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maxlover · 04-13-2007, 01:19 PM

Gina, I saw my ex husband at a wedding last month and he was a very heavy smoker. He told me he has been off cigarettes 2 months with the Chantix and he has tried everything! I am thinking about trying it as well. Good luck with your quit - I know how hard it can be!!! You can do it!

Jackie

*sophie's mama* · 04-13-2007, 01:23 PM

My mom was supposed to start those pills today. My dad told me about them but I don't know if she did start them yet or not. You are making the right decision!

Yorkie3 · 04-16-2007, 10:00 AM

Gina, I hope you're having better luck than I am. I was able to cut way, way down, but I don't know how much longer I can take the nausea. It's getting to where it is constant now. I may give it another day or two, but if it doesn't stop I will have to stop taking Chantix. It's so hard to function when I'm feeling my tummy just roll. Are you having any problems with it?

Lexi Rae · 04-16-2007, 10:42 AM

i just started having a headache this morning, then i ate something and i
feel better, but im only on my second week on chantix... i have only
one more pack of ciggies left and im done forever i hope,,im not buying anymore,, if i get the urge, i have nicotrol i can puff once in a while if its
that bad,, im gonna freak out. but i really have to do this,, i really do or im
going to die....i dont feel good anymore or i cant remember when i felt good
and healthy... you can do it... do it with me ok?

Yorkie3 · 04-16-2007, 01:39 PM

I'm trying. I'm on my 11th day. I don't feel the urge hardly ever, but this nausea is just getting the best of me. I'm not sure what nicotrol is, but since I don't really have that much of an urge, I don't think I need it.

The nausea and bad taste in my mouth is almost unbearable at times. I've thought about just finishing going cold turkey, but I'm afraid I'll go back to smoking more. I just can't stand this nausea, but I'm gonna keep going for a little while yet. I did check the web-site to see if they had any suggestions, but all it says is most people get over it. I sure hope I do and soon!!

mhorst · 04-17-2007, 07:37 PM

My hubby quit a 4 pack a day habit 10 years ago, cold turkey. If he could do it, you can do it with or without the Chantix. Hope the Chantix helps you and you can quit for good!!!! I know hubby is much healthier today because he stuck it out in '97. His last cigarette was just before midnight Dec. 31, 1997.

Yorkie3 · 04-20-2007, 07:56 AM

Gina.......how are you doing? I just couldn't take the nausua any more. I quit taking the pill of a morning and only take the one at night. I haven't had a smoke since Wednesday morning. It's really hard at times, but if I keep busy, I'm okay. Not sure how hubby is doing, I haven't asked him, but I haven't seen him smoke in 3 days. Hopefully he's done too. I just don't want to bring it up here at home and start the urge again, I have it bad enough anyway.

Hope you're doing good!

Lexi Rae · 04-20-2007, 08:03 AM

thanks babe for thinking about me,,

im smoke free as of the minute i woke up this morning... yippey.
i finished my last cig. last nite on the way home from a dinner around
930.. had to finish it couldnt throw it away..alot of the urges went away, i just have to stop thinking about it, thats all... i was getting nauseaus, but
took, aspirns and ate and it helped me..
im sorry you got sick from it... im so glad your not smoking.. we can do this.
we surely can.... yes yes yes.... im trying so hard...

Yorkie3 · 04-20-2007, 08:11 AM

I'll try not to post too often about it...but yes...we can do this...I have a water bottle that's half full of water with five or six butts in it, and if that don't make you want to quit, nothing will...LOL

Good luck, I know we can do it!!

Shadow · 04-20-2007, 08:35 AM

Good luck Gina , you can do it!!! When you are smoke free for a few days and someone walks by you that smokes it will about knock you over. You will be thinking"I can't belive I walked around smelling so foul and all the money I spent on perfume was over powered by that horrible smell.

judyeve · 04-20-2007, 01:15 PM

Good luck Gina! It's the healthiest thing you can do for yourself. I stopped on the patch about 15 years ago and felt like a different person. I'm still really healthy (knock on wood).

