Stop Smoking Support Thread
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Hi everyone , I am still here and still not smoking .. yeah for me .. I am not counting so I have no clue how long . I am sorry I have not been here . I am dealing with health issues its been a roller coaster as you all know. I am still making my meetings every day and not drinking or smoking and that is great for me ...xoxoxo
Bosom hoping you are okay ..
Beckers hope all is well.
April ... Hope you are having a great time ..
Minus glad you are here hope all is well...
Judi ... xoxoxo
I love you all
Just for today I will not smoke
xoxoxoxo
Lisamarie
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Hellooooo ladies. Hope it is a fine day for everyone. LisaMarie ... good for you for not counting. Just remember take it one day at a time .... you are dealing with a lot so don't go on overload. I think I have good news .... I haven't heard any news on my mammo and I was at my family doctor today. She also hasn't heard anything. We both concluded no news is good news. So ladies, I'm coming up to my 4th year for taking these meds ..... after 5 years I'm supposed to go off it so I'm really looking forward to this. I soooooo tired of all of this but looking forward to an end!
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Judi - I agree, we need to be positive and say no news is good news. I can imagine how ready you are to get off the pills.
LisaMarie - You Go Girl. Just for Today... You mentioned health issues. Hope you are OK.
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MinusTwo, thanks for the reinforcement. Funny, I was thinking after reading these posts that we truly are all there for one another. It's a "nice aaahhh" feeling". April, any news in the baby front????
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Hi ladies .. Went for a ride into the country yesterday upstate NY to look at all the beautiful fall colors..
still not smoking yippeeee
April yes yes news on baby ... My daughter is scheduled to have the baby November 19th... excited for my grandson to arrive ..
my health issues , I think are thyroid related .. I finally found an endocrine dr to accept my medicaid ... now I can get blood work and US done to check the nodules .. I am feeling very tired, no energy , mental fog, my whole body hurts... Ive been through this before when my thyroid is off.. so Hoping for some relief after seeing the thyroid Dr ... but my apt is not until November 7th .. that was the earliest I could get ... feeling grateful anyway just to know someone finally is taking the insurance ..
I am so Happy Judi that you are finally at the end of the road for your medication and treatment . I sure hope you have better days ahead... xoxoxo
Love you all
p.s stopped at a farmers market .. got some great butternut squash, spagetti squash, potatoes, cauliflower, oh tje joys of fall...
Lisamarie
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LisaMarie - you are so lucky to have fall colors AND veggies. I am soooo jealous. We consider ourselves lucky that the highs have dropped to the 80s. Now I'm hungry for squash. And hooray on finding a doc that will take the insurance. Hope the 3 weeks won't go too slowly and you rest when you can.
Just for today I will not smoke.
Bosum - miss you. Doesn't matter if you're still smoking. We still care!!!
Beckers - I hope you are finding a small space of peace in every day.
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Minus , I thought I would share .. P.S i love warm weather ...
xoxoxoLisamarie
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Yay Lisamarie! am still waiting on the baby and it is back to work today ....booo! xo0 -
Oh April - too bad the Baby didn't make it's appearance while you were off. Are the kiddos in the same town? I see some possible "sick time" in your future.
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LisaMarie .... beautiful pics and you go girl! Wow, you are doing wonderful! I love the fall colours. They have been outstanding here north of Toronto, Ontario. But the colours here actually peaked a week before our Thanksgiving but they are still wonderful. MinusTwo .... see what you miss out on but come winter, you will be laughing at us Northern girls. April, sad that you grandchild didn't arrive while you were on vac but another vac is in the air! Bosum, glad to see that you are still with us. We are still cheering you on ... keep positive thoughts .... you will get there. I've been almost 4 years off of the weed (tobacco not the wacky tobacco) and today I would have loved one. Sometimes, I just go picking in my purse for something that is not there. Not weird but normal!
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Hi Ladies , It is 7pm here well almost 8. I am really struggling tonight . I keep having these overwhelming feelings to smoke . I keep breathing through them. I just hate stress.... Every time I get overwhelmed with stress the urges to smoke come at full force. Now that I know that was one of my ways of dealing with the stress.. If I don't find work soon I feel I am going to smoke again.
