Well after 42 years

[olevetonahill]

I think Im gonna make it , Ive hesitated saying anything sooner cause Ive allways been full of Fail when It comes to Quitin smokin .
I quit the 1st , Going on 4 days and I aint kilt anyone yet
when I started at 15 It was all the cool kids did . Smokes were 25 cents a pack
I was up to 2 to 3 packs a day, roughly 10 bucks a day
In the last Month Ive noticed a little wheez in my breathing
So for My self and My wallet . Ive become A quitter :D

[HskrGrl]

Good for you Vet!!!!!! Keep it up. :D

[85Sooner]

Good luck vet. At 2-3 packs aday thats 15-18$ per day. Save that up and you too can attend the next bowl fiasco.:)

[SoonerGirl06]

More money for some more Natty!


Glad to hear that Vet. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for ya that this is the year you do it.

[olevetonahill]

Why I waited to say anything till I had made it 4 days
Might a been why I was so piszy at slicks :O

[Curly Bill]

Good luck Vet.

[FirstandGoal]

Wonderful job so far!

I was finally able to quit in August of '06 after smoking on and off for 18 years.

It takes about 72 hours for a person to get over the withdrawl symptoms of nicotine addiction, so now its a matter of the psychological aspect of it.

Prayers going your way, cause I'm convinced that is the only way I was able to manage last year. :)

[Mixer!]

We're behind you, Vet.

[SoonerGirl06]

Why I waited to say anything till I had made it 4 days
Might a been why I was so piszy at slicks :O

There's no need to stew about it. Just focus on staying on track and all will be well!

You've got my support all the way darlin'!

[olevetonahill]

Wonderful job so far!

I was finally able to quit in August of '06 after smoking on and off for 18 years.

It takes about 72 hours for a person to get over the withdrawl symptoms of nicotine addiction, so now its a matter of the psychological aspect of it.

Prayers going your way, cause I'm convinced that is the only way I was able to manage last year. :)

I tend to agree wit you .
In my early 20s I quit for over 3 months had it whipped . Till I smoked just ONE
Thot Hell I can handle this
Nuuh
Till I get My Nut sack tuffened up Ive just gotta stay away from any one whith Em

[SoonerInKCMO]

Good for you Vet. I'm pulling for you - smoking's killed a lot of people in my family and it's looking to kill more. Don't be like them.

[SoonerInKCMO]

Till I get My Nut sack tuffened up Ive just gotta stay away from any one whith Em

Move to Seattle - the whole freakin' city is smoke free. From how I'm reading their laws, about the only place you can smoke is in your basement or the interstate median. :D

[OCUDad]

Rooting for you, vet. Stick with it. Think of it as adding 10 more years of life to bash rus. :rolleyes:

[SoonerGirl06]

Oooo! I got spekked twice in one night by Vet! ;)

[olevetonahill]

Rooting for you, vet. Stick with it. Think of it as adding 10 more years of life to bash rus. :rolleyes:
Best reason Yet :D

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

I was only able to quit by HAVING ACTUAL FEAR OF TOBACCO. It can kill you so many different ways. Even then, it was extremely hard. The first 3 days are far and away the most difficult. But, I think to get to the point where you think very little or not at all about smoking, you must MAINTAIN THAT FEAR. Think about the inevitability of emphasyma or pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer and/or other cancers, or heart trouble.

[SicEmBaylor]

Anyone can quit smoking -- it takes a real man to die of cancer.



Okay, I'm kidding!

Good job Vet!

[phead903]

Way to Go, Vet! I'm pulling for you!

[SOONER STEAKER]

Good Luck, maybe your success can give me the desire to give up smokeless tobaccie. I always say when I use up what I have on the shelf I'll stop but before I realize it I'm at the smokeshop buying more.

[GottaHavePride]

Good on ya', vet.

[SoonerGirl06]

On a serious note... you're doing a great thing Vet. RLIMC is on track about the ailments surrounding tobacco usage.

Having a lung disease is like suffocation. It killed me to watch my patients suffer from that.

