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6 Years

OldBones-Larry
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I was checking my mail and some of the other sites I use when I was reminded of something that changed my life forever.

Six years ago I was beginning my journey towards a life free of nicotine.

I wish I could remember that day and the ones that followed. I can't though.

I underwent a twelve hour surgery to bypass blockages in my coronary arteries. They thought it best to keep me in an induced coma in ICU for the next three days, so I have no memories of those first few days.

I was in and out of the hospital for the next month for complications that arose.

Then I found this site. I began my journey in earnest then.

My caravan was born on that day as I was already in NML.

Many of the people here aided my journey with their encouragement.

I had a buddy that was a day behind me. She followed my trail as I followed the trail left by those before me.

Some of the people that helped me so much are no longer with us. I will always treasure the wisdom those people passed on to me.

I want to thank each person that walked with me as I traveled my path to where I am today.

I made my journey as I tell each person that is beginning theirs.

One step at a time.

Congratulations to each and every traveler on your terrific milestone today. Keep your journey going strong.

The caravan continues on ......

One step, and then another, will get you to where you want to be.

Larry

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I am a male that underwent coronary artery bypass X3 (triple) on 10/22/13 at the age of 55. I was living on about 20-30% of one coronary artery and my left heart output was only 20% to 25%. I spent a week in the hospital after surgery and went home. Then had to go back a day later for another week because I had pneumonia. Finally a few days because of a slight arythmia. All told it has been about 2 1/2 weeks. I am past the cravings by now and only have the urges to contend with. I really don't suggest that anyone quits smoking using this technique though. I'll have to carry the scars from that day for the rest of my life. The large one down the center of my chest, and the ones from several "silent" infarctions. I came that close to the next world. Never again will I subject my body to that (at one point in my life I was smoking 5 packs of cigarillos a day). I now have to say N.O.P.E. (Not One Puff Ever) every day of my life. TheOldGoat-Joan, I miss you terribly my friend. Elder Lists Guilia's: (/blogs/Giulia-blog/2017/06/18/elders-list-ao-december-7-2016 ) or Smorgy's (Chronological Elder List)