. Thanks and grats to you as well. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

@mummymo (23706)

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31 Mar 08

Well done AGB - see you are amazing! To stop smoking, cut down on caffeine and start ewalking all in the same week without getting too cranky is so awesome! Well done AGB we are all very proud of you nad hope you continue to do so well and feel the benefits! xxx

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@webeishere (36313)

• United States

31 Mar 08

Well I am a tad ornary.

But not cranky.

Thanks friend.

HAPPY POSTINGS FROM AGB!!~

@I_LUV_U (2519)

• India

31 Mar 08

You tend to impress me ceaselessly, Grandpa bob. I have always been a non-smoker. But quitting smoking after 45 years of addiction is something worth a round of applause. I'm trying to cut on junk food and shed some kilos but it's taking the hell out of me. I gravitate constantly back to eating junkies after succeeding for a week or so. However, I must commend you for quitting smoking and it is nice to hear that you have seen improvements healthwise so soon. Well done and keep it up, my friend. Let me conclude with this inspiring quote: Successful People are successful because they are willing to do what unsuccessful people are unwilling to do - Paul Michell

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@webeishere (36313)

• United States

31 Mar 08

Awww shucks. It is not an easy chore to say the least. It's only been a week so it's not a sure thing at all just yet. I will also have to cut junk food etc from my diet. I should have done that years ago but never did. Thanks also friend for the support and encouragement and especially for the praise etc. Greatly appreciated and especially needed. Thanks again. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

@joyceshookery (2057)

• United States

31 Mar 08

Good job, Grandpa Bob! One day at a time ... success at reaching your goal is an awesome thing.

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@webeishere (36313)

• United States

31 Mar 08

Sounds like you may have had some connection with a 12 step program possibly. I live my life ODAAT. Thanks.

HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

@gemini_rose (16264)

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31 Mar 08

That is really good, well done, I would say that if you have come this far then you are more likely to succeed, the longer you go without it, the stronger you are to deal with the cravings if you need too. You will see such big differences over the next few months, it is brilliant too how different everything is when you do not smoke. Plus you can also smell another smoker at a 100 paces and they really stink. I hope you keep it up!!

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@webeishere (36313)

• United States

31 Mar 08

I sure hope I succeed. Actually I mentioned to my wife I actually miss the smell of smoke. Odd huh? Thanks also. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~