chloesmom Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 Hi, everybody---just wanted to share that it's been exactly one year today that I quit smoking. Now, this came about after terrifying news about a mass showing up on my CT scan that needed further evaluation and led to my acquaintance with my thoracic surgeon, and of course I don't need to tell all of you what the rest of the story was with that. But, while last year on this day and for many many days and weeks that followed, I didn't have either the spirit or the physical strength to get up off the couch a lot of the time, I sure did spend this day well. Started off first thing this morning with a bake sale fundraiser for my Relay for Life team, out to lunch after that with my husband--he also quit smoking when I did. Then, appointment to get my nails done--Yeah!--and a three mile walk this afternoon for exercise. Tomorrow night it's dinner out to celebrate! A lot has changed in the past year, that's for sure, but I think things are actually better in a lot of ways now. I never cough anymore--I'm exercising again--eating better, and got rid of those cigarettes for good. Working on losing some of the weight that the events of the past year put on, but that's ok. It sure beats the terror that I was experiencing last year at this time--I just had a full round of tests--breast surgeon, mammogram, thoracic surgeon, chest x-ray, oncologist, blood work, and everything checks out ok! Good to go for another 3 months--I am a thankful, grateful person today! Just a few weeks and I'll be a full year out from chest surgery--another milestone..... Best wishes to you all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 Congratulations on the first year!!! Prayers for continued success headed your way!! I celebrate my first year on June 6th so we are pretty close together! God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 Happy Anniversary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayos Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 One year out is what many of us are still shooting for. Congratulations and many more. Also sending KUDOS for the time off cigarettes......it's so hard but so well worth it. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N-S!!!! Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 Good for you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 CONGRATULATIONS AND HAPPY ANNIVERSSARY, Thats a lot to be proud of.Way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 Congrats and keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaL Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 WAY TO GO!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 AWESOME NEWS!!! Congrats on quitting smoking. It is such a good feeling and we smell better. No stinky hair or clothes. Keep up the good health and scans. In my prayers each day... Blessings to you, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted May 26, 2004 Author Share Posted May 26, 2004 Thanks everybody for your kind words--I know I've said this before, but this board and it's hope and support saved me from a nervous breakdown last year--you all continue to lift my spirits every day! Bless you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Congratulations!! XOXOX Prayers, always MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rinksgal Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 Congratulations!!! Great news!! After Darrell got cancer I too quit smoking my year mark is June 10th!!! Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted May 30, 2004 Author Share Posted May 30, 2004 Is it just me, or are there a lot of us who were May and June diagnosis and/or surgery people last year? Just seems like there was a lot of that going on at the time I discovered this board when I was in the middle of that nightmare....... Congratulations to all of the rest of you who either just had or are approaching that anniversary! They say quitting smoking is the hardest thing someone can do--I can go along with that. Even with the best reason in the world it was still tough, but I'm sure glad we've got a year behind us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ry Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 That is amazing to quit smoking while going through LC dx. I would have wanted one then. March 3rd, Rochelle's birthday six years ago I quit. I tried several times before during the 37 years to quit. This time I was determind not to buy one cigarette. I know a place where you can buy them one at a time. It was the down fall of one of my previous attempts. That is remakable. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Okay, with all the stuff I have had going on, I somehow missed this post!! Congratulations on one year of not smoking... you know I know how hard that can be!! Glad to hear that you are doing wonderfully.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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