Quitting sucks

[ChrisMClark]

A few weeks ago I quit smoking (cigarettes). Not through choice, but because the fertility clinic my wife and I are under will not touch us if we're smoking. Which has also meant no cigars thanks to the weekly CO2 readings.

So no cigars until the end of next month

I'm not a happy bunny.

[skyhigh]

Chin up old bean, for the greater good and all. may not be a happy bunny but with the grace of God your wife may be a happy bunny in the oven. Hope all goes well for you two.

[Boss Hog]

Keep going, it will be worth it in the long run. Just think of the money you've saved.

[daverave999]

Just think of that first one when you start again!

[EDIT] I mean the cigars-the fags ain't worth starting again IMO. Last February I gave up, and I feel much better for it.

[ChrisMClark]

I've got the Goliath Power gifted to me by Shuck waiting for the first one back...blow my head clean off

[spooner]

I'm of the cigarettes to for kind of the same reason just gotta take each day as it comes and think of that lovely first cigar and it'll be all worth while......good luck on everything

[ChrisMClark]

Thanks to everyone for their kind words. That first cigar can't come round quick enough!

[jibjob79]

If you still need a quick fag fix try getting hold of some minis. I love my cohbia minis for that quick few minutes hit when you haven't got the time to appreicate a nice cigar. Plus your cigars will tate better after another month of ageing

[SmokinHaggis]

Gave up the cigs for the very same reason Chris, although don't have to go thru c02 tests, so i can still have a stogie. I wish the very best of luck for you and your wife.

[ctrl]

Try an ecig
I have one
Legal on planes and in restaraunts too
All nicotine no nasties

[ChrisMClark]

I have patches and an inhalator which is working really well. I actually miss relaxing with a stogie on the weekends more than I miss smoking tabs. It's spurred me on to look seriously at SCUBA diving again (used to dive regularly), and quitting the ciggies will only help my diving.

[ctrl]

Yeah but you get smoke from ecigs and they dont hurt the throat or burn the skin
Seriously have a look

[eggopp]

Well good luck with it all Chris... at least your cigars will get some age

[Lionhound]

Think of the future my friend. If, as I sincerely hope, all goes to plan for you both, you'll realise what a small price it is to pay.
My thoughts, prayers and best wishes are with you both.

[Simon-JG-hr]

It's not a pleasant thought - knowing how long it will be until you light up a fine cigar again. I've just gone over a month without one ( ), though I didn't know it would be this long. Which is probably better than knowing how long the suffering will go on for.

Make up for it with golf or something - perhaps a distance learning course, with tutor, in neurosurgery instead of teaching yourself...