Went for my appointment today, it is six weeks since I last had a cigarette. My blood pressure has gone down from 140/80 to 124/64. The levels in my carbon thingy are down to what they are in a non smoker. Best of all I thought I would have put loads of weight on I feel as if I have been eating a lot more sweet things. I am the same weight as I was in February. (Mind you that probably included a post Christmas gain but I am blocking that from my mind). All in all I am very pleased but trying not to feel complacent. Thanks for your help and support which I will continue to rely on.
Pamela
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Nurse says I should cut down on use of spray, but I am not worrying about that yet. Still first thing in a morning the first thing I think is 'cigarette' not going to cut down until that is not the case.
monkyAdministratorCake sniffer outer• in reply toyorkiepam
Toooo rite Pam, you just cut down when you feel its time to and you feel confident about it eh
And hopefully starting to feel better! I have noticed I don't get out of puff as easily as I did before. I have also noticed that when I answer the phone at work, I don't have to clear my throat before I do. I'm off to a karaoke on Saturday so will be testing the voice out! Keep going Pam - you are doing wonderful!
I screech out a number of songs! 500 miles, back to black, moondance, mack the knife - absolutely awful but one benefit of getting older - I don't care!!!
Yes I've noticed when we take the dogs out I can walk up hill easier without getting out of breath. Amazing isn't it. Keep trying to persuade my husband to try and give up, but he won't hear of it.
It's not easy is it? I have been out for a meal and when it is over the first thing I think is, go outside for a cigarette. Hopefully in time that will pass. Thank you
Hayyyyyy Pam, way to gooooo gal Excellent news, just flippin ACE gal
I hope you came out of that appointment feeling very proud of yourself Pam and goooooo and flippin treat yourself to something really nice
Hmmmm, I see I will have to go a hunting for a new badge for you in a short while eh I cant fault you one little bit gal and thank you for telling us your great news xx
Brilliant Pam, seems like 5 mins ago you were on day 1 & just look at you now.So pleased that your B/P is down one of the benefits of being a non smoker. Your breathing will just continue to improve ad time hoes on and one thing I noticed is that exercise is definitely easier.Keep going you're doing a fab job.
Thank you. The time has flown hasn't it. I am very pleased how long does it take before you stop wanting a cigarette after meals. Suppose the habit built up over a long time so will take some time to go away.
monkyAdministratorCake sniffer outer• in reply toyorkiepam
Pam, maybe just try sipping a glass of water after your meal, or one of Emjays breathing exercises if you can get used to doing that, then you wont have that - I want a ciggie feeling in your mind
Nite nite gal, and sweet dreams to you x
monkyAdministratorCake sniffer outer• in reply toyorkiepam
Pam, maybe just try sipping a glass of water after your meal, or one of Emjays breathing exercises if you can get used to doing that, then you wont have that - I want a ciggie feeling in your mind
WOW Pam !!!!! - Just look at you . That is absolute sensational health and wellbeing statistics happening for you You should be so proud of your self as we all are here too
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