A Friendly question for smokers

[DundasONT]

We book a balcony to be able to enjoy a smoke with am coffee, happy hour, etc. I have no problem with banning smoking from cabins and any other interior space for that matter. As a result, we will not consider booking with Celebrity.

 

Next move - smokers will have to jump on a towed raft?

[FL_Cruiser64]

For smokers only! Please!

 

Celebrity has announced a major change in their smoking policy...No smoking in cabins, balconies. All but one lounge, a small area of the casino and an outside area by the pool (the same place it has always been) will allow smoking. Being that Celebrity is owned by RCI, it could be assumed that the policy will eventually be extended to Royal.

 

So here is the question:

 

If the policy gets extended to RCI, would this be the catalist to cause you to quit?

We smoke...Sue cigarettes, me, a cigar with an adult beverage.

 

We just decided since we love cruising and RCI so much, we would make the effort to quit.

 

Please, all those strident, pompous types, stay away. It is a serious question for those of us addicted to tobacco.

 

A wonderful question. I tried to quit several times but failed. I guess the fact that I can still afford it and that I am health wise in good shape adds to the lack luster effort.

 

If RCI ever imposes tough restrictions like that I have to make a choice.

 

I probably would test the new policy on a shorter cruise first. If it is an inconvenience I have to make a choice: either quit or change lines

 

I certainly would not whine like the non smokers do. I face the facts and reality and make changes I feel are right for me.

[craykclan]

We book a balcony to be able to enjoy a smoke with am coffee, happy hour, etc. I have no problem with banning smoking from cabins and any other interior space for that matter. As a result, we will not consider booking with Celebrity.

 

Next move - smokers will have to jump on a towed raft?

 

Now that is what I would miss, coffee and drinks on the balcony with a smoke, but if quiting is what I want to do, then I will have to change all aspects of my life

[sandmor1]

Now I don't smoke but I do have a problem with my weight. I wish there was a patch, similar to the *quit smoking type* to help me with my love of eating. OK so I am not obese but I could sure lose a few pounds...well quite a few really. And something to curb my appetite would be a big help.

So I do sympathise with those of you who would like to stop smoking but who find it difficult. I suppose we are all addicted to something to lesser or greater degree.

[FL_Cruiser64]

Now I don't smoke but I do have a problem with my weight. I wish there was a patch, similar to the *quit smoking type* to help me with my love of eating. OK so I am not obese but I could sure lose a few pounds...well quite a few really. And something to curb my appetite would be a big help.

So I do sympathise with those of you who would like to stop smoking but who find it difficult. I suppose we are all addicted to something to lesser or greater degree.

 

Did you try stapling?

[tomko2]

My DH quit 25 years ago but sadly I am still smoking; have tried everything except Chantix (first I have heard of it; hope they have it in Canada). The news about X stunned me and I hope RCI doesn't move that way too quickly..... don't know what I would do.:(

[#1packerfan]

My DH is a smoker, I quit 4 years ago (cold turkey, toughest thing I have ever done-smoked for over 25 yrs). Anyway, as long as there are still areas to smoke on the ship, we would go. We usually have an inside room, so he has to go up by the pool to smoke now as he never smoked in the cabin. The only thing that would stop us is if Royal ever went completely non-smoking. He doesn't mind going up on deck to smoke, but would never go on a ship that didn't allow it at all.

[Trainman-2]

If RCI banned smoking we would quit crusing with RCI.

[Janet524]

For smokers only! Please!

 

Celebrity has announced a major change in their smoking policy...No smoking in cabins, balconies. All but one lounge, a small area of the casino and an outside area by the pool (the same place it has always been) will allow smoking. Being that Celebrity is owned by RCI, it could be assumed that the policy will eventually be extended to Royal.

 

So here is the question:

 

If the policy gets extended to RCI, would this be the catalist to cause you to quit?

We smoke...Sue cigarettes, me, a cigar with an adult beverage.

 

We just decided since we love cruising and RCI so much, we would make the effort to quit.

 

Please, all those strident, pompous types, stay away. It is a serious question for those of us addicted to tobacco.