[olevetonahill]

Good Luck, maybe your success can give me the desire to give up smokeless tobaccie. I always say when I use up what I have on the shelf I'll stop but before I realize it I'm at the smokeshop buying more.

I had made up My mind that I was gonna quit On the 1st
I had run out so I went to the store Sat nite Bot 2 packs made em last till the 1st then thru what was left away .
I really do want to quit

[FirstandGoal]

Agreed with everyone else here about the health issues. I used to get pneumonia at least once per year and while I have had a couple of colds in the 17 months since I quit, I've not had a single upper respiratory infection since then.
Its also really nice to wake up in the morning and not have to spend the first 5-10 minutes coughing to clear my lungs.

Here is another little tidbit for incentive: After a person quits smoking for 5 years, their risk factors decrease to the same levels as a person who has never smoked.

[olevetonahill]

On a serious note... you're doing a great thing Vet. RLIMC is on track about the ailments surrounding tobacco usage.

Having a lung disease is like suffocation. It killed me to watch my patients suffer from that.
Ive been lucky in that part . Of the few In my Family that smoke or Smoked No one had any of those Probs .
But a lot of heart Probs

[olevetonahill]

Agreed with everyone else here about the health issues. I used to get pneumonia at least once per year and while I have had a couple of colds in the 17 months since I quit, I've not had a single upper respiratory infection since then.
Its also really nice to wake up in the morning and not have to spend the first 5-10 minutes coughing to clear my lungs.

Here is another little tidbit for incentive: After a person quits smoking for 5 years, their risk factors decrease to the same levels as a person who has never smoked.

So IF I live to be an OLD man I can be and Old man ?:confused: ;)

[SoonerGirl06]

You're going to be amazed how better you're going to feel once you get it out of your system.

Seriously. I'm proud of you.

[KC//CRIMSON]

Excellent. Good on you.

Download this to your desktop. It's free. I've posted this several times, it's actually pretty cool and gives you some stats on your success.

http://www.dedicateddesigns.com/qk/screens.htm

[Mongo]

good **** Vet, keep it up

have you given up the peace pipe too:D

[olevetonahill]

good **** Vet, keep it up

have you given up the peace pipe too:D
Hell I hadnt thot Of subin that in ;)

[Whet]

Vet - good luck in whipping this addiction. It is very difficult to accomplish..... If I did it, so can you! (one of the tools I used was a jar of butts - if I got to a point to where I thought I really missed it, I opened the jar and took a whiff of those butts --- that cured my though of missing them!)

It is supprising how much better you will feel after a few weeks. It is that darn habit thing - like after eating, first thing in the morning, dumping, etc. Try to find something else to do to replace the typical cig activity - it helps!

I'm pulling for you! If you get down or have a weak period, let us help you through those times. We have been through it before, and you can count on support from all of us here...........

[PhxSooner]

Great job, Vet! Since you're dropping one vice, I guess this means you can add a new one...;)

[olevetonahill]

Great job, Vet! Since you're dropping one vice, I guess this means you can add a new one...;)
You Got it Baby
Ive Limited My self to Only 2
It was drinkin and smokin
Now Its drinkin and Sex :D

[Newbomb Turk]

way to go vet.

you can do it!

[olevetonahill]

way to go vet.

you can do it!
Yup I just Need Mo secks !;)

[SoonerGirl06]

I've told you... you can spek me anytime.....

[olevetonahill]

I've told you... you can spek me anytime.....
I was gettin a Tad nervous about dikhead
But hell If hes gonna weltch On a fishing trip
Im gonna spek His Woman :D :cool:

[Mjcpr]

Did you quit cold turkey?

Good luck to you, in about 3 weeks it will be 2 years for me.

[olevetonahill]

Did you quit cold turkey?

