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I stopped smoking after a heart attack on new years day 2011, yeah it took a 2x4 to the side of my head to wake my dumb a** up. I smoked at least 2 packs a day for 45 years... it is never too late. I stopped by using Chantix from my Dr., patches, gum & the rest still put nicotine in your body...it's like stopping drinking by switching to beer only. I did gain 20 lbs (not easy to stop in Jan. when the weather sucks and all there is to do is eat) but I am back down to fighting weight. I have never felt better and I am saving $360.00 a month. Everything I use to do included smoking, it was a habit and a ritual. In my past (being a child of the 60's) I had been addicted to all types of substances and the honest truth...Tobacco was the hardest to give up..hell, I liked smoking & I still like the smell of smoke floating in the air. I admit that I had a little help in stopping, the day I had my heart attack is the same day my Mother passed away from COPD, and other smoking related ailments. It's never too late.
