SMOKERS... LETS KICK the HABIT!!

[gaea]

Originally Posted by Incubus

You're getting the right bits of you fixed gaea...bad throats are smoking related surely? Get it all done. I've had two chest full-on chest infections since I stopped instead of the usuall 5!! Get yer throat sorted out and maybe you can stop them huh?

It was fantastic to prove to my ex-lover that all my tooth infections over the last few years since I've known her have been smoking related. I know she's going to try give up........again! I shall support her every step if necessary.



<<<had tonsils out at 6yrs old

Well ill be darned if they don't go cutting on me Ive had it with the strep this year...and then some i average strep twice a year...

no one has ever brough up removing my tonsils before now.

[OS Butch]

Good morning and Happy Smoke-free Thursday!

Good morning gaea and Incubus!

Gaea, I hope you get that strep taken care of even if it means surgery! At 53, I still have my tonsils and I guess I am pretty lucky to never had strep! Maybe I did when I was really young and just don't remember!

[gaea]

Originally Posted by OS Butch

Good morning and Happy Smoke-free Thursday!

Good morning gaea and Incubus!

Gaea, I hope you get that strep taken care of even if it means surgery! At 53, I still have my tonsils and I guess I am pretty lucky to never had strep! Maybe I did when I was really young and just don't remember!

I see the ent today at 9:20 am the thing aout strep is it isnt just a sore throat its physically exhausting and wipes me out every time i get it...and thus far this is the third time this year...i also loose my voice near completely and have to strain to be heard...as of today my throat still hurts and i am on some strong antibiotics.

diggin my :blkueheels: in

Originally Posted by OS Butch

Good morning and Happy Smoke-free Thursday!

Good morning gaea and Incubus!

Gaea, I hope you get that strep taken care of even if it means surgery! At 53, I still have my tonsils and I guess I am pretty lucky to never had strep! Maybe I did when I was really young and just don't remember!

Hallo to you OSButch...I hope you're having another great smoke-free day.

Originally Posted by gaea

I see the ent today at 9:20 am the thing aout strep is it isnt just a sore throat its physically exhausting and wipes me out every time i get it...and thus far this is the third time this year...i also loose my voice near completely and have to strain to be heard...as of today my throat still hurts and i am on some strong antibiotics.

diggin my :blkueheels: in

How'd it go gaea? I hope you're feeling less wiped out.

[OS Butch]

Good morning Incubus and gaea.

Starting another smoke- free day....I am coming up on 4 weeks in a short 3 days! I can't believe it. Thank you for your support, it truly has made it a bit easier knowing I can come here post a successful day!

I hope those that have tried to quit, come back and try again. It is worth it!

Have a great day and weekend.

Originally Posted by OS Butch

Good morning Incubus and gaea.

Starting another smoke- free day....I am coming up on 4 weeks in a short 3 days! I can't believe it. Thank you for your support, it truly has made it a bit easier knowing I can come here post a successful day!

I hope those that have tried to quit, come back and try again. It is worth it!

Have a great day and weekend.

Hey there OSB

Almost a month, how damn cool is that. You've done one month you can do another. And so it carries on. You're doing brilliantly. Do you feel a different, "this time I'm going to succeed" mind-set?

I started a thread thread like this on a UK based BF site when I was giving up and like you found it a 'comfort' to post my progress most days. I was the only one giving up at the time but still received support from those that had already done it. I found that in writing the posts I was supporting myself. If no-one else had said anything I would still have continued posting and giving up. I guess it was more a blog than an interactive thread but it worked for me.

As you can see I still find visiting the giving up smoking thread somewhat comforting. Infact it's supporting other folks that I gain comfort from now. I am the lesson of what happens if you don't give up and if I can help another from learning that lesson the hardest way then I'm happy.

Keep the faith and don't give up giving up.

[OS Butch]

Originally Posted by Incubus

Hey there OSB
Almost a month, how damn cool is that. You've done one month you can do another. And so it carries on. You're doing brilliantly. Do you feel a different, "this time I'm going to succeed" mind-set?

Thank you, Incubus. I am getting there. Most day are getting easier. I still have moments. They are passing faster.

Originally Posted by Incubus

I started a thread thread like this on a UK based BF site when I was giving up and like you found it a 'comfort' to post my progress most days. I was the only one giving up at the time but still received support from those that had already done it. I found that in writing the posts I was supporting myself. If no-one else had said anything I would still have continued posting and giving up. I guess it was more a blog than an interactive thread but it worked for me.

That is how I feel about it, too. It certainly is helping me.

Originally Posted by Incubus

As you can see I still find visiting the giving up smoking thread somewhat comforting. Infact it's supporting other folks that I gain comfort from now. I am the lesson of what happens if you don't give up and if I can help another from learning that lesson the hardest way then I'm happy.

I hope to be supportive to those trying to quit. I have tried and failed so many times. It is the hardest thing I have ever done! I truly believe in paying things forward. It is a reward all in itself.

Originally Posted by Incubus

Keep the faith and don't give up giving up.

Thanks Dude, I am

[gaea]

Originally Posted by OS Butch

Good morning Incubus and gaea.

Starting another smoke- free day....I am coming up on 4 weeks in a short 3 days! I can't believe it. Thank you for your support, it truly has made it a bit easier knowing I can come here post a successful day!

I hope those that have tried to quit, come back and try again. It is worth it!

Have a great day and weekend.

Keep up the great work OS yes 4 weeks is amazing...soon you will be saying months as well as in 1 mos which is coming up yes? remember no matter what this is a choice you make every day all day


I am returning to work today with all my lil info in hand that they need...blah is how im feeling tired, worn down cant shake it kinda tired...tuesday they will call me to schedule the surgery.....i think the benefit of this is no more strep...im just tired not sleepy im getting plenty of sleep this is a just plain ole tired feeling...


diggn my in

[OS Butch]

Originally Posted by gaea

Keep up the great work OS yes 4 weeks is amazing...soon you will be saying months as well as in 1 mos which is coming up yes? remember no matter what this is a choice you make every day all day


I am returning to work today with all my lil info in hand that they need...blah is how im feeling tired, worn down cant shake it kinda tired...tuesday they will call me to schedule the surgery.....i think the benefit of this is no more strep...im just tired not sleepy im getting plenty of sleep this is a just plain ole tired feeling...


diggn my in

Well, I certainly hope you work day is an easy one. Hopefully a weekend will help. Not fun having that tired feeling.

I walked into a 7-11 yesterday. My choice to not buy a pack. It felt grand. Thanks for your support and wisdom