Wow what a mess ...
Bosom , im here if ya need me .. xoxoxoxoxo
OH boy just for tonight I will not smoke ..
xoxoxoxo
Lisamarie
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Oh LisaMarie, it is tough not to smoke when we are stressed. Trust me, when I was stressed which was all the time then I smoked. And if I was especially stressed then it was one after the other. You are trying so hard but that little devil is sitting on your shoulder yelling at you to give in. Don't do it .... it will ease but you are still going through the withdrawal symptoms. I know not having a job is hard and stressful but one will come along. You are a very talented lady ... find something that you may not normally do, i.e., waitressing, school crossing guard, anything .... just to keep you occupied. It will be your turn!
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LisaMarie - Judi's right - that nasty little devil on the shoulder is trying to sabotage you. I like the school crossing guard idea, but not in the climate where the two of you live. But what about volunteering at the local school? I have a couple of friends who did that. They started as lunch room or playground monitors and then moved to reading stories. One stayed with it and is now a full time paid aide. She's around 45 & plans to go back to school to get a degree and become a teacher.
Took an old friend with a new BMX to lunch today. She was prepared to quit smoking a month ahead of surgery but they sprang an accelerated date on her so she only had 3 days w/o smoking. She showed me her incisions three weeks out and they are black & awful looking. The doc is very worried and says at this point they can't even think about starting to fill the TEs - the skin is just too thin & not healing well due to smoking. She hasn't smoked at all since 2 days before surgery, but does have an "e-cigarette" with NO nicotine to take a puff or two when she gets really stressed. It's the first time I'd seen one close up.
JUST FOR TODAY, I will smoke.
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OMG Minus , I am sorry . I feel bad for her . I hope that everything turns out well. Yes crossing gaurd Id freeze lol... anyway I made it I did not smoke .. and its almost 9 am here . I am going to the unemployment office today and taking any job they can find me .. thanks for the support
Judi , thanks so much for the support and understanding . yes stress made me smoke like a chimney . I am almost at 30 days soon I think ..lol
xoxoxoxo
off to a productive day I hope ..
Just for today I will not smoke ....
Lisamarie
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Bosom.... Love ya ... just keep trying ... hugs and more hugs
Lisamarie
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Yay LisaMarie .... what a strong woman you are. Just when you think you can't take it anymore (and trust me, I've been there many times) you pulled through. You get a medal. Bosum, don't compare yourself to anyone .... you will be there when you are ready. It seems that this is not your full set mind frame .... 3/4 way there but you will be there 100%. Keep it up and it will come. Too both of you ladies .... you are away head of me when it comes to this not smoking things ... took breast cancer for me to quit otherwise I still be smoking. AND MINUSTWO .... when we are 80 we are having ONE!!!! YIPPPPPEEEEE. So ladies, here is a new one .... almost 4 years taking this damm medication and my doc's office called today and said my cholesterol is 7.1. One of the side effects is increased cholesterol. However, mine when from 4.8 to 7.1 in a year .... I'm thinking it's because I'm no longer on generic meds but brand meds. What do you think??????
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Judi - That's a large jump. I've heard there is quite a difference between meds - even different generics of the same med have different fillers. I'd insist that you go back to the same 'brand' that you were taking before so you can check it out.
And ladies - that means we get to smoke one when I'm 80, since I'm the oldest. So only 10 more years.
Bosum - Judi's right. Things have to click for you, and they will when you're ready.
LisaMarie - I'm SOOOOO proud of you girl. Way to go. Let us know what kind of job results show up. Too late in the season for Lifeguard too I suppose (ha ha). Maybe there will be some seasonal Christmas positions. Good luck.
Beckers - we're thinking of you and we know how hard it is.
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Yay for cigs at 80! Only 20 and a half years to go..LOL
Lisamarie, so proud of you!
Judi, that is a large jump. I would definitely go back to generic if it worked for you.
