Day 19 ends on a good note

I left around 6:45 to go to an AA meeting. got sevreal miles up the road and
realised I had left my lozenges at home.I decided I would get by without
them.It went well. I went 4 hours and not the first urge for nicotine.i did
eat some Lifesavers I stopped and bought.I am almost out of lozenges. I am
thinking of just using the patch.I still have a bunch left.they are cheaper
than the lozenges.
thoughts and opinions?
Becky
Two weeks, five days, 2 hours, 14 minutes and 5 seconds. 954 cigarettes not
smoked, saving $85.44. Life saved: 3 days, 7 hours, 30 minutes.

Becky, use whatever works BEST for you! If it's the lozenges, then
get some more. If you think you'll do ok with the patch then use
them....you might still want to keep lifesavers (or Altoids) on
hand,too. I used the patch and Altoids for quite a while. Do it YOUR
way...heal thyself.... :-)

Sally
VOF

On Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:38:30 -0400, "Becky"
<sobern2003@nospam.comcast.net> wrote:

>I left around 6:45 to go to an AA meeting. got sevreal miles up the road and
>realised I had left my lozenges at home.I decided I would get by without
>them.It went well. I went 4 hours and not the first urge for nicotine.i did
>eat some Lifesavers I stopped and bought.I am almost out of lozenges. I am
>thinking of just using the patch.I still have a bunch left.they are cheaper
>than the lozenges.
> thoughts and opinions?
> Becky
>Two weeks, five days, 2 hours, 14 minutes and 5 seconds. 954 cigarettes not
>smoked, saving $85.44. Life saved: 3 days, 7 hours, 30 minutes.
>

"Becky" <sobern2003@nospam.comcast.net> wrote in
news:qLadnUrL5ZXmdszVnZ2dnUVZ_gudnZ2d@comcast.com:

> thoughts and opinions?


WOW....you are brave Becky...to open it up to all thoughts and
opinions...gawd knows we have lots of them here...and coming from
all directions too.

Since you did open it up....my thoughts and opinion:

Becky is quite capable of staying smoke free without any aids
whatsoever - she just doesn't know that sometimes. With that
reality comes the logical conclusion...Becky should do what Becky
needs to do - within the limits of the law - to stay smober.

You CAN and WILL do this Becky. You've got a great start with
almost three weeks going here. Before you know it, it'll be a full
month...then two months....then you'll be QOF....and then you'll
wake up to be an Old Fogie. YES!!!! This is your future.
Believe it. Live it. Breathe It !!!!

There is no law anywhere that says Becky can't do what thousands of
others have done. And she IS doing it !!!!

Wow....I feel like a pep rally now.

---
Wayne Baker
Nicotine Free: 10M 1w 1d 13h 33m
Not Smoked: 9,097
Money Better Spent: $1,501.01

On Jun 13, 12:53*am, Wayne <nospamloansarran...@cox.net> wrote:
> "Becky" <sobern2...@nospam.comcast.net> wrote innews:qLadnUrL5ZXmdszVnZ2dnUVZ_gudnZ2d@comcast.co m:
>
> > *thoughts and opinions?
>
> WOW....you are brave Becky...to open it up to all thoughts and
> opinions...gawd knows we have lots of them here...and coming from
> all directions too.
>
> Since you did open it up....my thoughts and opinion:
>
> Becky is quite capable of staying smoke free without any aids
> whatsoever - she just doesn't know that sometimes. *With that
> reality comes the logical conclusion...Becky should do what Becky
> needs to do - within the limits of the law - to stay smober.
>
> You CAN and WILL do this Becky. *You've got a great start with
> almost three weeks going here. *Before you know it, it'll be a full
> month...then two months....then you'll be QOF....and then you'll
> wake up to be an Old Fogie. * YES!!!! * This is your future. *
> Believe it. *Live it. *Breathe It !!!! *
>
> There is no law anywhere that says Becky can't do what thousands of
> others have done. *And she IS doing it !!!!
>
> Wow....I feel like a pep rally now.
>
> ---
> Wayne *Baker
> Nicotine Free: *10M 1w 1d 13h 33m
> Not Smoked: *9,097
> Money Better Spent: *$1,501.01

Damn Wayne, we gotta stay within the limits of the law? There go many
of my favorite crave-management techniques!!