Good luck to you, in about 3 weeks it will be 2 years for me.
Yup
I cut down to less than a Pk a day
then said F it on the 1st
I envy anyone
that can just cold
Only way Ive been able to Mkae it this far is Ive stayed On my Hill :pop: ;)

[Mjcpr]

Well, have you drank yet without smoking? ;) I was nervous the first time about certain situations that I always used to smoke....drinking, playing golf, stuff like that.

You can do it if you really want to quit; I know Chantix has worked well for some folks.

[olevetonahill]

Well, have you drank yet without smoking? ;) I was nervous the first time about certain situations that I always used to smoke....drinking, playing golf, stuff like that.

You can do it if you really want to quit; I know Chantix has worked well for some folks.
Have I drank ?
Duh this Is the 5th aintnit ?
Im good with Not messin wit em
I just need to stay On my Hill fer another week

Gonna have to get DIl to Bring me some Natty
as long as Om on threHill Im good !;)

[olevetonahill]

Excellent. Good on you.

Download this to your desktop. It's free. I've posted this several times, it's actually pretty cool and gives you some stats on your success.

http://www.dedicateddesigns.com/qk/screens.htm
I cant get it to work
Ill Just say 10 Bucks a day Ive saved 5 days = 50 Bucks
:D ;) :confused:

[olevetonahill]

I was jsut temted to Find a decent Cig Butt
Then I thot what anass id be to hit a butt !
so I didnt
:cool:

[captain_surly]

Congratulations. I hope the habit is behind you forever, but if you slip up don't give up. When you're tempted think about your children and grandchildren and all the things you'll miss if you die before your time. I guarantee you that if you don't smoke for a couple of months you'll feel noticeably better. You will probably also gain some weight.

I quit in June after 30+ years of unfiltered Pall Malls. I was as hardcore a smoker as you can be. I've gained about 15 pounds but I also got serious about exercise and look and feel better than I have in years.

There are still times when I would like to smoke and probably always will be but they pass quickly now. Mostly I'm glad every day that I was able to quit. Hang in there, you'll get there too.

[olevetonahill]

5 Days and counting !
;)
Ive Got to Balnace 42 years out Over 5 days
Dam Backky companies won didnt they !:mad: :mad: :mad:

[olevetonahill]

Only time In My Life Ive wanted to be a quiter :eek:

[Mongo]

Who's done more research than the good people at the American Tobacco Industry? They say its harmless. Why would they lie? If you're dead, you can't smoke.

[Newbomb Turk]

hang in there. you're doing great. :)

[olevetonahill]

Who's done more research than the good people at the American Tobacco Industry? They say its harmless. Why would they lie? If you're dead, you can't smoke.
Im gonna kick em inn the Junk ;) :cool: :pop:

[stoopified]

Good luck,hang tough.

[olevetonahill]

Good luck,hang tough.
:D

[phead903]

Go get 'em VET!!

[olevetonahill]

Good luck,hang tough.
:D :D :D :D :D ;)

[Sooner Eclipse]

You're doin great. Dont give up. I'm right there with you. 32 days so far.

[FirstandGoal]

So between wacky internet connections and work, I havent had a chance to check in.

How is it going?

[MamaMia]

I have complete faith in you. :)

[olevetonahill]

Still stickin with it
Ive got it down now from thinking about wantin one from every Minute to Just thinking about 1 every 5 minutes or so

[dolemitesooner]

Thats more money for naty

[KC//CRIMSON]

I cant get it to work
Ill Just say 10 Bucks a day Ive saved 5 days = 50 Bucks
:D ;) :confused:

Must be on your end or something. I just downloaded it and it worked fine?

[soonerinabilene]

First three days are when the withdrawals get you. Now its just mental. My dad smoked for 32 years, and quit in august. He had to use chantix, but he hasnt had one since then. If it gets really hard for you, i recommend getting a rx for some. It really does work. Just dont get any nicotine gum or anything like that. Since you are past the withdrawals, the gum will just make you feel like you did on day 1 and 2 again.

[OUDoc]

Hang in there. It gets better every day.
We're all proud of you.

