Stop Smoking Support Thread
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Sending Hugs and Prayers to Candie!!!
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Hey REKoz. I can't comment about the surgeries because I luckily only had one, and that was the lumpectomy. The good Lord granted me large breasts and a wonderful surgeon, so no reconstruction was needed. (It is noticeable that I am a little lopsided when I am naked, but only my dh and I see that). I can wear all the same clothing and even a swimsuit, and no one would know if I didn't tell them. So, I did smoke on the way to and from my lumpectomy, and every day after, and I healed up like a gem. None of my docs got on me about smoking (surgeon, radiation doc, oncologist). They all knew, they all said I should try and quit and never brought it up again. I guess it really depends on the doc.
Janzin. Hugs and prayers to Candie. Please let her know we miss her.
Michelle--you lost 8 pounds over night!! The only time that happened to me was when I gave birth to my daughter! That is a LOT of water, but you must feel so much better. Your son is starting high school....oh, bless you......
Hugs to all!
Ellie
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REKoz: I didn't do recon. Wasn't something I cared to do then or anytime soon. Call me a chicken.
Thinking about making some peanut butter cookies, but its hot outside and want the house to stay cool. Hard being an adult to many decisions. Wasn't so bad being a kid. Really was the good old days looking back~~~and I wanted to grow up and so on.
Wish I could loose 8 pounds of fluids. I bought two beautiful shirts the other day and in the size I "normally" wear. When we got home I had to go get hubby to help me, I was stuck half in the shirt and couldn't get it on or off. So here I am in his shop with my arms up in the air and my bra fully visible asking him if I looked nice in my new shirt. After he stopped laughing he finally helped me get it on. It was to tight and real low cut. He liked it. So here we go again now he has to help me get it off. I think I will wait until the fluids go away and try it again.
Hugs to everyone,
Nadine
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Nadine--that story deserves a good Arnold laugh....BAHAHAHAHA..."so honey, how do I look"....OMG, that made me laugh out loud. It is great you have such a great sense of humor. Amazing really that we have all kept our sense of humor after this ordeal.
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HI to all,
Boy you ladies have some funny stories and pictures, Thank so much
Rekoz. I had bi mast with immediate recons Jan 26th, yes the PS told me not to smoke and so did everyone else. I am usually prone to infections.. So I really made sure they gave me antibiotics before surgery. I am scheduled for my exchange on the 11th and they already gave me my premeds to start a few days before surgery. I have also have a dormit infection since a major staph infection from a bug bite 20+years ago. My PS said he will refuse the surgery if I have sun burn or tan?? he said that cause s infection something about the skin being damaged and not enough oxygen ???. I will be honest I am somking maybe 4 cigs, I refuse to get more worked up about this exchange surgery, and I intend to firmly tell the pS if he says anything. That he should have done the surgery back in the beginning of July all this waiting with a leaky TE has caused me additonal pain and suffering. Of course with all that said, I see him Monday for my preop so I will see if that works. I'll let ya know.
Patiences is a virtue and mine is simply all gone right now....
I forget who's doing the chemo but that sounds like a lot of water, try to walk it off before day 3 or 4. The chocolate may cause heartburn too. I usually could eat choco on chemo day and paid dearly with heartburn for several days later.
Janzin love the Tina Turner thing, Pantufas you are simply too funny, and freckles yes, I am Irish too and remember the guilt of the nuns all to well..
YOur bringing back such memories thanks so much, Have agreat night.
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Hi Ladies! I'm supposed to be resting but couldn't sleep. I have so enjoyed reading all of your posts. nobleanna! So glad you are back! Was at the doctor and hospital here in Luray yesterday. My pain is getting so much worse and even walking is difficult. It turns out from the CT scan that the pleural effusion is back and my bloodwork shows that I am anemic again. I know I needed to call the cancer center but I was so looking forward to seeing my son and grandson tomorrow. I happened to be on the phone with Flarbio when I took my temperature and it was 99.6. She wasn't having any of this wait till Monday crap, she wanted me to call the cancer center right away. I did and the dr on call was my onc who had been through the month long hospital stay with me. He is back from vacation and I am so glad because he knows my case better than anyone. He wants me there (in Harrisonburg) first thing in the morning. I would say I'm looking at having the fluid drained again and another transfusion and more antibiotics. Evidently, I must have bought the $5:00 ride instead of just the quarter ticket. I guess it doesn't matter that I want to get off now.
My heart is with everyone. I am so glad we have each other and I have to say we of the bcbk's are a tight bunch. Will have Flarbio post if I have to go back in. Janet, you know how to get in touch with her. She trusts you and thinks you are really special. If you want to see a negative of your "white" ladie, check out her album. It's uncanny. Better go and behave. RATS!!! Does it ever end? No it doesn't. You got that right nobleanna!
Love to all and strength for what each of you are going through.