I am going to go out on a limb here and defy the conventional wisdom
here of "do whatever works" by changing that to "do what you have been
doing which is working," if that makes sense. In other words, the
lozenges have gotten you this far, thus they are working. Why fuck with
success? Does Tiger Woods change putters after making four birdies in a
row? Hell no he doesn't.
My advice would be to re-up on the lozenges, but that's just my advice.
As always here, take what you need and leave the rest alone. Whatever
you do Becky, just don't smoke!
SteveS
OOF

Becky wrote:
> I left around 6:45 to go to an AA meeting. got sevreal miles up the road and
> realised I had left my lozenges at home.I decided I would get by without
> them.It went well. I went 4 hours and not the first urge for nicotine.i did
> eat some Lifesavers I stopped and bought.I am almost out of lozenges. I am
> thinking of just using the patch.I still have a bunch left.they are cheaper
> than the lozenges.
> thoughts and opinions?
> Becky
> Two weeks, five days, 2 hours, 14 minutes and 5 seconds. 954 cigarettes not
> smoked, saving $85.44. Life saved: 3 days, 7 hours, 30 minutes.
>
>

On Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:51:11 -0400, SteveS <inyourh@spamm.ers> wrote:

>I am going to go out on a limb here and defy the conventional wisdom
>here of "do whatever works" by changing that to "do what you have been
>doing which is working," if that makes sense. In other words, the
>lozenges have gotten you this far, thus they are working. Why fuck with
>success? Does Tiger Woods change putters after making four birdies in a
>row? Hell no he doesn't.
>My advice would be to re-up on the lozenges, but that's just my advice.
> As always here, take what you need and leave the rest alone. Whatever
>you do Becky, just don't smoke!

I agree with you, Steve. The lozenges have been working so stick with
the lozenges.
Sue

>SteveS
>OOF
>
>Becky wrote:
>> I left around 6:45 to go to an AA meeting. got sevreal miles up the road and
>> realised I had left my lozenges at home.I decided I would get by without
>> them.It went well. I went 4 hours and not the first urge for nicotine.i did
>> eat some Lifesavers I stopped and bought.I am almost out of lozenges. I am
>> thinking of just using the patch.I still have a bunch left.they are cheaper
>> than the lozenges.
>> thoughts and opinions?
>> Becky
>> Two weeks, five days, 2 hours, 14 minutes and 5 seconds. 954 cigarettes not
>> smoked, saving $85.44. Life saved: 3 days, 7 hours, 30 minutes.
>>
>>

Becky, my opinion is you are doing so good. You are on top of the world.
You are breathing clean air(NASCAR term, lol). I would stick it out a bit
longer on the lozenges since they are working and have more clean air under
your belt before you make any changes. I know they are more expensive, but
the alternative is very, VERY, expensive.

I have been going to AA meetings as well, as the booze demon has been after
me.

Stay the course, my friend. The rewards are excellent

--
AZ
"Becky" <sobern2003@nospam.comcast.net> wrote in message
> thoughts and opinions?

I guess I should have read all the responses first. What Steve said is
basically what I posted.

--
AZ
"SteveS" <inyourh@spamm.ers> wrote in message
news:MMadnSD6S52g8M_VnZ2dnUVZ_gqdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I am going to go out on a limb here and defy the conventional wisdom here
>of "do whatever works" by changing that to "do what you have been doing
>which is working," if that makes sense. In other words, the lozenges have
>gotten you this far, thus they are working. Why fuck with success? Does
>Tiger Woods change putters after making four birdies in a row? Hell no he
>doesn't.
> My advice would be to re-up on the lozenges, but that's just my advice. As
> always here, take what you need and leave the rest alone. Whatever you do
> Becky, just don't smoke!
> SteveS
> OOF
>
> Becky wrote:
>> I left around 6:45 to go to an AA meeting. got sevreal miles up the road
>> and realised I had left my lozenges at home.I decided I would get by
>> without them.It went well. I went 4 hours and not the first urge for
>> nicotine.i did eat some Lifesavers I stopped and bought.I am almost out
>> of lozenges. I am thinking of just using the patch.I still have a bunch
>> left.they are cheaper than the lozenges.
>> thoughts and opinions?
>> Becky
>> Two weeks, five days, 2 hours, 14 minutes and 5 seconds. 954 cigarettes
>> not smoked, saving $85.44. Life saved: 3 days, 7 hours, 30 minutes.
>>

Your post serves as reinforcement, AZ, and as such is very valuable. I
hope Becky sees the posts and processes the information.
SteveS
OOF

AZ wrote:
> I guess I should have read all the responses first. What Steve said is
> basically what I posted.
>

On Jun 12, 10:38*pm, "Becky" <sobern2...@nospam.comcast.net> wrote:
> I left around 6:45 to go to an AA meeting. got sevreal miles up the road and
> realised I had left my lozenges at home.I decided I would get by without
> them.It went well. I went 4 hours and not the first urge for nicotine.i did
> eat some Lifesavers I stopped and bought.I am almost out of lozenges. I am
> thinking of just using the patch.I still have a bunch left.they are cheaper
> than the lozenges.
> *thoughts and opinions?
> *Becky
> Two weeks, five days, 2 hours, 14 minutes and 5 seconds. 954 cigarettes not
> smoked, saving $85.44. Life saved: 3 days, 7 hours, 30 minutes.