[olevetonahill]

Hang in there. It gets better every day.
We're all proud of you.
Ya I dont think I need anything But the willpower Now . Im pretty Much sure Ive got it whipped , But I aint gonna let My Gaurd down
Doc Is it Possible that just after these few Days that My breathing seems easier ?
Hey Maybe my sinuses will clear up to .

[OUDoc]

Doc Is it Possible that just after these few Days that My breathing seems easier ?
Hey Maybe my sinuses will clear up to .
I think so. Nothing about your lungs has cleared yet, but no more irritating smoke is probably helping you breath easier.
Cravings get better, there will be little panic attacks from time to time when you really want a smoke (like the first time back in a casino :eek:). They get less frequent with time.
You dreaming about smoking yet?

[soonerinabilene]

You dreaming about smoking yet?

That was the worst part for me when I quit smoking and dipping. I would have the most realistic dreams ever that I was smoking, and I would wake up so pizzed off at myself.

[Sooner_Bob]

Did you quit cold turkey?

Good luck to you, in about 3 weeks it will be 2 years for me.

Dang. Has it been that long since we played golf in Perkins?

[Sooner_Bob]

Keep it up vet . . . you can do it.

[Mjcpr]

Dang. Has it been that long since we played golf in Perkins?

Yep, I guess so......in July that will have been 3 years ago.

[olevetonahill]

No dreams Yet ,
Hell Im already Fat , guess Im gonna get Fatter than a town Dog huh ?
Oh well I guess I can lose weight later

[Mjcpr]

Hell Im already Fat , guess Im gonna get Fatter than a town Dog huh ?

I'm afraid so.

[FirstandGoal]

No dreams Yet ,
Hell Im already Fat , guess Im gonna get Fatter than a town Dog huh ?
Oh well I guess I can lose weight later

I'm still carrying around some of the weight I gained, but I don't regret one single pound of it cause I know that even with the extra padding I am a healthier person today than I was the day before I quit.


Congrats on only thinking about it every 5 minutes. If you're like me, it will take you about a year to only think about it a few times a day.

People who have never been addicted to cigarettes just don't get how hard it is to readjust almost everything you do during the course of a day. Cigarettes aren't just an addiction.... they are a way of life. Now we just have to learn how to do Life without them.

You have been in my prayers every day since I found out you had quit, cause I swear that's the only way I was finally able to give them up.

[olevetonahill]

FanG when I started, Smokes were Cheap, Smokes were Cool . Even Folks who didnt Smoke had ashtrays in their House for those that did .
I AM gonna whip this Cause Im stubborn and Bullheaded like that !;)

[SoonerGirl06]

Keep it up Vet! You've got a lot of people here for support if you need it.

I'm really proud of you.

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

Ya I dont think I need anything But the willpower Now . Im pretty Much sure Ive got it whipped , But I aint gonna let My Gaurd down
Doc Is it Possible that just after these few Days that My breathing seems easier ?
Hey Maybe my sinuses will clear up to .Daggone you, there's one thing you need besides willpower, and that's to MAINTAIN THAT FEAR of HEALTH DISASTERS, including lots of pain, and maybe astronomical expenses, not to mention incapacitation!

[sooneron]

Good luck Vet!

[SCOUT]

My Grandmother died of emphysema so I got to see the effects up close. My wife is a Respiratory Therapist and had an exercise they taught her in school to show what emphysema felt like.

Take an ordinary drinking straw and breathe through it for 5 minutes. It will help you remember why you are quitting.

[Mjcpr]

My Grandmother died of emphysema so I got to see the effects up close. My wife is a Respiratory Therapist and had an exercise they taught her in school to show what emphysema felt like.

Take an ordinary drinking straw and breathe through it for 5 minutes. It will help you remember why you are quitting.

I can't keep it in my nose!! No wonder emphysema is such a hated disease.

[SoonerStormchaser]

Frag magnet is pullin for ya!

[Mjcpr]

Frag magnet is pullin for ya!

You mean Mongo?

