I quit smoking April 1, 2001 with the help of Zyban. I think it is the best thing ever invented besides the Atkin's diet. I gained 24 lbs. and January 1, 2002 I started Atkin's. I have lost the 24 lbs. that I gained and am shooting for another 26 lbs. I feel wonderful and will never go back to smoking. It really dictated my life and the smell is terrible. I can really notice the smell now. You don't when you yourself are a smoker. Now I know why it annoys non-smokers. I am not trying to sound like a nag, but it is true. I will never go back to that addiction.
You don't realize how smoking runs your life. If you are going to a party or visit someone, you are wondering and hoping that they smoke. It is the first thing on your mind all the time. Our city went non smoking and it stopped me from going to restaurants. It is very sad when I look back at it. I hope everyone trying to quit has the luck with Zyban that I did. It was my wonder drug.