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I think I am finally ready to take this on... I tried to quit smoking for years, and always failed miserably, but when my surgeon told me that he could not do the surgery unless I was smoke free for at least 60 days prior that was the motivation it took... but at the same time I got two pieces of information I did not have before.  The first was to change the way I was looking at  it... that quiting was easy , all you had to do was put them down and walk away, after that it is just staying quit.... That was a huge paradium shift for me... the second thing I learned was that the craving for nicatine only lasts 3 min, and you can bet I timed it...and I discovered if I could hold out for those 3 min it was as if I had smoked... in other words I would not have another craving for a couple of hours.... well hell I can hang on for 3 min.... when a craving would hit me, I would take a deep breath, and think about why I was doing all of this, I would imagine myself hiking in the mountians, finding great sites to photograph, walking and breathing at the same time. And before I knew it the craving would pass... once in a while I still have to do that, and thats ok...it keeps me reminded of why I am doing all of this...I want to live life no****ch it go by

Thanks for the link! It looks like I've missed a few people....
haven't been on here much this past week myself... need to get caught up! 

You can see her post here:
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/yvonnegroup/discussion/3999 530/NEW-MEMBERS-Help-Introduce-Yourself/page,5/#34224129

hugs, Y

Hello all, My name is Debbie or Deb which ever, and I am at the begining of this journey. I am closing in on submitting everything to the insurane company for aproval. I think I am going to have the band, but want to talk more with my surgeon about that, I basically want what is going to be the best thing for me
I turned 49 this year and made the decision that I was not going into my 50's like this. So on Feb 7 which would have been my 28th annerversary had I stayed married, I quit smoking after more then 30 years and set off on this journey to a better life. I started at 379.8 pounds and now I am 344.5 pounds (as of today)...
I found out what changes  I would have to make and then started making them... was told no carbanated colas.. one of my addictions, ok now I am addicted to bottled water.. really... I had not consumed a single drop of water in 40 years and now I will cut someones hands off if they take my water... I also see a therapist every week, she has really helped me alot. For most of us, being obese works for us on some deep dark level.
Anyway  this is me. mom of 4 grandma of 7 and now I am on my own journey to a better life...

Your talent is endless!! I LOVE this!
hugs, Y