Mlost Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I am now officially a non-smoker!!! I feel good about it. I feel like I'm breathing deeper already. I successfully passed my first 2 tests for smoking, 1.) Waiting for the train, 2.) Walking from the train to work. I know I deserve this. I deserve so much better than smoking. Wish me luck! I'll be coming on here randomly for updates and accountability too. It's strange, part of me wouldn't want to let eNa down. Weird? Link to comment
Sweet Buttabean Jellayroll Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 right on dont let that cancer stick get to you and give you filthy lungs Link to comment
BeStrongBeHappy Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 WooHoo! Just hang in there... the first week is really tough, so do whatever it takes to get through that week and you'll do fine. Link to comment
luvursmile Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Thats great!!! wooooohooooo!!!! I agree, The first week is the worst. If you can get through that, youre home free! Keep up the good work! Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Hey, that's wonderful! Keep up the good work. Link to comment
Mlost Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Thanks all! I'm gonna be staying indoors for most of the week, just to be safe. And then spin classes at the gym to offload the energy and switching to wine vs. beer for a while b/c I don't really associate wine with smoking. And a lot of toothpicks. Oh, and I just totally snapped at a counterparty over the phone. Luckily he's entry-level!! Link to comment
CallingAllAngels Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Good for you MCLost...I quit 8 years ago, and it was the best thing I ever did. It's not easy, but when you are READY, you are READY. You will be amazed at how much easier breathing becomes. Do keep us posted. ~Allie Link to comment
kuiks8 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Congratulations, way to take your health seriously!!! You will start to feel much better soon! Link to comment
m12988 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Thanks all! I'm gonna be staying indoors for most of the week, just to be safe. And then spin classes at the gym to offload the energy and switching to wine vs. beer for a while b/c I don't really associate wine with smoking. And a lot of toothpicks. Oh, and I just totally snapped at a counterparty over the phone. Luckily he's entry-level!! Thats very great, i am always proud of someone who does this amazing act. I dont know much about it, but from what I heard it can be done and it makes you feel so much better. Good job with the toothpicks though, I have a friend who used toothpicks and regular chewing gum when he got a craving, worked well for him Link to comment
Mlost Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 #$%#. First craving just hit... Wow... just trying to type it away. I think it's time to put the patch on. Link to comment
Mlost Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 i found this chart helpfull at the early stages, check out all the good u have done already! image removed Sorry, I don't see any chart! Link to comment
luvursmile Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Dont give in to the cravings....it will pass! Heres the non chart version: At 20 minutes after quitting: blood pressure decreases pulse rate drops body temperature of hands and feet increases At 8 hours: carbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal oxygen level in blood increases to normal At 24 hours: chance of a heart attack decreases At 48 hours: nerve endings start re-growing ability to smell and taste is enhanced The first year after quitting: At 2 weeks to 3 months: circulation improves walking becomes easier lung function increases 1 to 9 months: coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, shortness of breath decreases 1 year: excess risk of coronary heart disease is decreased to half that of a smoker Long-term Benefits of Quitting At 5 years: from 5 to 15 years after quitting, stroke risk is reduced to that of people who have never smoked. At 10 years: risk of lung cancer drops to as little as one-half that of continuing smokers risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney, and pancreas decreases risk of an ulcer decreases At 15 years: risk of coronary heart disease is now similar to that of people who have never smoked risk of death returns to nearly the level of people who have never smoke Link to comment
Mlost Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Haha!! I've seen this before. The part I love is the decreases of disease risk! I can be alive!!! I want to grow old with someone I love Be able to run 15 miles when I'm 60 Be able to taste how good a New York steak really is Breathe mountair air to the bottom of my toes Kiss my baby nieces and not be concerned about how I smell Sit on a patio late at night and listen to the night without smelling an ashtray Save up all that money and go skydiving again Feel self-respect Finally be able to taste that hint of strawberry in my Chardonnay Be an example to others who are struggling with overcoming problems Sorry, down off my soapbox now. Link to comment
Mlost Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 And now I see the chart. Link to comment
Fedora Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Hey that's great! Keep it up! Link to comment
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