28 days without a cigarette

[Rokinronda]

woohooo Yeah, Yeah, I know I slept some of them, but I have been up since 7 and am trying to switch up my schedule a bit. I am not bowing out of TOTV, but you may not see me post as much!! LOL got to go do something! Keep busy LOL ..........Wish me luck and keep hounding me, apparently at this stage your body starts going through changes right away! Let's take a quick look at some changes based on information from the American Cancer Society.
Tobacco fact:AFTER:

20 minutes:



Your blood pressure drops to a normal rate for you.

The temperature of your hands and feet increases to normal.

8 hours:

The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.


The oxygen level in your blood goes up to normal.

24 hours:

Your chance of a heart attack goes down!!!

48 hours

nerve endings start re-growing.

Ability to smell and taste begins to improve
The list goes on and on...................... I will be using the PC in the family room, and trying to keep busy! Guess what 72+ wooohooo "poof"

[graciegirl]

I did it. I am pulling for you. I admire you so much. Keep busy. Chew gum. DO anything and go on a diet later.

My fingers, toes, arms and legs are crossed and I am wishing so hard.

I will even pray for you.

Hugs.

Grace

[sschuler1]

Good luck to Ronda! My husband quit 2 years ago now, and I know what he went through. So I'm feeling for you! He had to take a couple of days off of work to get through it, so don't feel bad if you can't get anything accomplished in the next few days. What you are about to accomplish is so much greater than anything you were gonna do in the next few days anyway, right? Will be praying for you!

[Rokinronda]

13 hours....trying to keep calm and busy, bye!

[mfp509]

I just figured out that it was 16 years ago that I gave it up!! That is so hard to believe.

Stick with it - you won't be sorry. This is the best thing you can do for yourself - what a gift! It might be tough for a while but it gets easier with time. All of sudden one day it will dawn on you that you haven't thought about a cigarette all day and then it will be days and then there comes a time you won't think about it at all. Today, I can't believe I ever even smoked.

I'm pulling for you!

[Russ_Boston]

My dad quit for the last 30 years of his life but every now and then he tell me:

"I could go for one this big (and hold his hands as far apart as he could)"

Moral is that it is tough and you may still think of it but the benefits of not smoking outweigh the joy (?) of smoking so much that it makes it worth it and every day will be a tiny bit easier than the previous day.

Just remember that us Rhode Islanders can do anything we set our mind to!

[nONIE]

Ronda,

Wish you tons and tons of good luck in your efforts to quit. You will do it!!!!


Hubs quit about 15 years ago. In his quit smoking class, they told him to eat lots of black licorice and chocolate. Apparently, it appeals to the same brain receptors that nicotine does. It worked wonders for him and he got thru it fairly easily without turning into a bear that noone could stand to be around. Worth a try and yes , I agree, worry about the calories later. Dont mean to get spiritual on ya, but prayers help alot too and I will be sending lots of them your way. Good luck Ronda! :bigthumbsup:

[Blondie]

Rhonda,
I'm pulling for you, and will also send some positive vibes, as well as prayers, your way. I think Nonie is correct---licorice and chocolate can help---oh btw--chocolate licorice is hard to find (sometimes CVS has it) and one of my personal favorites. Keep up the good work, you are worth it.
Md Blondie

[Donna]

:#1: :#1: :#1: :#1: :#1: :#1: :#1: :#1: :#1: :#1: :#1: :#1: :#1: :#1: :#1: :#1: :#1:

Way to go Ronda...I know you can do it....Keep up the good work! :bigthumbsup:

[blueeagle65]

You have my support and thanks for being one less person stinking up TV. Good luck and don't give up! :bigthumbsup:

[F16 1UB]

You go girl. I gave up booze, cigs, & sex almost 20 years ago. Sadie is about to drive me back to 2 outa 3. Your guess. ;D Just think I too can be like Handie. :verymad:

Devilish F16

[mom2five]

Go Rhonda Go

[Muncle]

Good luck -- it's never too late to quit, until it's really too late. Do whatever you need to do. Use a patch, chew the gum, take the pills, get hypnotised, sacrifice a goat, whatever is needed. And do not get discouraged. It's not a game where you quit as long as you can and then give up. If you weaken and lapse, so what. Just try again. And again if need be. God speed.

