Chantrix Update

[garager]

Finally got in to see my Doctor today, I will start on Chantrix tomorrow. He said this med has been highly successful in smokers. Finally, I feel like I'm on the right track to quit. I'll let everyone know in around 3-4 weeks about how I'm doing against my fight for smoke free lungs......

I do know of a bunch of people who has done this, so far a 100% success rate... :cool::D

[Woussko]

Good luck quitting

Here's something that may get you to really work harder. Think of how much a pack of cigs costs you. Next think of how many packs a month you were buying. Finally think of what that money could buy in nice new tools or if you saved up for a year what you could get yourself.

The time has come to make up a wish list and work toward it. You'll be saving on huge medical bills as well if you do quit. Recovery takes time and you may go apeus, but in the end you'll be glad for your efforts.

[stxrus]

i wish you the best of luck. it is a hard road but one that is conquerable.

major mojo and positive thoughts headed your way.

steve

[res057]

Yes, keep us posted and GOOD LUCK! That's a road I need to travel down as well.

[westcoastplumber]

Yes Good Luck...please Be A Role Model For Robert

Zeljka

[BadgerDave]

Good luck with your battle against the coffin nails. It's not easy quitting but it's also not impossible either. The hardest part is convincing yourself that it can be done. Once you've done that, the rest is easy.

[PLUMBER RICK]

Yes Good Luck...please Be A Role Model For Robert

Zeljka

i though i was roberts role model:confused:

i don't drink, smoke, or flat rate:eek:

a little more time robert and you'll be cured;) we'll work on it next week:cool:

rick.

ps. garager, best of luck and keep us posted. you'll be able to save up enough for that golf trip to l.a. when you're cured

[garager]

Pick up my meds this morning, had some food and started on my meds. The correct spelling is Chantix. The meds cost $105.16, my Insurance company (First Plan) jumped right in, so I only had to pay $7.75. I'll be your guinea pig for a while, for those of you who are interested. Let me tell you, I have tried to quit many times, so if this works, then its the real deal. Thank for everyones encouragement, I really appreciate it very much.

I feel very confident about this...:):):)

[garager]

i though i was roberts role model:confused:

i don't drink, smoke, or flat rate:eek:

a little more time robert and you'll be cured;) we'll work on it next week:cool:

rick.

ps. garager, best of luck and keep us posted. you'll be able to save up enough for that golf trip to l.a. when you're cured

You posted just before me, and I was thinking Vegas Baby, oh ya......

I'll still get to LA hopefully, maybe the same time w/Vegas....

[papadan]

If YOU want to quit, then Chantix will work great. Start the meds and just keep smoking for the first week. Then just don't pick them up one morning and you are on the way. I smoked for 38 years and used chantix to stop 7 months ago. I know 11 people now that have stopped smoking with Chantix and 2 that started back after a couple months.If I can do it, then I am sure you can!:D

[DuckButter]

If YOU want to quit, then Chantix will work great. Start the meds and just keep smoking for the first week. Then just don't pick them up one morning and you are on the way. I smoked for 38 years and used chantix to stop 7 months ago. I know 11 people now that have stopped smoking with Chantix and 2 that started back after a couple months.If I can do it, then I am sure you can!:D

I'm sold, though I'd wager to be one of those 2 of 11, it won't stop me from trying it.
I've tried countless times to stop and made it as much as a full month once...gained 28 pounds in that time.
The fact that you smoke as you start the med tells me it really removes the cravings, recently this topic has reared it's ugly head for both me and the new wife.
Garager...please keep us posted.

[garager]

I'm sold, though I'd wager to be one of those 2 of 11, it won't stop me from trying it.
I've tried countless times to stop and made it as much as a full month once...gained 28 pounds in that time.
The fact that you smoke as you start the med tells me it really removes the cravings, recently this topic has reared it's ugly head for both me and the new wife.
Garager...please keep us posted.


Of course I will.......:)

[drtyhands]

Garager,
No better time than now my friend;)
I've said before,got twenty years of smoke sludge in my lungs that after almost eight months I can tell even though they are better their still way under potential.

Quiting for me was easy as I was able to keep my suroundings calm(no work).

I don't care if someone,including myself,quits everyday.It is kindof a wierd point of view for me,You see,I hate to see waste.To start smoking now would be a huge,huge waste of the investment I have made into being smoke free all this time.When I see someone quiting The time frames are the same,ONE day is just as hard as six months.Does this make sense to anyone but me:rolleyes:

Bossman,Fall is upon us.I would be tickled to here what you have to say about how the air smells after the rain on the fallen leaves.Sniffer should show some of the first signs of regeneration:)

BIG DEAL.If it turns to be a rough week,by all means,smoke one for me too.Just quit again next week.At least that was another way I looked at it to keep my thoughts in a relaxed state.

You are in my thoughts this upcoming week;)

:)ADAM:)

[ToUtahNow]

Garager,

Good luck I hope it works for you. Quitting was one of the best things I have ever done.

Mark

[ToUtahNow]

Yes Good Luck...please Be A Role Model For Robert

Zeljka

If I could only find a way to sit Robert down for a few hours where he was a captive audience maybe I could convince him quitting would be the right thing for him to do. Besides a young couple like yourselves will likely want to start a family one day. I cannot imagine wanting to smell like a cigarette while holding my little bundle of joy (hint hint). In addition, Robert will not want his son/daughter to see his/her dad is too big of a whimp to kick the habit.

