Smokers

nmanfield · 7th April 2006, 15:48

Following the thread on fitness, I was wondering how many smokers we have out there. I myself have recently given up having been a heavy smoker. A recent trip to the Red Sea and diving with a German Hyperbaric Doctor led me to realise how I was dicing with danger diving deep and being a heavy smoker (must admit to being the kind of guy that would spark up after a long deep dive as soon as I got my wetsuit off!). Under the Doctors advice I went to my GP and was prescribed Zyban which is absolutely fantastic - no cravings and smoke-free for the last month. The only problem is that I can't fit into my wetsuit any more due to putting in the pounds!

So who still smokes, who'se given up and what thoughts do people have about smoking and diving in general?

JonnyB · 7th April 2006, 15:56

Never ever even tried to smoke, though passive smoking i as anyone else has been exposed to.

/Jonny

mverick · 7th April 2006, 16:03

Started smoking at 5.... Yes, 5.. Quit at 8. Started back at 10. Quit at 24. Now 38. Moved into new neighborhood and big kids were smoking. So I did. Quit at 24 in college. Got tired of people stealing cigs out of my room. Dad smoked from time he went in Navy,17, till he died. Camel no filter first. Till about 55 then Boro lights.. Dad was a brain. Was in College for a year before joining Navy. Graduated early. Went to college. All his friends were going into service. So he did to. No officer. Regular Navy.

Deep Thought · 7th April 2006, 16:10

Quote: (Originally Posted by nmanfield)

Following the thread on fitness, I was wondering how many smokers we have out there. I myself have recently given up having been a heavy smoker. A recent trip to the Red Sea and diving with a German Hyperbaric Doctor led me to realise how I was dicing with danger diving deep and being a heavy smoker (must admit to being the kind of guy that would spark up after a long deep dive as soon as I got my wetsuit off!). Under the Doctors advice I went to my GP and was prescribed Zyban which is absolutely fantastic - no cravings and smoke-free for the last month. The only problem is that I can't fit into my wetsuit any more due to putting in the pounds!

So who still smokes, who'se given up and what thoughts do people have about smoking and diving in general?

I only smoke cigars (on surface) for the therapeutic value, as I see it my lungs are working hard to breathe and that much work must be worth some credit of aerobic activity. To combat any ill effects I drink red wine, works so far…hh! Hack! Hhh!

DT

megdiver12 · 7th April 2006, 16:34

I agree whit deep thought cigars are good.

**trob09** · 7th April 2006, 17:11

Must be a Minnesota thing...I too enjoy the occasional cigar.

As for Marlboro, I gave those up well over 15 years ago, but I was only ever a social smoker (at most 1 pack a week...mostly on the weekend).

T

Jordan · 7th April 2006, 18:00

I wonder how many people will pick: 'I love fags and won't stop' !!! I hope not many....

For me, I smoked one or two per day in college but quit the day I graduated. It was my one graduation present I gave to myself. It's been over 5 years now for me

heyydude · 7th April 2006, 18:30

Started at 28 (stupid, I know) - 2 packs a day within about 2 years from that. Proved that quitting Cigarettes is easy by doing it several times...

Quit for good at 42 when Jules got preggers with Benji. 6 years this coming July, no smoking.

I will say, however, that in my opinion one of the BEST things about finishing up a long dive was sitting on the back of the boat, and lighting up that cig. I can fully understand why Cousteau used to light up after a dive.

'Course, when I tried to do it like him (Red Beanie, Red Ball-Bag Speedo's), my shipmates refused to even acknowledge my existence...

Kevin.

onetime · 7th April 2006, 18:34

Never smoked. Just never grasped the attraction of sucking the remnants of a burning object into your lungs. Of course, the attraction to forcing my liver to filter alcohol was strong.

Scuba_Vixen · 8th April 2006, 04:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by onetime)

Never smoked. Just never grasped the attraction of sucking the remnants of a burning object into your lungs. Of course, the attraction to forcing my liver to filter alcohol was strong.

The liver is evil and must be punished.....

Lungs, on the other hand, are good, and must be cared for....

View Poll Results: Who loves fags?
Never Smoked	110	55.84%
Gave up more than a year ago	51	25.89%
Gave up less than a year ago	5	2.54%
I love fags and won't stop	8	4.06%
I still smoke but want to give up soon	13	6.60%
I only smoke from time to time so no need to give up	10	5.08%
Voters: 197. You may not vote on this poll

