Trickster

I guess that on the medical, you are asked if you are a smoker. I gave up just over 3 months ago, and am pretty sure I will not be taking it up again.

What questions do they ask about smoking or smoking history?

Wendy

TBH, they didn't delve to far. I was just asked how many I smoked a day and that was it.

I know that in Oz you are classed as a non smoker after 12 months for life insurance.

Don't worry about it, and well done for being able to stop

tum

They just ask you if you have ever smoked and I was asked how long ago I quit smoking and how many cigarettes I used to smoke (with me that's over 10 years ago).

daunted

Hi trickster -well done for kicking the habit
I stopped 6 weeks ago for the same reason - i wanted to be able to tick the non smoker box then i read the medical form and it asked if you smoke or have ever smoked LOL - still its gotta look good that we stopped hey and most def have no intentions of ever starting again

Katsmajics other half !!!

4 years for me well pleased and impressed 4 kids at home OMG

Well done to all of you who have quit the habit.

daunted

Tis amazing what the worries of a visa medical can make you do hey?

mad city fan

same here I gave up smoking 5 months ago and have no intentions to ever go back to being a smoker my only worry now is I Just hope I dont break the scales

mad city fan

nearly but yet so far, Been out tonight with kids and there football team everyone YES every smoked must say it did smell good but NO I did not have not a puff and it felt good it can be done it will be done is the chippy still open

mvt550

As other posters have said, the question asks whether you smoke or have EVER smoked so you tick yes.
The panel doctor may then ask further questions about it.

TonyR

Yep I had exactly the same today with my health check so I asked the quack. he just asked me when I had my last fag........ Been 8 months for me now but as someone has already said I dare not go near the scales, and I am hooked on the nicobate lozengers............ Gotta try to ween myself off of those things now.

TonyR

Bexie

I was never even asked about ciggies or alcohol consumption!! Been off the fags for over a year now!! Keep it up all you who have stopped!!

daunted

Hows everyone doing? im nearly 8 weeks now and have to say i feel bladdy marveeelous (can we have a smilie with a halo please?)

Trickster

It will be 4 months next week. Wow! I used to smoke 20 a day (best part of 18 years).

First 'serious' attempt. I have always done it half-hearted before.

daunted

how have you found it trickster? i have given up before but never made it past 4 weeks. Australia is spurring me on this time i have only ever really smoked 10 a day but for pretty much 25 years!! (yes i DID start young - im only 21 )

Trickster

Well, where to begin???

Firstly, I always knew I had to give up (asthmatic). I know, I Know!!!

Mother-in-law would always nag me, which was right, but it made me more defiant.

I wanted to give up, but enjoyed it too much. First son was born, promised I would give up, 2 years later second son was born, promised again.

Kept it up until second son was 4, then wife had a nag. First ever time she had and she used to be a part time social smoker.

Threw my baccy in the bin. Deep down, I knew it was time.

1st day OK, so was second, third day was hard. Then I celebrated a week. Slipped once when drunk and had a cigar. But when I was at 8 weeks, I knew I could do it. Then each week and now each month is a celebration.

Tried a cigar at weekend as it was a special occassion, but put it out after 2 puffs as I felt sick. Won't have another one!!! I knew at that point I had got over the worst.

For me it was 30% addiction 70% habit.

get the odd craving, but, trust me, they pass.