Mark

[drtyhands]

Mark,
Robert looks like he's over 6'.I'd say he's a fairly big one:D

[ToUtahNow]

Mark,
Robert looks like he's over 6'.I'd say he's a fairly big one:D

LOL- He's a bundle but it certainly is not a little bundle and I doubt it is joy.

Mark :D

[papadan]

DuckButter, give the Chantix a try. It eliminates the cravings and nervousness so you don't start eating candy and junk as a substitute.

[apf]

Goodluck Garager . I have a script of the chantix myself .Doc gave it to me this past week.I just have to see what my ins. co. will do for me . It costs $140.00 a month here .From what I've heard , it works well but leaves you a bit lethargic. Keep us posted . This year is 30 years smoking for me ....I'm tired of smoking

[mrs. westcoast]

If I could only find a way to sit Robert down for a few hours where he was a captive audience maybe I could convince him quitting would be the right thing for him to do. Besides a young couple like yourselves will likely want to start a family one day. I cannot imagine wanting to smell like a cigarette while holding my little bundle of joy (hint hint). In addition, Robert will not want his son/daughter to see his/her dad is too big of a whimp to kick the habit.

Mark

Thanks Mark,

You will have him on wednesday and he cannot excape:D:D

[garager]

Goodluck Garager . I have a script of the chantix myself .Doc gave it to me this past week.I just have to see what my ins. co. will do for me . It costs $140.00 a month here .From what I've heard , it works well but leaves you a bit lethargic. Keep us posted . This year is 30 years smoking for me ....I'm tired of smoking

I believe its been 32 yrs for me, started to dang young. Well congrats for going on it too, any side effects yet? My first day the stomach felt a little weird, took at as nerves, today just fine. Its when you get to your 7th day is when the dosage is maxed up, thats when we find out if we have the stomach for it. :)

[PLUMBER RICK]

joeys brother is in town this week and i had him pull up a patient info sheet on chantix.

this is only 10% of the info.

rick.

Chantrix is a prescription to help adults stop smoking. Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions including:

have kidney problems or get kidney dialysis.
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if CHANTIX will harm your unborn baby.
are breastfeeding. Although not studied, CHANTIX may pass into breast milk.Tell your doctor about all your other medicines including prescriptions and nonprescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Especially, tell your doctor if you take insulin, asthma medicines, blood thinners as there may be a change in how these work.

Choose a quit date when you will stop smoking.

Start taking CHANTIX 1 week (7 days) before your quit date . This lets CHANTIX build up in your body. You can keep smoking during this time. Make sure that you try and stop smoking on your quit date . If you slip, try again. Some people need a few weeks for CHANTIX to work best.
Take CHANTIX after eating and with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.
Most people will keep taking CHANTIX for up to 12 weeks. If you have completely quit smoking by 12 weeks, ask your doctor if another 12 weeks of CHANTIX may help you stay cigarette-free.
CHANTIX comes as a white tablet (0.5 mg) and a blue tablet (1 mg). You start with the white tablet and then usually go to the blue tablet.
Day 1 to Day 3 •  White tablet (0.5 mg), 1 tablet each day Day 4 to Day 7 • White tablet (0.5 mg), twice a day
• 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening Day 8 to end of treatment •  Blue tablet (1 mg) twice a day
• 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening
This dosing schedule may not be right for everyone. Talk to your doctor if you are having side effects such as nausea or sleep problems.
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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT CHANTIX

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WHAT IS IN CHANTIX?

Active ingredient: varenicline tartrate
Inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose (NF), anhydrous dibasic calcium phosphate (USP), croscarmellose sodium (NF), colloidal silicon dioxide (NF), magnesium stearate (NF), Opadry ® White (for 0.5 mg), Opadry ® Blue (for 1 mg), and Opadry® Clear (for both 0.5 mg and 1 mg)

[drtyhands]

Thanks Mark,

You will have him on wednesday and he cannot excape:D:D
I'll bring an extra can of worm dirt for him:eek:

[westcoastplumber]

great, thanks adam, actually thanks for the offer, I hate worm dirt with a passion;) so nasty my friend;)

Be good buddy, remember to brush your teeth :D:D:D;):D

[res057]

Garager,
Today I had the Dr. write me a prescription for Chantix. Will pick it up tomorrow and be a week or so behind you.
Up next...Robert? DuckButter?:D

Jack

[ToUtahNow]

res057,

Good for you and good luck.

Okay who's next?

Mark

[Woussko]

Chantrix may help but what you really need is a team of nasty Drill Instructors with whips. When you go to light up it's "Drop and give me 50, boy." and if you fail then the whip comes out. That will make you quit smoking out of pure fear. OK, Maybe it doesn't have to be that bad, but it takes having strong people around you that will keep you far from any other smokers for a very long time and who will in fact kick some @$$ if you give up on quitting. Yes, it is very hard and I know from family members that did it. It takes very strong will power and tuff family members who will not take any waaaa waaa off of you when you beg for a smoke. After you've been off them for several months you'll be glad for all of your efforts provided you quit while you're young and not totally destroyed inside, but even if you are, quitting will pay off.

Now stay away from anyone that smokes and places that allow smoking. You can quit if you really want to bad enough. I've known a few to do it cold turkey but they really had it bad for about 3 months.

Now get down and DAMN your smokes. That's right DAMN them. All of them ... Get angry and DAMN them for making your lives a mess. Do it

[garager]

Garager,
Today I had the Dr. write me a prescription for Chantix. Will pick it up tomorrow and be a week or so behind you.
Up next...Robert? DuckButter?:D

Jack

All right, I hope we have a 100% success rate here. I'm rooting for us all. Congrats, Res057. 3rd day on it and I feel just fine, no side effects at all. Only the first day a little stomach weird feeling. Tomorrow I double my dosage.