[Rokinronda]

wooohooooo! going great everyone! Thanks for all the support and prayers!. 17 hours! yay!

[sschuler1]

Great! Keep it up! Can't wait to come down and celebrate your victory with you. I can help you eat some of that chocolate as well! Drink plenty of water to wash the toxins out of your body too. It will take a few days, so keep hydrated!

[Shirleevee]

Ronda,

I wish you the best, this is the greatest gift you can give yourself!..........Sailor and I are both x smokers. YIPPee!


Shirleevee

[Rokinronda]

;D

[mac9]

GO RONDA, you can do it!!!! When I stopped 20 years ago, I was smoking 2 cartons a week. It's hard, but not impossible. Never went back to it either, although I love the smell of someone else's when I'm having a drink!

[renielarson]

Rok...are you still doing ok? Ty for putting up with me today. You are such a sweetie!

[Rokinronda]

wooohooo Bright, doing pretty good, haven't turned into a bear yet!! purrrrr

[graciegirl]

My dearest friend here in Cincy has been without cigarettes for almost two weeks. I am so proud of you and her.

A lot of us started early to smoke as it was quite sophisticated and chic years ago. All that has changed now. I think of you Rhonda as a sophisticated person. I know you can do it.

(Also sweet, smart, and sassy.)

Your bud.

GG

[Barefoot]

RR .. I'd imagine that many of us were smokers at some point and understand the difficulty in what you're doing. I stopped smoking 20 years ago. I was motivated by the fact that I didn't want my kids to smoke, and I wanted to set a good example for them. Without that motivation, I probably would have caved.

So .. it is very evident how much you love your children and grandchildren ... stay strong for them! They need you around. I know you're a strong and gutsy person. Hang in there. You're doing great. wav

[Rokinronda]

Update 24 HOURS, I have just cut my chances of a heart attack!

[bsliny]

I gave them up 6 years ago the day after my best friend of almost 50 Yrs Died of lung disease and he was only 58 Whatever you do don't give up just keep trying

[diskman]

I quit Dec 6,1979
I was motivated by not wanting to die at 34! I suffered a heart attack at 34. Was smoking 3 1/2 packs a day had gone from Winston to Merrit those funny cigs with the holes. made me smoke triple what I was smoking.

I never smoked another cigarette again, but till this day I believe if I have one i would be hooked all over again. Just don't do it!!!!!

Think about this for every pack you don't buy, you could buy a gallon of gas.

When I last smoked a pack only cost .55 cents ;D

[bsliny]

I quit Dec 6,1979
I was motivated by not wanting to die at 34! I suffered a heart attack at 34. Was smoking 3 1/2 packs a day had gone from Winston to Merrit those funny cigs with the holes. made me smoke triple what I was smoking.

I never smoked another cigarette again, but till this day I believe if I have one i would be hooked all over again. Just don't do it!!!!!

Think about this for every pack you don't buy, you could buy a gallon of gas.

When I last smoked a pack only cost .55 cents ;D


I live down the road in Bay Shore what part of BKLYN are you from

[Just Susan]

Ronda,
Tom and I quit 15mos ago. Can't even begin to tell you how happy that makes me. I had always heard that quitting was good for you but the cravings would last for the rest of you life. NOT True! The cravings will last for as long as you allow them to last.
During an after I had quit craving, somewhere near the beginning, I asked myself these simple questions.
Who made you quit? Of course the answer was "Me."
Who is making you miserable with cravings? Of course the answer was "Me."
"So I asked myself "If you are doing what you wanted yourself to do by quitting smoking, why are you allowing "you" to to make "you" miserable by allowing cravings?"

Honestly the answer to that question and a 5lb bag of mini Tootsie rolls and I was home free. I think we have saved about $4000-$5000 since quitting and feel and smell so much better. Enjoy your new freedom, Ronda you are going to love being a non-smoker and so is everyone around you.

[redwitch]

Keep up the good work! I know how hard it is to quit -- I quit once for 6 months. Wish I could quit again. I might succeed one day but not now. So, I'll quit vicariously through you for now. If you need some moral support, give me a holler. I promise I won't smoke in front of you.

[Mikitv]

Good for you Rok. Keep up the good work. I quite back in the 80's and never regretted it. Just take it one step at a time. We are all rooting for you.

