It is possible that I could smoke tomorrow, but I know I won't smoke today. Sure, it was tough, but what rewards I have reaped. First, I realized my life is every bit as pleasant and even more so than before. I don't worry about dropping ashes and burning tables, clothes or whatever. I don't have that bad taste in my mouth, bad breath or stains on my fingers and teeth.
Food tastes good.
I'm not hoarse, and I lost the persistent cough. Most of all, I would have hated to have to give up cigarettes simultaneously with the treatments I went through, or any other medical treatments for that matter. When my doctor was going to give me chemotherapy, it was suggested that I smoke marijuana to reduce the possible nausea. I refused because I know the anguish I went through in stopping, and I would rather be nauseous than go through quitting again. No one has to tell me how tough it is to quit.