Stop Smoking Support Thread

Jan,



It's so funny how what date we choose is as individual as we all are!



My kids want to make a big deal out of my diagnosis date ( a date that I would prefer to forget) and I just kind of go along but, for DH and I, Oct 2 is the date....



In fact when I got back home from my last treatment, there was the most beautiful arrangement of 26 pink roses on the table... I was very confused on the number of flowers because I assumed it was for our 22nd anniversary the next day... Then I read the card.... It was 1 rose for every week from diagnosis to end of treatment!!



In all the years we have known each other, I think that was the sweetest thing he has ever done!



I know the Tamoxifen plays a part in not being able to shed the weight... When I met with my MO this past spring he was saying that next appointment (January) he will probably move me to one of the AI's since I haven't had a period for 2 years (really corresponded to when I started Tamoxifen)... I am really worried about that one! Tamoxifen may be rough but, at least I know what to expect while on it.... The AI's kind of toss me into the unknown again! Yuck!

SeaSide - I really can't tell you what happened that prompted the craving but I know it was a bad one. I did not think this would happen after 2 months.  I have been reaching for the e-cig which is better the real thing.

Congrats to those celebrating anniversaries.  Yes, we do choose dfferent dates - mine is my surgery date.  For my quit date, I happened to choose a day in the middle of the month which was my payday in the military and I knew it would be an easy day to remember.

I have been on Tamoxifen since Jan 5 this year and did not have a problem with weight gain - my weight gain started when I quit smoking.  I am struggling with that and it is beginning to really piss me off.  Yes, it is only 8 lbs but I can feel every one of them and some of my slightly worn clothes from last winter do not fit - no money for new ones.  Okay! Will stop whining and call it a night. 

SeaSide - Some days it seems if I just have the e-cig in my pocket that is good enough.  Now, keep in mind that mine does NOT have nicotine.  I think it does well for that hand to mouth fix.  I also have a few pieces of candy handy all the time.  I am still trying to keep this up with DH STILL smoking.  He has stopped using his e-cig.  His does have nicotine in it and I do use his on occasion and I mean rare occasions.  Thanks for your support

Hi Seaside,

It seems DH has given up completely.  He thinks he is doing himself a favor and keeping his extra packs of cigs in his truck.  So what, he has to go outside to get another pack?  Big deal.  Once winter gets here - and we don't have much to complain about compared to other parts of the country - he will bring them back in the house.

So alas, I am still determined to stay smoke free and if it means I have to use my e-cig more then I will.  At least I am not doing any harm to my body. Yes, there is the issue of second hand smoke but as long as he stays far enough away that will have to due.  At least I will be able to put down the e-cig and not fight cravings from that too.  Does any of this make sense?  I read it and it sounds like rambling to me.  Guess I should not try and write when I am tired.

An Ode to Cigarettes:

Cigarettes, Cigarettes, so yummy and delicious

It sucks really hard that you're not at all nutritious

Despite what it says on the Surgeon General's Warning

You're the first thing I want when I wake up in the morning

I've searched the whole world far and near

But nothing tastes better than a smoke and a beer

When I did Chemo, I managed to quit

But before too long I was back on the shit

When I awoke from surgery the first thing I said

Was "I need an ashtray in my hospital bed"

But now it's time for Radiation to start

And the Adriamycin's affected my heart

So I swear I've had the last of these

Cuz I don't want metastases

And so I'll miss my faithful friend

But today my smoking will finally end. 

BlueCowgirl....



Great poem and welcome aboard! Look forward to hearing from you!

Cowgirl, superb poem, thank you for posting it.   Jo - how goes your day, thinking of you.  Karen

Jo, isn't it great to meet in person women from this site, we WNY women met for dinner on Saturday and had a wonderful time together, hope your meeting is grand.  I am floating on air today, had my onc. appt. today and everything is clear, those are the greatest words!!  So glad you are just keeping the e cig handy and you are how many weeks now as a non-smoker? Have a super time!!!  Karen

YAY KAREN!!!!!!



That IS the best news and cause to celebrate!!



Seems it's that time of year for lots of us.... I just had my 2 year check with my breast surgeon and all, clinically, looks good! Have my MRI scheduled for Oct. 17th.... That's the one I get nervous about!



Got my 1 tablet of Xanax prescription so it should all go OK!!



Jo!!



How cool to have the opportunity to meet up with some of the girls from here!! I hope you have a blast!!!

Seaside, great news for you, on the WNY thread, 3 of us had good news from the onc., happy dance time for all of us!!  Jo, the party is grand, thanks for the wine and food, it feels so good to have news to celebrate, seaside - have Xanax will travel into MRI, that's how I do it too.  hugs, Karen

Thanks o2b it was a glorious day, I'll talk with you tommorow when I do battle with that scale and give you my stats.  Karen

When I need something I have Loritabs!  Good stuff

Karen:  Woo hoo!!!! Great news.

Hope you ladies are not tired of this but I am 10 weeks smoke free today and counting......

I know I have been a pain in the ass at times and all I can say is I'm sorry and thank you so much for putting up with me. 

Jo: Congrats! Don't worry about it, we are all a pain in the ass when we are quitting smoking   Before you know it, it will be a year. I can't believer I'm more than a year out. It seems unreal.