marek Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 I'm on the patch n champix for a week now n it seems like I didn't even slow down with mine smoking. If I don't quit in the next 3 days I may as well say bye bye to the band . Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momonamission Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Sounds harsh. but you just have to set your mind on it. Keep yourself distracted and try sugarfree candy and chewing gum. Sucky advice I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Well, which do you want more? To continue to smoke or to be skinny? Take your pick and do it. Life savers helped me tremendously as did gum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Where's the Nicorette gum when you need it? It's all about healing. You're about to go on a three week "fast" of only liquids after banding. If you ever considered a colon cleanse, now's the time. All the toxins out. Much success. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marek Posted September 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Nicorett gum YUCK I rhather chew on mine work boots lol I know I have to quit just don't know how yet....maybe I just go to sleep for the next 14 days since I don't have to do any pre op diet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 I was a two pack aday 100lbs ago....used it as an excuse to eat....tried the gum, the ballbearings behind the ear, hypnosis, etc.....What worked for me is fear!!! Fear of not seeing my wife and kids anymore...then I thought of all the little things which helped as well....your clothes don't stink,(they really do...most smokers don't realize that!) your fingers aren't discolored, the furniture and living area aren't smelling like a Smokie old lounge in some seedy beer parlor.... We removed ourselves from temptation in the home...new paint, new curtains, and had the furniture cleaned....Sounds drastic...but this is a new life and your well being and your family's take top priority..... Good Luck Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momonamission Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 I was a two pack aday 100lbs ago....used it as an excuse to eat....tried the gum, the ballbearings behind the ear, hypnosis, etc.....What worked for me is fear!!! Fear of not seeing my wife and kids anymore...then I thought of all the little things which helped as well....your clothes don't stink,(they really do...most smokers don't realize that!) your fingers aren't discolored, the furniture and living area aren't smelling like a Smokie old lounge in some seedy beer parlor.... We removed ourselves from temptation in the home...new paint, new curtains, and had the furniture cleaned....Sounds drastic...but this is a new life and your well being and your family's take top priority..... Good Luck Doug Good advice. Much better than mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marek Posted September 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Good advice. Much better than mine. Thanx Guys for all the advice I'm sure it would help to get my mind on the right track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandDiva Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 I have never picked up a cigarette. So, really I can't offer advice. BUT....my Dad smoked 5 packs a day. He is 64 now, and back when he was 28 years old I was born. He said that seeing me was enough to put them down. He quit cold turkey. He said it was very hard! But, he put his mind to it. So, I guess if you really want the lapband nothing will stop you.....not even cigarettes. So, I would say good luck. But, it won't be luck....it will be very hard work, what you are about to do. I can't even imagine how hard it is.....but, I know you can do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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