Yep, the healing started yesterday. The aching lungs in the morning got better later, then progressed to sore throat (and I think a bit of low grade fever) by the evening. My poor body! Trying to work soooo hard to get 30 years of damage and toxins out of it. In an odd way, it still feels good to feel this, as it helps me stay strong for my quit. I can feel how much damage I've been doing, and I trust my body to heal itself if I give it the chance it needs.
Last night, I went to the company holiday party, and it was great to not have to go stand outside in the freezing cold and wind to grab a cigarette! People at work are really great, too. They asked how the quit was going over the weekend, and are very encouraging. I am blessed.
I am feeling physically better today, lungs don't ache as much, sore throat gone for now, and it seems my cilia are moving that garbage out of my lungs. Not coughing, just more mucous-y and needing to clear my throat more because of it. Good to know my body can still heal 🙂
Well, gotta get off for a bit. Need to get the bread rising, get the laundry started, go out for my walk before the snow comes, and go spend some more time looking for the book I want for my 2nd day reward! Take care all and keep strong with your quits.
