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Trying to stay on track..I think..

jancam
jancam
Hi all.
I finally have my appointment today with my Dr I trust above all my others. I've already bought Chantix.
Just wanting this Dr.'s OK to postpone some treatments until I complete
Chantix before I start it. ( as I've mentioned..conflict with nausea and maintaining weight.

Now I'm getting this dread of the Chantix. Which is the ONLY method I've ever been able to stop smoking with.
I know I'll loose weight on it.but..know I'll gain it back quickly once not smoking..and then some..so ..that's OK...
But..I have multiple health problems...and am not looking forward to the added nausea and insomnia from Chantix. ( I'm guessing the Dr who prescribes a sleep Med..my Pain Management Dr...will increase it for a while..hoping so)

I'm finding myself wanting to postpone starting it 'til after Christmas..
Which would change my quit date.
Am I procrastinating? Or..trying to set up a successful quit?

Honest opinions appreciated..I'm not over-sensitive..:-) :-)

Hugs
jc
duvessa
duvessa
What about zyban/wellbutrin, have you tried that if the other is giving you problems?

I've quit using wellbutrin (twice I think)...it definitely helped, but I've also quit cold turkey....& I've used the nicotine gum to help me as well. Because I did it in the order I've listed, I guess I got better at it each time. I didn't need or want to use the Wellbutrin in more recent quits.

In my opinion, NOW is a great time to quit...over the holidays you can limit the amount of time you're exposed to others & really take care of yourself. Squeeze everyone into one or two days & then go on lock down for as much of the time as you can. Sleep. Drink lots of water. Get some exercise if you're able. Take care of yourself.

Don't put it off.
grannie
grannie
Am I procrastinating? Or..trying to set up a successful quit?

Only you can answer that question dear. There is "never" a good time for a smoker to quit.

You either quit or you don't. Use any excuse you want there are a million of them. You are in charge so what's it gonna be.....LOL
MayberryDeb
MayberryDeb
Hi JC, if postponing till after Xmas feels better for you then wait. I quit over 3 years ago by using Chantix. We are all different and all will have different reactions to the med, but if it worked once, it will work again. There are meds(Zofran) that can help with the nausea and for most of us, quitting will cause weight gain. Let us know what you decide.
Sending gentle prayers.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I was one of those that always had a reason I couldn't quit yet, I think a lot of us are. This is just my opinion, and I will probably get my hands smacked for saying this, but if I were you, and had the issues you have I would wait until right after Christmas. I think you should set a date now though, and stick to it. You mentioned your dr putting you on Phenergan? If u haven't taken it before to know how you'll feel & depending on the dose it can knock you right out. You could sleep right through Christmas! I know the dose I'm on 50mg every 6hrs is high, and I've been on it for almost 7years. I know low doses knock everyone I know completely out, so it should help you sleep as well as keeping you from getting sick. Plus I don't know how 'moody' you may be early in your quit, sooooo yeah, wouldn't want you to have a breakdown and scare everyone at Christmas! Just my opinion, now I'm gonna go hide so I can avoid getting my hands smacked!

We are here no matter when you're ready!