 

If your love of cruising is the catalyst towards a healthier life, I congratulate you on taking a first step toward quitting a habit that is extremely addictive. While I've never smoked, I have struggled with weight problems and know how difficult it was for me to commit to and stick with a lifestyle change as far as my eating habits (and that's a lot easier than a smoking habit). I wish you all the best in your "quest to quit". (I hope I don't appear pompous!):)

[Bakincakes]

If all cigarette smokers didn't buy cigarettes for a week the States would have a hissy fit over all the lost revenue. They collect alot of revenue from those that smoke. When they stop getting all that money your taxes will rise to make up the difference.:D

[marle7]

My DH quit 25 years ago but sadly I am still smoking; have tried everything except Chantix (first I have heard of it; hope they have it in Canada). The news about X stunned me and I hope RCI doesn't move that way too quickly..... don't know what I would do.:(

 

They do sell it in Canada, at least in Ontario under the name Champix I believe. I tried it, but had to go off it as I turned into a zombie. I couldn't drive or do anything, as I kept falling asleep!

[tomko2]

They do sell it in Canada, at least in Ontario under the name Champix I believe. I tried it, but had to go off it as I turned into a zombie. I couldn't drive or do anything, as I kept falling asleep!

 

Thank you. I will check with my Doctor. I tried Zyban two years ago and had an allergic reaction within two days. :(

Have tried accuputure; the patch, nicorettes and laser therapy so far.

Quit years ago cold turkey lasted two years.

[berwyn]

No, Insurance does not pay for it. It cost us 105.00 a month for 3 months. but its worth it.

 

some do, it only cost me 20$ a month

My insurance pays but it cost me $30.00 a month.

[lovesublime]

I'm not a smoker. But I'm not here to criticize. I'm an R.N. and I have a couple of nurse friends who quit smoking years ago with Zyban. Zyban is an anti depressant called Wellbutrin, but it is off labeled as Zyban-a stop smoking medication. My friends had great success with it. One even was even able to quit the medication after only two weeks. They both claim that the medication made cigarettes taste funny (in a bad way) and just eliminated their craving for nicotine. Just thinking it's worth a try.

[Spike in FL]

Well, I AM a smoker and I suffer from chronic depression. I take ******, which works well for me. My doctor wanted me to try Wellbutrin/Zyban. Within 2 weeks I was suicidal, and it had absolutely NO effect on my desire to smoke. Zyban doesn't always work.

 

As far as a ship being completely non-smoking? I won't go. If they all stop it I'll probably stop cruising. I may want to quit someday, but for right now, I still enjoy smoking.

 

For me, being exposed to other people abusing alcohol is MUCH worse than smoke.

 

:eek:

[GXmanDC]

I was on Liberty in January. The ship was non-smoking except an area in the Casino ( think it was around the bar), the late night club below the Casino and on one side of the ship on the outside promanade and upper deck levels. I cannot remember whether it was Starbord or Port.

 

I did not think it was really that restrictive. I never smoke in my home and I never smoke in hotel rooms. I always go outside, I figure it probably makes me smoke less in the long run. If the ship was 100% non smoking, that would probably prevent me from cruising. I don't have a problem going to an outside deck to smoke, and I usually go off into a corner near an ashtray.

 

I have a Chantix prescription, have not started taking it yet. My insurance company covered it with a $40 copay for a three month supply. Every insurance plan is different, even with the same carrier. My best friend as the same carrier as I do, but our plans are very different as we have different employers.

 

For all those that quit successfully, congratulations. For the rest of us, I hope we all do someday.

Steve

[silverwolf]

I am a smoker but would love to find a way to quit. I did quit cold turkey about ten years ago and gained twenty pounds in six months. Nothing I did helped me lose the weight. I am on five foot and one inch tall, so twenty pounds is a lot of extra weight for me to carry around. To make matters worse, everyone commented on my weight gain, co-workers, friends, family, everybody. I was so depressed. My clothes didn't fit-who has the money to buy a new wardrobe? So, in a very weak moment I bought a pack of cigarettes and the rest is history.

If anyone has suggestions on how to quit smoking without gaining weight, please let me know. Don't suggest I eat less and exercise more, that didn't help either.

[cruiseman_tx]

In response to the OP... if RCI adopts the same policy as Celebrity, then we'd change cruiselines. We both smoke, and always book a balcony cabin because of that. If they won't allow smoking outside on a balcony, then we'd spend our vacation $$$$ elsewhere. I know we should quit, but untill we do, that's how it will have to be.

