Stop smoking nurse delighted with me so far

[yorkiepam]

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

[mrssunnyside]

Well done Pam, you deserve to be pleased with yourself, I'm pleased for you

Keep staying strong, Here's to us non smokers,

[droopyJ in reply to mrssunnyside]

Well would you look at you Pamela, 6 weeks quit WHOOHOO

Blood pressure down ..... whoohoo

Carbon thingy normal.... whoohoo

Weight the same...... whoohooooooo

Am so delighted for you hun I really am, well done you -x-

[yorkiepam in reply to droopyJ]

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.

[monky Administrator 45 Months Cake sniffer outer in reply to yorkiepam]

Toooo rite Pam, you just cut down when you feel its time to and you feel confident about it eh

[yorkiepam in reply to mrssunnyside]

Thank you the support of the group really helps.

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

Well done Pam, I'm thrilled for all your good news and all of this in 6 weeks

Brilliant, fantastic and terrific, CONGRATULATIONS Pam

Just goes to show how much healthier you are, well done Pam x

[yorkiepam]

Thank you I am very pleased. I am still overweight but at least no more than I was before, felt as if I had put loads on, strange isn't it?

[Lynne1966 21 Months Winner]

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!

[droopyJ in reply to Lynne1966]

Pam I think your weight jumped onto me.....

[droopyJ in reply to Lynne1966]

Hey Lynne, what's your song?

[Lynne1966 21 Months Winner in reply to droopyJ]

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!!!

[droopyJ in reply to Lynne1966]

LMAO.... my mum says the same although she thinks she has a lively singing voice (she's totally tone deaf) and she does it completely sober

[Lynne1966 21 Months Winner in reply to droopyJ]

I do need a coupe of brandies first

[droopyJ in reply to Lynne1966]

[yorkiepam]

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.

[droopyJ in reply to yorkiepam]

Pam, keep treating yourself to something really nice every month with the money you save and maybe hubby will come round

[monky Administrator 45 Months Cake sniffer outer in reply to yorkiepam]

yes Pam, I agree with DroopyJ entirely

You treat yourself and show hubby how good it feels to be quit but please dont pester him, just let him come around to it when he's ready

[jillygirl Administrator Queen Bee]

Pam I am so pleased for you. Brilliant results. Enjoy being a non smoker.

[yorkiepam in reply to jillygirl]

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

[monky Administrator 45 Months Cake sniffer outer]

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

[yellowsnowdrop]

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.

[monky Administrator 45 Months Cake sniffer outer in reply to yellowsnowdrop]

Aup H its lovely to see you gal

How you getting on

[yorkiepam in reply to yellowsnowdrop]

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.

[monky Administrator 45 Months Cake sniffer outer in reply to yorkiepam]

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

[monky Administrator 45 Months Cake sniffer outer in reply to yorkiepam]

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

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER]

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

Keep up the fantastic quit x

[yorkiepam in reply to glolin]

Thanks a lot I was amazed I hadn't put weight on.

[monky Administrator 45 Months Cake sniffer outer in reply to glolin]

xx