Can't kick this habit

sorry didnt realize this was such an old post on the over 50 board we rarely have more than two days on the board visible. hope you are succeeding in your quest. ruth

Thanks for your response Ruth, Yea my "fake cigg' should be here anyday now and I will try again, I know this is something I must do and I will some way with gods help I hope. Thanks again.

Hi Jan Like you I am waiting to have my surgery and had to quit smoking. I have not smoked for almost 3 months now and really do understand how you feel. I loved smoking, it was the only thing that helped me thru some stressfull times. My hardest time was driving in the car and still is some days. I quit cold turkey and so far, so good. I tell myself it will be worth it when I have the surgery and already am amazed at how much better I feel. Plus the cost and the fact that Ohio has passed that new law was a good incentive. Keep up the good work....you can do it. Dont feel like a failure tho, it will come in time. Good luck! ;-D Pat

Pat Thank you for your response, I have broke down and smoked , but I am going to try again next week, I must say this is the hardest thing I think I have ever done. I have although slowed down quite a bit down to about 1/2 a pk now and am going longer inbetween them. I already see some of the effects money wise, we used to buy cartons every week. I had my pulmomary function test today and he said I did really well considering I still smoke some,So at leats I know that my lungs will only get better now once i quit for good. They say each time someone tries it is a step closer to quitting for good so I am hoping this time around it will be for good. Thaks for your support. Jan

Thats all you can do is pick yourself up and dust yourseld off. We are all pulling for you Hugs Barb