I am having surgery on August 14th and having a hard time qutting smoking. I started Chantix and have cut down to 3 to 4 cigs a day. Any encouragment would be appreciated. I would love to hear from people that may have been in the same boat. thanks!!!

I am so new to this non smoking thing (9 hours:) ). What is the difference between a regular ecig and a vapor with no nicotine? I can order online but I'm wondering if some of the non nicotine varieties are available in stores. I live in a pretty small town but I think we have a few gas stations that carry ecigs!

I quit several years ago..cold turkey. My husband used chantix and it worked for him. Keep with it! My mother in law still smokes. Had I known I stunk so bad I woukd of never started. I can bareky stand it now and I feel so much better. If getting the sleeve is worth it...stopping smoking is definitely worth it!

I am so new to this non smoking thing (9 hours:) ). What is the difference between a regular ecig and a vapor with no nicotine? I can order online but I'm wondering if some of the non nicotine varieties are available in stores. I live in a pretty small town but I think we have a few gas stations that carry ecigs!

Nicotine is also a factor in healing prooerly. No nicotine you would probably have to order online. I use Good Vapes in Dallas. They are awesome and very reasonable.

I am so new to this non smoking thing (9 hours:) ). What is the difference between a regular ecig and a vapor with no nicotine? I can order online but I'm wondering if some of the non nicotine varieties are available in stores. I live in a pretty small town but I think we have a few gas stations that carry ecigs!

I would try a few cheapos until you find a brand you like. Some require a heavy draw & some are just plain heavy to hold.

It funny every surgeons different.. My surgeon told me if I was down to 3 cigs a day that was fine, but not to smoke the day if surgery

My husband is so supportive that he is going to take me around town to find some what we have here. Otherwise, I am ordering online tomorrow!

When I quit I had Dum-Dum lollipops in the car for the drive to and from work. Good luck !

Thanks to all of the suggestions, I am now officially smoke free for 48 hours! It doesn't sound like a lot, but I haven't had any major problems. I think conquering the driving is a HUGE deal. I can stay busy the rest of the time:)

That is huge. I forgot to mention that before i quit altogether I quit smoking in my smoking zones 1 by 1. I banned it from my car first, then each of my other spots. Smoking in the car and after meals were the 2 biggies to kick for me.

Awesome congrats. You can do it!

Thanks you guys. I am trying to celebrate every little bit right now. I love th idea of zones. There are some places I'm just not ready to to (a bar, a casino) because the smoking temptation is so strong! I know it will get better, but right now...it's a lil rough. I just keep saying I want to be healthy and I want my surgery more than I want the cigarette. Deep breath:)

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48 hours is great! I bugged my fiancé for the first 12 hours, about every 30 minutes..."how long's it been now?"

I just stood in front if my calendar with my husband trying to convince myself that it's been longer than it actually has. 74 hours as of 9:30! My sleeve and health is worth fighting for.

Smoke free 5 days

So happy for you! I know its a few more days since you posted that. As of tonight, I am 6 days smoke free:) It still hurts driving because I desperately want to smoke, but its getting better!

12 days now. Never felt better!!! Surgery is next Wednesday So excited!