8 weeks, smoke free!

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  1. Feb 24, 2008 #1
    flathead willie

    flathead willie Well-Known Member

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    Yippee! I've been smoking for 40 years and tried to quit more times than I can remember. Nothing worked until I tried Chantix, at the recommendation of one of our BOC brothers. It's been 8 weeks now and I don't even have a craving for a smoke. Now my wife is on Chantix. I hope it works as well for her as it did for me. I feel like I graduated last night. I had a couple glasses of wine and didn't want a smoke with them. That's the first time in my life I've had a drink without a smoke. If anyone is interested in quitting, try this stuff. If you are a veteran, you can get it for free at the V.A. Hosp.
     
    flathead willie, Feb 24, 2008
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  3. Feb 24, 2008 #2
    Ulikedew

    Ulikedew New Member

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    Congrats on the quitting.
     
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  5. Feb 24, 2008 #3
    Big Dav

    Big Dav New Member

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    Congratulations to you and your wife for quiting. :big_smile:


    Thanks
    David
     
    Big Dav, Feb 24, 2008
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  6. Feb 24, 2008 #4
    derbycitycatman

    derbycitycatman Well-Known Member

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    Congrats Im sure it wasnt easy, keep it up. Both of ya.
     
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  7. Feb 24, 2008 #5
    ldkitch

    ldkitch New Member

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    Congrats Billie!!! I also used Chantix, been smoke free since August..cant get hubby motivated to quit.He says he will someday, you have to be ready to do it, and I was!!!!!Hope it works for your wife too......keep us posted on the progress!!!:big_smile::cross:
     
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  8. Feb 24, 2008 #6
    catfishjohn

    catfishjohn New Member

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    Congrats Billie! Thats awesome!!!:wink::big_smile:
     
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  9. Feb 24, 2008 #7
    jerryb

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    Free at the VA? I'm gonna have to check into that - it'll make my decision a LOT easier!!
     
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  10. Feb 24, 2008 #8
    ozzy

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    Congrats Willie. It took me a few times myself but the last time did it for me.
     
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  11. Feb 24, 2008 #9
    Phil Washburn

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    You go, Billie! and next time, invite me over and i'll bring a nice bottle of chardonnay or merlot...or heck, whatever you prefer, and we'll talk about how dumb we used to be for smoking in the first place:big_smile:
     
    Phil Washburn, Feb 24, 2008
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  12. Feb 24, 2008 #10
    Mickey

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    Billie congrats on your accomplishments to date.
     
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  13. Feb 24, 2008 #11
    bwhupp

    bwhupp New Member

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    I been smoke free for 7 years now. Only smoked half dozen years or so. Feels good to save money that would otherwise go up in smoke eh? Just now I wonder where that money is! :smile2:
     
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  14. Feb 24, 2008 #12
    seacatfish

    seacatfish New Member

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    Awsome, brother!! Keep up the good work. Call a BOC bro if you feel weak.
     
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  15. Feb 24, 2008 #13
    Wabash River Bear

    Wabash River Bear New Member

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    Congrats Brother Willie! I'm glad that the choice to quit worked well for you.
     
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  16. Feb 24, 2008 #14
    Flatheadhunter33

    Flatheadhunter33 New Member

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    Congratulations Billie! Im glad to hear that you are kicking the habit succesfully!
     
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  17. Feb 24, 2008 #15
    PhillyCatcatcher4

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    Keep up the good work. Good Luck.:wink:
     
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  18. Feb 24, 2008 #16
    BailBonds

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    A friend of mine called me yesterday to remind me it was his one year anniversary of quiting smoking after 45 years! Also one year since he had a couple of stents put in his chest which was his motivator. Said it was best thing he'd ever done for himself and his non-smoking wife. I quit years ago after watching my favorite uncle die in the hospital wasting away from a big strapping guy to nothing.

    They claim it's tougher than quiting heroin. Good job and don't fall off the wagon!
     
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  19. Feb 24, 2008 #17
    flathead willie

    flathead willie Well-Known Member

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    Sounds good Phil. I got a couple bottles of Merlot I think you'd like. We could sit and talk about religion and politics while we wait for the catfish to bite and laugh about how long it took us to quit! LOL
     
    flathead willie, Feb 24, 2008
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  20. Feb 24, 2008 #18
    river scum

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    glad to hear of it bro.! stay focused.
     
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  21. Feb 24, 2008 #19
    JERMSQUIRM

    JERMSQUIRM New Member

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    suonds like the hard part is past ta. the nicotine is out now its just the mental challenge. good luck:wink:
     
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  22. Feb 24, 2008 #20
    fmac

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    good for you Billie--keep up the good, but difficult work. Frank
     
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