[mrs. westcoast]

[quote=res057;90519]Garager,
Today I had the Dr. write me a prescription for Chantix. Will pick it up tomorrow and be a week or so behind you.
Up next...Robert? DuckButter?:D

Jack[/quot

you go guys,....

think of your healthier future:)

Hope robert is next:)

[PLUMBER RICK]

[quote=res057;90519]Garager,
Today I had the Dr. write me a prescription for Chantix. Will pick it up tomorrow and be a week or so behind you.
Up next...Robert? DuckButter?:D

Jack[/quot

you go guys,....

think of your healthier future:)

Hope robert is next:)

i'll watch him for a couple of days. i know how to deal with smoke;)

he'll come back clean:)

rick.

[garager]

Day four, starting to lose my urge in the cigarettes, only had 5 smokes today, usually around 15 by now. My stomach is feeling weird all day and my train of thoughts are easily distracted. I'm only on .5 mg, have to take another one tonight. 8th day I move up to 2 mg. a day, this may get tough, but the tough keeps going. The stomach thing is the hardest part, first day and now, hopefully it will go away. APF, hows your stomach doing??? Without a doubt the urge to smoke is going away. Oh ya, my food consumption has dropped in half, I will only eat half my meals and I feel absolutely full, not sick just full.

[mrs. westcoast]

Day four, starting to lose my urge in the cigarettes, only had 5 smokes today, usually around 15 by now. My stomach is feeling weird all day and my train of thoughts are easily distracted. I'm only on .5 mg, have to take another one tonight. 8th day I move up to 2 mg. a day, this may get tough, but the tough keeps going. The stomach thing is the hardest part, first day and now, hopefully it will go away. APF, hows your stomach doing??? Without a doubt the urge to smoke is going away. Oh ya, my food consumption has dropped in half, I will only eat half my meals and I feel absolutely full, not sick just full.


How long do you have to take chantix?

Loss of apetite?

That wouldn't be good for robert..he is already 175 lb...6'3..I cannot make him fat at all...I mean gain weight...

I thought after you quit you are suppose to gain weight

What about food taste? Do you feel anything different about the taste?

[garager]

How long do you have to take chantix?

Loss of apetite?

That wouldn't be good for robert..he is already 175 lb...6'3..I cannot make him fat at all...I mean gain weight...

I thought after you quit you are suppose to gain weight

What about food taste? Do you feel anything different about the taste?

Keep taking it until I don't feel like it, or a max of 3 months, but the Doc says if needed we can go to 6 months.

Each person is going to feel different when taking this, my symptoms may not be the same as Roberts, if he goes on them. This is why I'm asking Apf for his reactions on the Meds.

Food taste different, not yet. I think that one will take some time to happen. I have set myself up w/a work out routine at a local gym starting in October. I'll be paying $40.00 a month, then my insurance company will reimburse me in full as long as I go 3 times a week for 1 1/2 hrs each time, so thats cool. I haven't heard of anybody feeling the "I'm full" when being on this. But a lot of them do gain some weight, so I'll do what I can to control this. To me its not a loss of appetite, I just getting full really fast. This stuff is suppose to give you weird dreams too, so far none of that, I'm probably still to early in the stage, hasn't even been a week.

I'm wondering if this is turning into "my Diary", sorry all if this is what it looks like.:D

[res057]

I'm wondering if this is turning into "my Diary", sorry all if this is what it looks like.:D

Don't worry about it sounding like a diary. Doubt very much if anyone will complain.
Picked up my prescription today and start taking them in the morning.
My insurance didn't cover them, but it's still a small price to pay for the welfare of my family and my health. I'm gonna call our insurer tomorrow and try to talk them into covering, but have my doubts.

Jack

[drtyhands]

It's not a diary,the forum is a good place to verbalize.Plus,a person looking to quit could use yours,and others who are quiting,experiences to help prepare.

[plumberscrack]

But I like reading other peoples diaries :o

Do you still get a strong urge to smoke right after a meal or when you first wake up?

[garager]

But I like reading other peoples diaries :o

Do you still get a strong urge to smoke right after a meal or when you first wake up?

Yes I do....

Day 5
The smokes are starting to taste like garbage, whether its me or the meds that are doing this, I really cannot tell. They do taste like sh!t right now, which I'm glad for that. My body feels just fine today, no queezy feeling in my stomach. I have had 6 cigs, today, I think a lot of this is because of my hands. I'm going to get some sun flowers seeds or chew on some straws, something just to replace that cig. in my hand. I am counting on Monday as the day to stop completely, got a feeling I might be a little grumpy, so I'll try to stay away from the kids as much as possible for a week. They are understanding about what I'm going through, but I don't need to snap at them for no reason at all. I did force myself to eat this morning, have to have food when I take this stuff, or my stomach is going to hurt, this much I do know for sure. Nothing since then, so I'll eat again when I take my 2nd pill tonight.

[mrs. westcoast]

:)How is the day 8th going?

You will do it,just stay focused and don't loose sight of your goal..you can do it..

Any mood changes? Acting like a grizly?:)

Eating better?

Drinking a lot of water?

Weight change?

let us know..

i want to put rob on it

[garager]

I had 1 1/2 cigarettes today, 2 yesterday, I'm shooting for 0 tomorrow. My eating habits are back to normal, I guess my body needed to adjust to these pills.