7th April 2006, 15:48	#1 (permalink)
nmanfield Megalegalegalegadingdong! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Odessa, Ukraine Posts: 329	Smokers Following the thread on fitness, I was wondering how many smokers we have out there. I myself have recently given up having been a heavy smoker. A recent trip to the Red Sea and diving with a German Hyperbaric Doctor led me to realise how I was dicing with danger diving deep and being a heavy smoker (must admit to being the kind of guy that would spark up after a long deep dive as soon as I got my wetsuit off!). Under the Doctors advice I went to my GP and was prescribed Zyban which is absolutely fantastic - no cravings and smoke-free for the last month. The only problem is that I can't fit into my wetsuit any more due to putting in the pounds! So who still smokes, who'se given up and what thoughts do people have about smoking and diving in general?
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7th April 2006, 15:56	#2 (permalink)
JonnyB Jonny The Hatch Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Titan Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Home Build Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden (Stockholm)/Cyprus(Ayia Napa) Posts: 940	Re: Smokers Never ever even tried to smoke, though passive smoking i as anyone else has been exposed to. /Jonny __________________ A quote from Crazyduck - In remembering our own Rob Davies. "Outbound flight 777 heavy you are cleared for flight Due west into that warm red Texas sunset You have angels on your wings and divers memories on your six." Rest In Peace http://www.divetekcyprus.com http://www.diveccr.com
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7th April 2006, 16:03	#3 (permalink)
mverick ScubaPimp Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 492	Re: Smokers Started smoking at 5.... Yes, 5.. Quit at 8. Started back at 10. Quit at 24. Now 38. Moved into new neighborhood and big kids were smoking. So I did. Quit at 24 in college. Got tired of people stealing cigs out of my room. Dad smoked from time he went in Navy,17, till he died. Camel no filter first. Till about 55 then Boro lights.. Dad was a brain. Was in College for a year before joining Navy. Graduated early. Went to college. All his friends were going into service. So he did to. No officer. Regular Navy.
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7th April 2006, 16:10	#4 (permalink)
Deep Thought Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Great Lakes Posts: 190	Re: Smokers Quote: (Originally Posted by nmanfield) Following the thread on fitness, I was wondering how many smokers we have out there. I myself have recently given up having been a heavy smoker. A recent trip to the Red Sea and diving with a German Hyperbaric Doctor led me to realise how I was dicing with danger diving deep and being a heavy smoker (must admit to being the kind of guy that would spark up after a long deep dive as soon as I got my wetsuit off!). Under the Doctors advice I went to my GP and was prescribed Zyban which is absolutely fantastic - no cravings and smoke-free for the last month. The only problem is that I can't fit into my wetsuit any more due to putting in the pounds! So who still smokes, who'se given up and what thoughts do people have about smoking and diving in general? I only smoke cigars (on surface) for the therapeutic value, as I see it my lungs are working hard to breathe and that much work must be worth some credit of aerobic activity. To combat any ill effects I drink red wine, works so far…hh! Hack! Hhh! DT __________________ Creature Of Habits; Mostly Bad www.gudcscuba.com
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7th April 2006, 16:34	#5 (permalink)
megdiver12 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 71	Re: Smokers I agree whit deep thought cigars are good.
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7th April 2006, 17:11	#6 (permalink)
trob09 . Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 685	Re: Smokers Must be a Minnesota thing...I too enjoy the occasional cigar. As for Marlboro, I gave those up well over 15 years ago, but I was only ever a social smoker (at most 1 pack a week...mostly on the weekend). T Last edited by trob09 : 7th April 2006 at 18:02.
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7th April 2006, 18:00	#7 (permalink)
Jordan Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Florida Posts: 219	Re: Smokers I wonder how many people will pick: 'I love fags and won't stop' !!! I hope not many.... For me, I smoked one or two per day in college but quit the day I graduated. It was my one graduation present I gave to myself. It's been over 5 years now for me __________________ Is it clear? No. Well, let's go anyways. "Those who would sacrifice a little freedom for a little order, will lose both, and deserve neither." Thomas Jefferson
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7th April 2006, 18:30	#8 (permalink)
heyydude King of the Geeks Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Optima Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Addison, Pennsylvania Posts: 319	Re: Smokers Started at 28 (stupid, I know) - 2 packs a day within about 2 years from that. Proved that quitting Cigarettes is easy by doing it several times... Quit for good at 42 when Jules got preggers with Benji. 6 years this coming July, no smoking. I will say, however, that in my opinion one of the BEST things about finishing up a long dive was sitting on the back of the boat, and lighting up that cig. I can fully understand why Cousteau used to light up after a dive. 'Course, when I tried to do it like him (Red Beanie, Red Ball-Bag Speedo's), my shipmates refused to even acknowledge my existence... Kevin.
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7th April 2006, 18:34	#9 (permalink)
onetime Classic KISSer #138 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: US, NJ Posts: 650	Re: Smokers Never smoked. Just never grasped the attraction of sucking the remnants of a burning object into your lungs. Of course, the attraction to forcing my liver to filter alcohol was strong.
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8th April 2006, 04:23	#10 (permalink)
Scuba_Vixen e/mCCR Dolphin Pilot Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: St. Croix USVI Posts: 557	Re: Smokers Quote: (Originally Posted by onetime) Never smoked. Just never grasped the attraction of sucking the remnants of a burning object into your lungs. Of course, the attraction to forcing my liver to filter alcohol was strong. The liver is evil and must be punished..... Lungs, on the other hand, are good, and must be cared for....
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