In other news, my husband is still losing weight and is just not himself. He got bronchitis over the weekend and the doc has him on antibiotics and a pill for his cough but he continues to run a temperatue. I am frankly worried and baffled at what could be going on with him. He has had two fender benders in 4 months and before that, it had been 25 years since his last accident. Not at all like him.
Now for the GREAT NEWS! My daughter in law is in the hospital having the baby this morning! I am so excited. Little Aubrey will be born today! Woo hoo. Can't wait to meet her!
Love to all xoxoxo Am at work and must get to it!
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April - how fantastic about the baby. Can't remember if they live close to you. When will you get to see the baby? Sorry to hear about your husband. That really does sound worrisome. Please keep us updated how he is doing.
And hey - remember you get to smoke one when I'm 80 so it's only 10 years. LisaMarie - that will give you something to look forward to in the dark hours (ha ha again). Gee - 10 years ago 80 sounded ancient. My body may have lost it's tone w/all this cancer treatment but my mind only feels 50.
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Yes, my son and his wife live a few towns over (30 mins) and I will see the baby today. Her contractions are still pretty far apart but her water broke so that is a good sign..shouldn't be too long now.
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April Yeah Yeah Congrats on New baby ... hope to see a picture. I am sorry about the hubby .. some of his symptoms sounds like me .. but mine is my thyroid .. I hope you figure it out and he gets well soon... keeping him in my prayers ..
Bosom Bosom ... as the ladies said when you finally decide .. it will happen .. I was holding on to that last morning smoke .. then one day I said oh im done .. lol .. don't get me wrong I think about smoking a few times a day .. but then I wander off into another thought .. I love ya no matter what .. and so do all the great gals here ..
Minus haha I will be 54 in 1 years ... my BFF said when we are 80 we were gonna smoke and drink lol .. she has not smoked in years .. she has done better than I .. but she does like her glass of wine ..but yes unlike me she does not need to have it everyday .lol .. but sounds nice .. to just think ok in 10 years I can smoke lmao...
Beckers .. thinking of you all the time .. you were my quit buddy way back .. if I had stayed stopped I would be right where u are today .. I just pray you are doing well..
Judi , I think there is a difference between generic and brand .. when I took my thyroid med in brand I felt so much better .. I ahve been on generic for a couple years now and just never feel right .. I am happy to say I have an apt with the endocrine Dr Nov7th so hopefully will get all straight ... I hope you figure it out .. that is a big jump..
No jobs yet .... and looks like they are denying my unemployment .. so I just gotta keep trying . I put in an application at Rite Aid Pharmacy yesterday .. for Pharmacy tech .. we shall see not giving up...
feeling determined now... still hanging tough ..one day at a time .... Just for today I choose not to smoke ..
xoxoxoxoxoxx
Lisamarie
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Ha ha ladies .... MinusTwo you get to enjoy that smoke before April and I .... remember you can only have 1 that you have to wait for us .... LisaMarie and Bosum .... then we will wait for you. LisaMarie, I hear you on the meds issue. I'm thinking this is the meds but on the Brand I feel so much better ..... what I'm saying is I won't tear your face apart .... I'm much nicer ... hard to believe isn't it. I'll talk to the doctor about it.
April, many congrats on the birth of your granddaughter. Love the name. Enjoy every minute with her.
Ladies, I'm too tired to talk much tonight so I'll see you tomorrow!
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Goodness - you mean I have to wait until the youngest of you is 80? If LisaMarie is the youngest, that means I have to wait 26 years. I'll be 96 - or not. Well I guess at least I won't smoke today. Scarlett & I will think about that tomorrow.
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Meet Aubrey Emma, born yesterday at 1:50PM, 8 LBS 6 OZ! Look at her beautiful blonde hair! I just love her so much already. Instant love! She is so beautiful and sweet!!! The woman in the photo is a nurse. Mother and baby doing well and my son is over the moon!
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She is beautiful April, you must be so proud.
Congrats to you and to your son!
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Thank you Mods! I am absolutely one proud Granmother! It also makes me keenly aware that some of my sisters here on the boards will not be able to have this wonderful milestones in their lives due to MBC. That makes me both sad and angry. I am indeed blessed and I know this. Thankful for each and every day and for this community of strong and beautiful men and women.
