1 Year...NO Cigarettes

[Jizi]

Well Just wanted to share that i havent had a cigarette in 1 year and it feels so GOOD. I feel like i accomplished something for once in my life...i am so proud. For those who say they cant quit trust me you can..i use to always say i cant stop but i did...its been hard because i am surrounded by smokers (fiance being one). there were so many times i've wanted to pick up a cigarette, even at my most stressful times but didnt. I'm just so proud of myself..thought i'd share...for those trying to quit...YOU CAN DO IT
JIZI

[kathyjo]

Keep us posted on the progress and we are here to support you in your quit, so you can count on us : )
Hopefully you are feeling better and actually getting to enjoy it!
Kathy Jo

[radtec01]

thanks guys for the support . i will continue to press on ...much love and God Bless

[Jizi]

Wow Kathyjo..you should be so proud to kick a 38 yr habit...thats so amazing..as for radtec01 it took me quite a few months before i felt normal also, I also felt really crappy at first but I'll tell ya I feel great. As hard as it is for me, I quit cold turkey and have a fiance who is a chain smoker. I try to encourage him but he's obviously not ready to quit. I hope and pray he wakes up one day like i did and just throw out the pack of cigarettes...well radtec01 congrats on not smoking for 4 months...keep up the good work...and you year is coming up frewsh..so proud of you
Jizi

[kathyjo]

You asked Jizi the question, but since it took me so long to feel better, I wanted to let you know that you are not alone.
The first 4 months I felt horrible. I had a total of 3 sinus infection, bronchitis and pleurisy. I was in bed more then out of, but I hung in there and right after that 4 month mark, it turned around : )
I have been smoke free for 10 months and I can''t tell you how wonderful I feel. I can even jog on the treadmill for a mile!!!!  Considering I smoked for 38 years, I would say that it is quite an accomplishment : ) I don't use my advair inhaler often, maybe once every 2 or 3 weeks.
Hang in there and you will feel better soon. If you don't feel well soon, go see your doctor and tell him/her that you recently quit.
Congratulations!
Kathy Jo

[radtec01]

congrats.. ihave been smoke free (COLD TURKEY) for 4 months. My question is how long did it take you to get feeling better. i notice little cjanges still have a lil Shortness of Breath.. how long did it take for you to get bakc to normal. its seemlike i feel worse quitting then when i was smoking is that normal

[frewsh]

brilliant keep it up you can celebrate and feel really proud of yourself,
people who have never smoked, do not realise what a massive achievment this is,
and how hard it is to give up, i am just behind you jizi i made a mistake on the dates
its september 3rd so will soon have the no smoking  day celebration.

                                      WELL DONE JIZI

[kathyjo]

You have every right to be proud, you deserve it : )
Congrats again Jizi, you are my hero : )