Surprisingly, I'm not grouchy. I really thought at this point I would be going nuts, but I'm not. The last time I have every had 1 1/2 smokes in a day was 32 years ago. My hardest problem with this habit is, getting into my truck and commanding myself not to light up. Now I know when I used to smoke the most and thats when I get into the truck to go somewhere.

Drinking water, I have always drank lots of water, anywhere between 1/2-1 gal a day. I love water, yes I do go to the can a lot, even at night. So water intake has not changed.

Weight loss, well its only been 8 days, I don't think I gained or lost a pound but I will when I start using the gym/spa next month.

No more stomach aches or pains or quezzy feelings. I feel fine. No light headness, no dizzy feelings, but these cigarettes taste like crap and that is doing it for me.

Went on the 2nd stage this morning, so now I'm at 2 mg a day. Being that I'm at this stage, I thought my body would be telling me something, but it feels like a normal feeling. Ok thats about it, tomorrow will be my big day and I wish APF was talking about how he is doing??..... Res057, how are you feeling, your on it now???

[BadgerDave]

It sure sounds like you're on the right track. Keep it up man, you're winning this battle. What a great example you are to your kids. When they see you working so hard to beat this thing they are learning a very important life lesson, nothing in this life worth attaining is gained without hard work. I'm rootin for ya garager.

[res057]

Garager,
Glad to hear you're making progress!!!
I just started my two a day today (day 4).
Haven't had any stomach probs but have the burps! Little boy and dog think it's funny, wife, not so much.
Have cut down on the smokes a little, but mostly light up while, like you, I'm in the truck. My target date for no more is Tuesday.
As far as grouchiness, no change from my normal grouchiness.
Thanks for being the catalist for me doing what I've been meaning to do for so long.
Good luck and keep me posted.
Jack

[garager]

Day 9
This morning I woke up wanting a cigarette. Went down stairs, picked up my smokes and threw them in the trash. Took my shower and went for coffee with the guys. Got home later, took the smokes out of the trash, pulled out 1 cig. and stepped outside. Standing there debating on whether to light or not. After 5 minutes, went back inside, pulled out all the smokes from pack. Went into the bathroom and flushed them down my "favorite" toilet. Do you know why this is my favorite toilet:D? Because its the only one I have and I have had it for 20 yrs.
Then I threw my lighter away and took out the trash. As long as those two items are not near me, temptations should be far away from me. Body feels normal and my cravings are not bad at all, I am extremely surprised. So I would say that the Medicine is doing its job, I don't know about 100%. I would say, that the will to quit is still involved in this to some degree. I have tried to quit many times before, and could never make it a half a day. So I'm past that, and plan on staying smoke free...
Now, if only I could just throw away the cookies and ice cream, I'll keep my beer though. Thats another thing, no beer for a while, since the two go hand in hand. I'm thinking like at least six months, no beer:eek::eek::eek:, got to.
Thats that, I think the daily reports are going to slow down, I will let you know from time to time, but I really do believe that this will be a success case.:):):)
I will never push the idea of quit smoking on anyone (adults), due to the fact. I know how defensive we get, when non smokers try that on us, errrrrrrr. So do let me say this, I'm going to live longer now, w/gods willing and I'm going to breath better and I do recommend this drug called "Chantics". So if your thinking of it, due yourself a favor, "Take The Drug".....


Mark (Garager), as of about right now I am 24 1/2 hrs of smoke free....

3:15 Sept 1st was my last smoke............................................. .....

[plumberscrack]

I'm so proud of you right now little brother:)

Come here and give me a big hug:D

[ToUtahNow]

Day 9
Mark (Garager), as of about right now I am 24 1/2 hrs of smoke free....

3:15 Sept 1st was my last smoke............................................. .....

I am 100% behind you guys to make it and I can tell you it will be worth it. Oddly enough my last smoke was September 1. 1987. Twenty years later I still miss them but at the same time I wonder how I was so dumb to have ever started in the first place.

Mark

[HVAC HAWK]

very good there gents keep up the good work
I'm going on 17 years with out one and never will

[garager]

I'm so proud of you right now little brother:)

Come here and give me a big hug:D

Little brother, I'm probably 1 hr older than you. :D:D:D

Thanks everyone, encouragement goes a long way....:cool::)

[Pipestone Kid]

Mark, Just to show how much we are behind you, I will drink your beer for the next 6 months so you won't be tempted to smoke:D:D

Jim

[mrs. westcoast]

Now rob says to me:"i told you beer and cigarettes go together,that's how i started"

Although he doesn't drink anymore he smokes...after having dinnner.during jobs..on the phone...

Good job garager..it is for your own good:)

I consider you a test bunny for future:)

[Woussko]

Garager

Good work and keep it up. You're doing great and you did well to destroy your cigs and lighter. Maybe as a nice present to yourself for your hard work-efforts you can have your truck cleaned up nice both outside and inside to help remove the odor. Having it smell fresh should help you keep yourself going in the right direction. Give yourself a pat on the back.

[HVAC HAWK]

i pick on my daughter when she comes home from her friends house .i tell her she smells like a cigarette ,she does not smoke .her friends parents and brother smoke

[apf]

Garager , you are my new Hero , sorry I've bein really busy .I was really sick for a while with the hives. THey shot me up with steroids and the double oral pack and said not to go on the chantix for a couple of weeks until the steroids lost strength since they didn't think it would be effective . So I"m in Limbo for about ten more days.Enjoy your labor day.