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Oh April how perfectly beautiful. And look at all the hair!!! Thanks for posting the picture. Congrats.
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April... Congrats .. woo hoo .. she is so Beautiful. ty for the photo .. only 4 more weeks until my grandson arrives .. best of luck and many many memories ... being a grandmother is truly a blessing .... xoxooxoxxo
Oh boy I am the young one .. oh minus waiting until 98 .. you dont need to wait my love .. have your smoke when u are 80 .. and my little butt will wait .. xoxoxoxo
Hope you feel better soon Judi .. xoxoxox
Bosom .. hugs for today
Well I am off to my meeting .. then I have my councelor ... enjoy the day all .
Just for today I will not smoke
xoxoxox
Lisamarie
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Ladies - I need to vent about this damn disease. I know, I know - I'm usually positive but not today. So just pass this by if you're having a down day yourself.
My friend who is 3 weeks post BMX called and the doc is taking her back to surgery Tuesday. He will remove both TEs and cut away all the dead skin & tissue, then put in only the left TE until after radiation. Her skin is apparently so thin & in such bad shape from the smoking that he's worried about the wounds never closing or healing. He gave her a hard time about was she still smoking. Not. I'm so sorry for her.
Finally got in to see the PT at MD Anderson about my fairly constant pain & very disappointed with the assessment. I liked the lady very much
& think she's good, but... She believes that while there is
Radiation Fibrosis, and yes scar tissue can be broken up by massage
to ease pain, that most of my pain is being caused by truncal lymphadema.
She will be teaching me small motion "exercises" that I should be
doing an hour every day. She wants me to wear full sleeves &
gauntlets all the time unless I'm in water - as a precaution against
it getting any worse. Eeek. Also she wants me to wear a compression
garment from my neck to my groin pretty much on a 24/7 basis. Truncal LE you can't wrap, obviously. I
didn't mind doing all this before for flying or extravagant
exercise. Don't think I'll be compliant in the long run in the Texas heat, but we'll
see what happens. On top of that, they can't come up with any regular schedule.
There were no appointments next week so I'm on hold for a
cancellation. I hate hanging around. After
that I do have appointments two days each week until Thanksgiving,
but every week it's different days & times and some of the
appointments aren't until late afternoon - which puts me in rush hour. Ugh.@!!. I need to interview two docs & decide on a new MO since mine is retiring & I saw him for the last time Wednesday. Feeling abandoned even tho that's not rational. Need to make an appt w/heart doc since Echo is still down. Need to make appt for CT to follow up on the damn growth that's appeared in my lung that they're predicting is radiation damage & not new cancer (& they think not from smoking - woo hoo). Need to make an appt for a colonoscopy. And on, and on, and on. So... now I'm going to have a gin & tonic. No, correction - I'm going to have two - but I won't smoke today!!! I'll be back on my game tomorrow. So glad you ladies are here since no one else would have a clue why I'm upset. Thanks again.
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First, April .... congrats again on your beautiful granddaughter. She is very precious ... and I'm jealous .... I love holding/rocking new babies and smelling them .... that's right, precious. I love all the blond hair.
Second, MinusTwo .... vent, vent, vent. Cancer is a flippin bitch isn't it. If it's not one thing then it is another. I hear and feel your frustration. Luckily in Canada, I don't think we go through what you are going through in terms of finding a new MO. At the hospital, they just assign you a new one. I know on the Canadian side of this group, some have not been satisfied with the surgery, MO, or other things that go along with this disease. For me, I'm lucky that I have a great, fantastic oncology team and thank my lucky stars every day. So, have your drinks and calm down. You will think this through logically. I didn't have lymp and I'm am one of the lucky ones again but I hear it is not a good thing to have. Massage may be the answer for you as I agree the Texas heat will work havoc on a wrap (seriously, there must be another answer for this). Radiation is a bitch as well but you will get through all of this. AND DON'T SMOKE UNTIL YOU ARE 80. Remember our pact! Think things through slowly and an answer will surface for you. It will all work out!
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