That was what his first suggested. But because of the chance of side effects that include depression and increase in suicidal thoughts (which a friend of mine did get when she attempted to quit smoking with Chantix), I decided against using that as I experience enough depression and sucidal thoughts on my own. I'm not exactly sure what the help is going to be, but I'm going through my state's quit smoking help line, just waiting on them to get in touch with me. My doctor thought that maybe they'd help with nicotine patches.
And if they don't get in touch soon, I'll go back to my doctor, as one of the other suggestions he had was Zyban (aka Wellbutrin). I've heard a lot of people were able too successfully quit with that.
Of course, there's always the cold turkey method. Which might work currently since I'm so zoney on my current pain medication (which are just a bit stronger than the ones I was put on via the ER on New Years Day) that all I relly want to do is sleep. Not even getting my normal nic fits, or nicotine headaches. Currently this is the route I'm going until I hear from the quit line, but only cause I have no choice, no money to get cigarettes
But the main thing is, I think I am finally ready to quit, and that is the most important thing. It was completely my decision, not due to nagging from my doctor or surgeon or family members, but one that I decided to do for myself. But my son is extremely happy with the decision, he hates the fact that I smoke(d)