My opinion.......
Keep the lozenges handy and only use them as a last resort.
Try to stick to lifesavers as much as possible.
Let's start talking months before we make major changes.

On Jun 13, 9:18*am, "AZ" <zikra.nos...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Becky, my opinion is you are doing so good. *You are on top of the world..
> You are breathing clean air(NASCAR term, lol). *I would stick it out a bit
> longer on the lozenges since they are working and have more clean air under
> your belt before you make any changes. *I know they are more expensive, but
> the alternative is very, VERY, expensive.
>
> I have been going to AA meetings as well, as the booze demon has been after
> me.
>
> Stay the course, my friend. *The rewards are excellent
>
> --
> AZ
>
>
>
> "Becky" <sobern2...@nospam.comcast.net> wrote in message
> > thoughts and opinions?- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

I'm glad AZ......
It ain't about the drinking problem,
It's about the living problem....

On Jun 12, 9:38 pm, "Becky" <sobern2...@nospam.comcast.net> wrote:
> I left around 6:45 to go to an AA meeting. got sevreal miles up the road and
> realised I had left my lozenges at home.I decided I would get by without
> them.It went well. I went 4 hours and not the first urge for nicotine.i did
> eat some Lifesavers I stopped and bought.I am almost out of lozenges. I am
> thinking of just using the patch.I still have a bunch left.they are cheaper
> than the lozenges.
> thoughts and opinions?
> Becky
> Two weeks, five days, 2 hours, 14 minutes and 5 seconds. 954 cigarettes not
> smoked, saving $85.44. Life saved: 3 days, 7 hours, 30 minutes.

Bellybutton statement time, just like those, everyone has an opinion.

In general, you gotta do what is and will work for you Becky. I think
I read someplace that on average it takes 3 weeks to break a routine/
habit and 3 weeks to get into a new one. I would say, stick it out
with the lozenges for another couple of weeks, keep putting off that
time between lozenges ONLY if you feel like you want to. Have those
lozenges on hand though.

Switching over to just the patch will be a change from the ups and
downs of the craves and lozenges though, it's a constant supply. What
worked for me (this time) was having the patch on 24/7, getting a
constant steady amount into my system. The cravings still came, but
after the first week on the patch, I started recognizing my triggers.
I do have the past experience of only having the patch on during the
day and removing at night, but that was the equivalent of having a 12
hour cigarette and then having a 12 hour crave.

The only thing I would say is, if the lozenges are working for you,
stick with those. When you want to drop off the lozenge amount, I
would suggest lifesavers or some other higher end candy. You are doing
great, and if anything, pay attention to the wise words from "My Name
is Earl"...
"Someone told us to try carrot sticks as a substitute, but we couldn't
get the damn things to light."

I'm still here, and you are doing great still being here too Becky,
Pike
I have been quit for 10 Months, 1 Week, 1 hour, 5 minutes and 55
seconds (312 days).
I have saved $1,797.38 by not smoking 3,744 cigarettes.
I have saved 1 Week and 6 Days of my life.
My Quit Date: 8/6/2007 9:20 AM

I agree with Steve. The best way to quit NRT, IMHO, is the way many of us
have -- by simply forgetting to use the stuff! Sure, you gain confidence
knowing your can have a life saver instead. You can keep the lozenges in a
closet instead of in your purse, or wherever. But keep some around until
you get more confidence.

ep oooooooof


"SteveS" <inyourh@spamm.ers> wrote in message
news:MMadnSD6S52g8M_VnZ2dnUVZ_gqdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I am going to go out on a limb here and defy the conventional wisdom here
>of "do whatever works" by changing that to "do what you have been doing
>which is working," if that makes sense. In other words, the lozenges have
>gotten you this far, thus they are working. Why fuck with success? Does
>Tiger Woods change putters after making four birdies in a row? Hell no he
>doesn't.
> My advice would be to re-up on the lozenges, but that's just my advice. As
> always here, take what you need and leave the rest alone. Whatever you do
> Becky, just don't smoke!
> SteveS
> OOF
>
> Becky wrote:
>> I left around 6:45 to go to an AA meeting. got sevreal miles up the road
>> and realised I had left my lozenges at home.I decided I would get by
>> without them.It went well. I went 4 hours and not the first urge for
>> nicotine.i did eat some Lifesavers I stopped and bought.I am almost out
>> of lozenges. I am thinking of just using the patch.I still have a bunch
>> left.they are cheaper than the lozenges.
>> thoughts and opinions?
>> Becky
>> Two weeks, five days, 2 hours, 14 minutes and 5 seconds. 954 cigarettes
>> not smoked, saving $85.44. Life saved: 3 days, 7 hours, 30 minutes.
>>

