
I had an ECG which lead to needing to do a stress test. Turns out heart was fine but thought I was going to pass out from lack of oyxgen!! Was very breathless and that really scared me. Started on Nicobate Pre-Qiut patches that day. Cut down from 25-30daily to 4 daily in the first three days, then eventually to 1 by the first week. Stayed on one a day for second week and had my last one last night. Have gone to Step 1 on Nicobate and am doing ok.
After I told my GP about my breathlessness he ordered scans etc and today I got a diagnosis of COPD. Now there's even more tests to be done.
Have tried before to quit but this time was the first time i felt "ready". Am surprised at how well patches are helping, not to mention how much extra money I have in my bank account!
Hi Tony 1962, Congratulations on your quit. You should be proud of yourself! I quit smoking coldturkey 4 mons ago after smoking for 20 yrs I really feel much better now. I am very happy that I quit cigs. You can do it just hang in there. It gets easier as time passed. Your body adopt to your NEW self. Good luck! Being a non smoker is Awesome ;)