Hi Doc,
What was it your mom always said about something worth having was something work working for?
You will work hard for your freedom from nicotine but it will be so worth it. Read every thing available at Why Quit and come to this forum often for encouragement.
It does get better with each passing day. The first week or so is the hardest and then one day you will realize that not smoking no longer preoccupies your mind.
I'm nicotine free for almost 7 weeks and I still have triggers that I must work through.
Never forget why you came to this site and never let anyone or anything take your quit away from you. NTAP.
God bless you as you embark on your journey to freedom.
Vikki