Stephanie <sajesqnyc@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:f3b2e5f3-1a0f-4360-927d-
bee2741a1bdc@e39g2000hsf.googlegroups.com:

> Damn Wayne, we gotta stay within the limits of the law? There go
many
> of my favorite crave-management techniques!!

LOL

Instead of taking 12 puffs of smoke, Becky spoketh upon us:

>I left around 6:45 to go to an AA meeting. got sevreal miles up the road and
>realised I had left my lozenges at home.I decided I would get by without
>them.It went well. I went 4 hours and not the first urge for nicotine.i did
>eat some Lifesavers I stopped and bought.I am almost out of lozenges. I am
>thinking of just using the patch.I still have a bunch left.they are cheaper
>than the lozenges.
> thoughts and opinions?

Becky! Driving through rain infested bad roads across Bosnia for 7
hours was a good investment, for it made me see that your quit is
going strong! Yahooooooooooo! You Rock!!!!!!!!!

--
Tihomir 1Y, Knin, HR 44°N 16°E
http://www.quitbuddies.org

.... An actor without buck teeth can play the Easter Bunny.

Absolutely, Positively, 100% correct, you are. (sorry Yoda)

--
AZ
"DavidL" <Dvd716@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:f752698a-db86-47cb-afa2-2474848a4f84@y38g2000hsy.googlegroups.com...
I'm glad AZ......
It ain't about the drinking problem,
It's about the living problem....

Becky, you've gotten enough 3-cent opinions on how to handle your
smobriety so I won't add in anything as it would just be a repeat.
But, I am *thrilled* to read Day 19... in your headline and in your
posting. You are doing well, so just keep on kicking butt. As
someone pointed out it takes about 3 weeks to give up a 'habit' and 3
weeks to start a new one in it's place. You are about half-way
through this process so just keep on keeping on. It does get better
and better!

FlatironMike
One year, four months, two days, 17 hours, 20 minutes and 42 seconds.
9774 cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,932.08. Life saved: 4 weeks, 5
days, 22 hours, 30 minutes.

keep going Becky, two weeks is great

PolarBear

"Becky" <sobern2003@nospam.comcast.net> wrote in message
news:qLadnUrL5ZXmdszVnZ2dnUVZ_gudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> I left around 6:45 to go to an AA meeting. got sevreal miles up the road
> and realised I had left my lozenges at home.I decided I would get by
> without them.It went well. I went 4 hours and not the first urge for
> nicotine.i did eat some Lifesavers I stopped and bought.I am almost out of
> lozenges. I am thinking of just using the patch.I still have a bunch
> left.they are cheaper than the lozenges.
> thoughts and opinions?
> Becky
> Two weeks, five days, 2 hours, 14 minutes and 5 seconds. 954 cigarettes
> not smoked, saving $85.44. Life saved: 3 days, 7 hours, 30 minutes.
>
>

Thanks,Carmen!
How are you doing? have you quit yet?
Becky
Two weeks, five days, 23 hours, 39 minutes and 58 seconds. 999 cigarettes
not smoked, saving $89.43. Life saved: 3 days, 11 hours, 15 minutes.

"PolarBear" <carmensk@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:g2v3t1$c2s$1@aioe.org...
> keep going Becky, two weeks is great
>
> PolarBear
>
> "Becky" <sobern2003@nospam.comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:qLadnUrL5ZXmdszVnZ2dnUVZ_gudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> I left around 6:45 to go to an AA meeting. got sevreal miles up the road
>> and realised I had left my lozenges at home.I decided I would get by
>> without them.It went well. I went 4 hours and not the first urge for
>> nicotine.i did eat some Lifesavers I stopped and bought.I am almost out
>> of lozenges. I am thinking of just using the patch.I still have a bunch
>> left.they are cheaper than the lozenges.
>> thoughts and opinions?
>> Becky
>> Two weeks, five days, 2 hours, 14 minutes and 5 seconds. 954 cigarettes
>> not smoked, saving $85.44. Life saved: 3 days, 7 hours, 30 minutes.
>>
>>