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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 517

[color=Red]WOW ! ! ! Day 6 I was suffering from side effects of the patch or maybe just my body going bonkers on me and NOW --- Day 27... OFF THE PATCH COMPLETELY ! ! NO NICOTINE AT ALL... WOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! :) J xo [IMG]http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o304/Monica58/thumbsup-1.gif[/IMG] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/4/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 27 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 693 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $276.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1155

Jean - I'm soooo jealous! What I wouldn't give for a few hours of the you-know-whats! I've been constipated for weeks and weeks and weeks! I guess the grass is always greener... :blush: ;p [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 45 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,598 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $292.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 25

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 517

I do get lots of exercise, drinking lots of water and I'm not constipated - it's quite the opposite and that's the most disturbing because it all starts around 11 p.m. and goes straight through til 1 a.m. :( I'll keep perservering and continue with the patch .. I'm quite sure it is all what you've said, the poisons being rid of from my system. Thanks everyone.. you've put my mind at ease :) J xo [IMG]http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o304/Monica58/thumbsup-1.gif[/IMG] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/4/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 166 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $61.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 58 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1155

Jean - I'm not sure if that's patch related. Keep in mind that many people not on the patch (myself included!) have had, shall we say, "stomach issues" during the first few weeks of quitting. So, it might just be part of the withdrawal process. If it is because of the patch - you could substitute the gum for a while! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 45 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,595 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $292.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 6 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1040

Jean, it's more likely that the stomach problems are associated with smoking cessation. That is a very common complaint linked to quitting. Nicotine patches have their own list of disagreeable side-effects, though generally they're well tolerated. But stomach problems are not usually tied to the patch. But obviously, if you have doubts... call your doc. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/6/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 35 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 890 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $323.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 763

quitting smoking upsets the intestinal tract. lots of people experience bloating, gas, constipation, digestive disturbances. Besides consulting your doctor....eat plenty of fiber, get some exercise and drink LOTS of water. Your body is in the process of recovering from being bombarded with poisons. Katy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/4/2002 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1922 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 76,903 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $10955.4 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 253 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

jean, Check with your pharmacist regarding side effects. Your doctor can also help. Remember your body is in the process of healing and this may be a symptom :) Josie _______________________ The SSC Support Team.

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 517

I've been using the patches now for almost a week and in the last 2 1/2 days I've had an upset stomach, *sorry about this one..but.. odd times going to the washroom and some lower abdominal cramping. It's gotten very bad today. Has anyone suffered any these symptoms while using the patch? I'm this close to stop using them but I know I can't go cold turkey - been there and can't do it. I now have to go start cooking dinner but will return in a few hours to check for responses. Thanks so much! J [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/4/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 165 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $61.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 562

And the flatulance which has been on some older threads cAN'T FIND IT. wAALK AROUND STORE FINALLY FIND NO ONE AROUND then let it out and here s this lady looking for the cinnamon! O mg. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/7/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 21 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 176 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $42 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18

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