[garager]

Garager , you are my new Hero , sorry I've bein really busy .I was really sick for a while with the hives. THey shot me up with steroids and the double oral pack and said not to go on the chantix for a couple of weeks until the steroids lost strength since they didn't think it would be effective . So I"m in Limbo for about ten more days.Enjoy your labor day.

I'm hoping your winning the hives battle APF. Did you ever find out how you got it? Get well soon, my friend...

Thank you all for your kind words, I really appreciate it very much.

A test bunny, couldn't you give me a more manlier handle, then a test bunny.:D

I will keep everybody updated, periodically.

[plumberscrack]

A test bunny, couldn't you give me a more manlier handle, then a test bunny.:D


She meant 'Easter Test Bunny' :D

[garager]

She meant 'Easter Test Bunny' :D

Ahhh, I wasn't thinking, makes perfect sense now...:D:D:D

You think she will be lost after reading this?.....:eek::D

[ToUtahNow]

A test bunny, couldn't you give me a more manlier handle, then a test bunny.:D


Remember English is Zeljka second language (or is it her fifth?). She did not mean test bunny she meant test rat.

Mark :D

[garager]

Hey everybody, I have now stopped counting the days. Still on the Meds. and still not smoking. Everything is just fine and dandy. Went out for lunch yesterday and after having dessert, was a real pain. This was my biggest craving for a smoke in a couple of days, I stayed strong though. I'm just about over that hump, so close. The wife said my breathing hard in bed has slowed down some, I just reminded her, we have just been married to long :D. We laughed and then cuddled, she has been good about everything.

Yes, my mood swings are there, but I thought I would become really grouchy. Everybody said I have had my moment, but I'm not over board. So I get to keep my family...:cool:

Res, hows it going for you??????

APF, hope your feeling better, did the steroids help you out???? Haven't heard from you in a while, starting to get concerned.

[drtyhands]

Garager,From the reading of your posts I figured you as straight and level headed.l knew you could throw this yoke.Your sacrifice will be greatly rewarded.First is lung capacity:)

This is not to say that i'm not impressed by res and others who decide to quit.

[DuckButter]

Had my annual checkup today.
My primary is awsome, this guy remembers more details about me than I do...not exaggerating.
He does the "routine".."Any new aches/pains?...trouble sleeping?...been eating low fats?...quit smoking yet?

I waited for the pause, then hijacked him before the usual questionaire, "I'd like to try Chantix".
He immediately broke out the pad with a proud smile and said "Excellent choice".
Garager, thank you for telling me about this medication, it was almost weird listening to my Doc tell me I'd still be smoking, but I should alter my routine while I smoke to break old habits I associated smoking with.
He told me his other patients success rate with Chantix is excellent.
I'm going to keep this from the sweety for a lil' while until it looks like it'll work, rather than set up for disappointment.

[garager]

Had my annual checkup today.
My primary is awsome, this guy remembers more details about me than I do...not exaggerating.
He does the "routine".."Any new aches/pains?...trouble sleeping?...been eating low fats?...quit smoking yet?

I waited for the pause, then hijacked him before the usual questionaire, "I'd like to try Chantix".
He immediately broke out the pad with a proud smile and said "Excellent choice".
Garager, thank you for telling me about this medication, it was almost weird listening to my Doc tell me I'd still be smoking, but I should alter my routine while I smoke to break old habits I associated smoking with.
He told me his other patients success rate with Chantix is excellent.
I'm going to keep this from the sweety for a lil' while until it looks like it'll work, rather than set up for disappointment.

Your welcome, I'm glad you found my thread to be helpful. Just remember, its still part of you that must want to quit. 7 days after you started Chantix, throw those smokes and lighter away, that is a must. Now PaPaDan was able to keep his around, but I could not. I am close to 3 weeks smoke free, I'll do that update thing at 1 month at starting Chantix, but for now its Congratulation to DuckButter.........:cool::) Good luck.......You can do it.....

[DuckButter]

Welp, back from the pharmacist, all set, psyched to start, got my 8oz glass of water like it says, purdy green package sitting in front of me and I see that I'm apparently s'posed to start this in the morning.

[garager]

Welp, back from the pharmacist, all set, psyched to start, got my 8oz glass of water like it says, purdy green package sitting in front of me and I see that I'm apparently s'posed to start this in the morning.

And eat something before you take your pill. Man my stomach was messed up if I didn't....Stay psyched you can do it, I did after 32 yrs of smoking.........


Oh ya, hey Res hows it going with you, are you peeling the paint off your walls or is this working for you too???????

[mrs. westcoast]

I'm putting robert on it next month..he wants it too....my ******* smokes a pack a day:(

[garager]

I'm putting robert on it next month..he wants it too....my ******* smokes a pack a day:(

May I make a suggestion, don't push it on him. If he's ready then this will work if he's not ready your going to be really disappointed. And it could lead to a strain between the two of you. Let him do it on his own and when he does, give him lots of support.

[DuckButter]

Exactly Garager, the mrs has been yakking about me quitting for years.
She doesn't even know I'm doing this...just in case it doen't work

The site says it's 44% succesful...fingers crossed here

[mrs. westcoast]

Guys who are on chantix how is it going?

How mnay days has it been? How do you feel? Urge to smoke?

Robert is so excited to go on it:(not:)

[garager]

Guys who are on chantix how is it going?

How mnay days has it been? How do you feel? Urge to smoke?

Robert is so excited to go on it:(not:)

I'm on it, of course. Its been 28 days of smoke free for me.
Yes I would love to have a smoke right now, but I'm not going to.

