So I have been a non smoker for 2 years now. Ever since surgery 7 weeks ago all I've wanted is a cigarette. I know that it's just transfer addiction trying to rear it's ugly head, but I just can't shake it. I can still barely eat anything (not that I want to) and I am far toooooo busy to pick up another hobby (kids, work out schedule, work...) I just need some encouragement.

Do you think it would help to wear a patch again?

(I'm just shooting in the dark here.)

When I quit I quit cold turkey so never did the patch. I would think the nicotine in it would just make me want to smoke more? I dunno. I have NOT had one, but man this craving is crazy.

non smoker for 2 years - since surgery 7 weeks ago - wanted a cigarette.

@@The_Wallflower

I don't think this is a cross over addiction

you smoked in the past, its not a new thing

i have always been a non smoker

so the following is easier said than done

PLEASE PLEASE work really hard at not having a cig

you have been successful for 2 years!!!!

cold turkey, thats amazing

good for you

no constructive answer to your question, just comment

having the sleeve you are on the way to becoming more and more healthy

( i see you have already lost 158 lbs - maybe from the lapband??)

like i said - you quit for 2 years - don't want the patch

if/when you want a cig

knock it off

being a non smoker its hard for me to understand the desire behind smoking

but of course its an addiction just like food

good luck bud

kathy

I lost 133lbs prior to the sleeve on my own. 160 total including since surgery on Aug 25th.

I'm trying soooooo hard. I don't plan on picking them up again, it's just such a crazy struggle. It's like my body is looking for a difference addiction since it can't have food now. Recognizing nicotine is what I figured.

My husband quit smoking two years ago. He says once you are a smoker you are always a smoker. You just choose not to light up, which is very very hard. He told me when someone lights up around him he just wants to snatch it away from them and suck it down!! Sending prayers and good vibes to help you with this issue.

Oh puuhleeeeze!!! The word was s n a t c h. Bwahahahahah!!!!!

Lmfao!!!!!!!!!

Oh puuhleeeeze!!! The word was s n a t c h. Bwahahahahah!!!!!

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Oh puuhleeeeze!!! The word was s n a t c h. Bwahaha

I lost 133lbs prior to the sleeve on my own.

@@The_Wallflower

gotta watch out for those sleeve sensors

good for you on loosing 133 lbs pre-op

following all the rules (i know you will )

will "help you" keep the weight off

remember look out for those censors - they are everywhere

keep biting your tongue so you don't touch that cig

easier said than done - but i know you can do it

after all you lost 133 lbs on your own

good luck

kathy

congrats

Edited October 6, 201411 yr by proudgrammy

I would 100% not use a patch or any kind of nicotine. You are right that will just reintroduce the drug into your bloodstream all over again.

I quit about 1.5 years ago. I occassionally get a craving when I am feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Is it possible that this is what is causing your craving? Just a thought.

Science says that it takes only a brief few moments for a craving to pass, so what I do is go do something small that takes just a couple minutes -- say, change the laundry to the dryer or put away dishes, and I find that I quickly forget all about the craving.

I know you definitely don't want to go back to being a slave to the smokes!! I know I don't

Hang in there, you are getting healthier by the day!

Edited October 6, 201411 yr by woo woo

You sound like you understand what is going on with the addiction transfer, and that your mind and habits are messing with you. You had the strength to quit cold turkey. Please don't undo that, I'm begging you!