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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 10

On previous quits I tried the patches. I never had a problem with the name brand patches but the generic (much cheaper) always came off. And if you did anything that made you sweat (exercise) it wouldn't stay. I always put it on my upper arm. I would place a band-aid over the patch and that worked. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 20 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 400 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $90.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 49 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 363

I'm not sure if it's recommended or not, but the few times I quit with the patch, I used the generics, and used a cotton ball and some rubbing alcohol to clean the spot I would put the patch. It seemed to work, I rarely had issues with it sticking, and I live in Ohio, so it gets pretty humid here also. My Mileage Smoke-Free Days: 66 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,190 Amount Saved: $633.60 Life Gained: Days: 9 Hrs: 15 Mins: 13 Seconds: 38

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$40,663.35

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Days: 1090 Hours: 21

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5958

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178,740

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1010

I had that problem w/ the generic patch so I simply placed an oversized band-aid on the patch--like the kind used for a larger boo-boo =) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 320 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,800 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $960.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 28 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46

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$41,071.01

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Days: 482 Hours: 14

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3648

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83,904

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 710

Cheeks, I got the advice from Lainey about the alcohol rubing the spot first, let dry and put patch on also put on upper body and that sure worked for me. hugs and prayers, Bobbi [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/27/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 128 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,840 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $320.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 18 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1543

Cheeks, I have used the patch before in previous quits. THE BUTT....BUTT....BUTT. It works great on your butt...especially if you wear those pretty tight spandex undies. They keep it snug in place. Mercy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 175 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,500 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $782.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 23 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 37

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 984

I used medical tape on my upper arm for every patch and it worked like a charm. x T [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 194 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,462 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �1,067.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 6 [B]Seconds:[/B] 43

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3875

Hey Cheeks, If you have trouble with them sticking, you're supposed to use rubbing alcohol on the area and let it dry before you put the patch on. That is supposed to help it stick. I had lots of issues with that too. I always carried a spare one, just in case. I wore them on my upper arms and switched every day. Yes, if you use an oily lotion or soap in the bath they will not stick well, so just try to avoid the small area where you ant to put it. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/5/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 129 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,225 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,360.95 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 15 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 57

I'm willing to try any spot that it will stick! LOL I sweat a lot when working. Since I've quit smoking the sweating has gotten worse, which I know is one of the side effects that can happen when you quit smoking. Thanks for the ideas Unhooked. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/4/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 120 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $27.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 39

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3541

Some of the guys were saying their butt or upper thigh worked best. I've never tried that but you might give it a shot. I don't think most people really get a lot of sweat on their thighs? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 60 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,200 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $660.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 57

Upper back is where it sticks the best for me too. I've tried upper arm, which doesn't work so well and upper chest, kind of tucked under my bra, that spot doesn't work well at all. LOL [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/4/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 120 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $27.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35

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