I believe Duck is on it and Res and APF, or APF is starting real soon. Anybody else? I'm sure there are others who have read this thread and are thinking about it.


I am thinking about going to a Remodeling show in Vegas Oct 10th-? 2007, with the money I am saving, Josh I was wondering if Ridgid is going to have a booth at this show? I just found out about this show yesterday, and the wife said go. She's so proud of me........:D

I believe the show is at the Mandala Casino, I'll find out more about it this weekend.
Here is a site about it...

http://www.theremodelingshow.com/Remod07/public/enter.aspx?left=0&Nav=0

[Josh]

I don't see anything on the event find for oct.

http://www.ridgid.com/EventFinder/

Josh

[garager]

October 1st, is now the starting date for no smoking in any business of more then 3-4 employee's, no bars (public or private), restaurants, most parks and children events, etc, here in the state of Minnesota.......

And this does not even bother me anymore, because today I am 1 month smoke free.:clap: :clap: :clap:

[plumberscrack]

Garager,

You still taking the Chantrix or have you been weened off it already?

The true milestone will be when you are standing next to someone and you say: "can you please put that out? it's making me ill" :D

I have a list of 5 or 6 people I work with that might want to try this.

How's everyone else doing on it?

If you tried it and it didnt work that's OK

We still want to hear from you.

[mrs. westcoast]

October 1st, is now the starting date for no smoking in any business of more then 3-4 employee's, no bars (public or private), restaurants, most parks and children events, etc, here in the state of Minnesota.......

And this does not even bother me anymore, because today I am 1 month smoke free.:clap: :clap: :clap:


Big claps for you garager,

Robert can't wait to go on it:):(:(:(

[garager]

Garager,

You still taking the Chantrix or have you been weened off it already?

The true milestone will be when you are standing next to someone and you say: "can you please put that out? it's making me ill" :D


Yes I'm still on it, and I will be for another 3 weeks, this is my decision. I could stop taking Chantics right now, and I think I would be just fine. But I'm not going to risk it.

The problem now is, finding places to spit out my sunflower seed shells. This is what I turned to, and I have found it very difficult to place a wad of seeds in my mouth and no where to spit em out.:D Personal problems, I guess.

My breathing is most certainly changing, my wife even says she doesn't hear me breathing that hard anymore. My taste buds hasn't changed though, food still taste the same.

My clothes and truck don't smell like smoke. Now I wish my lungs and teeth could go back to they're normal colors. But I don't think this will ever happen. I have gained 7 lbs now :eek:, but I start working out this Thursday for 3-4 days a week. I will be really happy to have a treadmill for walks in the winter time. Thats about it, new update next month. Thanks to all for reading my diary, sorry to take so much time out of your life...:D:D:D

[Woussko]

Garager

What matters is that you're sticking with the fight to quit for good.:)

In time a good cosmetic dentist can work on teeth whitening. You might try asking your current dentist about whitening toothpaste and also try using baking soda now and then when you brush.

We will look forward to your next report.

[papadan]

I'm past the 8 month mark and your teeth will come clean in time. LOL I will not be the kind of person that tells smokers to put them out because they stink. Never liked those a-holes and wont be one. :eek:;)

[plumberscrack]

A guy I work with everyday who has been smoking Kools :eek: his whole adult life decided to quit using Chantrix. He's now 58 years old. This was his 1st day on the drug. I have no idea the side effects of this drug nor have I ever tried to kick a smoking habit but he was out of control today. He has always been an angry little curmudgeon like most plumbers his age.

First thing this morning I hear him barking at his helper in the parking garage. When I ask what's going on and he says "STFU and stay away from me!" :eek:. Normally my reponse to that would be to throw him in a ditch or throw him off the job but I did neither and walked away shaking my head thinking he was still upset about the Redskins 2nd. half meltdown.

He apologized later and told me he's on Chantrix and is trying to quit smoking. 10 minutes go by and he's whistling a tune. Never heard him whistle before. I found this a little odd. Another 10 minutes go by and he is throwing his tools around like a madman and cussing like a sailor at nearly the top of his lungs. This goes on all day long. I hear giggling and then a few minutes later swearing.

Does Chantrix give you moods swing like this or does he need to see his doctor? How long can I expect the mood swings to last? If he doesn't come in tommorrow more mentally balanced what should I do? :confused:

Need a little help from those guys that have been there.:cool:

[garager]

No, Chantix does not change your mood behavior like that, nor have I heard of anyone having mood swings like that. The smoker can keep on smoking for 1 week after being on the drug, actually they prefer you to do this.

Then you quit smoking as soon as you enter your 2nd stage of the treatment, which is on your 8th day. This is why you don't get major mood swings, because now the drug is working.

I think your friend may have quit smoking the same day as he started his treatment. Now going cold turkey without being on this drug, would give me mood swings.......:eek:

[MrsSeatDown]

Garager, found your spatoon yet? Just put a paper cup in your car and empty it or throw it out when you get somewhere with a trash can!

Joey

[drtyhands]

Garager, found your spatoon yet? Just put a paper cup in your car and empty it or throw it out when you get somewhere with a trash can!

Joey
Or just carry it around the swap meet all day grossing out your friends.

[MrsSeatDown]

Or just carry it around the swap meet all day grossing out your friends.

