Stop Smoking Support Thread
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Babs,
I m going to update the Quit Smoking Roll Call in the next day or so to add Candie.... If you would like to be added, post or PM with your quit date.... In either case.... Great job on Day 3...... Those first few days are the hardest and it does get better from here!!
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oh MY, so very sorry to hear Jo had complications. to each and every one of you, you CAN do this as you get through your rough moments! remember...just for today you will not smoke!
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Hi girls, I am not in your group of strong quitters ( failed once more...), but wanted to reach to dear Jo and wish her a quick recovery. Hope you feel better soon Jo. Prayers for you.
Lisamarie, well done on staying quit and good luck for the upcoming surgery.
Seaside, VJSL, Karen, Galsal, Minus you are just fantastic !!!! Admire your strength and support to others...
Hugs to you all.
Karina
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Thank you seaside ,I hear now that Jo may be coming home today
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Thanks for the update, Lisamarie...
I think she mentioned earlier that today is her Birthday.... Can't think of a better present than to finally get to go home! I hate hospitals and can't imagine having to stay any longer than I absolutely had to.
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lisamarie, you have been a great reporter on Jo. Now it looks like today is the day Jo comes home, YAY, Happy Birthday Jo!!!!
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Oops yes .. Today is Jo's Birthday .. Happy Birthday dear JO... Luv u xoxoxoxox
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Jo: Happy B-day and welcome home. We've been thinking of you.
Karina: You're welcome to lurk or speak out anytime. And let us know when you're ready for another try at stopping.
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Karina, I've before gone back to smoking before. However, as our lisamarie says...just for today, I will not smoke. Don't be so hard on yourself....it works to break it down into doable sections of time! Welcome btw!
Jo! REST woman!!
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Sending gentle hugs and healing prayers Jo's way! I hope you have a restful Birthday Jo!
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Jo has come home , I just got the news .. Yippe Jo ... luv ya and miss ya .. now rest up ..Hugs and more hugs 4 you .. ( doing the happy dance )
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Hi Sistas! I am finally home. What started out to be an overnight adventure turned out to be something totally different. I so did not want to be close to the hospital on my birthday - must have jinxed myself on that one. Anyway, I am home and resting. So much to catch up on - I will try and to back and read later. Never thought of having a cig once while I was in. Hope everyone is doing well.
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Welcome home Jo, you sure did have an adventure, so glad you are home safe and sound. You had a lot of prayers sent your way and the angels listened. love and hugs, Karen
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Karen - It brings happy tears to my eyes - all the prayers and thoughts. I felt everyone of them. I can't thank everyone enough.
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Dear Jo, thanks not needed, we just purely missed you, the thread was not the same. hugs, Karen
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Welcome Home, Jo!!!
We are all glad to see your post! Have missed you!!!0 -
Karina,
Just wanted to say that I am glad to hear from you!! You will quit when the time is right for YOU...
In the meantime, feel free to hang out here to read and post! This thread is for all who are in ANY stage of quitting and that includes thinking about it and/or regrouping to figure out what did/didn't work last time and getting a new plan in place for next time!!0 -
Jo1955, hope all went well!
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Welcome home and Happy Birthday Jo!!!
Today makes four days. I think today was the hardest so far. But its almost bed time, and I got through it. Thanks so much to everyone here for the wise words, great advice, and warm welcome.
Barbara
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Babsbrink: You're in my thoughts tomorrow. I found weekends the hardest. Just one more day until Monday. And then one more day until Tuesday. And....
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I am sooo Happy to see my friend Jo home and safe
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babs and Minus Two, weekends were the hardest for me also. babs, I sure was well rested for that first week, going to bed early was the best advice Seaside gave me. My house was sparkly clean too!!
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Welcome Barbara - Don't remember if we have met already. Congrats on 4 days. Weekends were also the hardest for me. I live with a smoker so double the tough time but have made it through. This is the best bunch of ladies on the planet. They all have such good advice, tips and are a great source of encouragement and support.
Hi lisamarie - Really missed you girlfriend.
Heading to bed - I'm really tired and just took a pain pill so sleep is calling me.
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Jo.... Hope you had a great birthday yesterday (29th, right
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Dear Jo, hope you slept well last night, you need good restorative sleep to help you heal. Don't be trying to do things quickly, just rest. It must feel grand to be home again, and a Happy Belated Birthday to you!!! love and hugs, Karen
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Seaside - My birthday is the 21st which was yesterday.
I did not sleep well last night. I do have an adjustable bed but don't think I got it set right. Besides, I had to keep from turning over on my left side which is the surgery side. I think I am going to use the recliner tonight and then I have to stay on my back. Haven't done a whole lot today. Took 2 naps. DH helped me cook dinner. I sat and told him what to do when - that sure felt good to do that - LOL! Had to take a pain pill - the drain sites are bothering me - no real pain just a constant ache. Just paid a few bills on line and now headed to my chair for the rest of the night.
Karen - It feels wonderful to be home. The shower this morning was super.
Hope everyone had a great weekend.
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Jo: I haven't checked in for a couple of days. I was so sorry to hear you had problems. Glad you are home. Definitely try a recliner. That's what I did, I slept in it for ages! Get your pillow and a soft, warm blanket and just snuggle down into it. I actually liked sleeping in the recliner.
I've changed my avatar picture. The ladies on my OvCa board wanted us to light a candle and pray each Sunday night at 7pm for all our cancer sisters having recurrences or other problems. I bought a teal candle, then thought, I can't leave out my BC sisters, so I got a pink candle too and will be praying for all of you!
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Jo, after my friend had hip surgery she slept in a recliner for months, as Bama said it keeps you from going to your side and is quite comfy. How long are you going to play the operation card to get DH up and doing your bidding, bet you could get 3 - 4 weeks out of it, LOL. Could also play the non-smoking card, since it makes you cough and that really hurts the operation site!!!! Hope this night's sleep is better, so glad you are taking naps too! hugs, Karen
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Bama, Love, love, love the candle and prayer idea, I may adopt that idea at my house, have a 20% discount card for Michaels, it is a huge craft, candle, jewelry...store, don't know if you have them down there.I have checked this past 2 Sat.'s for spring football, don't have it up here, getting so I like golf! hugs, Karen
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Karen - The operation card will last until I get the drains out. DH is already fussing because he has to do more around the house. I am just ignoring him - he does stuff anyway - fussing or not. And I do know what Michaels is. I prefer Hobby Lobby - they have fabric and I am a quilter but that is just me.
Bama - Love the candle and prayer idea. More of us should adapt that in our homes.
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