Reply #60: Chantix did it for me! I needed to have surgery and the doctor said he wouldn't operate unless [View All]

I had been smoke-free for at least 3 months. So I had no choice but to give up smoking.

Chantix is different from other meds. It has no nicotine in it. What it does is block the receptors
in the brain that make you think you want/need nicotine. You take the pills for a week before
your quitting date, and you can continue to smoke during that week. The medication has a chance
to build up in your system during that time.

I only took half the recommended dosage, and I quit completely, which I think is a miracle. Next week
will make one year since I've had a cigarette. (I hate to admit this, but I still wish I had a cigarette
about 10 times a day. What a strong addiction it is, even after a year without it! Damn those
tobacco companies.)

If anyone's interested and has questions, please feel free to contact me.

Good luck!