I'm brand spankin new here...but not new to the "battle of the addiction" I had weight loss surgery 2 1/2 yrs ago....lost 110 pounds! Hurray! However, I developed an ulcer at the opening of my "pouch" (new stomach) and it is blocking food from going in...I'm severely iron deficient, have pains everytime I eat, and I'm weak beyond belief. Well, I finally got a new by-pass doctor and Friday Dec 19th was my day of wreckoning! Turns out...I HAVE TO QUIT SMOKING! The ulcer will not heal unless I do. In short..The doctor says "you either eat OR smoke, you can't do both!" So he wrote me a prescription to Chantix (my second time on this) and I rushed it to the pharmacy. The pharmacy was out but will have it tomorrow for me. So here I go again...arming myself for battle. I could kick myself (and I have) for not staying away from the cigarettes after being successful with Chantix last time! All the excuses in the world I could give you why I went back...but the truth is I didnt want to quit badly enough. This time....I want to quit, I have to eat, I will quit! I do need support. My husband is a smoker and he is making the committment to quit as well. I hope I can count on the support my husband and I both need from each of you! Send me your tips...your sites on the internet that has helped you...your stories of struggle and achievements!! I want it all! Thanks in advance for all that yu can give me....My quit date is Dec 29th....help me be strong!