Mik

[samhass]

Go Ronda! I quit Sept 1, 2006. I am so happy that I no longer smoke!! You will be, too.
Congratulations for taking this step. :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup:

[KathieI]

Ronda, I'm so proud of you. This must be so hard, thank goodness I didn't find it that difficult, except when I was having a Scotch, but those days are over also. Gee, what a boring life I have now....

Anyway, keep it up and the party at my house will be for your success and my birthday!!

See ya Sept. 1 or thereabouts. Love, Kath

[chelsea24]

Congrats Ronda! You go girl! You're much stronger than I am. For anyone that hasn't smoked, they cannot imagine how difficult this is. I'm sending you lots of white light positive energy. :bigthumbsup:

[F16 1UB]

:o :o

It'll get easier Ronda. The guy I fished with the other day leaned over and his cigs fell out of his pocket into the water. I told him it'd be a great time to quit. We quit fishing. Not exactly the quit I had in mind. YOU can do it.

F16

[Rokinronda]

Oh My Goodness, Thanks everyone!! Almost 34 hours, and no cough this AM! I smoked 1 pack a day! Also, I told Bright to light up when we were together yesterday, so don't worry about smoking around me. I've done this before, but relapsed.Ok getting busy, coffee, shower and work today! 3 appts. Keep busy! Keep busy! Maybe I'll get this house clean tomorrow! Ed had better be a good patient driver today, or I might growl and BITE!! Only kidding, I have been pretty calm. AFTER 24 Hours!! Your blood pressure drops to a normal rate for you.

The temperature of your hands an feet increases to normal.

8 hours

The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.


The oxygen level in your blood goes up to normal.

24 hours

Your chance of a heart attack goes down.

48 hours

nerve endings start re-growing.

Ability to smell and taste begins to improve.

2 weeks to 3 months

Your circulation improves.

Walking gets easier.

Your lungs perform up to 30 percent better.

1 to 9 months

There's less coughing, sinus congestion, tiredness, and shortness of breath.

Cilia (tiny hairs) re-grow in your lungs to better handle mucous, clean your lungs, and reduce infection.

1 year after quitting

Your extra risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker's

5 to 15 years

Your stroke risk goes down to that of a nonsmoker.

10 years after quitting

The lung cancer death rate is about half that of a person who still smokes.

Your risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney, and pancreas goes down.

15 years after quitting

Your risk of coronary heart disease is that of a nonsmoker's

[travelstiles]

Let's do a little singin' and dancin' (and Rockin') tonight at LSL with Rocky & the Rollers to celebrate! We're with you, girl! :bigthumbsup:

[Rokinronda]

Reminder!, Thanks Travel. Rocky is tonight! Might have to bring umbrellas! ggrrrrrrrr/NOT hahah We'll be dancin in the rain!! :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot:

[Donna]

Keep up the good work!!! :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup:

[graciegirl]

Hugs. Smiles. Wishing you every good thing.

[Rokinronda]

37, woohooo!!

[redwitch]

You really do rock!

[Shirleevee]

Ronda,

You are well on your way...........keep up the good work! Rock it Ronda!

Shirleevee

[Rokinronda]

Thanks Red! 42 now!! inch by inch, step by step.......

[swrinfla]

Something over four years since I quit - more or less cold turkey, during a bout with the flu! Feel much better, house is clean, all my non-smoking friends are happy for me.

WAY TO GO GIRL!!!!!

SWR

[The Great Fumar]

Rhonda
I'm so nervous following your progress that I nearly forgot and lit up a cig.....and I quit twenty years ago...............

Hang in there gal......Its tough but you can do it....one hour at a time.....

proud to know you , smoke free fumar..

[Rokinronda]

:bow:

[bestmickey]

Yup, it's doable! I too quit cold turkey, ~ 17 years ago. You can succeed.


:bigthumbsup: KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK !!! :bigthumbsup:

[Hoosiervillager]

I keep watching this thread to see how many hours. You are doing fantastic!! Keep it up! I have never smoked so I really can't empathize with how hard this is for you. But I'm cheering for you just the same. Way to go!!!!!

[nONIE]

:bow:


Ronda,

Are you begging for a cigarette or praying????? Let us know how your doing?