Nancy
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Pantufas, I am glad Flarbio made you call. Think of it this way, you can go in for your oil, lube and filter change and then have the weekend to spend with your son and grandson. It will stink to have that all done, but think of how much better you will feel after. I will be praying for you. Enjoy your family time. Please keep us posted!
Ellie
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Today is day three after chemo and feeling pretty good! Still getting occasional hick ups and slight heartburn. Have lost all but two lbs of initial water/steroid weight (Whew!)
Pantufas - sorry you have to go in for a tune-up just when your son and grandson are coming to town...let's hope they can get you in and out fast so you can enjoy a nice long visit. Love you and thinking of you daily...you are in my prayers.
REKoz: hope your appointment goes well and surgery is ON! My PS was pretty adamant that I not be smoking...you can always use the excuse that you had to use the 'gum' because stress was getting to you and that is why you have nicotine in you system...small white lie...
Malleme: so nice to see your post...I walked all but 2 lbs off the water weight off that first night and lucky me - chocolate tastes horrible so after the first experience, I have been avoiding it....I am just happy I can still drink my morning cup of coffee...
Ellie: my hubby took an AWESOME Pic of our friendly Robin and now every time I see him I think of you and your mom
Thank you for the story...Nadine: Loved the shirt story...I was trying to get dressed for my nightly walk and was so puffy I could barely fit in my sweat pants...thankfully the puffiness was gone by the next morning...
Love and Hugs to ALL
Michelle
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Hi Ladies, missed some post because I was on the wrong page, lol.
Nadine, you are so funny! Hair back then was all about the tease, lol. And hairspray, knock some guys glasses off his face once with my hair. I was talking about the bug on your head when you were riding, sorry I am unclear at times. The shirt is toooo funny. Thanks for the laugh!
Pantufas, Glad you went to the Dr's. Please let me know what is going on, worried about you. Will call Flarbio over the weekend to check on you. Feel so bad that you have to go through all of this, it's like non stop so you must be heading in the healthier diretion soon. Just like FIfish and O2Bhealthy says, you will feel better with you loved ones.
Fifish, now you have to post one of your oldies. Bet I have the best one, lol. I use to do nails and I once overheard my clients who said she looks weird but does a great job, lol. Keep the Arnold laugh going, it is contagious!
ReKoz, I will be there to help you with the quit smoking!!! Sorry you had a terrible Dr, wonder if he got the hint when you went with someone else, lol. I would of ask for some numb on the shots as I am afraid of pain. I healed fine but also wondered how much better I would of healed without smoking. Dr gave me a scare on the mast but seems okay now. A little worried about the next surgery with the new nipple because I don't want the skin to die. Will try to quit before then! I looked weird then but made friends easy enough, lol. Told my parent good thing I am not growing up now, I would be covered with tattoos and weird piercings, lol.
O2Bhealthy, glad you are doing okay with your chemo. I feel you on the water weight but I think mine is fat. Hard to tell with menopause, guess I need to exercise more. I don't want to buy larger clothing as you learn to fit in them, lol. Your hair do looks really cute on you, beautiful inside and out!
Malleme, so good to see you posting again! Hope my picture gave you a smile, I laugh every time I see it. Still weird at 46 with two tone hair color. Hope you are doing well, you have your surgery the day before mine. I hope the exchange goes well. Good thing the surgeries get easier instead of the other way around. I think I will be on my computer that same day.Well wish you well with your skin!!!
The rest of you, will catch you later as I have just written a book.
Hugs,
Janet
P.S. Candie is doing okay so far, but has a lot on her plate. Still need to send hugs and prayers and positive vibes.0 -
I tried tried tried to quit smoking for the bmx and the exchange, but my nerves were frazzled. The PS knew I hadn't quit and told me since I did so well thru the first one, she wasn't going to make a big deal out of me smokingt thru the exchange. I was making myself sick worrying about it.
I quit before using patches, I don't know what is wrong that I just couldn't face qutting this time. But I know there will be a time that's of my choosing and I will quit again. Last time I quit was a quiet, peaceful time in my life.
Good luck to those of you who do quit and stay quit, It's hard to do but it's worth it. I felt better about myself when I was quit for 6 months.
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Hi guys-
Just a quick note to let you know that surgery went very well this morning. The PS came in when the anesthesologist 9sp) and I were talking about smoking. He just gave me the wide eyed look of disappointment just like my Dad! But that was it, aside from the comment to try as hard as I can to stay away from them while this is healing. I got the impression by that line that he figured I might be one of those who just can't do it. I dunno, but he went right to the infamous magic marker and did his art on my foobs. He wasn't holding a grudge and for that I am grateful. PLEASE pray for good healing! I will have a very very difficult time with myself first and the whole process second if I get an infection. Talk about Catholic guilt...Christ, I will have one foot in hell - or maybe my OTHER foot as one is already there!
