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sammy246

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  6. Posted

    I highly recommend Wellbutrin. It worked wonders and I did not gain an oz. I'm now a month and a half smoke free!!! It helped with a lot more than smoking- I really enjoyed the energy it have and how it helped with anxiety.

    However you get it done, I would definitely do it before surgery!

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    You have come so far- I would not even start vaping. If you have made it this long, you can do it!! Just think of the cost savings (regular or vaporizers.) and I definitely would not do any nicotine.

    Please don't take offense- I'm a former smoker and I would want someone to say this to me. Every time I've quit and then tried to introduce anything back in like an e-cig I would just fall completely off the wagon.

    I wish you the best in whatever you choose.

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    As much as I love vaping, and how much better I feel since the switch years ago... If one can just quit cold turkey and never go back, that is just awesome. The money spent is real too. Lol

    coffee, a caramel green apple vape and knitting gives me the "Je ne sais quoi" daily pleasure. Thank goodness I never cared for alcohol, it makes me nauseous. For that I'm thankful.

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    Thank you for not being offended. Honestly, we have to do what works for each of us individually, I just wouldn't want anyone to go back to anything when the nicotine withdrawal is already passed. Mental craving is a whole other story... Sort of like head hunger!

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  9. Posted

    You have come so far- I would not even start vaping. If you have made it this long, you can do it!! Just think of the cost savings (regular or vaporizers.) and I definitely would not do any nicotine.

    Please don't take offense- I'm a former smoker and I would want someone to say this to me. Every time I've quit and then tried to introduce anything back in like an e-cig I would just fall completely off the wagon.

    I wish you the best in whatever you choose.

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  11. Posted

    I quit on chantix also. Only side affect was the crazy dreams. I still tell my stories cuz they were so bazaar and we all get a good laugh. I also went off it early (didn't ween) nothing happened.

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    I actually gave myself mild whiplash and couldn't swallow after launching myself off my bed. I woke up with the lights on (they were off when I fell asleep) frantically digging through my bedcovers for "poisonous spiders."

    Thank goodness that only happened once!

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  12. Posted

    My PCP refuses to prescribe chantix- she says that the percentage of people with significant negative psychological outcomes (aggression, psychosis, mood swings, etc.) they were now finding, is as high as 10%. That was too high for her comfort zone of prescribing. Not everyone will have this happen of course, but this is why I opted for the Wellbutrin (same as zyban or buproprien.) I personally was not comfortable taking Chantix, but your dr should be able to go over the pros and cons of both with you.

    I should add that Both can cause vivid dreams and other things too. I only had them within the first week or so.

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  13. Posted

    I totally get it. I work a very high stress job with a lot of other smokers. It almost feels like giving up part of your identity at first, but I've come to realize that it's the addict in me that whispers the negativity. I love being a non-smoker. Just remember that it does get better- there will come a time where you hardly think about them at all for days, weeks, months, etc.

    BTW- I was on 150mg twice a day (morning and afternoon.)

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  14. Posted

    I recommend Wellbutrin over chantix. It's a mild anti depressant that also helps with overeating and cravings. None of these medications contain nicotine, but Wellbutrin honestly worked wonders for me. I gave myself two weeks, and after the two I had to TRY and quit. I ended up quitting within one week of starting. You still get cravings but they are nothing like without medication. It also makes smoking far less pleasurable.

    Whatever you choose, I know you can do it! This is a huge step toward a a healthy lifestyle. You've got this!!!!!!!!

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  17. Posted

    I was prescribed Wellbutrin to help quit smoking for surgery. I was one of the lucky ones who LOVED being on it (minus the adjustment in the first week or so.) I ate way less, had no desire to smoke, and as a bonus I didn't dwell on things or have horrible days at work. I felt like I no longer spiraled when things happened and I didn't unnecessarily worry about things.

    Unfortunately, after a month I broke out in hives for an entire week and had to stop taking it. I'm semi devastated, but it really made me wonder if I should have been taking something a long time ago. I didn't even realize how amazing I really felt in it until I had to stop.

    I truly hope this works for you too and you start to notice it making a difference in your thoughts. Good luck!!!

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  22. Posted

    What Dub said. I was dragging my feet and moaning about it until I made myself snap out of it. I told myself that I always say I would do ANYTHING within my power to get the surgery and live a healthy lifestyle. Smoking (e-cig or normal tobacco) directly conflicts with this. I'm one month smoke free and could not be happier! I smell or see others smoking and want to puke!

    Ok, that was a little dramatic, but I've certainly become a slight hypocrite

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  24. Posted

    @@izzy13

    The reason this is so critical is following WLS most patients have a very difficult time staying hydrated and caffeine actually pushes the hydration from your body. So post surgery it really is critical.

    The same is true before surgery, most of us don't even realize that we walk around all day dehydrated and malnourished even though we are obese or morbidly obese. The caffeine does not help this situation and they would prefer that you are not going through caffeine withdrawals while dealing with all the other physical changes that happen post surgery.

    Down the road, many doctors allow small amounts of caffeine back in but it should come only after you really truly have a strict regimen of staying hydrated.

    hopefully this explanation helps.....it is what was pounded into my brain before, during and after surgery.

    I was able to quit all caffeine and soda a year before my surgery and it really helped me not to have to get used to drinking so much Water because it really was all I drank before hand.

    If you have this surgery, get used to drinking Water or crystal light........or water with SF drops or fruit infused water.

    I have recently begun using essential oils in my water. I get the benefit of the flavor and the benefit of the oil.

    What oils do you use? I've heard people using lemon and mint. Curious to try it!

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