And yet again, I was gonna spare you:p

[drtyhands]

And yet again, I was gonna spare you:p
Boy,thats a relief.I plan on getting a lot of things at next years trade show, so my arms might be full.Joey,would you mind carrying my cup for me,maybe once in a while hold it under my chin:eek:

[MrsSeatDown]

I grew up with 3 brothers and I live with Rick. Our dinner conversations are worse than your little spitoon. I'm not scared:p

However, I may laugh and tell everyone it is your drool cup:D

[garager]

Its funny to listen to the two of you,:):)

I sort of gave up the seeds and went w/sugar free rock candy, but I do miss all that salt, soooooo addicting.......:D

[markts30]

Well, did not want to jump in too soon in case it was not effective for me...
But now, after over 20 years of smoking, Chantix seems to have enabled me to finally kick the habit...
Quit smoking without much effort on day 9 - just decided it was not worth the hassle of carrying them anymore as smoking was not "doing anything" for me anymore (no enjoyment from the nicotine rush I guess???)...
Gave the last 1/2 pack to a co-worker and have been smoke free now for 12 days....
Tried it cold turkey a few years ago and was not a "nice" person to be around...
Boss did not even notice I quit till he asked if I needed a smoke break after doing 3 hours straight brazing 4" copper off a ladder...

[garager]

Well, did not want to jump in too soon in case it was not effective for me...
But now, after over 20 years of smoking, Chantix seems to have enabled me to finally kick the habit...
Quit smoking without much effort on day 9 - just decided it was not worth the hassle of carrying them anymore as smoking was not "doing anything" for me anymore (no enjoyment from the nicotine rush I guess???)...
Gave the last 1/2 pack to a co-worker and have been smoke free now for 12 days....
Tried it cold turkey a few years ago and was not a "nice" person to be around...
Boss did not even notice I quit till he asked if I needed a smoke break after doing 3 hours straight brazing 4" copper off a ladder...

Well way to go, this is just a positive thread. I figured I have saved at least $200.00 since I quit and I'm not breathing nearly as heavy as I used to. I can actually hear myself thinking now. I'm glad to hear this, I was also wondering how many other people, went to this drug, but never posted, in case they failed, and they should not feel this way. So without a doubt, I'm glad you spoke up about your success.....:cool: :)

[franklie]

for those of you who have gone the Chantrix route; are you still smoke free?

[garager]

for those of you who have gone the Chantrix route; are you still smoke free?

Indeed I am...... And richer I may add...... :dance:

[HVAC HAWK]

very good keep up the good work
i did it you can to

[DuckButter]

for those of you who have gone the Chantrix route; are you still smoke free?
I flopped.
Took it for the recommended 90 days, tried easing off a few times, but didn't work.
Sure had some vivid dreams though...no nightmares.
It has a 44% success rate, so I wouldn't count me as a negative note for this thread.
Maybe I'll try again sometime soon.

[westcoastplumber]

I stopped cold turkey, the pharmasist has my prescription on file for chantix if I need it, but I am at day 8, feel great, extra energy, sleep only 5-6 hrs a night instead of 8, no yawning all day, I smell things that stink now.

Bad things, I have mood swings, no patience, watery mouth around people who smoke, I think to myself as I head for my van, cool, I can smoke now, but then remember I stopped smoking. sunflower seeds are now in the weekly budget, I space out sometimes, can't hold a conversation cause I freak out if I get frusterated and can't seem to find things that are right in front of me if I have a frusterating moment, I go blurry and light headed.

Now, this is happeneing less and less each day, but still happens.

I feel 150% better, no depression, I am actually feeling positive cause I feel better and I love the early mornings more, cause I can smell the fresh smoggy air.

[ToUtahNow]

Good job Robert.

Mark

[yasudaplumbing]

Way to go Robert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tracy

[oldslowchevy]

I love the early mornings more, cause I can smell the fresh smoggy air.



now that should be in a ........ line of the year thread.:D

[HVAC HAWK]

way to go rob it get better

[garager]

Robert, Chantix or not, way to go brother!!!!!

Sun flower seeds, killed my tongue, switched over to sugar free hard candy, which I enjoyed more. That was just a heads up. Keep that will power going, great job.......:cool:

[DUNBAR]

I visit a grave yard frequently to pay respects to a loved one.

I know the caretakers who do all the maintenance and the like, digging graves and yard mowing, trimming.


The fellow I'm referencing to.....his referral to his gf's mother landed me $1300 worth of work last year and actually got a christmas card with a thank you.


12-17 this past year this guy endured a 13 hour surgery removing his lower jaw, lymph nodes, part of his layrnx sp? throat and part of his neck. Probably a lot more than what I'm mentioning but you get the damn point.


It was cancer, as soon as he gets healed up he's set to get destroyed of 13 straight weeks of radiation to stop the growth of the cancer. Here's what caused it:


Had a toothache for years, ignored it.

Last year it got real bad, had it pulled.

Open socket never actually healed, never closed up.

2 pack a day smoker, apparently the smoking was relevant to the situation and now he looks like a broken PEZ dispensor. You shouldn't be laughing with that analogy.

He drinks alcohol, might as well call him an alcoholic. That constant drinking numbed the seriousness of how bad that toothache really was I suppose, the cigarrette smoking was allowing a known toxin to enter an open wound inside the mouth.

That culmination I believe is what led to his demise. This guy is normal just like you and me, got habits just like you and me, just that his habits is a favorite pasttime for many and it caught up with him in a bad way.

He eats intravenously through a bag. The hospital thought it wasn't in his best interest to quit drinking so they allowed him beer while he was in there with a port into his stomach with a pouch, they pour the beer into there.

He said the only way he can taste the beer is only when he belches....


Going to be real hard to see him for the first time after this; super nice guy and he's responsible for keeping me employed last year between 2 houses.