Oh wait, frrrag magnet.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

Vet, proud of ya....prayin that ya keep it up:

You can DO IT!

http://www.cineol.net/images/noticias/Cameos/Waterboy_2.jpg

[setem]

YOU CAN DO IT!!!

[jeremy885]

good luck vet!

I quit smoking 2 months ago, but I think I'm now addicted to Nicorette cinnamon surge :(

[HskrGrl]

People who have never been addicted to cigarettes just don't get how hard it is to readjust almost everything you do during the course of a day. Cigarettes aren't just an addiction.... they are a way of life. Now we just have to learn how to do Life without them.

That's so true! I quit smoking 8 years ago. I would still get cravings when I drove to certain places because I was so use to lighting up. For instance I knew I could smoke one cigarette in the time it took me to get from my mom's house to my best friend's house. Even today when I drive that route I want to light one up. The cravings get so much better over time, though. Now it's not really a craving but more like a force of habit if that makes sense.

I'm proud of you, Vet! Keep it up, hon! :D

[OUDoc]

good luck vet!

I quit smoking 2 months ago, but I think I'm now addicted to Nicorette cinnamon surge :(
My sister-in-law quit smoking 2 years ago. Still uses the Commit lozenges every day though. It's better than smoking, but probably more expensive.

[olevetonahill]

Ive nevar really had any major type withdrawel thingie .
The only thing that seems to Really bother me is Psycho urge to reach for one . and thats gettin less an less everyday .

[jeremy885]

My sister-in-law quit smoking 2 years ago. Still uses the Commit lozenges every day though. It's better than smoking, but probably more expensive.


With smokes at $5 a pack, I'm spending half that on gum. Big change from 5 years ago when it was more expensive to quit then to continue smoking.

[OUDoc]

With smokes at $5 a pack, I'm spending half that on gum. Big change from 5 years ago when it was more expensive to quit then to continue smoking.
I went with what she said. She lives in Alaska, don't know if tobacco taxes are as bad up there as they are down here.

[FirstandGoal]

My sister-in-law quit smoking 2 years ago. Still uses the Commit lozenges every day though. It's better than smoking, but probably more expensive.

This is exactly why I wish the drug manufacturers would come up with lower-dosed gum/lozenges, etc....

IMO, there needs to be yet one more step for those who quit smoking with these items, as the physical addiction is still very much there.


Oh and vet.....

Its been 17 months and I STILL automatically reach for ciggies every now and then. It doesn't happen very often, but when it does I have to laugh at myself.

[King Crimson]

i used to smoke when i worked in restaurant kitchens. i quit somewhat cold turkey but i still think about it. like others have said the usual, hand to mouth gesture and existential comma in life is hard to snuff.

FirstandGoal is right, you still kinda wants to do the thing. and want to do it, more than the actual smoke. but waking up in the morning and feeling good is better. way better.

[olevetonahill]

This is exactly why I wish the drug manufacturers would come up with lower-dosed gum/lozenges, etc....

IMO, there needs to be yet one more step for those who quit smoking with these items, as the physical addiction is still very much there.


Oh and vet.....

Its been 17 months and I STILL automatically reach for ciggies every now and then. It doesn't happen very often, but when it does I have to laugh at myself.
Ya Ive been Hybernating on my hill since the 1st, Have DIL pick up from the store anything I need . Keeps ME out of being tempted to Buy some , Or even Bum one .

[olevetonahill]

Im shamed :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O
After 14 days of sayin kissmyass smokes . I gave In tonight and Bummed one :mad: :mad: :P :O :O :eek: :eek: :eek:
Tossed it up By the CP monitor and said Now Tempt Me bitch :D :twinkies:
I win and aint FAIL . at least tonight ;)

[Soonerus]

Im shamed :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O
After 14 days of sayin kissmyass smokes . I gave In tonight and Bummed one :mad: :mad: :P :O :O :eek: :eek: :eek:
Tossed it up By the CP monitor and said Now Tempt Me bitch :D :twinkies:
I win and aint FAIL . at least tonight ;)

Ole, It is OK, you are doing the best you can and if life is more enjoyable for you smoking then just fricking do it and don't feel guilty about it...you are OK !!!

