I smoked about a 1.5 packs a day for 48 years - I have been on the patch for 2 months - now using "step 2" my MD said I could use them for up to a month... I am having problems wih extreme bloating - I have gained about 10 pounds - but I was about 195 pounds - so 10 pounds is only a 5% weight gain - But this bloating is getting to me - I was wondering if anyone else has had problems with bloating using the patches.... I do have some localized skin irritation but nothing to complain about.... It feel like I am carrying a baby again. LOL yea at 65 years old....... EeyoreView Thread