Lung Blog

I quit smoking just two days ago and although it is quite difficult, it is easier than I thought it would be. My hunch is that I'll have to take it day-by-day for quite some time but I'll get through it. My mom was diagnosed with lung cancer last week and it was the worst nightmare of my life. Luckily, it was caught just in time to remove all the cancer and her prognosis is excellent. She is so lucky that she will not need any treatment. However, it was a fine line and a matter of good timing - her prognosis could have been really horrible and we had to wait 3 days before knowing whether she'd be okay. We all love our cigarettes and I miss smoking every minute since I have quit. But it is not worth it! Believe me! We can all quit for the sake of avoiding cancer. Good luck to you all.

Hello! I stoped smoking on january first, i was aware of the FFS on line program would take 3 weeks so i planned to match with new year's day, as well i did with Quit Smoking On Line, tough difficult the first day as i had no support from my couple and she kept smoking in my place when we had agreed weeks before december 31st woulb be the last day she could smoke in my apartment. But the first days went EASY just a little cravings now and then, but not too hard and not too often... Yesterday and today, they've been tougher as the last remainings of nicotine are getting out of my stream.
But i feel fine, vwery fine indeed, actually i tough i coldn't drink coffe with out associating it with caigarretes, not at all, i'm enjoying coffe (not for so long, but it dont know yet.. shhh!) with out feeling i need a cigarrete.
I would recomend to follow thru FFS on line program and to get some important tips and perspective from other sources...
Good luck....6th day of FFS and feeling great...

After 2 years of trying to quit smoking, I realized that I needed help. Got sick of the head games and frustration, the yo yo ing mental bantor of smoking only when I drink, blah, blah, blah. I'm sure everyone's heard it all. So off to the doctor I went. After 3 weeks of Wellbutrin, my quit date was January 1st. It's now January 8th and I'm feeling great. I wish I would have tried Wellbutrin before. The cravings are few and very weak. I think of smoking alot less then when I quit on my own. I also go onto the FFS website often and check out the message boards, they are very motivating. I realize how lucky I am to have these tools to help me quit. For some they only need will-power, but for me, I needed a little extra help. Thanks, Jenn :!

I quit smoking on Jan. 1st and I am still smoke free seven days later. I have been using a low dose nicotine replacement patch to help with the cravings. It has helped a little, but I still get the urge everyday. I just tell myself everyday, when I wake up that I can get through this day without smoking and it is working. My lungs already feel better and I end each smoke free day proud of myself for not giving up.I have been keeping very busy to try and get through my cravings. I have also started exercising everyday to help manage my stress.If I can quit smoking, I know that other people can as well.

I stopped smoking at 7:30 p.m. on 1/4/06. This is my 4th or 5th attempt to quit for good in 7 years. I started smoking "full-time" 7 years ago and have grown so absolutely disgusted with myself. I must admit, because I know in my heart that this time it must be the last attempt...I must succeed, it made it a bit more difficult. I've cried, had fits of anger, etc! But feel GREAT now!! I try not to consider myself has anything other than someone who never smoked!!!
Good luck to all!!

Well, simply put, I fell in love; and made a quality decision to quit smoking. I tried the patch for 2 days and couldn't do it. I was allergic to the adhesive and it itched so badly that I would pull the patch off in my sleep at night. I then tried the gum. It's not bad, but after 2 days of that, I just said screw it, and I quit. It's been over a month now, and I don't really have the cravings like I used to. I quit because, I fell in love. I fell in love with a girl, and I fell back into love with life. It would be irresponsible of me to keep smoking, and shorten my life. Now I'm not just affecting me, I'm affecting someone else. And quite frankly, I want to spend as much time as God will allow with her. And stopping smoking was easy under those contexts. I also recommend a book called "The 17 Lies That Are Holding You Back: And The Truth That Will Set You Free" It seriously changed my life. Good Luck, and remember, "Do, or Do Not. There is no try."

It's always inspiring to see the support for people who wants to quit smoking. I have been an ex-smoker myself for 15 years. That is why I know exactly how it feels and also how to deal with the withdrawal symptoms and the psychological aspect of it.

All the best to attaining a smoke-free life!