Molls?

Pain Pills
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Are you around today? Just wondering how you are and how your voice is doing.

Thinking about you...

cowgirl
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Thank you CG for asking.I am speaking alittle more each day though I gotta take a break if I do too much.I went to the throat Dr yesterday & got good & bad news.The bad is the cells in my throat are starting to change(compare it to like a pap that comes back with odd cells)So I have to see him every 6 weeks because he wants to keep an eye on me.The good news I guess is that IF I can stop smoking theres a good chance I can advoid the Big C,If I dont stop he said within 2 years I will probaly have it.I think the cigs are gonna be real hard to stop.harder than the pills even.Thank you for your concern...mj
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OMG Molly, I had no idea that you smoked. Come on...why are you screwing around with cancer????? I know how hard it is to quit, I can't seem to do it myself, but I think if I had incentive like that....

We'll do it together.... and anyone else that wants to join us. We'll do the Great AddictionBoard smoke out!

So lets start asking others what they did to quit!

You do know that now that I've decided to do this, you don't stand a chance... lol

xx
cg
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Well I am starting to make plans.I went to a quit smoking site for info & when I saw my other Dr I got the patches to start.Now even my throat Dr has said...pick a day to start the whole process of quitting.
I know doesnt it really sound stupid that even faced with what could happen you would think poof Ill quit but damn as I said I think its gonna be harder than the drugs.If you would like to try & do this together Im up for it.Something tells me Im going to need ALL THE SUPPORT I CAN GET...so your helpful thoughts & words are a comfort & I thank you...mj
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Hey M.J. I'm sorry you didn't have the best news yesterday about your throat. Actually quitting smoking was easier than the pills, at least for me it was. Actually you do get over the craving with the cigs, where with the pills you never do. Did you see the other Dr. yesterday and how did that go? If you don't want to talk about it over the forum, e-mail me at ddagast@kc.rr.com. I know some of the things can get pretty personal and I understand if you don't want to say anything to me about your session. Have a great day!
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On no donna thank you It means so much to me when you guys take the time to ask about me.Its just knowing someone is here that cares.Nope what I wrote to CG in this post is about it.Now I got the best reason to stop I got the patches to help & Im trying to figure a set date that I can seriously apply myself.I may just keep your eaddy to drop you a line sometime if thats ok....mj
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A-O.K. anytime.
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Haven't had one in 3 days...somn't have another if it will help Molly. We can do this. This is a week...then you feel better. COme on hon. Let's not smoke!!!! Beck
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MJ im sorry fro the bad news but i know you will do the right things hun. jackie xxxxx
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Molly,

Good luck on quitting smoking. You're a brave lady. Just make sure you don't smoke while you're wearing a patch. I used them for a while and they worked amazingly well.

Love, Gina
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Hi there gina now are you up late or early lol jackie xxxxxx
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Use the patch...it helps. Plus you smell better and your wrinkles are less. there is nnot one good reason to smoke. Or to use for that matter. It;s easier, it redally is. Go for it. Beck.....I'll do it
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Count me in on this. Let me know when.
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Dear sharon or whoever else.I gotta get some sleep but I really think Tomarrow(Monday)Is the first day of the week so I think Im going to try tomarrow if you would like to quit with me.That way I wont be the only cranky poster...LOL
Anyways Tell me your thoughts cause as I said I really think they will be harder for me than the pills.Talk to you all soon.Have a GREAT DAY GUYS>>>>MJ
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Sounds good Molly..tomorrow (Monday ) is the day. Lets all give it a try.


It's about honesty you guys, if you smoke, admit it and get the support you need.


It scares the hell out of me just thinking about it. Yikes!


Sharon...you're gonna have to kick my butt on this one. I love to smoke! What am I going to do with out it?


xxx
CG
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CG When did you start to smoke?Ive been smoking since I was 13!!!Sick huh?Its even sicker I watched my grandfather & my dad die from lung cancer,

I know for me lets see.....When I first wake up is gonna be hard
After I eat is going to be hard
When Im having a nite that I cant sleep will be hard
When Im driving will be hard
And when Im on here will be hard

now do you have patches or anything to help?The reason I ask is because my DR gave me patches to try

Im so thankful that so many are going to try with me.
Did you know that 20 min after your last cig that your heart rate goes down?
12 hours after you stop the carbon minoxide in your blood drops back down to normal
2 weeks after stopping your lung function starts to impriove?
theres this good web site actually its the CDC site that has alot of tips & information if anyone is interested...once again together we are stronger arent we?Ill need & give all the support I can thanks...mj
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I started when I was 14 (and I'm 45). I did quit for 17 years when I was pregnant with my second son, the smell made me sick. I started again when I went to treatment. Everyone else smoked! Why not me? That was 5 years ago...

I don't have the patch but will go to the store today and check it out. There is something else called Zyban that my dr offered at one time, I'll call him tomorrow.

I love that we can get better physically from stopping... support will get me through this, what about you?


Lisa
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The patches will help with the nicotine cravings but it's the hands that you have to worry about too and also having something in your mouth. (Now guys, don't get your hopes up if your wife's are quitting). I bought lots of suckers, they worked really well with me, cuz they kept my hands and mouth busy. Just a suggestion.
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Well I do make a promise here today with you.
I MJ do promise to try to be available to help in any way that I can through this.
Are you as scared as I am?I mean the health benifits are well worth it & for me I NEED TO SOMEHOW STAY STRONG & DO THIS!!!..\
So CG & anyone else who wants to try I will really try & most of all I will be honest if I mess up Ill take my lumps & carry on....mj
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A friend of mine bought red licorice by the ton. Seemed to give her hands and mouth something to do.

So does being addicted to smoking mean we have some sort of oral fixation?

cg