[olevetonahill]

Ole, It is OK, you are doing the best you can and if life is more enjoyable for you smoking then just fricking do it and don't feel guilty about it...you are OK !!!

Did You Miss the Part where I said , I tossed IT on my CP desk and said a Big Fuk you Rus ? :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[FirstandGoal]

Keep up the good work vet!

About 3 months after I gave up my smokes I was cleaning out the junk drawer in the kitchen and found an old pack that had somehow wormed its way to the bottom of the detritus and was laying in the bottom of the drawer with 2 ciggies still left in it tempting me.

I grabbed the pack and stuck it in the sink full of dishwater reeeeeeally quick before they tempted me too much.

Give that thing lying on your CP desk a big ole' FY from me as well.

[Soonerus]

Did You Miss the Part where I said , I tossed IT on my CP desk and said a Big Fuk you Rus ? :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Cool, I'll sacrifice as your scapegoat...

[Soonerus]

Did You Miss the Part where I said , I tossed IT on my CP desk and said a Big Fuk you Rus ? :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

u could be banned for that....

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

Did You Miss the Part where I said , I tossed IT on my CP desk and said a Big Fuk you Rus ? :D :D :D :D :D :D :DDon't you effin DARE smoke that thing, or I'll contract somebody to come your way, and smite ye bigtime!

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

...somehow wormed its way to the bottom of the detritus and was laying in the bottom...

can people say things like that in this forum?

[olevetonahill]

can people say things like that in this forum?
Guess so ! Look what Rus gets away with . :eek:

[olevetonahill]

Keep up the good work vet!

About 3 months after I gave up my smokes I was cleaning out the junk drawer in the kitchen and found an old pack that had somehow wormed its way to the bottom of the detritus and was laying in the bottom of the drawer with 2 ciggies still left in it tempting me.

I grabbed the pack and stuck it in the sink full of dishwater reeeeeeally quick before they tempted me too much.

Give that thing lying on your CP desk a big ole' FY from me as well.
Im gonna leave it there , Just to Prove to Rus Im a bigger Man than it ! ;) :D :cool: :pop:

[OUDoc]

Still doing okay, olevet?

[SoonerStormchaser]

apparently he hasn't gone all green beret for a cig yet.

[olevetonahill]

Still doing okay, olevet?
Doing Great Bro .
I told My son when I wake Up in the Morning I start counting the Monies Ive saved :D

[Whet]

That is great to hear! Good job olevet! So, what are you going to do with all of that mulla?

[olevetonahill]

That is great to hear! Good job olevet! So, what are you going to do with all of that mulla?

Try to Get My 60 T-Bird finished .;)

[Mongo]

Try to Get My 60 T-Bird finished .;)

if by finish your 60 T-Bird you meant buying a ****load of lap dances, then yes, I would believe you

[olevetonahill]

if by finish your 60 T-Bird you meant buying a ****load of lap dances, then yes, I would believe you
Naw , Im gonna have to post some pics of it some day . Ive been doing a little at a time cause of No Monies . But it seems Like Im gonna have a bunch extry now :D .
Just as soon as I learn to take a Pic then post it I will .;)

[SoonerStormchaser]

Of the lapdances?

[Whet]

kinda like this one?

http://static.flickr.com/99/264080752_9d568c266c.jpg

[olevetonahill]

kinda like this one?

http://static.flickr.com/99/264080752_9d568c266c.jpg

I wish It was a Convertible . But this Is what it looks like ,
well Not Now . When Im done , Its gonna be Crimson and cream.
http://www.torinocobra.com/images/1960Fordtbird2417-A.jpg
My folks Bot it when I was still In High school .

[Whet]

Nice looking ride! A buddy of mine in high school had one like that!

[olevetonahill]

Nice looking ride! A buddy of mine in high school had one like that!

Mine dont look that good yet .

[Whet]

It will!