Anyway, I feel pretty good but it's not too comfortable in the typing position so I just wanted to say hey and thank you all SO MUCH for your input and grace!
xoEllen
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Oh and Pantufus...JEEZE, you are really going through the ringer. I just feel so sad it's so rough for you my friend. As always, you are in my prayers and I sooooo hope you are not gone from us for too long!
God Bless You Nancy, Pat and Susan....always!
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Good morning beautiful ladies! I have truly missed you all! I cannot type much...or the computer will kick me off...but Nancy, Michelle, and Janet...i really want to send out a special thanks to the 3 of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You 3 have been SO very supportive on here and on facebook, and have brought joyous (knowing Im loved) tears to my eyes, and I just cannot thank you enough!
As well, all the other women on here who had me in here thoughts and prayers, thank you too! Each one of you have been a blessing in my life, and I am eternally grateful to all of you!
CoNgRaTs to everyone that has quit! LeT's Go ti us women who need to get our butts into high gear (me included!).
Again, I thank God for this site, and for all of you women!
Much Love To All!!!
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Hi Ladies, still working on our site, having a hard time designing it. But got some ideas yesterday so it is slowly moving forward. Today is my unpack day again, Ugggh, I hate this. Not enough room so have to get rid of stuff. Down sizing sucks!!
Welcome Rascal, Thanks for your post. I think a lot of us feel the same way along with the lurkers if this thread. I did find quitting when it's your choice of time easier, but I think I have to do it now while I still remember what it feels like to be a non smoker. And before I really lose it and start smoking 2-3 packs a day again. You are so right that you do feel better about yourself when you quit! Thanks for the support!
Hi REKoz, glad to know surgery went well. Maybe next time you see your PS, you can stick a cig behind the ear, lol. You need to come down and do some public lay down pictures with me. Helps to undo what society has put on you. It's fun and believe or not, freeing. Amazing how hard it is to let go of that guilt, etc. I think you are awesome and brave and doing the right thing and have the right thoughts. You get 5 stars for that! Will send you positive thoughts for you healing. Hugs and love to you!!
Butterfly, I was getting worried about you.You are really missed here! I hope things are looking better and remember they will. All we can do is suit up each day and do our best and we will get there. And if you need to take a time out for yourself, I think we have all been there. But you know we are always here to listen and give support and love. Want to see your laugh again! Sending you hugs and love!
Looking forward to hearing from the rest of you today. Maybe throw in a 1980 or below picture. Any Flower Childs out there?
Peace,
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Is everyone still sleeping. On that note I think I will take a nap.
Two half days then I am on Chantix with no smokes. Yippie! Hope I don't turn into a bitch during hell week. Oh well probably been one a few times in the past anyways.
Hope all non-smokers are hanging tight on not smoking.
Hugs to everyone,
Nadine
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Hi, Happy Sunday! Woke up late and have work to do. I have a hard time rembering my morning Chantix but trying to remembering to go for another quit date. I find it easier to pick a date, otherwise I can put it off. SO my new quit date is the 10th. Here we go again.
Nadine, good luck with your quit date. Will be here for you!
Drop in a line to say hello and that your still here. Hope the chemo ladies are doing well and surgery ladies was succesful and those in a bad spot, hang in there, it will pass. And those doing well, spread the cheer.
Got some candy cigs, lol.
Best,
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Hi All!
Quick note to let you know I am doing just fine...too tired to do more then surf the posts and nap...otherwise very little chemo se's. Guess I am going to have to start getting ready to go back work...but first I'll take a nap!
Love to all!
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O2Bhealthy, get some good rest, this is your time!!!!! WIll catch up with you later.
Candie, hope you are feeling better, sending you sunshines and love!
REKoz, how are you doing?
Butterfly, are you feeling better, miss your laugh!
Nobleanna, so glad you are on Facebook. Thought I lost you and was sad!
Pantufas, I know you won't be posting for a while but just incase yu look, much love to you and speedy recovery.
Fifish, are you going to make another quit date?
Sue, AKA, Cleo, Marsha, London, MB, Malleme, 2BIbBoobs, Lursa, Denise, and the rest of you, drop in a line sometime. We should make a list of us, hard to remember things when going through BC.
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Janzin--I will do the 10th with you. I have not smoked in my new car and I am desperately looking for a new job. I have decided that when I go back to work, no smokes go with me. That way, no smoking in my car and during the work day. I love that I am down to over 1/2 of what I use to do, now I need to take it the rest of the way. I just pray that in this economy I can find a job that has insurance for me and my dh. (good thing I went to college right? Not doing me much good right now). Oh well. Have a great week ladies.
Pantufas and O2bhealthy, I hope you are both feeling stronger this week. Much love to all!
