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[Abuelajeannie]

Just got through a really rough 4 weeks. Woke up with excruciating pain in my calf, so off I went to A@E where they diagnosed a deep vein thrombosis, kept me in supposedly overnight. Next day I couldn't get my breath so was rushed off immediately for a CAT scan, then immediately they ran with my bed into ICU. The clots had gone to my lungs. After 3 days in ICU they decided to check my heart, so I had an angiogram and they had to put 3 stents in my main arteries. I'm home and on the mend now but the doctors told me that if I hadn't stopped smoking 17 months ago I'd probably wouldn't have survived. So for those who are struggling to stop smoking take heed and keep strong because smoking really is a killer

[mushen Valued Contributor]

Blimey, that must have been frightening. Glad you are better now.

[Hercu Valued Contributor]

Abeulajeannie.....Glad you are OK now..We should have listened and never smoked...!!!

Stay strong and hope you have a speedy recovery..!!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Oh god Jean, how terrifying, glad you are on the mend now - lots of relaxation and rest now - keep in touch

[Lizzie74 2 Years Smoke Free]

Very scary,thank goodness your on the mend after surgery,wishing you a speedy recovery xxx

[Muffin82]

I know how scared you must have been. A few years ago I could not walk 2 feet without gasping for air. Went to ER and also had pulmonary embolisms. Was hospitalized for over a week. I actually went back to smoking. It’s just crazy that this addiction is that strong. Finally, I have quit and this time for good. I wish you the best in your recovery. Your story has given me more strength to never smoke again.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Muffin82]

Welcome Muffin82 to our community, congratulations on becoming smoke free!

Perhaps create a new introductory post to share your story, how long you have been stopped.....

[Laureenc 1 Year Smoke Free]

Very sorry for all the troubles you've had to go through. Hoping for a good recovery for you. Thank you for sharing this. I'm sorry it came at a cost to you but it does help remind people like me to remember what the price of smoking really is. Thank you and good vibes your way.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Hey Jean, how are you and how is your recovery going?

[Abuelajeannie 3 Years Smoke Free]

I'm good now thanks, but unfortunately my husband is now in hospital with heart problems, so I'm a little stressed.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Abuelajeannie]

Oh sorry to read Jean, hopefully he will be ok....wishing you strength.....

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

How is yourself and husband now Abuelajeannie ?

[Abuelajeannie 3 Years Smoke Free]

My husband is now home and we are both doing ok, looking forward to Christmas with our little and very excited grandson.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Abuelajeannie]

Ah good to read Jean, wishing you and your family a very happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas

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hi Abuelajeannie

just seen this,

haven't been around much.missed so much.

,sorry to hear,must be so upsetting

hope your on the mend.

I to have been/am ill from smoking and if I hadn't have stoped ,

give yourself a extra treat ,spoil yourselth,

take care 😁

do keep kicking 😎

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Hey Abuelajeannie - 3 years smoke free now, how is yourself and hubby doing?