Comments on: After 27 Years, I have finally Quit Smoking Cigarettes!

By: horoscope matching

horoscope matching — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 10:38:39 +0000

In reply to Norman Gregory Fernandez. Quitting smoking is great news.

By: Kelly11

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By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:27:48 +0000

Well Doc to be frank, I started getting massive sore throats that were so painful they made me sweat. I saw a ENT specialist numerous times. The stuck a tube through my nose down to my throat to look at my throat at least 3 times. They told me that there were some changes in my throat due to smoking, and that if I did not quit I may get cancer. On top of that, they wanted to take my tonsils out.

That was enough for me. In June it will be 3 years of no smoking.

Norm

By: Dr. Stewart

Dr. Stewart — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:03:58 +0000

Wow! this is a very moving and encouraging story. I am eager to share it with some of my friends who are trying to quit smoking. What made you decide to quit? that is such a hard thing to do but the dedication in your desire to quit is what makes all the difference. Hey, I heard that grapefruit juice helps you to quench the desire for a cig. Best of luck and you are in my prayers.

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:19:31 +0000

Congratulations Caregivermom on your 1 week. All I can say is that you should not smoke no matter what. If you have gone one week, the worst is over. The cravings will diminish and become less and less. You will find that you will jones for a few minutes than it will go away. Get yourself some sugarless gum and sugarless candy and pop that into your mouth instead of the smokes. This too shall pass.

Good Luck,

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:19:49 +0000

I have heard of them and do not have an opinion. As for myself, I chose not to use the patch or gum notwithstanding the fact that I had both because I knew I would probably become addicted to the patch or gum. I am sure I would probably become addicted to the nicotine in the system you describe.

My bottom line at least for me is that cold turkey is the only way to really quit smoking.

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:42:08 +0000

You can do it Pamela. If I can do it, you sure can do it!

Norm

By: Counselors Advice

Counselors Advice — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:22:35 +0000

I have also quit smoking, I am not able to do it because me and my wife both smoke cigarettes together. We both want to quit it due to our newly born baby and I know tat it would be harmful for her too. After tried many tips we go for marriage counselor advice. Surprisingly he helped us a lot to make us mentally prepared to quit smoking. It is a kind of behavior modification program. Really thanks to him.

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:56:58 +0000

I heard the same thing. I even heard that some people about a year after quitting have a massive cough session and then it ends.

I have never experienced the achy lungs or coughing up junk although I have gotten a cold and/or flu that made my lungs burn. I do not think that has anything to do with being a past smoker though.

I think my secret is cardio. I do lot's of cardio even when I smoked. At this time I do at least 50 minutes of cardio 6 days a week, and walk 30 minutes on Sunday. Sometimes I even do more including martial arts workouts 3 days a week.

I betcha if you get to a gym and do 30 minutes a day on the elliptical trainer or treadmill your lungs would feel much better.

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:30:43 +0000

Congratulations Jennifer. The first week is the worst. Get yourself some sugarless gum and sugarless candy and use them whenever you want to smoke. I now chew gum like I used to smoke.

I am still a non smoker. It has been over a year and a half. I realize that I will have the urge to smoke probably the rest of my life, but it certainly has gone down with time. The way to become a non smoker is to just not smoke no matter what. The urge will pass in a few minutes.

Keep me updated with your progress Jenn!

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Wed, 27 May 2009 11:18:19 +0000

I am still not smoking. It has become much easier. It has been over 1.5 years now!

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:51:39 +0000

Heck, don't envy me, I am suffering just like you. It would be real easy to just go and buy a pack of smokes. The cravings never go away from what I hear, they just get less frequent and less intense.

I still have cravings on a daily basis and am chewing lots of gum.

You just have to resist the temptation to smoke when you get the craving! Pop some gum.

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:43:40 +0000

Good luck John. I quit for physical reasons as well. Cigarettes are flat out not good for you.

I am on day 109 of no smoking, over 3 months. I am not going to lie and tell you that it has been peaches and cream. I have had some intense cravings and still do. I wish I could still smoke. But I don't, and the cravings eventually go away. My friend now is sugarless gum. I use it just like cigarettes. I am constantly chewing and need it like I needed the cigarettes. Hopefully in time, I will be able to get rid of the sugarless gum :)

Good Luck,

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:06:00 +0000

I am still not smoking. Riding with my brothers, and a whole bunch of other stuff makes we really want to smoke real bad. So far so good, we will see!

Norm