Also, this is the most civil smoking thread I've ever seen on this site. Congratulations all for carrying on a very decent conversation.

[rummenroman]

For those trying to quit....i wish you all the best!

 

Today is my 1st year anniversy of my quitting! :D :D :D Best thing i ever did. I used Committ. It worked well for me. Sure i think of how good a cig would taste every now and again, but then i think of the cruise i can afford cuz i quit, and that pretty much takes care of that craving!

 

If RCCL ever went smoke free when i was smoking.....that may be just the reason to quit....take a 7 nighter and quit then.

 

And i worked for a company that was so serious about its employees quitting that the boss would go to the drug store with you and buy which ever product you wanted to use to quit! That is what i call a great boss!

[Mr.J]

I'd find another cruise line or take vacations to places that are smoker friendly. I like cruising, but not enough to quit smoking for that reason.

I don't like being bullied.

[nbevins]

I was a heavy smoker for 30 more years.Tried all the usual things to stop--nothing worked.I was told again by doctor to quit--really did not want to butkinew it was time.I used chntix and it worked.My insurance co pay was $10 month--but if I had to pay $100 month I would do it(i am to frugal to waste the money--so I would n ot smoke til I made the $100 back)

It eliminate most of the cravings and that associating everything with smoking..Its not a free pass--but they have had great result..I did gain about 10lbs or so(but i was a bit thin--so people think I am fine--myself i prefer the thinner me).

 

It is so nice--house/car /clothe/body smell;;i can go to restaurants/bars/parties and not always excuse myself;;i feel much better-no coughing etc;Life is easier and it saves money

 

Try it

[WhenIsOurNextCruise]

Now I don't smoke but I do have a problem with my weight. I wish there was a patch, similar to the *quit smoking type* to help me with my love of eating. OK so I am not obese but I could sure lose a few pounds...well quite a few really. And something to curb my appetite would be a big help.

So I do sympathise with those of you who would like to stop smoking but who find it difficult. I suppose we are all addicted to something to lesser or greater degree.

 

Even though I never smoked, I understand addiction. Mine was bad food. And what got me focused was one word: diabetes. That was last November and since then I have lost 36 pounds and have not eaten a single bite of anything white: no white pasta, white rice, potatoes, white bread, sugar or other starches like corn. I feel great and have removed every item of clothing from my closet and replaced it with much smaller sizes. My motto is "don't give back an ounce". My husband has also lost 35 pounds and we couldn't be happier. It's really all about focus and determination. And believe me, I was overweight for as long as many of you have smoked, so it required a major committment. And I'm really glad we did it without drugs as now it is a life change and not a diet.

 

Several years ago, my husband, who had smoked for 28 years, woke up one day and said "I'm not going to smoke today". The next day he said the same thing. He really has never said he quit. But for a while, one day at a time, he did NOT smoke. And he has never smoked again. I've been forever impressed.

 

So we both understand how difficult it is, but at some point maybe you will find a strong enough reason to make a lifestyle change because every day above ground is a good day.

[CeeAngel]

During the years I smoked my vacation/money was spent in areas where smoking was allowed. So no, I would not have cruised with a line that did not allow me to smoke on the balcony. As many others on this thread I quit with the help of Chantix (10/26/07). It takes away the "ahhhhh" factor of smoking and you actually lose the desire to even light-up, or so it was for me. I was able to get it with just a co-pay.

[FolksOfMeans - ByNoMeans]

Congradulations to all who have posted:)

 

This is the most civil "Smoking Thread" that I have witnessed in my short time on CC.

 

To those who have quit smoking: Congradulations !!!

 

To those who are attempting to quit: Congradulations !!!

[marle7]

 

Several years ago, my husband, who had smoked for 28 years, woke up one day and said "I'm not going to smoke today". The next day he said the same thing. He really has never said he quit. But for a while, one day at a time, he did NOT smoke. And he has never smoked again. I've been forever impressed.

 

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My husband and father both did the same thing. And simply and quietly never smoked again.

 

So let's see, if let's say, the Lung Association or some other organization chartered a cruise and made it a "quit smoking" cruise, would you take it? The ship would be completely non smoking with no stops at ports where you could buy them. 7 days at sea. I wonder if that would work?