6 months now

annie oakley · Post by **annie oakley** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 6:41 pm

Well dear family it's been 6 months since I quit smoking....have not cheated...have not picked a cigarette up or taken a drag off one. Not that I haven't wanted to a couple times....especially when FIL died last month. But I feel pretty good about it and wanted ya'll to know. I feel better for it....and feel that my lungs are still recovering from smoking. Hubby is good to smoke outside and NOT in my new truck.

starfire · Post by **starfire** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 7:14 pm

For YOU OMA!!!

I'm REALLY proud of you!! I know it's one of the hardest things to do AND you did it with your husband still smoking. I don't think I could have if Bill hadn't quit also. To be honest, I'm scared to death he will start again and then I know I'm a goner. It's was a year last January. Doesn't seem possible it's been that long.

I'm so happy you DID IT!!

Shirley

moremuscle · Post by **moremuscle** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 7:21 pm

Miss Herb Lady

What wonderful news you are spreading tonight

I am in awe at your will power. As we say YOU GO, GIRL

Your name, Herb Lady, makes me smell rosemary and sage when I read it - I can't believe you've been a smoker; that just plain stinks, doesn't it. I prefer the herb aroma - wish your husband would feel inspired by your example; maybe he secretly works on a plan to quit?

Again, Three Cheers for you Oma, you ROCK!

Love,
Karen

P.S. And you ROCK too, Shirley. Hats off for you two!!

Babci · Post by **Babci** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 8:54 pm

Hey Oma

What a FANTASTIC thing!!! You are one special lady & I'm so proud of you!!! It just keeps getting easier. 31Y for me & I hate the smell now. :flowersmiley:

Your lungs will just keep getting more & more healthy. You are GREAT!!!!! Love & light, Rita

Lucy · Post by **Lucy** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 11:09 pm

Oma,

To what do you attribute your success?
I've heard that this is one of the absolute hardest things to do?

Yours, Luce

Sally · Post by **Sally** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 8:25 am

YAY, OMA!!!!!

Did it have any effect on your MC? I have been afraid to start quitting because I have heard that nicotine actually helps slow down the D.

New truck, huh? YOWZZIE!!! What kind?

Lots of love,

Sally

TendrTummy · Post by **TendrTummy** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 8:31 am

I quit smoking February 2004 - and consequently my MC symptoms started the very same week.

And I STILL don't regret quitting. Not ONE day in my life.

Christine

JJ · Post by JJ » Fri Jun 24, 2005 8:35 am

Congratulations Oma! I want to quit too. I am thinking the last week in July is a good target date. I will be in California visiting my sis for 5 days and never smoke when I am there...I need to just quit then! Did you use the patch? Gum? You are an inspiration!
Take Care, Jill

CAMary · Post by **CAMary** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 8:39 am

Oma-

Good for you!! That takes incredible willpower and perseverance

, lady!

Love,

Mary

jenilake · Post by **jenilake** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 9:11 am

Oma,

That is wonderful! :flowersmiley:

I smoked for a long time, and quit slowly 10 yrs ago. I couldn't do it all at once, made me too angry!

My dad died of a lung disease and that was a very good prompt to do it though.

To you!

Love, KathyP

Mars · Post by **Mars** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 9:45 am

You Go GIRL!

I wish I had your willpower! I have smoked since I was 15 and have tried many times to quit = until I light the next one! (short-term willpower, huh!)

I think that is awesome and applaude anyone who is able to quit!

YEA!!!! :party:

mle_ii · Post by **mle_ii** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 10:39 am

Wow, great job! I've never had a habit of smoking so I don't know how hard it is personally, but I've seen family struggle with it and so it seems very difficult to stick to. You have the power now!

Mike

Umber · Post by **Umber** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 11:28 am

AWESOME! That is fabulous Oma! You should be very proud of yourself. Speaking from experience..quitting smoking is quite a feat!

When I got preggo with Morgan I quit cold turkey. It was the hardest thing I have EVER done!

Big hugs!

Lori