Yeah, I went to New Leaf to quit. They have given me patches.

Strange thing is - there was a carbon monoxide (I think) tester to see how much crap is in your lungs. It gave a percentage readout. My mom was 24% and my niece was 26% whereas I was 61%....lol...

She said she's never seen such a high reading and am surprised I am not in hospital...I think she exaggerated a lil bit

Anyways - today I smoked in the morning before I got my patch and when I got my patch I have yet to smoke so I am doing well considering I am a chronic chain smoker of roughly 60 a day...Okies - - just thought I'd let you know so people can give some advice on quitting smoking...

Im worried about putting on weight - I only just lost the 3 stone I put on last time I quit....and that was due to heroin. I doubt I could lose that sort of weight again without becoming bulimic...

quitting smoking is the #1 thing you can do for your health

you may gain a few pounds, but then you'll lose it

no big deal is it? would you rather die a horrible long drawn out death or gain 10 lbs?

congrats and stay strong

oh and you dont need heroin to lose weight

try drinking water and taking a walk when you want a butt

it lessens cravings for butts and food

Thanks for the advice, I'll definitely try that!

Nicotine patches? I never understood the reasoning. It's not abstaining from the act of smoking that throws you into physical withdrawal, it's the lack nicotine upsetting all the extra uptake receptors that have grown. So it's kind of like giving a pint of Jack to an alcoholic so they can quit drinking.

Have them or a doc put you on Chanitx. It's called Champix in your corner of the world.
It was developed by a researcher who quit smoking the hard way.