Still coughing and spluttering!!!

Hi 👋

I hope that everyone is doing ok and has the glorious sunshine ☀️. Yesterday I had a lovely surprise as I got my appointment to have my hand operation on 6th February. 😀Can’t wait.

I thought it was never going to happen as I had to go back for another nose swab and I was convinced I had MRSA. I don’t !!! 😀

Anyway in the waiting time for this I have cut down to about 5 cigarettes a day BUT I am vaping again and just like before I am experiencing very bad coughing, sore chest and difficulty getting a breath. Vaping, I swear , caused my COPD in the first place.

So while I continue this stupid smoking habit of 44 years, I better vaping ( which is less unhealthy) or do I continue to smoke cigarettes, which I get no symptoms.

Sorry 😐 to ramble on but I would appreciate your help. Thanks 😊 xxxx

[joyful4u]

Hi Lynn, I'm glad you finally got a surgery date. I'll be praying for good results. Kudos to you for persisting in your attempt with quiting smoking. I know someone who is trying also. She's using Chantix. It's difficult no matter what route you take....but well worth it in the long run. Been there, done that.....and I thank God I did it. Pls keep us updated.

Terri

[Hidden in reply to joyful4u]

Hi Terri Many thanks for your supportive reply. I do hope to follow your example and quit completely. Is Chantix available on the NHS ?

I hope you have a good night and sleep well. Xxxx 😘😘😘

[joyful4u in reply to Hidden]

I'm in the USA, so not sure about the NHS. Maybe you can google it??😂

Let me know...in case someone else wants to know.

Sleep well also. Zzzzzz.

[Hidden in reply to joyful4u]

Thanks so much for your help and support. You are so kind. I hope you are having a good day/ night and not suffering too much. Where in the States are you? I used to live over there for a few years and loved it.

Take care and thanks again. Xxx

[joyful4u in reply to Hidden]

I live in Massachusetts ( east coast) & every October I vacation in Florida for the whole month. I'm already looking forward to that! The cold weather affects my breathing. Looking forward to Spring ! Enjoy your day. 💕

[Hidden in reply to joyful4u]

I lived on Oahu in Hawaii and Camarillo in California. Boy do I miss the better weather. Cold and damp not good for this illness but Spring is around the corner 👍Have a good day. Xxx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

If serious about quitting you can get on nhs

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Hi Thanks 😊. Xx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Emily I am really serious as I have been smoking on and off for 44 years now and it’s time I quit. X

[Feelingblessed2013 in reply to joyful4u]

Congrats on getting a surgery date. By all means keep trying to quit both nasty habits. I quit smoking about 19 years ago before vaping was even heard of. I used chantix (when they were just realizing it might help reduce the urge to smoke), the nicotine patch, and licorice strips (to have something to "puff" on). The problem with vaping is you have no way to know what chemicals are in that stuff that you are putting into your lungs.

Quiting is probably one of the hardest things you will ever do, but it is so worth it. Like the old saying goes "if at first you don't succeed, try try again". It took me 3 tries before I was able to do it.

You can do this.

[Hidden in reply to Feelingblessed2013]

Thanks again for your support and I appreciate your response as it gives me incentive. I will keep trying and quit the vaping as it plays havoc with my chest. Hope you are having a good day. Thanks again 😉Xxxx

[Feelingblessed2013 in reply to Hidden]

You got this.

[joyful4u in reply to Feelingblessed2013]

I second the motion!! Go Lynn!!!

[grannyk3]

Hello Lynn676, hopefully you're able to stop smoking everything 🙂 For questions about Chantix and the NHS you can contact the BLF, they should be able to answer questions for you, I think Chantix is called something else in Britain. I quit smoking 13 years ago Feb 27, it was so difficult, but once done I felt so good! Best of luck 🤞

grannyk 🌨

[grannyk3 in reply to grannyk3]

Meant to include the BLF help line 03000 030 555

[Hidden in reply to grannyk3]

Hi Thanks so much for your help and support. I really appreciate it and it gives me the incentive to actually do something positive to stop smoking 🚬. I hope you have a good day and not a lot of pain. Thanks again and take care. Love Lynn xxxx

[grannyk3 in reply to Hidden]

Good morning, you'll have a lot of support from this forum for your efforts. And so very worth those efforts when you succeed! I've noticed that people feel better at different rates, some sooner rather than later. I felt better right away, but try not to lose heart if it takes awhile. The good it's doing your health is still taking place.

grannyk ❄

[Hidden in reply to grannyk3]

Thanks 😊. Snow ❄️ again ? Keep warm and enjoy the view . Xxx 😘

[grannyk3 in reply to Hidden]

Yes, we've been getting a lot of snow. It's okay from my perspective, I don't have to get out much, but it never bothered me when I did.

[joyful4u]

Here's hoping, but 2 yrs ago I saw my 1st Patriots game in Tampa. That was sooo cool.

[R2B_Joe Partner]

Hi Lynn676! I hope you are making progress toward quitting. Regarding the vaping- depending on the device you are using, you may actually be getting MORE nicotine thereby making it harder to quit. While yes, there is no tar in vaping- the vapor particles are smaller and penetrate deeper into lung tissue. I will have to do a little looking to find the scientific study that found this, but I'm sure a google search will bring it right up.

Anyway, I just replied to another post with a few suggestions about quitting smoking. Maybe we should post a topic for people who want to share their secrets to their own success?

Sending best wishes!!! Keep up the fight!!!

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Thanks 🙏 so much. I have had 2 MRI scans in the last 3 years and since the first session of vaping 2 years ago both scans showed evidence of changes to the white matter in the brain 🧠 ? I don’t know if it’s related but funny coincidence. Anyway I am only smoking about 4 cigarettes a day now and don’t vape very much as I can feel it attacking my lungs. I will soon quit both. Thanks again for your support. Lynn