42 hours!!! Thats fantastic!!! Your going thru the hardest part right now, it can only get easier.

[Rokinronda]

;D 48 hours!!! wow...I can't believe it, I am doing fine!! Zyban has taken the edge off. I was ready and am doing it for myself and my family. I know it will get easier and easier. ......and Nonie, I was bowing to the GREAT FUMAR ! LOL although I have said a prayer..... :bigthumbsup:

[sschuler1]

Way to go!!!! Keep up the great job! You can do it!!!!!!!!!

[mfp509]

I'm following your progress - You can do it!!!

[mom2five]

Way to go Rhonda. I think you are so brave to do this with all of us watching.

I quit many years ago. You will have good days and bad as time goes on but all you need to do is look at that beautiful granddaughter of yours to know it is all worth the effort.

I am thinking of you and wishing you well.

[Best Mom]

Rhonda,
You go girl! :bigthumbsup:

[Rokinronda]

This morning I thought, mmmm, wouldn't a cig taste so good. NO NO NO NO!! I am being my own therapist with all your help! Thanks to all of you for such encouraging words. Now I'm over 59 hours! wooo hooo!

[renielarson]

:bigthumbsup: Rok...you're doing GREAT!

We're all rooting for you!

[Donna]

Ronda...GREAT JOB!!!!! Don't let the NICO-DEMON get ta ya...

[SteveFromNY]

RR - it's my understanding that the physical need for nicotine is over at about 72 hours. After that point it's just in your head, not your body. Get through the next 1/2 day and you've got the hard part licked!
Good luck!

[diskman]

Ave N & E 9th, Ocean pkway & O, Ocean Pkway & C

[schotzyb]

willpower;willpower;willpower!!!! Hang Tough!!!

[livsea2]

Good for you!!!!!!!! I know the first week is difficult but it's all down hill after that. Let's see....about 494,160 hours for me...see if you can keep up! ;) Good Luck! :#1:

[Barefoot]

63 hours ... keep up the good work! :bigthumbsup:

[Lil Dancer]

I've never met you Rokin, but I'm so proud of you! Keep it going girl, you can do it!!!

[Rokinronda]

wow :o almost past the worst.....

[DickY]

Great Ronda, you can do it, it gets easier as time goes on.

[nONIE]

Keep dancin in the rain Ronda and the storm will pass soon!

[efrahin]

Ronda: Stop counting, all you are doing by keeping score is to be aware of the dam cigarrettes. Forget them, get busy with something else. And..................UNDER NO CIRCUNSTANCE TAKE A PUFF OR LIGHT ONE (JUST ONE), YOU WILLL FALL BACK. I have been there.

[renielarson]

Rok

Do whatever you have to do to keep on track...whether it be counting the hours or keeping busy. You know best what helps you and g/f...even though I smoke...I wish I were in your shoes right know.

Keep it up...I'm so proud of you!

[Rokinronda]

No dirty ashtrays, no lighters, no matches, everything is gone. Lysol everywhere, only smoked in 1 room indoors and not often, so that will be easy! For me, counting hours is ok, ...... because every time I reach a new goal I keep reading all the benefits I have already accomplished and I never want to smoke ever again! As you can see, encouragement is overwhelmimg here and at home, hubby couldn't be happier right now! He quite 29 years ago and knows I've tried! I am in a place and time in my life that I feel truly blessed and I need to do this for ME! wooohooo

[Donna]

May Our Lord give you all the strength you need during this very trying time...

I love ya kid...Keep up the good work!!!

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[nONIE]

Donna, your messages are so beautiful,I can hardly wait until I have an occassion. Ill be sure to let you know when one comes along. LOL

[Donna]

NONI....

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[another Linda]

I had to add my 2 cents Ronda. I quit in 1990 also after a bad bout with the flu and 7 days in intensive care. Just think of how far you've come! And if you ever think about just one little puff, remember that you'd have to start from 0 again. You can do it!!! Make sure to dance a little to celebrate! you deserve it.