Keep us posted.

Gizmo's Mom · 04-21-2007, 05:36 AM

I finally had to stop Chantix after the second week because of the nausea also. I could concentrate at my job it was so bad. It made me want to hurl just thinking about taking two a day after what the single doses were doing to me. I read in the earlier post that she was taking them only at night. I wonder what the outcome was for her? Was it more bearable? I still have almost a whole box. I also heard something about a person breaking the pills in half and the nausea wasn't as bad. The sickness I felt could only be compared to pregnancy..'nough said. I'm not giving up on trying to quit, just looking for another route. Any ideas on these options?

Lexi Rae · 04-23-2007, 07:03 AM

OMG!!!the nausea is setting in today real bad.. i just
want to barf!!!.... im smoke free for 4 days now and im so sick and
im at work and i cant do this crap.. we are so busy and short handed.
this really stinks... i took 2 aspirins...i just want to cry

celstu1 · 04-23-2007, 08:19 AM

I've been thinking about quitting too... I was reading this post and getting hopeful that maybe this stuff can help me, but you all are sick to pieces on it and Im not sure I want to do that to myself. Im going to visit my mom in 2.5 weeks and Im thinking about buying some and starting it this week so that in 2.5 weeks I won't be smoking anymore.

The hardest part of quitting is how enjoyable this disgusting habit is! You really have to want to quit whole-heartedly! I quit maybe 6 years ago cold turkey for a year... then went back UGH.. shame on me!

good luck to you all who are using this and working on quitting! I might join the ranks of you someday soon!!!

Zoey's Momma · 04-23-2007, 08:23 AM

4th Day Smoke Free!!!!!!

We're very proud of you here. Keep up the good work, we'll be cheering for you.

04-13-2007, 01:19 PM	#31
maxlover Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 118	Chantix Gina, I saw my ex husband at a wedding last month and he was a very heavy smoker. He told me he has been off cigarettes 2 months with the Chantix and he has tried everything! I am thinking about trying it as well. Good luck with your quit - I know how hard it can be!!! You can do it! Jackie

04-16-2007, 10:00 AM	#33
Yorkie3 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,686	Gina, I hope you're having better luck than I am. I was able to cut way, way down, but I don't know how much longer I can take the nausea. It's getting to where it is constant now. I may give it another day or two, but if it doesn't stop I will have to stop taking Chantix. It's so hard to function when I'm feeling my tummy just roll. Are you having any problems with it? __________________ Janet

04-16-2007, 10:42 AM	#34
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	i just started having a headache this morning, then i ate something and i feel better, but im only on my second week on chantix... i have only one more pack of ciggies left and im done forever i hope,,im not buying anymore,, if i get the urge, i have nicotrol i can puff once in a while if its that bad,, im gonna freak out. but i really have to do this,, i really do or im going to die....i dont feel good anymore or i cant remember when i felt good and healthy... you can do it... do it with me ok? __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

04-16-2007, 01:39 PM	#35
Yorkie3 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,686	I'm trying. I'm on my 11th day. I don't feel the urge hardly ever, but this nausea is just getting the best of me. I'm not sure what nicotrol is, but since I don't really have that much of an urge, I don't think I need it. The nausea and bad taste in my mouth is almost unbearable at times. I've thought about just finishing going cold turkey, but I'm afraid I'll go back to smoking more. I just can't stand this nausea, but I'm gonna keep going for a little while yet. I did check the web-site to see if they had any suggestions, but all it says is most people get over it. I sure hope I do and soon!! __________________ Janet

04-17-2007, 07:37 PM	#36
mhorst Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 177	My hubby quit a 4 pack a day habit 10 years ago, cold turkey. If he could do it, you can do it with or without the Chantix. Hope the Chantix helps you and you can quit for good!!!! I know hubby is much healthier today because he stuck it out in '97. His last cigarette was just before midnight Dec. 31, 1997. __________________ Zoe's Mom & Chase's Gram http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=257369

04-13-2007, 01:23 PM	#32
sophie's mama YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Heartland Posts: 506	My mom was supposed to start those pills today. My dad told me about them but I don't know if she did start them yet or not. You are making the right decision!