Ellie
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Hi ladies:
We have the 4th and 10th coming up as quit dates...how about anyone who is fighting the quit to join in on one of these dates...heck we can fight it hard and win this time. When the final curtains falls on the 4th there will be no smoking with my morning coffee. May be in the treadmill a lot in days to come to fight any urges.
Hope everyone is doing good with their health. You are such wonderful ladies and I think of you all often.
Nadine
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Hi Everyone!!! Marsha here still smoke free, since the23rd of July... It has not been that hard...................... Still wheezing through my nose.... My feet and legs are so swollen that LOOK Bad.
My oldest daughter had 3rd
baby in three years. He is very sweet and handsome..I have
promised God that I would quit-when Jackson was born never made it. I did good for 4-5 days and that was it.. I prayed for strenght an peace to give up this addition to really give me reasons an help with this!!! My DAUGHTER had some problems after the birth she started to bleed AND COULD NOT STOP.. 6 PINTS LATER AND A BALLOON INSERTED INTO HER UTERUS BLOOD COUNT BOTTOM OUT.. SHE NOW UNDERSTANDS WHEN I SAY I AM JUST TOO TIRED........HAS ANYONE THAT QUIT SMOKING! HAD PROBLEMS WITH SWELLING IN THERE FEET???
Peace, Marsha
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Marsha:
I have swollen feet and legs since just before my last chemo in June. Don't know if yours is the same but my doc told me it will take months to go away. Mind is painful and itches.
Nadine
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Everyone - sorry been out due to surprising chemo side effects. Thought that it wouldn't be much for a 1st chemo in the way of nausea, tiredness, etc. It's pretty bad though so I'll be checking with the doctor today. I've had a borderline fever (99.8) all weekend and thrush and fatigue and nausea and have lost 6 pounds in 4 days. Thanks for sharing the great stories and pics (here and facebook) as they kept my spirits up ~ definitely needed the laughs even when I could only manage to bring up a smile. Seems like a great time to quit smoking right?! Still have the craving though... how weird is that?! Struggling not to have someone go to the store to buy a pack for me...good thing there isn't any in the house but god the obsessing is making me a little crazy. Just ranting and venting... thanks for giving me the space to just ramble and rant. DeniseM
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Fifish, so glad you are with me on the 10th. New car, luck you. Mine is an ash tray. I feel the same way as you, cit way down now, just need to take it the rest of the way. Jobs are hard everywhere, guess it's about surviving the best we can till it picks up. Good luck to you, let us know what happens.
Nadine, awesome that you are making strides! Every little bit counts. On the 4th, no more cigs with coffee!!! I will be hiking to overcome urges. Really helps.
Marshall, never had problem with swelling of the feet with quit smoking. I did when I gained weight, knees would hurt too. You might want to check into that because it's not normal and quitting cigs shouldn't have anything to do with that. Go with a few opinions if need be. Let us know and I am sending you positive vibes!!!
Denise, sorry you haven't been feeling well, that helps with not wanting to smoke. Be strong as most when they start feeling better may want to smoke again. I always felt that getting through the huge hurdles of urges such as something makes you really anger or sad, etc, you need to try to get through them when you are fit to smoke. Does that make sense??? I confuse myself sometimes, lol. Congrats on your days!!!
Chemo ladies, hang in there!!!! Looking forward to hearing from you.
Hats off to Candie and others who has gotten through the huge hurdles smoke free. We will all join you soon.
Work work work!!
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Holy Crap, the 4th is tomorrow, lol.
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Tomorrow is the 4th all day...No smokes with coffee tomorrow. So far no side effects from Chantix hope that continues. So this bald woman is (well there is hair but have to see it up close) not smoking as of midnight this evening!!!
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Well I was on here once already, was on chantix...killed my stomach and had to stop...This time I'm going cold turkey...I just smoked my last cigarette and I will be da**ed if I pick up another. Right now I have pneumonitis from the radiation, which means my lung is swelled and inflamed and here I was STILL smoking, is this desperate or what? I made it through 16 rounds of chemo, a lumpectomy, node dissection, and 30 rounds of Radiation I can do this! If I can kick cancers butt I can stop smoking! So...gonna ask for some help, please remember me in your prayers...I believe the Lord does help us and does listen!
Love and hugs
Deb
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Gooooo Nadine!!! I will try to stay awake till monday in case you need me, but been tired lately. No Coffee smokes or driving smokes for me tomorrow.
Deb, welcome back! DOn't beat yourself up because you still smoked. Quit smoking is really hard for most of us and most never quit. You have been going through tremendous stress and that makes it harder. Pantufas has had problems with her lungs too, she will be back shortly. She might be able to give you great support. But we are here for you, keep posting whenever you have the need to.
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Blew my nose real hard and got an instant hot flash. Another BC moment to share!
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Deb: Hang in there. I do believe the power of prayer and will pray for you.
Janet: Going to send you a PM...need to yell!
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