Sucks to hear what we all feel we're invincible of....until it hits close to home.

[ToUtahNow]

The tooth thing is called dry socket and smokers are not suppose to smoke for weeks after oral surgery to prevent dry socket. If they don't the socket needs to be surically repaired and then they need to quit smoking for several months. I'm sure glad I quit smoking and never needed oral surgery.

Mark

[DUNBAR]

The tooth thing is called dry socket and smokers are not suppose to smoke for weeks after oral surgery to prevent dry socket. If they don't the socket needs to be surically repaired and then they need to quit smoking for several months. I'm sure glad I quit smoking and never needed oral surgery.

Mark


Ya know, I never knew that and I'm sure the guy was probably told that, ignored that crucial advice. No reversal of time or luck at this point. He's literally going to be digging his own grave with the situation. Terrible to have a job where you're burying people constantly and see that you're next in line.:thud:

[westcoastplumber]

The tooth thing is called dry socket and smokers are not suppose to smoke for weeks after oral surgery to prevent dry socket. If they don't the socket needs to be surically repaired and then they need to quit smoking for several months. I'm sure glad I quit smoking and never needed oral surgery.

Mark


I had 4 impacted wisdom teeth dug out and was smoking the 2nd day. I was warned but didn't care, I had to smoke.

True about the sunflower seeds!!! I feel the salt and it is hard on the mouth. It is such a fun thing to do now, I take seed breaks instead of smoke breaks now!!

[mrs. westcoast]

I had 4 impacted wisdom teeth dug out and was smoking the 2nd day. I was warned but didn't care, I had to smoke.

True about the sunflower seeds!!! I feel the salt and it is hard on the mouth. It is such a fun thing to do now, I take seed breaks instead of smoke breaks now!!

You take breaks???? You told me time is money and you are taking breaks???

[yasudaplumbing]

You take breaks???? You told me time is money and you are taking breaks???
LOL, :rotflmao1: Way to crack that whip!!!!!!!!

Tracy

[garager]

Wow, what a story Dunbar, that should scare the sh!t out of any smoker. Now maybe they'll really think about trying Chantix or just going cold turkey like Robert did....

Even though I quit smoking, cancer can still attack me years down the road. So just because you quit, you should never ignore health symptoms. Hopefully because I have stopped smoking, god will allow me to live longer. :cool:

[DuckButter]

You take breaks???? You told me time is money and you are taking breaks???

In having made several attempts to get the mrs online here, I think I'm glad she wouldn't.

[DUNBAR]

Fess up!


Did you fall off the wagon or did you stick to your guns?


There's a few of ya! Not mentioning names but usually when people quit they usually can't stop talking about it!

They start talking about how much weight they are putting on and how damn good the food now tastes, how they are coughing up all kinds of black stuff like they're dying.

I'm sure you'd like to share your success, no? It's best to admit truth than to deny a lie.

It's like me; if I didn't readily admit I was the poster child for obesity, I couldn't look at myself in a 9' by 10' mirror everyday!

[markts30]

Still not smoking...
Put on 10+ lbs.
Gonna have to start doing something about the weight soon...LOL

[mrs. westcoast]

Fess up!


Did you fall off the wagon or did you stick to your guns?


There's a few of ya! Not mentioning names but usually when people quit they usually can't stop talking about it!

They start talking about how much weight they are putting on and how damn good the food now tastes, how they are coughing up all kinds of black stuff like they're dying.

I'm sure you'd like to share your success, no? It's best to admit truth than to deny a lie.

It's like me; if I didn't readily admit I was the poster child for obesity, I couldn't look at myself in a 9' by 10' mirror everyday!


HAHAHA,

Yeah,

My hubs is 26 days smoke free..since 01/01/2008!!

He is doing extremly well. Gained 2-7 lbs which is great. He eats all the time.....every am in ferguson he has 2-3 doughnuts,popcorn during the day, a sandwich and sunflower seeds during the whole day till he comes home..And then a huge dinner...eats like a horse..:rolleyes:and after the dinner he has a chocolate cake with milk or cookies before bedtime:eek:

His crappy attitude is still the same,no change in that:Dkidding..

he is the same just healthier..I made him watch oprah yesterday cause dr.Oz was on the show talking about benefits of quiting smoking...

[garager]

I used to talk about it all the time, not just in here of course. Now, I'd rather just forget that I have ever smoked. Not a day goes by, I'm still craving for a smoke. I think it'll be years to get over that stage. So I try to keep my mind occupied. March first will be my 6 month smoke free, then I'll do a full update on my dealing with it, then at a 1 year anniversary. So you'll have to wait till the 6 month period, then I'll let you know if I weigh as much as you do. :cool:

[papadan]

I've been gaining weight, but not because of the stop smoking. My weight gain is due to being diabetic and having to eat several times a day. I used to eat supper and snack till bedtime, never ate during the day. Oh yeah, the first week of Feb. will be ONE YEAR SMOKE FREE. No cravings to think about, smells pretty dam good when I am around smokers, but I wont give in. Not after a full year!:D

[DUNBAR]

Congrats to all of you.


Mrs. Westcoast if your hubby starts to baloon out like me, he's entered the danger zone. lol He's probably got a good metabolism which counters that.


Food does seem to taste better it seems. Chewing gum will get to the point where your jaws hurt by the end of the day.

That window to want to smoke again is tough, I feel for all of you but if you're like me, I coughed out a lung and a spleen every morning till I choked down that first couple cigs.

I truly believe that my customers rather me smell like a #3 from McDonald's than a tobacco product.