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Vape saved me. I gradually brought the nicotine level down to nothing.

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I just stopped. I knew I wanted the surgery more than I wanted the cigarettes. The first week sucks. It gets easier after that.

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I am going through this as well, however my surgeon wanted me to be quit for three months however i suck, I will have been vaping 0nic for 30 days when I go for preop next Friday I'm just hoping this does not backfire on me

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Hi. I was a 30+ year smoker. I stopped smoking cigarettes in August 2014 and started the ecigs. Weaned myself off of nicotine in 2 months. Now I barely smoke the ecigs, only once or twice a week. No nicotine. Honestly I can say that was the best decision I made ever. No desire anymore for a cigarette, unfortunately I gained about 25 pounds, but worth it. No more stinky clothes, house or myself. That's how I did it. Never thought I could. Now it's time to lose the weight. You hear bad things about ecigs too, but I believe they are still safer than cigarettes. Give it a try. Worked for me. Good luck...????

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If you're waiting for the urge to pass, it may never. I smoked for 35 years then one day I decided enough. Everyone was shocked. Including me. I loved smoking and had never tried to quit. Didn't want to. It was hell for about a week then it gradually got better. That was 8 years ago and there are still times I want one so bad I can't stand it. Still times I automatically reach for one without even thinking. But I know that if I smoke one, I'll be back to over a pack a day. With all that said, I'm so glad I quit. I feel so free. No longer restricted on where I can go or how long I can stay because you can't smoke anywhere anymore. I had to go cold turkey. I wish I could do that with food. It's hard to do just a little bit. That's what I'm hoping the sleeve will do for me. Good luck in your journey.

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Well I'm going to get slammed here. I am 6 days post op and I picked up a cigarette! I'm trying not to inhale but you know how that goes. I'm so mentally hungry and I did not know the missing I would have of the companionship of eating with my sweetheart! I go in our bedroom when he cooks. I'm super depressed and now beating myself up for smoking too! Cry most of the time ???? Please help me !!!

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Smoking will delay healing. Throw away the cigarettes! Remember all the things you want to do once you lose weight! You can get through this difficult few weeks and you'll feel so much better. Hormones are out of whack right now - you don't have food to turn to. Find a distraction - go for a walk, get a pedicure, get out and enjoy the sun and fresh air! You can do this! Stay strong!!!

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You are increasing your risk for a leak significantly every time you smoke. I'm a former smoker and quit 8 years ago so no judgment but just want to mention that since a leak is far worse than going without a cigarette. If you did develop one, you would be kicking yourself. It's not worth it. If you are going to start smoking again, at least wait a few months until you are healed.

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