today..... 22 months since i quit smoking!!!!

today is my 22 month quit smoking anniversary.... I can hardly believe it. i get an 'email reminder' from the website that i used for support. you know you are succesful at something when you no longer think about how long it has been. i remember in the beginning when i used to go on the website hourly, then daily, etc etc.... i had to quit in order to have this surgery, now i dont know how i ever was a smoker!! i dont miss them . i have a lot of nervous energy though... and i know that sometimes it does wreak havoc on my stomach and the stomach acids have a terrible affect on me. So I try to relieve stress by exercise, meditation.... sometimes even crying.... or therapy..... but sometimes i just dont know?! I just wanted to pat myself on the back.... haha... J.

Congratulations, J! That is truly a great accomplishment. While I was never a smoker, my family was so I watched my mom quit many years back after 40 years and my sister quit last year after 30 years (and my BIL too). PAT ON THE BACK... a big one from me! Congrats, K

Thanks Kathy..... I smoked for more years than I was obese..... and I wanted to have this surgery so bad that it was the only thing that was motivation enough to get me to stay quit. I tried SO MANY times to quit. Once I even quit for 8 years.... I'm so grateful for this surgery for more reasons than just quitting smoking. I needed to get HEALTHY. I needed to take the weight off. I was on so many medications..... for High blood pressure, cholest., and others... Jess. Now, i just need to find my smile............. the real one!!!! HOPE YOU ARE DOING BETTER, KATHY!!!!!

I hear you!!!! I quit smoking in Jan of 2005...that makes me greater than 2 years! I still have the "don't smoke" post it from my daughter on the visor of my car. I knew that it would never make any sense to have GBS and still smoke. I did it for my better health and today 80lbs down I am a healthy happier person!

Congrats, J!!! What a major accomplishment! I never smoked more than 1/2 a pack/day and I know that it was difficult to quit even that. Keep up the great work! Michelle

Thanks everyone! I was away for work and just am now getting back on this site! I tell you, it was a stressful weekend and at one point I thought about lighting up.... lol (just kidding!!) I cant wait until my anniversary. I never thought that I would be a 'quitter' and then a loser.... haha. I am so grateful for all the wonderful support from all from may 05 friends too. Thanks, Michelle and Kathy and everyone else too!! hugs, Jess

That's quite an acomplishment and nothing to sneeze at! Congratulaions! Sue McD

thanks, Sue!