04-20-2007, 07:56 AM	#37
Yorkie3 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,686	Gina.......how are you doing? I just couldn't take the nausua any more. I quit taking the pill of a morning and only take the one at night. I haven't had a smoke since Wednesday morning. It's really hard at times, but if I keep busy, I'm okay. Not sure how hubby is doing, I haven't asked him, but I haven't seen him smoke in 3 days. Hopefully he's done too. I just don't want to bring it up here at home and start the urge again, I have it bad enough anyway. Hope you're doing good! __________________ Janet

04-20-2007, 08:03 AM	#38
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	thanks babe for thinking about me,, im smoke free as of the minute i woke up this morning... yippey. i finished my last cig. last nite on the way home from a dinner around 930.. had to finish it couldnt throw it away..alot of the urges went away, i just have to stop thinking about it, thats all... i was getting nauseaus, but took, aspirns and ate and it helped me.. im sorry you got sick from it... im so glad your not smoking.. we can do this. we surely can.... yes yes yes.... im trying so hard... __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

04-20-2007, 08:11 AM	#39
Yorkie3 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,686	I'll try not to post too often about it...but yes...we can do this...I have a water bottle that's half full of water with five or six butts in it, and if that don't make you want to quit, nothing will...LOL Good luck, I know we can do it!! __________________ Janet

04-20-2007, 08:35 AM	#40
Shadow No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,368	Good luck Gina , you can do it!!! When you are smoke free for a few days and someone walks by you that smokes it will about knock you over. You will be thinking"I can't belive I walked around smelling so foul and all the money I spent on perfume was over powered by that horrible smell.

04-20-2007, 01:15 PM	#41
judyeve Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,729	Good luck Gina! It's the healthiest thing you can do for yourself. I stopped on the patch about 15 years ago and felt like a different person. I'm still really healthy (knock on wood). Keep us posted. __________________ *Judy, Max and Annie* *Rest in Peace my Sweet Angel Gracie Leigh:*

04-21-2007, 05:36 AM	#42
Gizmo's Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,490 Blog Entries: 7	I finally had to stop Chantix after the second week because of the nausea also. I could concentrate at my job it was so bad. It made me want to hurl just thinking about taking two a day after what the single doses were doing to me. I read in the earlier post that she was taking them only at night. I wonder what the outcome was for her? Was it more bearable? I still have almost a whole box. I also heard something about a person breaking the pills in half and the nausea wasn't as bad. The sickness I felt could only be compared to pregnancy..'nough said. I'm not giving up on trying to quit, just looking for another route. Any ideas on these options?

04-23-2007, 07:03 AM	#43
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	OMG!!!the nausea is setting in today real bad.. i just want to barf!!!.... im smoke free for 4 days now and im so sick and im at work and i cant do this crap.. we are so busy and short handed. this really stinks... i took 2 aspirins...i just want to cry __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

04-23-2007, 08:19 AM	#44
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	I hope you feel better! I've been thinking about quitting too... I was reading this post and getting hopeful that maybe this stuff can help me, but you all are sick to pieces on it and Im not sure I want to do that to myself. Im going to visit my mom in 2.5 weeks and Im thinking about buying some and starting it this week so that in 2.5 weeks I won't be smoking anymore. The hardest part of quitting is how enjoyable this disgusting habit is! You really have to want to quit whole-heartedly! I quit maybe 6 years ago cold turkey for a year... then went back UGH.. shame on me! good luck to you all who are using this and working on quitting! I might join the ranks of you someday soon!!! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

04-23-2007, 08:23 AM	#45
Zoey's Momma Luv My Butterflies Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Big Easy Posts: 2,083	Hooray For Gina! 4th Day Smoke Free!!!!!! We're very proud of you here. Keep up the good work, we'll be cheering for you. Last edited by Zoey's Momma; 04-23-2007 at 08:25 AM.