[beady]

Good going Rhonda...it is a difficult thing to quit. Sounds like you have the right attitude and you are sure to succeed :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup:

[Rokinronda]

Another milestone!! wooo hooo! I went dancing tonight and had a chocolate espresso brownie for my reward!!! mmmmmm mmmmmm PS Thanks for all the beautiful and heart felt wishes.... I LOVE YOU GUYS!! :-* :bigthumbsup: :#1: ;D

[graciegirl]

Keep it up girlfriend. :bigthumbsup: :)

[Rokinronda]

84 hours! ;D 040 wav wav wav wav crap

[nONIE]

Ronda,

Thats a h*** of a lot of hours!!! You have it made in the shade g/f. :bigthumbsup:

[Shirleevee]

:bigthumbsup:

Shirleeve

[travelstiles]

way to go, girlfriend!

http://re3.yt-thm-a04.yimg.com/image/25/m5/3350814174

[Donna]

:bigthumbsup: :#1: :#1: :#1: :#1: ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: 040 040 040 040 040 040 :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: wav wav wav wav wav wav wav

[Best Mom]

You keep going! :bigthumbsup: Everyone is pulling for you. 040

[The Great Fumar]

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No dirty ashtrays, no lighters, no matches, everything is gone. Lysol everywhere, only smoked in 1 room indoors and not often, so that will be easy! For me, counting hours is ok, ...... because every time I reach a new goal I keep reading all the benefits I have already accomplished and I never want to smoke ever again! As you can see, encouragement is overwhelmimg here and at home, hubby couldn't be happier right now! He quite 29 years ago and knows I've tried! I am in a place and time in my life that I feel truly blessed and I need

After reading this , there is no doub't in my mind that you will make it. Your a tough gal with a strong mind which is exactly what you need to beat this.....
congrats to a great person.......( with a lot of guts)

yer new friend Fumar

[Rokinronda]

92 hours, and at 10 pm its 4 full days! OK, I will update by days now! It is getting easier :bigthumbsup: and hub says kisses don't taste like ashtray anymore!! :o ;) woo hooooo! :-*

[sschuler1]

You are doing so great!!! :bigthumbsup: Things are going to start tasting really good as you start getting your taste buds back too. Wish I could be there to take you out for an ice cream sundae to celebrate!

[BOMBERO]

Doing a GREAT job, Congrats.
1 year today for me. Good Luck - Bombero

[renielarson]

Keep it up Rok...even have my hubs rooting for you now! And....I have a very special treat for you tomorrow... ;D

[HankD]

Way to Go "Rockin" :clap2: 040 It has been almost 16 years for me and I got to tell you it gets easier with time but you got to keep off those things. Just one slip and you can be back down to zero again. Keep goin' girl you got it made now cause we are all behind you. :bigthumbsup:

[Donna]

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GREAT JOB RONDA

[nONIE]

Fum, If your gonna be Rondas new friend, ya better start lovin little doggies! LOL

[punkpup]

:bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup:

Ronda I am rootin' for ya!!!! You'll be fine!!!! As a matter of fact if memory serves me well; I think you are past the worst of it. Punkpup2 and I quit in 1985... the same week we moved from Key West to Boston! Were we crazy or what?!?!?!?!?!

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[graciegirl]

I am standing here on my chair and saying. Good for you Rockin Rhonda, Rockin Rhonda!

Kinda like the commercial .

The kids say. "Good for you Danny's Mom, Danny's mom."

Except it is better than that. I have been there. That :edit: nicotine is SO addictive.

I am so proud of ya!

[The Great Fumar]

NONIE
No need to go that far....ha ha

Rockys friend Fumar

[bsliny]

STOP thinking about it keep you mind off of smoking When you think about how many hours its been Then your reminding yourself about smoking Start thinking about onther
things and keep somking out of the picture

GOOD LUCK

[renielarson]

I"ve said it once and I'll say it again...

Rhonda...

If counting hours/days helps you, then do it. What works for one doesn't always work for another so I say do what it takes g/f.

I'm a smoker but am here for ya and wish I were in you shoes (hmmm...didn't I say that before somewhere?)

Keep it up and stay smoke free!

[barb1191]

Rock....

Been there, done that. Don't look back, just look forward to your accomplishments. You'll never regret it once having kicked the habit. Nineteen years and still looking forward for me. Never again.

