@kowalski Is April 15 the date to be done with smoking or the date to start cutting back? I was one of those who had to go cold turkey but I understand your situation where the doctor recommended cutting back slowly. I just don't know if I could have quit that way.
You can do it though, try to be strong. I am having a similar battle with eating. I have gained weight and am trying desperately to lose that. Both eating and smoking are addictions.
JK