Tobacco Free for 25 days

cvsting - Congratulations! That's quite an achievement. I've heard that quitting the 'dip' is tougher than cigarettes. Best of luck to you.

Congratulations, cvsting. That is no easy task. Hang in there.
You can beat it.

cvsting- here's to continued perseverance! Stay tough!

cvsting,

Having been with a wonderful women that has dodged cancer twice now; what you are doing is very important.

I have heard the same thing that UR said, so I know it must be difficult.

Your family needs you to be around for as long as possible. JMHO, but this will help make sure of that.

Orioles42

When my oldest son was about 6 years old he was in his grandpa's front yard "helping" him work on a car. My wife's dad took a cigarette out of his pocket and lit it up. My son looked up at his grandpa and with tears in his eyes said, "Grandpa, please don't smoke. I dont want you to die." Hasn't had one since.

CV

After 25 days I'm guessing the worst is over. When the cravings come chew some gum, or get some Nicorette gum or patches. I quit smoking awhile back with the gum.

Atta baby Jeff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jeff,

Way to go! One day at a time.

One positive from quitting that will be readily noticeable.... you won't have to polish your shoes so often!

Now you have blown my image of you sitting in a rocking chair on front porch of a mountain-side cabin with spittoon on one side and jug of white lightning on the other.

OPP

p.s. Danny should get his letter any day now.

I know the stress of this. I quit smoking 3 months ago (after about 35 years).

It's a challenge every second and I expect it always will be.

Keep it up cv!!!!!!!!!

I quit smoking a pipe after 30 years--just quit cold turkey

It has to be in the mind to quit !!!

Way to go

Awesome!

Good for your kids.

Now that you went public, we are going to keep you accountable.

Anyone else out there want to go public?

Best of luck,

Yeah, sure.........
I've been off Copenhagen since December 12th, however many days that is - after 25 years of coddling that little tin. Unbelievable!

Again, a very helpful site to visit to support dippers in their quit is www.qs.org

Krak and CV - That's awesome! I wish you both the best.

Opps,

I miss-read the title, I thought you had given up tabasco I could not do that!


Good luck in your quest for a better life style!

2 yrs for me now - Go Sting, that a boy you can do it!

Good job Jeff! I know it's tough. I quit over two years and 10 pounds ago! Yeah, you'll put on weight. Stay with it.

cvsting-
Tough to do...congrats. I remember in spring training listening to a speaker talk who had lost his lower jaw due to lip cancer caused to tobacco....scared the heck out of me.
You should be commended for being a role model to your kids as well - probably the best part of quitting, I'd say...

Doctors asked my Mom to stop or ... Well, she didn't. Around the fourth or fifth time we got "the call." My Dad stopped. He did it for my Mom. Well, she finally stopped. TOO LATE! Presently, she is wheel chair bound and has Emphysema. I suppose all of you can guess the rest of the story. Congratulations on stopping. Your kids will not know to thank you in the future for what they are spared. I THANK YOU!

Voicovr - I said the same thing to my dad when I was 10. He quit right there and then. I wish I could say it that he never picked up another one again but he started again when I was around 30. It ultimately killed him.
My mom quit when my son was born and started again about 10 years later. To this day she still smokes. My kids and I beg her and my step father to stop.
KUDOS to you Cvsting.... You will be a healthier and much happier person. Keep up the GREAT work.

Thanks to all for the words of encouragment.

I cannot believe I was letting that stuff dictate my life like it was.

I feel much better since giving it up.

If you are using it, consider trying to quit.

What have you got to loose.

CV

Way to go cv. Best of luck to you.

I just happened to find this thread and I'm trying to give up smoking after 30yrs. GOD HELP ME!

cv...

attaboy!

Terpfan, if not going cold-turkey use the nicotine gum for 2 or so months and then the patch for the prescribed time period. Good luck to you!!

Good job!

Congrats. Keep up the good work. Lost both parents and a father-in-law before their time from tobacco.

Addictions are nothing to take lightly. I know, I'm trying to drop some tonage and it's a struggle.

Frank