I AM AMAZED THAT I HAVE QUIT SMOKING
My original story was about how I had been smoking for 50 years and was terrified of losing my best friend - cigarettes. I am now on day 67 and feel better that I can remember. Before I quit I had to do breathing treatments 2 times a day. Now, I don't do them at all because I CAN BREATHE! Because I was determined and prayed for the strength to quit, I have made it this far. No more smoker's cough either. That was so nasty sounding and I can recognize that cough in others immediately. It hasn't been as hard as I thought it would be and I am completely determined to stay quit. I just want to encourage all of you who are just beginning this journey, that it is worth the struggle. The struggle doesn't last that long either. Good luck to you all.
Granny J.
Hang in there Granny I know how it feels saying goodbye to your old friend Nic, I've also lost a few real friends as well a couple died, ones in Hospital after a stroke not going home Hang in there luv and stick with it.
Hi Shelley,
I wanted to tell you that besides the breathing treatments, I also have COPD & Emphysema, been in the hospital 4 or 5 times with Pneumonia, had chronic bronchitis, constant coughing & spitting. Very Gross. I thought I had already done all the damage to my lungs and it wouldn't make any difference whether I smoked or not. NOT TRUE! Two weeks after I quit, you would never know I had any of these problems. I actually think the smoking caused ALL of them. It is NOT too late. You just quit and see the difference in how you feel. I even think my skin is younger looking and a better color on my face. I never thought I would be telling someone else to quit, but I am a believer. Please don't give up on yourself.
Hey Ron,
All is well! 81 days no smoking! I feel so different! I have cut my anxiety medication to half the dose. My high blood pressure med is also cut to half. This is truly amazing to me. All of you CAN DO IT. If I can quit, ANYBODY can. Hang it there.
Good on you Granny, Glad to hear that it's going so well it is amazing how fast we can regain our health, 52 Days for me and I never felt better no more coughing and spitting up black rubbish it feels so good to breathe properly again hang in there it keeps getting better, Go Granny Go.......
Hey Ron out there. Thanks for checking on me every now & then. It helps keep me accountable. Here we are 96 days (but who is & counting?) - NO SMOKING. Feeling great. Glad to hear you are breathing right again. It's a great feeling isn't it. I have a neighbor who has the worst smoker's cough I ever heard and it always makes me think how other people must have thought about me when I had the cough. It sounds like you are really sick! It is so good to not have that anymore. You keep at it. We will make it!
Hi Granny back again, the days go by so much more quickly now and I haven't been doing my rounds as I've been keeping my self bizzy and haven't been sitting up all night writing stories and following up on people, Ive got 6 followers now and I'm following about 20. I'm glad your still doing well and yes it is good to breath properly again Congratulations you must be proud of yourself past the 100 Day marker now. Its now 75 for me and I'm looking forward to making a century and telling the world about it. I haven't gone away and will be looking out for your next story or comment, I got to Go Granny Go you can do it regards Ron.
ONE HUNDRED & TWENTY NINE DAYS - NO SMOKING. Did you get that Ron??
I cannot believe it. I have always failed in the past, but this time I am going to do it!! I really feel good, have so much more energy....and breathing properly continues to be the most important improvement for me. In my mind all I could see was me on Oxygen for the rest of my life & I just wasn't going to do it. Praise the Lord for the strength to get through this for the LAST TIME!!
Wow you really have come a long way and you look well and happy in your Picture you must be very pleased with yourself, and to be able to breathe properly on your own now, you really have a good reason to praise the Lord, I've got 87 days up and that's a miracle for me I can breath a lot better now I've put on a few pounds and saved a lot of money that I would have waisted on poisoning myself other wise and have a better quality of life Im proud of myself and proud of you and all our fellow Quitters. I hope to catch up with you soon Regards Ron. O and Go Granny Go you can do it !!!
Hey there Ron and all of you non smokers! This is day 141 for me. Ron, you are doing great. Very proud of you.
Do you realize that we don't have to make that New Year's resolution this year? We have already done it! Hang in there all of you and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, Non Smoking New Year!
That's right Granny Christmas is just around the corner and I will have made 101 Days did you get that Granny? my first Century I'm right behind you, I cant believe it can you? I'm really going to have something to be Grateful for and I hope all go's well for you and everyone we know here, Merry Christmas Every one I'm going on Hols and going to have a Great Newyear Smoke-Free and my Family wont recognise me when they see the new me, I've actually never Looked or felt better I was always told I look Sick an Skinny wait till they get a load of me eh heh heh. Once again have a Merry Christmas all and I will catch up again after the Holidays God Bless and Goodbye. Ron
Hi Granny, I hope all's well with you I am well and Happy and hope you had a Merry Xmas.
Hey Ron and all you other NON-smokers. I have been smoke free for
9 months now! Amazing! I feel so good. No more coughing. My lung Dr. says he has never heard me sound so clear when listening to me breathe. That is because I never have been this clear before. DON'T GIVE UP! Yes, it is hard, but so worth it.
Hang in there Granny I hope you still remain smoke free, I have and found a job to keep my mind occupied and my hands busy I havent been here fora while but I havent forgotten you all. I hope you are well and happy, Bye for now Ron.
Hi Granny1. Your story is so inspiring, but gets buried over time. Why not post your story as i have asked others to do with your method used, most helpful hint, side affects if any, and how you would change anything if you could do it over again to make it easier.
Congrats on your success. Let others know if is not just a prayer or dream but a reality if they invest the time and desire.