Keep up the good work, gal....You can do it.

barb

[Rokinronda]

I am overwhelmed! Unbelievable how many of you are still watching this!! I am counting and around smokers, and NOTHING is stopping me. 121+hours!! I am no longer interested in smoking. I have a beautiful granddaughter that I would love to watch grow up. It was time for me to do this and I AM!! WOOO HOOOOO I ROK! LOL thanks for all the well wishes, YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!

[Shirleevee]

You Rock!

I am back here to cheer you on..... :bigthumbsup:



Shirleevee

[bargee]

Great job Rhonda.It gets better every minute.(20 years,No smoke and loving it)

[JohnN]

I know it's hard, hang in there and keep up the good work

[bestmickey]

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[beady]

Keep going you rock....., you will be so much healthier and happier being nicotine free...I know I have been there. :clap2: :clap2:

[Donna]

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[Russ_Boston]

You had better switch to days Rhonda - I'm from CF, this higher math is killing me.

You've got it now!

[samhass]

Congratulations ronda...or Victoria Page. I know you can do it.

[JohnnyM]

Hi RR, I have been following your success. I quit in March,2002 and I couldn't be happier. I still enjoy smelling the smoke when I am around smokers but I know I can never inhale again. Good for you, and better yet good for your body. We are proud of you, Johnny & Barbara :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup:

[Lil Dancer]

Nice going, Rokin! I'm so pleased to see you're thinking in terms of days instead of hours. Shows progress! You're conquering this you strong woman!

[graciegirl]

Good for you Rhonda.

Yesterdays debacle here on TOTV almost made me stressed enough to think about smoking and then I remember coughing in the morning, my closet smelling like smoke, my house, my car smelling like smoke, the smoke smell in the shower when I washed my hair. the horrible films of what happens to your lungs and I decided to kick the dog instead. (DON'T get excited. We don't have a dog. I would never kick a dog. Oh Lord I am sounding paranoid)

[Rokinronda]

I am still going strong!!! I have not relapsed!! I spent the weekend with my granddaughter. 3 days ago I cracked a tooth and have been asleep all day today resting my jaw and recouping a sleepless night. The dentist wanted to pull 2 teeth today, then 6 more, then the whole top and then $30,000 later I would be all set!!! GGRRRRR forget it, the toothache is fading. I have nice teeth, ;D just diminished bone structure. FYI I am pretty good with pliers if I need to be! If you see me gumming it in a few years, be kind! ..... 8 days at 10 pm!!! yay!!

[Just Susan]

Ronda, I am so very happy for you! Everything about your life and pocketbook gets better when you quit smoking. Congrats girl.

[redwitch]

I really am proud of you (and very, very jealous). Keep it up.

[Barefoot]

Ronda, a week without smoking, that is wonderful! You're over the steep hill and around the bend, don't ever look back.

Congratulations. We never doubted you could do it! :bigthumbsup:

[Best Mom]

040 040 040 You are one amazing woman! :bigthumbsup: :clap2: :clap2:

[diskman]

28 1/2 yrs for me, just watch out ! don't try even one

[ejp52]

Way to go Rhonda,keep on rockin. :bigthumbsup: :#1:

[sschuler1]

Good for you Ronda! Keep it up!!!! I used to have bad tooth pain. After going through three different root canals, I wanted to try something else. The next tooth that started hurting got me to try using Sensodyne toothpaste. I hated giving up my Crest toothpaste, but I had to see if it would work. The tooth stopped hurting, and I haven't had any problems in three years now. No more sensitive teeth either. Don't know if this would help you or not, but it was worth mentioning just in case.

[Rokinronda]

sensodyne, hmmm, good idea! gonna try it!

[bargee]

Sounds like your on the right track.Just a suggestion that might give you a little boost.I had a big jar and every day I would put the amount that I saved by not smoking.It's a great reinforcement and when you reach a set goal you can treat yourself to something nice.Keep up the good work.

[Donna]

WTG...Ronda..Keep up the good work!!

Where did you and Eddie get those avatars??? I love them :)

[Peggy D]

Keep up the good work. You're to be congratulated.

[bonnyej]

You go girl!!

[Rokinronda]

I am telling smokers to try Zyban. 9 1/2 days and feeling great! I am not uptight, I have been calm, ask Ed! Thanks to so many of YOU for the encouragement!! :bigthumbsup:

[Floridagal]

Keep up the good work. Everything you are going through is better than if you continue smoking. You will be very glad you stopped.

