Trying to stay busy

So its been almost a week since I started my pre-op diet and I've lost 9 pounds so far, not too bad I guess. It's been 4 and 1/2 days since I stopped smoking and that is not going very well, the cravings are horrible, not to mention the massive headaches and just the habitual nature of it. Anyway, I'm posting this for no apparent reason other than to keep my hands busy so I don't start smoking/eating...maybe I need to take up knitting or something...even thought about taking a walk, but its like 110 degrees today, my apartment is spotless, so cleaning is no longer an option..........ugghhh this sucks.......just let me have the damn surgery already! Anyway thanks for "listening" to my nonsense.

Sunflower seeds! They are a daily thing for me. I haven't smoked in 3 years but I have done in some sun flower seeds! You are doing great! Don't start back now. You're already a non smoker! You can do it! Have you started noticing the different smells in life yet? DON"T GIVE UP!!!! Are you on AOL? They have a very good suport group in their message board section. Also If it really starts getting bad for ya get the lodgenzes or the gum. Don't hesitate to use either! Basically do anything but smoke! You are gonna feel so much better in the long run. I am 48 and feel 17....well.......25.......well a hell of a lot younger than the 400 lbs smoking fat man of 3 years ago! Good luck and feel free to email me if ya need suport! Hugs, Sparky

Thanks for the support/advice, I thought about the gum or patch or something like that, but wasn't sure how the doctors would feel about that, I guess I kind of thought they might see it as another weakness. You're totally right about the smells. I have this candle that I used to love, but I lit it yesterday, and the smell was so sickeningly sweet it made me nauseous. I'll have to give the sunflower seeds a try, as a matter of fact I think I have a bag in the pantry.

snap out of it girl! cigarettes = bad!!! I know this, I smoke.....and they are bad!!!!! Bah... I wish I had the balls to quit. Sparks-aol-toriohmygosh, torihasbuds are my screen names if YOU need to vent....I think I'm addicted to aol. This is very unhealthy. i sit in local chat rooms and chit chat to random strangers....yip yap skap! Have a good weekend people!

Yes cigarettes are very very very very very very very very bad!!! There are definitely worse things to be addicted to than AOL....trust me I've been there...lol

I found the Lodgenzes really helped after a meal. That was my hardest time by far. Heck no they aren't a weakness! When I quit I took Welbutrin (sp?) the patch and used the lodgenzes. As I became stronger I quit taking each one individualy. I think the most important thing to remember is, it's your quit. You are unique and whatever works for you works period. I us the "ranch" flavored seeds the most. Man they are good. Hang in there! Sparky

First thing in the morning and after meals are the absolute WORST! But I have to say, I truly love the sunflower seed idea. I have officially renamed them "Sparky Seeds" Thanx 4 the tip!

how many did you smoke a day?? how long?? and where/when?? I quit about a couple months ago.. this was after I quit before WLS for 7 years.. and then like a fool started up again AFTER WLS.... what can I say.. you lose over 100 lbs.. feel good about yourself.. go to the bars.. take a drag off a friends cigg.. order another vodkie.. and take 2.. maybe 3 drags.. order another vodlie.. ask friend can I have a cigg.... order another vodkie and get tokens for 5 more vodkies.. cuz HAPPY HOUR is ending soon.. .. and just say hell.. friend can I have a pack since you have backup..... and that's how my addictions started.. both VODKIE and CIGGS.. but have been sober since 11/17/06 and smokefree for a couple months.. actually giving up both have been pretty easy for me this time around.. I'm blessed..but I did have some potato chips.. and saltines with butter on 'em today Anyway thanks for "listening" to my nonsense too

Most recently I was at a half a pack a day, but I've been smoking for about 12 years. At one point I was smoking a pack a day, somehow it went perfect with that fifth of vodka (among other things) Congrats on the sobriety, I admire that.