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[Janetxxx1957]

Hi everyone I'm new on here. Have been a smoker for getting on for 50yrs, 61yrs now. Was diagnosed with copd 2weeks ago, after getting a cold and ending up having oxygen, scary. My fev1 was 52% but reversibility to 79%, have to use the inhaler everyday. I haven't smoked 1 cigarette since, it scared the life out of me.

Your letters have been a wonderful inspiration to me xxx

[cofdrop-UK]

A very warm welcome to you 🙂

Cx

[Hidden in reply to cofdrop-UK]

And a warm welcome from me. 🙂

[mikeadams51]

Welcome but remember it is also important to keep out of smokey environments and free of strong cleaning agents. Good luck and keep smiling

[Caspiana]

Welcome Janet. xx 😊👍🌞

[Hidden]

Hi Janet! Welcome. X

[sassy59]

Welcome to this friendly site Janet. Well done for quitting smoking too. Xxxxx

[Hacienda]

Welcome Janet, Hope you enjoy our Friendly and Supportive Forum. Love n Hugs xxxxx

[corriena]

Well done for giving up smoking. Hopefully with the right help you can have a long and healthy future.

[Dilly2]

Keep up the no smoking you will feel better on time well done

[jmsutt73]

Yes! Best thing you could have done for helping lungs...quit smoking! Welcome, Janet! J. 🤗

[Burs]

Hello and welcome janetxxx1957. It is great that your not smoking, any cravings and just remember the fear you had, it makes it so much easier to stay stopped xx love burs xx

[Janetxxx1957]

Thanks for your messages guys. Burs, when I get a craving, I put a nicotinell lozenges on my tongue, by the time it has melted, I've forgotten about wanting a cigarette, I don't think I'll smoke again, this has been a wake up call for me, I want to live xx

[les4560 in reply to Janetxxx1957]

hi -Janet

[Janetxxx1957 in reply to les4560]

Hi Lee, how's your nose?

[les4560 in reply to Janetxxx1957]

well it still a mess but im seeing a pulmonologist to in the morning for other things so maybe we can figure this out too-oh my its just one thing after another isn't it? and please call me Marjorie

[Tetrazzini]

Hello Janet. By stopping smoking you have done yourself the greatest favour. Do not give in to it!!

I am sure you will have a long and happy life if you eat sensibly, exercise regularly and keep off the fags!!

Best wishes and good luck.

[jackdup]

Welcome to the group. Glad you are here but sorry you have to be here. I hope you can stay committed to not smoking.