[beady]

Quitting is a tough job and you are doing it well and with humor....good for you. :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup:

Watch the dentists around TV they see dollar signs every time you open your mouth. No more cavities to fill with all the fancy effective toothpastes so they had to come up with another revenue source...ie; root canals,crowns and implants...we do not all need Cindy Crawford smiles, just healthy mouths.

[tony]

I have come to rethink the post-bans in ronda's case. She gets one credit for each week of being smoke-free until the completion of the third week.

We reserve the right to send a team of monitors to verify during the third week.

[jadebox]

I took Wellbutrin, same thing as Zyban but my Pharmacist changed it so my insurance would pay for it. I took it but had to use the patch too. I cut some left over patches in half and used the half. I later got off the patch and used the gum along with the pills. Took about 6 weeks and I was free!!!! The pill had no nicotine and I did not want a cigarette but would shake and cry for not reason. The patch and gum got rid of that. So good you are dong so well. It has been almost 10 years for me.

[Rokinronda]

11 days wooohooo

[Shirleevee]

Ronda,,,


WoooooHoooooooooo..... it gets easier each day!


Way to go :bigthumbsup:


Shirleevee

[Rokinronda]

wooohooo, 14+ days.

[HankD]

Stick with it Kiddo you can do it!! :#1: We are all pulling for you!!!! :clap2: 040

[JohnN]

I'm proud of you, RR

[GatorFan]

I am so happy for you. You are over the hump now. Hang in there. You should be very proud of yourself.

[nONIE]

Ronda you amaze me. I have heard not 1 complaint out of you since day one. You have kept a positive up attitude thru it all. What an inspiration you are to all of us who need to quit something. But its not gonna be TOTV LOL

[Rokinronda]

16 baby!! Yeah baby! wooohoooo!!!! I LOVE TOTV, I would never quit TOTV, only cigarettes!!

[sschuler1]

You are doing sooo great! Good for you!!!!!!

[Russ_Boston]

Maybe TOTV could technically qualify as a 'support group'?

Perhaps we should list in the rec news as an official group :joke:

[Hyacinth Bucket]

CONGRATULATIONS I think by not you are closer to 20 days.

HB

[Rokinronda]

3 weeks tomorrow at 10 PM.

[Boomer]

Hi Ronda,

And congratulations!

I have not smoked since I was 5 years old. That's another story. Turned green. (Really did.) Puked. Even tried to try again when I went away to school. But I never could.

But I know that you will win this thing. And you will be amazed at what happens then.

Here is how I know:

Someone very near and very dear to me had smoked since early teenage years. In his 40's he developed a strangling cough. It was bad. He was scared. Me, too.

And so he quit the Camels and the Lucky Strikes.

Cold Turkey.

He never smoked again. After all those years. Of a lot of smoking.

And he made it to within sniffing distance of his 90th birthday. Lots of great years in between.

And if he were here with me right now, he would surely say, "Rock on, Ronda."

Boomer

[graciegirl]

Ronda,

just another thing I admire about you.

I hated that you couldn't stay the other night at Carrabas.

Your granddaughter will benefit too, by your example.

I can't tell you how strong I think you are. I remember how jittery I was and how often I would look for them not thinking. I started up again for a very short time when I was diagnosed with cancer, HOW stupid is that! But I quit again shortly. I think I thought at the time that I was a goner. Here I am now. JUST being so happy for you. JUST think of all the money you can spend on your self too. YOU go girl.

[nONIE]

CONGRATULATIONS RONDA, THAT IS WONDERFUL!!! :bigthumbsup:

You continue to inspire me on my new low carb diet. I keep saying: If Ronda can do it I can do it, If Ronda can do it, I can do it..................

But, today I am really hungry and am growly. grrrrrrrrr!

[Rokinronda]

GG, Nonie, EVERYONE!! Thanks for all the congrats! :redface: 3 weeks tonight and still doing great. Sure I have had my moments when I wanted a cig, but reminded myself how long I have gone without. I am proud of myself as I have tried this before, without success......Zyban helps enormously!

[sandybill2]

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Congratulations Ronda-----

[Barefoot]

Ronda .... simply incredible. :bigthumbsup:
It sure takes a whole lot of will power. Congratulations, and stay strong!

