I'm not sure why this says I'm replying to sweetplt , this response is for @marytuberville5 .
Congrats on fifty three days quit . I don't think quitting smoking will be any different for you than it was for most of us . You will have to Distract , delay , discuss , drink water , do some deep breathing , do something different to distract . Take up new hobbies , write a list of things you have always wanted to try , and do them . ( of course check with your doctor first ) ie . I took up learning guitar by u tube because I landed up bedridden a while . Never too old to take a course , upgrade education etc .
You have to realize quitting will take time and patience. Give it the four seasons , and remember each season will get easier . Remember how many years you smoked , so a year is not unreasonable to give yourself that patience .
I think reading posts here will help get through the uncomfortable times and help you to know you aren't alone .
Again check with your dr . Walking really helps get past the urges . When your dr gives the go ahead perhaps you can do that , or moderate excersise , volunteer work etc .
I hope your recovery goes well . Good job on quitting smoking . You've done the best thing you can do and I hope you continue healing from surgery quickly and completely . So many good things ahead for you . Quitting smoking always gives back good things for our efforts .
Take care , glad you are here .
