BREATHING FREELY

[Akebulon]

82 days in & feeling great . I have tried numerous times before this time I was more focused and mentally ready,I’ve been off the patches and gum for a little over two weeks. A big part of me quitting is due to my friend who passed away Tuesday after living with COPD for 5 yrs watching him every day struggle to breathe was a true wake up call. Quitting is a struggle but it can be done I’m truly glad to have this site it has helped me .So for all of those who are just starting just know it can be done, and you’ll start to feel much better.  I had several doctors appointments recently and every time my oxygen was at percent since I’ve quit 

[YoungAtHeart]

SO happy to hear you doing so well - and still quit!

Glad you stopped by to share your success with it - I just know it will also help somebody just starting out!

I hope you will come back to celebrate your entry into the TDC (Triple Digit Club) in 18 days!!!

[sweetplt]

Akebulon On 82 days of Freedom...way to go...so happy you came and let us know how things are going...I love your oxygen levels...sorry about the loss of your friend, but honestly you are honoring their death with your quit...The benefits just get better and better...~ Colleen 

[Cousin-Itt]

    Sorry about your friend.  I'm happy that quit and doing so well  your fiend would be proud   

[elvan]

I am very sorry about your friend.  I have COPD and I quit smoking over 6 1/2 years ago, unfortunately, the damage I did was severe and I am still struggling to breathe.  I am seriously proud of you and envious that you feel so much better already...I know your friend would be as well.  Both of my kids have quit smoking, one for over 5 years and the other for over a year, I'd like to think I might have had something to do with that.  

82 days is wonderful...will look forward to your 100 day anniversary.  You are doing great.

Ellen

[SuzyQ411]

GO GIRL.. you are pushing toward *** THREE *** MONTHS***  free of cigarettes!

I'm sorry about the loss of your friend. My " neighborhood smoking buddy" (aka my BFF) passed July 31st with end-stage COPD and the spread of cancer which started in her lung. You and I both have real-life incentives to quit.

Also, great news on your oxygen sats!! Keep on keeping on!

~Suzy

(just a few days shy of 9 mos quit!!!!)

[indingrl]

Thanks for sharing and I am so sorry about your loss of your friend - congrats on non smoker life style - your doing good

[meWisconsin]

Congratulations on your 82 days smoke free.

It feels great to suck in a big lung full of fresh air without gasping for breath doesn't it?

Terry

Keep up the good quit

[Barbscloud]

Congrats on 82 days smoke free.  It's great to be breathing fresh air. Sorry to hear about your friend--I'm glad they left you with the wonderful gift of  quitting smoking.

Barb

[Akebulon]

Thank you and I can’t wait for the day I hope you get to feeling better soon I wish you have many good days ahead enjoy each day

[Akebulon]

It’s really hard to lose someone but in our case the lessons that we learn are priceless congratulations on nine months

[Akebulon]

Thank you  

[Akebulon]

Yes it does