Doug:
Hubby and I both quit May 23. Both using patches, and I was using welbutrin also. He was a pack a day smoker and I was up to 3 packs after 34 years of smoking. He has about 100 days now, been off patches for about a month and has been very successful. I goofed by having a slip or two...the last one did me in...
Back to square one now for me. I had problems it seemed dropping from the 14 to 7 mg. (That's just an excuse, there were other things going on as well, but that's how I rationalize my slip) In the US they sell the patches in 21, 14 and 7 only. SOOOO..I ordered 10 and 5 mg off the internet so the taper down isn't as noticable. Spoke to my Dr., who isn't concerned about my use of the patch...as long as I quit. COPD was my reward for sticking strong to the smoking cause all those years.
As far as how hubby and i are doing, we have been getting along quite well throughout this. The children, however, are buried deep in the backyard!!! :eg: