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'm proud of all of you that are doing it! Yay! Trust me, I kmow. I smoked for 45 years (since 10 years old) when I quit. Quitting isn't easy but its the best gift you can give yourself! Every day you go without one is a day to celebrate your victory and health.

I quit the day after my appointment with my surgeon. I had gotten up to nearly a pack a day and was really feeling the bad effects. I was pretty much ready to quit, but the surgery sealed the deal for me.

I'm now 1 month 17 days smoke and nicotine free. I used the gum for a day and then cold turkey after that. I did get an iphone app (of course there's an app for that!), and as silly as it sounds, I love the app and thinks it's really helped. It tracks how long you've been smoke free, it counts how many cigarettes you haven't smoked (I have NOT smoked 941 cigarettes since I quit!), it tracks how much money you've saved by quitting and it even gives you little updates about all the good things that are happening in your body now that you aren't smoking. Sounds silly, I know, but especially the first few weeks, I checked the app obsessively and it really helped me stay strong. It's called "Quit It." I am so glad I quit, regardless of the surgery. I love waking up now without that awful heaviness and congestion in my chest.

And for what it's worth, both the smoke AND the nicotine are a problem with any surgery not just because of increased surgical risks (which are numerous and scary), but because they significantly hinder your body's ability to heal. Good luck everyone trying to quit--keep your eyes on the prize!

I quit the day after my appointment with my surgeon. I had gotten up to nearly a pack a day and was really feeling the bad effects. I was pretty much ready to quit' date=' but the surgery sealed the deal for me.

I'm now 1 month 17 days smoke and nicotine free. I used the gum for a day and then cold turkey after that. I did get an iphone app (of course there's an app for that!), and as silly as it sounds, I love the app and thinks it's really helped. It tracks how long you've been smoke free, it counts how many cigarettes you haven't smoked (I have NOT smoked 941 cigarettes since I quit!), it tracks how much money you've saved by quitting and it even gives you little updates about all the good things that are happening in your body now that you aren't smoking. Sounds silly, I know, but especially the first few weeks, I checked the app obsessively and it really helped me stay strong. It's called "Quit It." I am so glad I quit, regardless of the surgery. I love waking up now without that awful heaviness and congestion in my chest.

And for what it's worth, both the smoke AND the nicotine are a problem with any surgery not just because of increased surgical risks (which are numerous and scary), but because they significantly hinder your body's ability to heal. Good luck everyone trying to quit--keep your eyes on the prize![/quote']

I love this!

And as "silly" as that app sounds? What a great idea! 941 cigarettes? That's awesome and scary right? all at the same time

Good job girlie.

I quit the day after my appointment with my surgeon. I had gotten up to nearly a pack a day and was really feeling the bad effects. I was pretty much ready to quit' date=' but the surgery sealed the deal for me.

I'm now 1 month 17 days smoke and nicotine free. I used the gum for a day and then cold turkey after that. I did get an iphone app (of course there's an app for that!), and as silly as it sounds, I love the app and thinks it's really helped. It tracks how long you've been smoke free, it counts how many cigarettes you haven't smoked (I have NOT smoked 941 cigarettes since I quit!), it tracks how much money you've saved by quitting and it even gives you little updates about all the good things that are happening in your body now that you aren't smoking. Sounds silly, I know, but especially the first few weeks, I checked the app obsessively and it really helped me stay strong. It's called "Quit It." I am so glad I quit, regardless of the surgery. I love waking up now without that awful heaviness and congestion in my chest.

And for what it's worth, both the smoke AND the nicotine are a problem with any surgery not just because of increased surgical risks (which are numerous and scary), but because they significantly hinder your body's ability to heal. Good luck everyone trying to quit--keep your eyes on the prize![/quote']

What's the name of the app? I need to requit haha and it'll help my fiancé, too

What's the name of the app? I need to requit haha and it'll help my fiancé, too

The iphone app is called "Quit It." There's a free version and a .99.

The iphone app is called "Quit It." There's a free version and a .99.

It's pretty nifty! I'll give it go when I put out my last smoke

I quit on March 1st in preparation for my surgery on June 19th. My surgeon required 90 days smoke free & I wanted to give myself plenty of time. I used a combination of Chantix & a refillable e-cig (which the surgeon gave the OK for). I never smoked in my house, so there were no triggers inside, but I couldn't go out on my deck for like a month. My neighbor actually emailed to see if I was OK, since she hadn't seen me outside for weeks. Driving was a big issue for me, especially since I was commuting 90 minutes one way to school 3 times a week. I made some CD's of all the best (?) sing-out-loud oldies songs, and I would pump it up & sing my heart out all the way to school. I'm sure I looked like a complete crazy woman, but whattaya gonna do? It worked & kept my mind on something other than smoking.

I quit the day after my appointment with my surgeon. I had gotten up to nearly a pack a day and was really feeling the bad effects. I was pretty much ready to quit, but the surgery sealed the deal for me.

I'm now 1 month 17 days smoke and nicotine free. I used the gum for a day and then cold turkey after that. I did get an iphone app (of course there's an app for that!), and as silly as it sounds, I love the app and thinks it's really helped. It tracks how long you've been smoke free, it counts how many cigarettes you haven't smoked (I have NOT smoked 941 cigarettes since I quit!), it tracks how much money you've saved by quitting and it even gives you little updates about all the good things that are happening in your body now that you aren't smoking. Sounds silly, I know, but especially the first few weeks, I checked the app obsessively and it really helped me stay strong. It's called "Quit It." I am so glad I quit, regardless of the surgery. I love waking up now without that awful heaviness and congestion in my chest.

And for what it's worth, both the smoke AND the nicotine are a problem with any surgery not just because of increased surgical risks (which are numerous and scary), but because they significantly hinder your body's ability to heal. Good luck everyone trying to quit--keep your eyes on the prize!

I love this too! I don't think any tool we give ourselves is silly. I am so happy for you being smoke free. I am making some physical goals for myself that do not include smoking. Its hard, but I know its worth it.

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 finally read enough and placed an order. They folks were super helpful and I'm going to have some awesome flavor here by the end of the week:)

I finally read enough and placed an order. They folks were super helpful and I'm going to have some awesome flavor here by the end of the week:)

Awesome!!!!

Ok I have an update. I went to the Dr last week and got Chantix. My Doctor told me to take it for 3 weeks before I attempted quitting. Unfortunately, I didn't have 3 weeks. My surgery is the 12th, and I have to be two weeks smoke free. Yesterday was my first totally smokefree day in over 22yrs. It was a lot easier than I expected. I was even able to sit outside and watch the bf smoke with no major issues. Feeling really good about this whole quitting thing now!

Still smoke free!! Surgery in Mexico on Thursday!

Good for you!!! Im almost 4 weeks post op and still haven't smoked 59 days

Congrats! I hope to never smoke again.