Smokers?

I am 1 month and 4 days away from my surgery. I quit smoking a week ago. Man. I keep thinking of how hard this whole thing is going to be. First the cigs, next week -caffeinated, carbonated stuff. The smoking is a little easy, because of the patch (thank GOD for the patch). I have had a few "outbursts". I made my husband give up sodas because, "If I can't smoke - you can't drink Diet Coke 8 times a day!!!!" (And I sounded a lot like the chickie from The Exorcist, when I said it.) And, he gave it up. No questions asked. (I admit, I wanted a fight over it, but he is willing to do anything to help me succeed on this journey... So it was natural that since I can't have them any more, neither will he. He is such a wonderful human being.) He had a terrible headache yesterday. I bought him a Diet Coke from the gas station. Dang it. Anyway - I am really nervous about the changes that I am about to face. No smoking - no more sodas, COMPLETE change of eating habits. It's going to be tough, I know. Sorry. I just wanted to complain. (And when I went outside with friends, for their smoke break - I had to come back in the building. The smell made me sick.)

Sounds like you are on the right track! Wishing you luck and vent all you want. Lifestyle changes are a big deal. Laurie