Jude

What were your reasons for stopping smoking?

I was very ill; I lost 3 and a half stone due to not eating.

Have you stopped smoking previously?

Yes

Before your first appointment, did you believe you would be successful?

No, I have tried before and always went back to smoking. “I have amazed myself.”

Did you use stop smoking medication to help you quit, and what did you use?

I started on the patches, and then nothing.

How helpful did you find this?

Very helpful.

Apart from medication, what else helped you to quit and stay smokefree?

The calls from my advisor Sarah helped. She was always helpful and lovely to talk to.

What do you like the most about being a non-smoker / quit?

I enjoy my food now; I can taste it much better.

Has your health improved since quitting, and if so, how?

Not yet still getting better.

Besides health, have you achieved anything since quitting that you couldn’t do while smoking?

I am still recovering, But I am getting better.

What have you found helpful whilst accessing the Yorkshire Smokefree service?

The calls from Sarah, I have enjoyed the calls and the chats we have had; she is so friendly and pleasant to speak to; the calls and chats with her have really helped me. The patches helped too.