Hello

[nsd_user663_61586]

New quitter here, male aged 61 & smoked since I was 13.

Been planning to quit for a while & was waiting for the right time to do it.

The right time came on Feb 10 2014 at 2.30pm when I suffered a Heart Attack. I have absolutely no desire to ever smoke again after surviving that !

Been very easy to quit after seeing the carnage that smoking causes, I am not out of the woods yet by a long shot, BUT I got away with it..........Just.

My occupation is/was a HGV Driver, this is now debatable if i will get my HGV License back, I will need to pass a treadmill test first, my consultant says no chance.

So, there you have it, looking on the plus side I am still alive & at last I quit the Fags !!!

[nsd_user663_52101]

Welcome Gus,sorry to hear of your health troubles but sometimes it's the kick up the backside we need to make us change our ways.....

Your doing well after smoking so long.Stick to it and post as often as you want

[nsd_user663_60964]

Hi Gus,

A very big welcome to the forum from me too. You'll get gallons of support, encouragement and advice here as we're all in the same boat.

Like Max, I smoked for 30 years before quitting so it's quite true- no matter how long you've smoked for, you can succeed in quiting and substantially improve your health and fitness. I will keep everything crossed that not only do you make a full recovery, but that you'll be positively dancing down that treadmill in a few months time

I shall look forward to reading about your journey. Well done on taking the first steps to freedom!

[nsd_user663_61586]

A quick update ! Quit 10 Feb 14, now 10 May 14 ! Not even a thought of a smoke ! found it to be one of the easiest things I have ever done in my life believe it or not.

Mind you there have been serious medical issues to help me along the "no smoking road" !

If asked about my medical issues I always say they are caused by smoking the fags !

I have put a little weight on but not anything to worry about, also quids better off too.

Thats it for now, update later !

[nsd_user663_60964]

Wow...huge congratulations from me! That's fantastic Gus/Mike.

I bet everyone is so proud of you (and I hope you are proud of yourself too). Do continue to pop in from time to time to let us know how you're doing.

[nsd_user663_29008]

Gus/Mike - what a inspiring post. Keep going as you are, and the longer you stay quit the easier it will get

[nsd_user663_61586]

Another update.

Now FIVE whole months of not smoking !

Have had one or two health problems along the way but getting there.

Also over £1500 better off !

Did put a little weight on at first, due to inactivity etc but now actually beginning to lose weight, so a win win situation.

Have been in hospital a couple of times recently & when asked by a Doc / Nurse if I smoked it was fantastic to say, NO I DON'T SMOKE ! Trust me what a great feeling that is.

Keep at it !

[nsd_user663_60964]

Many congratulations Gus! 5 months is a mighty achievement. Well done you!

It is lovely being able to (truthfully) say you don't smolke isn't it? I don't think I shall ever get over the smug feeling.

Well done on the weight loss too and that your health is improving.