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Posted 10/20/2011 6:57 PM (GMT 0)
I have smoked a pack a day for 30 yrs.  I have tried and quit with patches, gums, etc.  Longest quit time has been 8 months.  I ended up the hospital 10 days ago.  They have me on IV feedings, no real food.  Craving cigs badly.  I have managed to sneak about 1 per day...feel like a major addict.

question, I would love to be an ex smoker when I leave the hospital in about a week (hopefully) I have always heard that going cold turkey was the best method.  I am afraid I won't make it since I have only gone last 2 days without.

My doctor suggested Chantex for me...anyone with chantex experience good or bad, I would love to hear your opinion.  I am leaning toward that method, as the cravings are horrible and I cannot EAT!

Thank you, Kathy

Posted 10/24/2011 3:44 PM (GMT 0)
So, I'm guessing not many smokers? or ex smokers? Well, I started the chantex, it is helping with the cravings. I am still hospitalized so cannot smoke here, but worried about how I'm going to do when I get out. I am still NPO (no food or liquid) Only on TPN for now.

Anyone have any ideas for when I get out? What is a safe snack that I may turn to? I just had a resection surgery and now I really want to concentrate on making good choices. I haven't felt this well in 8 yrs. How do you do on grapes? need healthy options. Thank you, Kathy
Posted 10/24/2011 3:56 PM (GMT 0)
Hugs llama_gal!!! I am an ex smoker. I smoked for over 29 years. I didn't want to use the nicotine patch as I didn't want to put something back in my body that I was trying to get out. So I quit cold turkey. It wasn't easy, I won't lie, but...it is possible.

I allowed myself one indulgent snack everyday for about 3 weeks. Mine was chocolate eclairs:) I know not healthy, but I need to give myself something positive. I also made sure to take a multiple vitamin everyday. I don't know why but those helped alot.

I think if you use the search engine above, you can input Chantix and get some responses about it. But smoking is contradicted with Crohns as it can cause flare ups. But I think I read that Chantix was a good option. I wish you great luck with stopping, and sending positive energy your way. And may your surgery lead to a long long smokeless remission. Hugs!
Posted 10/24/2011 4:27 PM (GMT 0)
I'm an ex smoker. Smoked two packs a day for a number of years.

I never tried Chantex but I did use the gum to help me quit. It took about three weeks for the intense cravings to subside and once they did, I switched over to regular sugar free gum to help with the cravings. There's something about gnashing your teeth on gum when you're trying to quit smoking that really, really helps :)

Once I did finally quit, I felt really great. It takes a ton of willpower but once you do quit, you will feel like a whole new you.
Posted 11/8/2011 11:20 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks to you both for your encouragement. I did start the chantix, and i have to say it has helped for over a month. I tried cold turkey, but felt too weak to stick to it. Chantix and lots of freedent gum...i have stayed smoke free. The gnashing of gum does really help!

Nanners..i love your chocolate eclair plan as well! Thank you two for your support. I always felt every time I lit up that I was making CD worse but had to be locked up in hospital to finally "do it". I sure hope it helps, not going to lie, I do miss it. But know it will get better with time. Kathy
Posted 11/15/2011 10:18 PM (GMT 0)
So, yes I have officially quit smoking (almost 6 wks). But now I am addicted to black jelly beans...I really am terrible at making good choices food wise. Any suggestions? I chew gum a lot. I am still on a limited diet (soft) due to resection surgery.

I need a healthier option, as I worry about the sugar content in these black jelly beans. thanks, Kathy
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