[punkpup]

You Rock!!!

[Rokinronda]

THANKS!! :hot: :clap2: 040 :hot: :clap2: 040 024

[Blondie]

Wow, that's awesome Ronda cuz it's no easy feat :#1:

[Rokinronda]

:bigthumbsup:

[KathieI]

Ronda, girl!!! I'm so proud of you. I bet your skin is glowing too. Remember, it works wonders to get all those poisons out of your system. Congrats!!!!

[jerseygirl008]

Here's to ya girl - Keep it up !!! How many hours now??

[Rokinronda]

683 hours and 21 minutes!!

[Just Susan]

Ronda, I can't tell you how happy I am for you. Keep it going.

Life without the "smoking monkey" on your back is fabulous and much easier to have, than an actively smoking person would think.

Addiction does not want it's smokers to think they can do it. I didn't. Tom didn't. We did it...from 1 1/2 - 2 packs a day to 0. 41 years for me, 50+ for him, to 16 mos. without.

Our house, clothes, teeth, persons, all of it smells and looks better. Our lives are our own, no tension to leave what we are doing because we need a cigarette.

Life is good, smoke free.

Oh another plus...about $5000 not given to the tobacco companies.

I applaud you Ronda for making your quitting a public affair. I believe you are influencing others to choose life also.

[Shirleevee]

Ronda, :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup:

Congrats! We know how it feels to be smoke-free..........


Shirleevee & Sailor

[BUC]

I used a thing called Nicourol Inhalers. worked that and the help of God , I went from 3 packs of Camels a day to nothing. I haven't had a cigerette since 2003. I feel so much better. keep it up RR We're all pround of you.

[sschuler1]

Soon instead of counting in days, hours and minutes, you will be able to count in years, months and weeks of not smoking. Good for you!!!!

[chelsea24]

Congrats Sister Frog!


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Vetman quit again yesterday! Please help him! Mr. Crabby has appeared. And (sigh) yes I'm still trapped in the Village of Dazzle! chels

[diskman]

Time to rename the thread, how many days now? :bigthumbsup: :clap2: 040

[sschuler1]

Did you start again Ronda? Let us know so we can cheer you on!!!!!

[zcaveman]

Kudos to anyone that can quit. While I did it cold turkey, I know it takes some alternative cures. Whatever works. MY wife is smoke free for two and a half years. It was a long row to hoe.

[Rokinronda]

5 weeks, then I relapsed >:( I had 4 cigs today. On Aug. 17th I lost my beloved 16 year old cocker spanial. I held her when she went to the rainbow bridge. The next day I bought a pack of cigs, thinking I would just have 1.....yeah right!! I set a new date, On 9-11 I went until 3:30 until hub got a ticket! GGRRRRR $340 speed trap ticket.bought another pack.......I will keep at it until I run out of excuses!! LOL

[travelstiles]

You can do it, girlfriend, and we are all here for you. One day at a time!

http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh229/travelstiles/th_untitled.jpg

[Rokinronda]

:-* ::) :-* :bigthumbsup: OK Monday!!! I do not want to smoke!!!!

[sschuler1]

I know you can do it! Just keep trying!!!!

[Niels]

:-* ::) :-* :bigthumbsup: OK Monday!!! I do not want to smoke!!!!

OK. I'll keep you in my thoughts. Good Luck.

[Just Susan]

It is Monday...how are you doing?

[Rokinronda]

Awoke at 8 and smoke free so far!

[sschuler1]

Wow! Based on the time stamp of your message, you are 12 hours smoke free already! I knew there was something good that would come from those time stamps being wrong!!!!! Keep it up!

[Just Susan]

You go girl. Don't forget the straw/pen substitute.

[The Great Fumar]

Nice going Rock...
One of the toughest things to do in a lifetime you have now accomplished...Now when you try other things they will be easy.....example , fly a plane , climb a mountain, look for buffalo , make more posts than REDWITCH, vote republican , kiss Tony on top of his head for changing this software , all the good stuff..........

I for one quit in 1982....hardest thing I ever did, but I did it, and now I can honestly say that I no longer want a cigarette , WHAT I WANT IS A CIGAR ABOUT THREE FEET LONG...........(only kidding )

proud of you fumar