Even though the insurance hasn't approved it yet....I have decided to go ahead and quit smoking on Monday the 28th, the Dr said 4 weeks before, but I feel if I go ahead NOW maybe the "pre surgery stress without a smoke" wont be as bad. Hubby has graciously offered to quit with me, he's so sweet....
This is NOT going to be easy I've been a two pack a day smoker for 19 years, but when faced with the possibility of not having the surgery I've wanted for just as long as I've smoked....it will give me motivation. Plus we are going to put back the outrageous amount of money we spend each week for an anniversary trip October of 2007 to Scotland. By my figures we should have about 4300 saved from cigarette money alone.
anyway...Im babbeling, I need to get to the point of this thread
A friend sent me this this morning to give me *inspiration* and I thought I would share it.
Maybe this will help you it did me . I taped it to ever surface I was possibly gonna be around when I might want a cig.
It's never too late
What happens after:
20 Minutes
Your blood pressure returns to its usual level.
Your pulse rate slows to normal.
Your circulation has improved enough that your hands and feet warm to normal temperature.
4 Hours
Half the carbon monoxide from your last cigarette has left your bloodstream.
8 Hours
The carbon monoxide from your last cigarette is now gone from your bloodstream.
Your blood now carries a normal amount of oxygen.
24 Hours
Your chance of a heart attack is lower.
48 Hours
Damaged nerve endings start to re-grow.
Your sense of smell and taste have improved.
2 Weeks to 3 Months
Your circulation is better.
Walking and physical activity is easier.
Lung function increases up to thirty percent.
1 to 9 Months
You cough less.
You have more energy.
You don't become short of breath as easily.
The cilia re-grow in your lungs and you will have less phlegm and infection.
1Year
Your heart attack risk has fallen to the halfway mark between that of a current smoker and that of someone who has never smoked.
5 Years
If you used to smoke a pack a day, you have now cut your risk of dying of lung cancer in half.
Your risk of heart attack and stroke is approaching that of a nonsmoker.
You have cut your risk of mouth, throat and esophageal cancer by half.
10 Years
Your chance of dying from lung cancer is almost as low as a nonsmoker's.
Your risk of mouth, throat, esophageal, kidney and pancreatic cancer continues to fall.
10 to 15 Years
Your risk of dying from any cause is almost the same as that of someone who never smoked.
Compiled by JSB, Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia, NH
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Good luck! Are you going "cold turkery" or cutting down gradually? I have a good friend who decided to quit and went from 1 1/2 packs to just 2 ciggies a day in about a week. We are so proud of him.
I'm glad your hubby is quitting with you. What a great support system you will be for each other! And to have a trip to look forward to will help with the incentive, besides the new boobies!!
Hang in there...prayers and hugs
Beth
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Love That, Shani,
I will put it on my refridgerator. I quit before my sugery, but am back at it again. . Maybe I should post it EVERYWHERE!!
Thank you for that post!
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Good for you and thanks for sharing that. I sent it to my mother-in-law who is a smoker.
I've never been a smoker and I've never been addicted to anything, but I can sympathize with the struggle of trying to overcome something like that. I'm sure it's not easy and won't be easy for the rest of your life, but you know what is good for you and it seems like you're a strong woman and can get through it. Good luck and keep us posted on how it's going for you!25, 5'2", nice boobs!
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Thats what I'm afraid of....gaining weight.
I have cut down..way down, MAYBE a 1/2 pack a day, and I work out, which is counter-productive. I figure I probably will throw them away very soon, as I am getting sick of their control over my life. It is a TERRIBLE addiction!! I hate it! Once I can resume my entire gym schedule, I think that will be IT!!
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Along with all the positive effects you have after you quit, your healing process will be much better if you do not smoke. When you smoke, your blood vessels constrict so your blood flow is much less than the nonsmoker. If your blood vessels are constricted in your breasts, the breast tissue won't get all that nice oxygen it needs for proper healing. Therefore, you are more prone to infections afterwards, along with other complications from major surgery, and your scars will not heal as nicely because the tissues aren't getting all that nice rich blood it needs.
I know it will be very HARD, but you can do it!
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I quit smoking 6 years ago after smoking for nearly 15 years. I was 29 at the time. Of all the accomplishments in my life:graduating with a perfect 4.0 from University, finishing a marithon and dozens of triathlons among other things - I consider quitting smoking to be my proudest moment in life. It was hard but so worth it and today I can't comprehend why I mistreated my body for so long in the first place.
Congratulations on quitting and I can't wait to hear how it is going for you. I don't think a person on the planet has ever regretted quitting this disgusting habit!
Rebecca
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ok...so.... I have been quit smoking for 2 Days, 11 hours, 9 minutes and 12 seconds. I have saved $10.71 by not smoking 73 cigarettes. I have saved 6 hours and 5 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 8/27/2006 10:00 PM
and Im in hell....this has to be the hardest thing I have ever done in my entire life. I actually had to call in sick to work yesterday
my head aches horribly
my teeth feel like someone is driving nails thru them into my gums
my mouth tastes like all I have done is chew on aluminum foil, which in turn makes eating pretty pointless
I can smell everything SO well its making me sick to my stomach
I cannot stand to hear the sound of human voices
All I want to do is sleep
Im really dizzy and my brain wont concentrate
Every thing I read says if you make it past 72 hours then everything will be fine lol God I hope so because I feel like Im in hell
someone please tell me nobody died from nicotine withdrawal!!
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ShaniFaye:
No, no one ever died from quitting. It sounds like a migraine headache you have. You may want to try some migraine meds. I used to get them alot and they are miserable.
Hang in there. If you can make it these 3 days, you can quit for life! Your life!!
Prayers and thoughts to you.....YOU CAN DO IT!!!
Beth
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oh yes a migraine is def part of it (I'm on Imitrex for mine) I've had someone tell me the tooth pain is normal for some people and its got something to do with the nerve endings *waking up*
Im 12 1/2 hours from the 3 day mark....(and hopefully I'll be asleep by 10 pm tonite) which means I should feel some better tomorrow morning...say prayers for me!!)
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You will do great!
I quit smoking in 1991. I didn't smoke 2 packs a day regularly, I would smoke lots extra when out with my friends, bar hopping. I ususally smoked about 3/4 of a pack a day. I smoked for 10 years. The day my divorce was final, I threw my last partial pack of cigs in the garbage as I walked out of the courthouse! Out with my stress (my ex) and out with my habit. It was a little tough, but I did it. I figured, If I could handle getting out of a horrible abusive marriage, then I can certainly kick the cigarette addiction. It was a very liberating experience.
You are a woman... WE WOMEN ARE STRONG CREATURES AND CAN DO ANYTHING!!
Just take it, like you are doing, one day at a time.
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When the going gets rough, look at a website for your vacation!! And at the before and after pics. of BRs.
Beth
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Today was a great day....I actually felt GOOD...Im 5 days out now
I had my annual pap today and when they took my blood pressure it was down to 108/70
my dr was so proud of me she hugged me!!!
I have noticed, even after 5 days Im not getting near as out of breath as I was. I dont EVER want to go thru that withdrawal again