Quitting smoking SUPPORT....thx to everyone who hangs out here and to FSUSA...

[maureengill]

Thanks for the concern everyone....thankfully enough she got me some vicondines. Looks like I'm going to have to schedule another scalar/planar for my gums though....I'm really starting to not like the periodontist...it's so damn expensive. My visit yesterday (regular dentist) cost 91 bucks for her to torture me by splitting my lip and using that metal thing to smack the tooth that I told her hurt....after I told her it hurt to touch it...

I did on the other hand request a copy of my records because I plan on finding a new dentist. Unfortunately this person took over for a dentist that I had for many years (he had problems with his hands and had to retire) that I really liked. I really am over going to see this person and paying them to tell me what a wreck I am....like I don't know that. I mean really...If you split someone's lip and don't even notice you're dripping blood all over the place you think as a professional you'd apologize, not call me a mess. I really tried to like this dentist because I hate trying to find new ones that I do like, but it's just not going to work. If I don't like them I won't go and see them until I HAVE to....and clearly that's not good.

Right now I'm just on Ibuprofin...cause mornings are good when it comes to mouth pain. Last night I was definitely popping the vicodines. Hopefully the antibiotics I am on will start to get rid of some of the pain. Now to go find someone who can get me in sooner than later for the scalar/planar...ugh.

...on another note...I must add that I didn't smoke yesterday....thanks fsusa...that purecig (with or without menthol) is good stuff

 

[TexasT]

My gosh, its always something, huh? At least you've got something for the pain now and the antibiotics should help too.

Really proud of you for sticking with the PureCig and not smoking. Your getting to the point now where you can deal with life and not making things worse by smoking. You're a pretty special lady!

 

[maureengill]

It's kind of scary actually....because I used to think that drama/trauma=cigarettes. But I've come to realize that is not at all true. If I stop and take a deep breath I realize I'm puffing away at my pv and I CAN survive without smoking. I'm not "afraid" I'll never smoke again...it's kind of a relief. I always had that fear when trying to quit of what I was missing. Now I don't feel like I'm missing anything...that in itself is pretty epic.

My gosh, its always something, huh? At least you've got something for the pain now and the antibiotics should help too.

Really proud of you for sticking with the PureCig and not smoking. Your getting to the point now where you can deal with life and not making things worse by smoking. You're a pretty special lady!

 

[LordDavon]

Maureen, I found my pliers. If you need to get that tooth taken care of, I can give you the "Mrs. T treatment". She doesn't miss her teeth and T really likes her better now. Sure, he complains about always having to chew her food for her but, she no longer spends hours grazing in the fields and the cows are much less scared these days. It really is a win-win!

 

[TexasT]

Hey LD the pliers will work and Maureen already has the pain pills. I have a Black & Decker drill in case we have to do any filings or root canals. Heck, by the time we get done she'll look like a purty East Texas girlie. I'll go get the rest of my tools out in the pasture in case we come across something unexpected.

Mrs. T and old Jack Schitt's wife will give her an East Texas hairdoo. Its kind of a modern thing called a beehive. She'll be sooo purty!

 

[Free2BMe]

It's kind of scary actually....because I used to think that drama/trauma=cigarettes. But I've come to realize that is not at all true. If I stop and take a deep breath I realize I'm puffing away at my pv and I CAN survive without smoking. I'm not "afraid" I'll never smoke again...it's kind of a relief. I always had that fear when trying to quit of what I was missing. Now I don't feel like I'm missing anything...that in itself is pretty epic.

Great, great words to read...so I just had to quote it!

 

[maureengill]

Thx free...I never thought it would be possible.....I do have to admit that I smoked a cig yesterday...even worse...I bummed one....but today has been better...and less painful...and even worse...I realized that pain is an excuse...cause when I was really in pain...I dealt with it...

Now to LD and TT....unfortunately pliers and a drill won't fix my problem....the tooth already had a root canal and a crown on it and apparently my gums are a mess again. Unfortunately I'm going to have to go and have another scalar/planar done....where they scrape the crap out of your gums....ugh...

The vic's and antibiotics are helping...but I guess I'm going to have to schedule something this week....

 

[TexasT]

Maureen darlin, that scalar/planar just doesn't sound like anything nice. I would imagine they deaden the gums first , right? But, if it has to be done, its best to get it done and get it behind you.

And don't sweat one cigarette. That's nothing. You're still doing a danged fine job of getting those behind you too.

 

[son et lumiere]

How ya doing maureen? My thoughts have been with you a lot. I just wanted to see if you have continued your success with quitting.

 

[maureengill]

Nope...I ain't no quitter here...well...i guess I am.....I still have the pack of cigs in my jacket pocket...but I'm doing okay. I'm dealing with the pain of everything at the moment and am just "letting it in". I haven't smoked since I bummed one at the bar last weekend...so it's all good. I'm sitting here listening to my new RED cd and trying to let some of the pain go....
YouTube - Red - Hymn For The Missing (Lyrics in description) - One of my favorite groups - you can share (christian rock - they don't make christian rock like they used to....)

Thanks for the concern son et lumiere....I'll survive...I always do ....music is my nirvana and I wouldn't be able to live without it....

How ya doing maureen? My thoughts have been with you a lot. I just wanted to see if you have continued your success with quitting.

 

[TexasT]

Tomorrow will be three weeks Maureen!

Honest, great job!

 

[maureengill]

Yes TT...I'm a cheater...not a giver upper...
I've never been a giver upper...just a hard-headed stubborn girl

Tomorrow will be three weeks Maureen!

Honest, great job!

 

[ab357]

Before you know it you'll be running into your first anniversary smoke free

TexasT is trying to buddy up to you

I told him you worked at the blow up doll factory.

 

[maxy007]

Go you Maureen!!!
3 weeks??? That's excellent. You should be sooooo proud of yourself.

You ROCK

 

[TexasT]

Before you know it you'll be running into your first anniversary smoke free
TexasT is trying to buddy up to you
I told him you worked at the blow up doll factory.

Maureen is one of my Girlie Girls and I intend to keep her on MY side!

 

[maureengill]

That's fine TT...as long as you don't pm me for a blow up doll......

Maureen is one of my Girlie Girls and I intend to keep her on MY side!

 

[csan1018]

That's fine TT...as long as you don't pm me for a blow up doll......

Wow, Maureen. You're doing great--even with being in pain you're not resorting to cigs. That's just awesome!! Keep up the good work.

Any improvement with the pain? I hope you're getting some relief and all is well very soon for you.

 

[Nixsdaddy]

That's fine TT...as long as you don't pm me for a blow up doll......

We already can imagine where the holes that he tried to patch up are at. He really should get a body condom and be done with it.

 

[TexasT]

We already can imagine where the holes that he tried to patch up are at. He really should get a body condom and be done with it.

Ab wears one for a hat ... sometimes.

 

[Nixsdaddy]

Ab wears one for a hat ... sometimes.

Wow, that sure is a big head for such a small body.