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Posted: 07 August 2008 at 11:14am | IP Logged

I'm so angry and upset.  Tomorrow it would be 3 weeks since I quit smoking.  I had an appointment today with the nurse to check all my levels and to get my next prescription.  Anyway, I've had to ring up and cancel my appointment, Katie has been throwin up all morning and it wont be fair to take her out like that.

I asked the receptionist if she can make me another appointment for as soon as possile as I am doing so well and dont want to lose what I've done.  The first appointment I can get is for 2 weeks time.  I have enough patches and gum to last me 1 week so I asked if I can just get a repeat prescription for one weeks supply to get me through to the new appointment and they wont allow it until I see the nurse.

I feel like it's all been for nothing now, I'm itching to pick up a fag right now, I feel like I've put myself through hell for 3 weeks for nothing, I'm caughing up loads of crap and feel awful in general and this is just the final straw.

Posted: 07 August 2008 at 11:55am | IP Logged

Awww hunny don't feel like it's been for nothing..... you've come so far and have been able to see the benefits so far.

Did they give you a telephone number to ring for support? Could you not ring up the surgery and ask to speak to the nurse over the phone....? I'd ring up everyday hunny.

They are meant to be there and support you just because you have a sick child isn't your fault.

Big hugs hunny x

Posted: 07 August 2008 at 12:39pm | IP Logged

Can you see a GP instead - or speak to the nurse over the phone?

If not call the NHS quit smoking line and explain the situation to them - they may be able to contact the surgery on your behalf. Call them 7 days a week on 0800 022 4 332 7am -11pm

Also see this website

You have done amazingly well honey - it hasnt all been for nothing - remind yourself of all the reasons you have done it - the money, your health, your children, the smell, your taste bubs - all those many reasons - dont give up now - you can do it!!!

Posted: 07 August 2008 at 12:53pm | IP Logged

Please don't give up hun, you've done so well getting this far! I'd definitely try to speak to the nurse herslef hun and explain the situation and failing that definitely get onto the NHS line - I'm sure neither of them wants you to go back to smoking and this really is a critical point for you especially with the wee one being sick - your stress levels must be going through the roof!!

Please try the nurse (and tell the receptionists to bog off!!) again.. couldn't you speak to her when you 'should' have had the appointment?

Good luck hun and please keep going - think of how much good you've done so far for you and the lo's! (never mind how much dosh you've saved - lol!)

Posted: 08 August 2008 at 9:51pm | IP Logged

DONT YOU BLOODY DARE....pick up the phone and phone the nhs stop smoking helpline!!!!!!

Phone your advisor...or phone new leaf that covers your county.  If your doc is pants and not playing ball..then go through new leaf. 

your doing fine, youve just reached the hard bit chick.

Posted: 09 August 2008 at 8:32am | IP Logged

Well done for not picking up a cigarette!

Every time you get the urge just remember all the reason's why you decided to quit in the first place.  My Gran is in the process of quitting at the minute.  Its been 7 weeks for her.  She is 75 and she has smoked since she was 14.  She puts £4.20 in a jar every 2 days when she would normally buy cigs and everytime she gets the urge she gets her pot out and gives it a shake to show herself how much money she is saving.   She is saving all the money to give to christies, who looked after my aunt until she passed last year.

If you had enough will power to lose all the weight you did, then i'm sure you'll have enough will power to keep resisting the temptation of cigs!