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I laughed when I read this. I too posted about excess, stinky gas when I quit. It lasted about a month. Welcome FunkyfunJo and great job on two months smoke free. This is a great place to ask those questions. We all have been through the variety of different issues that goes with quitting. No matter what, quitting is the best thing you can do. It will give you so much more power and self esteem. Read as much as you can on the board and post often. We want to be there to help you on your quit journey. There is a lot of fun, humor and support here. There is the daily Nope pledge, which I love doing every day.

I used to buy my smokes at the corner gas station. I would never buy any more than one pack a day because I was always going to quit. That meant a visit to the station every day because I never could quit. I did become good friends with the man that owned the gas station. I enjoyed talking with him every day. I am ten months quit and often think I should stop and tell him I quit and miss talking to him. Every time I pull into the station to tell him, I pull right back out. I do not want to visit my old haunt. I will always keep him a pleasant memory but I have no need for his store. The gas is cheaper on the other side of town.

Hi Richard. Yes, Yes and Yes. We have all experienced those symptoms while quitting smoking. The good new is you have landed here and we are all her to help you. 18 days is great. You are in the early stages. By now you have the nicotine out of your body. I am 64 and I smoked for 42 years. I am now ten months smoke free. Quitting has given me so much power and self esteem and I have no wish to return to smoking. I rarely think of smoking. This is so doable and you are on the right track. From this point forward it is just a matter of retraining your brain. When you get those craves just take a deep breath and think how great it feels to inhale clean fresh air. Think about how you are improving your health and extending your life. Smoking does nothing for you. I never thought I could quit but, with the help of the people on this forum, it has been possible. Read as much as you can on the forum, take the Nope pledge each day and reach out to us when you need help. There is an SOS section when you feel like smoking and we all jump in to help you through. I am so glad you found us and hope we can guide you through this journey. Linda

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Most smokers started young in rebellion as teenagers. If this would make it harder for them to start, it would cut a huge portion of smokers. Unfortunately, where there is a will, there is a way. It will never be a perfect world.

Wow. It would be amazing if this could happen.

A lot of men are into these movies. My husband has not missed a Fast or Furious. I think you may not have children either, because I have sat through many of these movies with my children and grandchildren.

Because you shouldn't live in the past and it is better to...

Wow and he only gets to take home half. I think he chose to lose. He was an amazing contestant. His ability to bet high made him able to win much more money in a shorter period than Ken Jennings.

I thought it was just $60 dollars away. Doesn't he still win $1,000 for coming in second? I just think it was too obvious that he did not win on purpose.

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Just watched Jeopardy. I think he lost on purpose. It is the first time he did such a low bid in the end game. He could have surpassed the winner if he had bid more.

It says the video won't show in my area. Thanks for the scoop. I will be watching.

How do you know. Do you have the inside scoop. Gonna have to watch that and see his facial expressions. That cheesy smile has kind of drove me crazy. Amazing mind but all I could think was what it would be like to be married to him lol.

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Congratulations Wansit. You have a great quit going. Love making this journey with you.

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Nope A wonderful present on my husband's 65 birthday today!

Congrats on 3 years. Thanks for your awesome contribution to the forum.

Glad to hear all went well. The periodontists don't want to put you to sleep to do the work and it is not easy to sit through. I tell my husband all my diamonds are in my mouth. Somehow it might not sit as well to say that to your wife. lol

OMG, I am so grateful to know things are okay. I have really missed you around here. You are a very appreciated staple here. Glad to hear you are running.