Consequences follow up.

[Exsmo]

Biopsy was not so bad. Not soul squeezing, "worse than 2 c section births and gall bladd surgery" complaint of one woman i had read on internet before going to appointment! In a word, dont.

Was supposed to take it easy after. ...and i would have had my heater not cut off and i found it freezing when i got home.

Bro in law and nephew did the crawl space crawl to check pilot light. ..(per my dr directions i couldnt do anything of ALL days)

I tried to yell thru the floor without raising my voice 😏Also had to lift the cold air return grate while not bending over or exerting any pressure... "Things that make you go 'hmmm?' " Was that or no heat. I like heat when its 8 degrees out.

While waiting for next sounds from underground i read a nasty critical 'you dont measure up to my standards of who/what you should be letter from an aging parental unit that arrived today. This i guess just in case any good feelings might try and sneak in.

Funny thing is heater got fixed relatively easy and I did NOT CRAVE even once today!

Only got one side biopsied, but he did say that's standard so thats that. Results should be done in 3days. Lets hope dr remembers to call me this time.

Feel tired and ok excellent if you add the no craves. My joints locked due to being in flare and then being in bery cold house. Painful as they are and scary as cancer sounds i feel incredibly happy bc i had no cravings.

Jist 2 days ago i was on edge of smoking bc of comtinuous 2 say craves! Was replaying the parking lot trash scene of many cig butts there and in ashtrays at stores! Nasty nicodemon head talk.

Amazing the differemce a day makes.

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Exsmo I think I like the Nicodemon “ name is just perfect 😅

I’m very glad no more urges for you or at least during last days .

I’m sending you very good energy and the best vibes for you to feel better

I suffer also tyroide disorder and I’m on hormone replacement ,so all I can tell you is I understand how you feel

Quitting smoking is beneficial for all of us and in the case of tyroide disorders is a must !!

[Exsmo in reply to Hidden]

Yes the name fits well! I heard it on here. Hercu, i think.

Thanks for good vibes.

Woke thankful for 1) a warm house 2) 14 weeks smober. Vibe received

[Nozmo Valued Contributor]

What a day you had! Glad the biopsy wasn't as bad as expected and, just wanted to say well done for getting through all that without any cravings.

[Exsmo in reply to Nozmo]

Thanks. Wish i knew how no craves happened. Id bottle it & be rich!

Maybe being grateful for what i previoisly took for granted (heat or health).

Such a strange & great feeling to realize i was nervous but didnt crave.

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to Exsmo]

Because you're more used to not smoking these days. It's starting to feel normal. Wahey!!

[Exsmo in reply to Nozmo]

Wahey is right! Awesome to think this could be my new normal. All of out new normal. What a boost. Thanks Nozmo!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Good to read a follow-up up from you Exsmo, fingers crossed for you and the results and get them in the advised 3 days and you are not put through agonizing worry. Really well done on dealing with this extremely stressful day so well, l too remarkably deal with stress so much better smoke free and over 2 years now so you are well on your way now too. Be very proud of yourself as we all are💪👏

[Exsmo]

Thanks Roison. Am glad its over.

Sure wish i knew how i didnt crave through all that, so i could repeat it for all stresseful times!

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hi Exsmo

never realised you had thyroid (yes) problems,so have I,I had a biopsy,not fun 😒

it's good you manage well,they will probably be times when you say ,,,,it,but you will overcome them,and win.

now you know smoking is bad and it's that that made us ill,

its great we stoped 😁

take care 😊

[Exsmo in reply to Hidden]

I didnt either. Dr noticed my swollen throat while looking for why ive had an 8week flare. Thought my FMF (rare auto inflammatory)disease had progressed so was looking for anything out of the ordinary for it. Suprise! Lol

I know NOTHING about thyroid problems so any tips would be appreciated . Sorry you have to go through it too. Thought being so tired and hair falling out was from quit. Funny thing is bloodwork came back fine. Scan 1,2&3 mri did not. Radioactive scan showed some "cold"-?-nodules.

Is encouraging to see your high activity level even w thyroid prob. You rock, lady!

[Hidden in reply to Exsmo]

Exsmo

I'm really not the person to ask about thyroid,I wont/cant tae levo and have not had anything else in over a year now,

my bloods and vitamins are all in range just tsh is always high,28 was 86 so must be doing something right

I'm not well, but I'm far more ill on levo.

if you have meds take them not everyone has problems .

I do know stopping smoking has helped me,and you will feel the benefits too,

don't worry about tests,cross that bridge later,

take care 😊

keep kicking 😎

[Exsmo in reply to Hidden]

Thanks TL

[Tracey3 1 Year Smoke Free]

Hi, have only just read this, and so very pleased you posted, was thinking about you.

Re the craves, My father inlaw was a wonderful man, I truly loved him, and had a great relationship, but his fear was flying he drove every where in his camper van all over the world, this went on for years, my mothering law who would love to fly somewhere , never got the chance as his fear of getting on a plane , was just to much. Then he got cancer, and it brings a smile to my face, to remember all our conversations and dreams we had, but one has stuck in my mind, he was peddling his pretend bike ( a thing that sat on the floor). When he says Tracey if I get through this I’m going to fly all over the world, at this point I’d known him nearly thirty years, . I was shocked to hear.

It took me a few days to work this one out, the answer was simple the fear of flying, was know where near the fear of dying.

So may be you had no craves, because, you was just hoping for a new lease of life, when you get great results.

So pleased you’ve posted, your fantastic, well done to you.

I’m hopeful all will be well for you, all will be good

[Exsmo in reply to Tracey3]

Thanks Tracey, life and its curveballs huh? Thanks for sharing your story of in laws. Interesting perspective.

You are so right about wanting a new lease on life. That's a fantastic thought i'll think on

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

How are you Exsmo ? Any word on the results yet?

[Exsmo in reply to RoisinO1]

Nothing yet Roison. May call againtoday or give em one more. Thanks for asking. Will post when they come in. Neck swelled after fine needle biopsy. Hope it hasnr triggered inflammation jn my neck!

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

Thats a terror Exsmo - hope you are taking something to keep the inflammation down.....

[Exsmo in reply to RoisinO1]

Results were inconclusive bc they didnt get enough cells! Neck is still pretty fat. 2days after scrape it just changed!