3 months smoke free

[Crazycatlady1957]

I quit smoking 3 months ago after smoking for 40 years. I’m having shortness of breath with minimal exertion. I even went to the ER the other day fearing it was a heart attack. I had a stress test and my heart is fine. I have pulmonary function tests this week. I’m so sad. I thought once I quit smoking I’d feel great. Now I can barely walk a block. I’m glad I found this forum to know I’m not alone. Sometimes I think I should just go back to smoking. I quit because I had developed a deep nagging cough and wheezing but I was never short of breath like this. It will get better right?? Just looking for reassurance to stay away from the cigarette store....

[Jwk1962 1 Year Smoke Free]

Hi Crazycatlady1957

I'm also experiencing shortness of breath at time with little exertion. I do believe my wheezing is getting better though. Hope you feel better.

🚭🔠 Jeff

[Crazycatlady1957 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to Jwk1962]

My wheezing stopped quickly after my stop day. I’m so short of breath now. You?

[Jwk1962 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to Crazycatlady1957]

It's random, not every day.

I think it could be something to do with anxiety, a little. I've passes over 4,000 not smoked so I've gotta be better off than I would of been.. the shortness of breath/wheezing we're 2 main reasons I quit.. hang tuff/ not 1 puff🚭🔡 Jeff

[Crazycatlady1957 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to Jwk1962]

Thanks so much! Nope! Not 1 puff!! Congratulations to you too!

[anaamaral 9 Months Smoke Free]

Hello, Crazycatlady1957!

I also smoked for 40 years and quit smoking 2 and a half months ago. I fully understand what you mean. I'm not having shortness of breath regularly, that is everyday, BUT when I had a cold last week I was having problems breathing that I had never had when I smoked! I can't offer an explanation, just send you my congratulations for quitting and saying hang on! I am sure it will pass!

We are NOT going back!

Best, ana luisa

[Crazycatlady1957 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to anaamaral]

We’ve got this! No going back!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Welcome Crazycatlady1957 , congratulations on over 3 months smoke free - well done 👏

With regards the shortness of breath, it could be your lungs clearing out and repairing BUT please go to your doctor for piece of mind. Let us know how you get on...

[Crazycatlady1957 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

Thank you! Yes, I saw my doctor. I had a stress test that was normal. I’m having lung function tests Thursday to be safe.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Crazycatlady1957]

Hope the other tests go well on Thursday, keep up posted

Can you let me know your stop date for accurate milestone badges when you get a chance?

[Crazycatlady1957 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

May 6th was my stop day. Thanks!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Crazycatlady1957]

How did you get on today Crazycatlady1957 ?

[Crazycatlady1957 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

Fine! Tomorrow is my lung tests day. Fingers crossed. Thanks for asking!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Crazycatlady1957]

Sorry was a day ahead of myself, so how did today go?

[Crazycatlady1957 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

I don’t get the report until next Tuesday. Ugh.

[Crazycatlady1957 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to Crazycatlady1957]

I was hoping to get my gallbladder out next week but the timing won’t allow it. With my work, next week would have been perfect. Oh well. Still smoke free and have lost 8 pounds!!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Crazycatlady1957]

Wishing you all the best with your results tomorrow Crazycatlady1957 - off on holidays till Sunday so won't be on here, post to let others here know how you get on if you wish....

PS My husband got his gallbladder removed 2 years ago, will be great to be an ex smoker for the procedure and recovery so that will be a great motivator for you when you do get rescheduled to get it done

[Hygiene100 6 Months Smoke Free]

Hi Crazycatlady1957,

I hope your tests were ok x.