How long should I wait ?

02-10-2009, 02:09 PM

Man that is a scary thing. took me YEARS to get to the point I didn't want a cigarette. Stay away from any and all booze while you do this is another suggestion.

I have often said that quiting cigarettes was the hardest thing I ever did in my life.

It's great when you beat it thats for sure.

Best of luck!

If I can help in anyway just shoot me a PM.

Al

02-10-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

Man that is a scary thing. took me YEARS to get to the point I didn't want a cigarette. Stay away from any and all booze while you do this is another suggestion.

I have often said that quiting cigarettes was the hardest thing I ever did in my life.

It's great when you beat it thats for sure.

Best of luck!

If I can help in anyway just shoot me a PM.

Al

I have had to quit drinking as well (for now ). I just got out of the hospital because pancreatitis and undiagnosed Diabetes caused me to go into Ketoacidtocis which nearly killed me. ( sorry about the spelling)

02-10-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RottenZombie

I have had to quit drinking as well (for now ). I just got out of the hospital because pancreatitis and undiagnosed Diabetes caused me to go into Ketoacidtocis which nearly killed me. ( sorry about the spelling)

Damn man! Good to see your on the mend.

JPH · 02-10-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RottenZombie

I have had to quit drinking as well (for now ). I just got out of the hospital because pancreatitis and undiagnosed Diabetes caused me to go into Ketoacidtocis which nearly killed me. ( sorry about the spelling)

Geez... yeah, you deserve a smoke brother.

groogs · 02-10-2009, 05:53 PM

I would have to agree that three weeks is the magic number, but longer would probably be better. I didn't smoke cigars when I quit smoking cigs, so I don't know from personal experience, but it took me about three weeks to quit craving a cigarette all the time, and cigars have never made me crave cigarette.

I am glad to hear you are on the mend.

Mr Edmundo · 02-10-2009, 06:12 PM

That's a tough one. Everyone is different, and there are so many different ways that work for each, it seems. I've quit smoking about 20 years ago, and it was one of the most difficult things I've ever done.
To me, smoking cigarettes and cigars are so different from each other, that I truly believe that you could smoke cigars and not have it affect the other.
But, it's so important to quit smoking, that it's probably not worth taking the chance. Especially with the health problems you've already gone through.
For me, there were 3 distinct periods.
3 weeks and I felt I really had it under control. But I made it to 3 weeks many times in the past.
3 months and the cravings were pretty much gone.
1 year and I knew I wasn't going back. Of course, when I quit, I didn't smoke cigars then. So I'm not 100% sure if this would help or make you slide back.
The more time you can put after your last cigarette, the better.

Good luck

kaisersozei · 02-11-2009, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RottenZombie

I have had to quit drinking as well (for now ). I just got out of the hospital because pancreatitis and undiagnosed Diabetes caused me to go into Ketoacidtocis which nearly killed me. ( sorry about the spelling)

Damn, Joe! I've never smoked cigarettes so I don't have anything to recommend, but I will say congratulations on taking that step

and glad to hear that you got proper diagnosis & will be treated now for your medical condition. Best of luck to you.

And I guess I oughta wait a bit before sending you out a package?

Ashcan Bill · 02-11-2009, 08:02 AM

When I quit the cigs I gave myself three months before lighting up a cigar. I wanted to purge myself of that need for nicotine.

Lucky_Hippo · 02-11-2009, 08:12 AM

I waited over a year and a half. The cravings were part of it, but it was the little habits that I had to struggle with. I.e. smoking on the way to work, after a meal, with my coffee...etc. Once I was free and clear and it never entered my mind to spark up after a meal or while drinking with friends, I knew I'd be okay to pick up my cigar hobby again.

It's different for everyone, just don't rush it.

DBall · 02-17-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

I have often said that quiting cigarettes was the hardest thing I ever did in my life.

I agree... I waited about 1.5 years before I decided to take up cigars (that way I'd be confident I was over them and not wanting to inhale, etc.). I tried one about 2 months into quitting and realized I was inhaling on purpose... that's when I put the whole cigar smoking idea on hold.

The first 8 months sucks... it's smooth sailing after that. Good luck, man!

68TriShield · 02-17-2009, 06:34 PM

Get yourself well Joe,first thing.

As far as cigs,for whatever reason,when I made the decision the last time to quit,it stuck.It really wasn't too bad for me,luckily.
I never did stop smoking cigars though.

02-10-2009, 02:09 PM	#1
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How long should I wait ? Man that is a scary thing. took me YEARS to get to the point I didn't want a cigarette. Stay away from any and all booze while you do this is another suggestion. I have often said that quiting cigarettes was the hardest thing I ever did in my life. It's great when you beat it thats for sure. Best of luck! If I can help in anyway just shoot me a PM. Al

02-10-2009, 05:53 PM	#5
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: How long should I wait ? I would have to agree that three weeks is the magic number, but longer would probably be better. I didn't smoke cigars when I quit smoking cigs, so I don't know from personal experience, but it took me about three weeks to quit craving a cigarette all the time, and cigars have never made me crave cigarette. I am glad to hear you are on the mend.

02-10-2009, 06:12 PM	#6
Mr Edmundo Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Centre of Canada Posts: 199 Trading: (15)	Re: How long should I wait ? That's a tough one. Everyone is different, and there are so many different ways that work for each, it seems. I've quit smoking about 20 years ago, and it was one of the most difficult things I've ever done. To me, smoking cigarettes and cigars are so different from each other, that I truly believe that you could smoke cigars and not have it affect the other. But, it's so important to quit smoking, that it's probably not worth taking the chance. Especially with the health problems you've already gone through. For me, there were 3 distinct periods. 3 weeks and I felt I really had it under control. But I made it to 3 weeks many times in the past. 3 months and the cravings were pretty much gone. 1 year and I knew I wasn't going back. Of course, when I quit, I didn't smoke cigars then. So I'm not 100% sure if this would help or make you slide back. The more time you can put after your last cigarette, the better. Good luck __________________ Tobacco and alcohol, delicious fathers of abiding friendships and fertile reveries. ~Luis Buñuel

02-11-2009, 08:02 AM	#8
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,902 Trading: (6)	Re: How long should I wait ? When I quit the cigs I gave myself three months before lighting up a cigar. I wanted to purge myself of that need for nicotine.

02-11-2009, 08:12 AM	#9
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: How long should I wait ? I waited over a year and a half. The cravings were part of it, but it was the little habits that I had to struggle with. I.e. smoking on the way to work, after a meal, with my coffee...etc. Once I was free and clear and it never entered my mind to spark up after a meal or while drinking with friends, I knew I'd be okay to pick up my cigar hobby again. It's different for everyone, just don't rush it. __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

02-17-2009, 06:34 PM	#11
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: How long should I wait ? Get yourself well Joe,first thing. As far as cigs,for whatever reason,when I made the decision the last time to quit,it stuck.It really wasn't too bad for me,luckily. I never did stop smoking cigars though.