Lissy, welcome to the SSC and congratulations on your decision to quit smoking! I remember thinking that I needed to quit for years. It wasn't until I had a cancer scare, tumors, and blood clots that I gave it serious thought. And when my oncologist said I would need to be on meds the rest of my life, weekly blood work, and a limited diet for the rest of my life, I quit 2 days later. I went cold turkey, and it was tough the first couple weeks. But anything worth while in life is worth fighting for! My desire to quit was stronger than my desire to smoke, and now 2+ years smoke free I know it is the best decision I ever made. And your decision to quit is the best decision for you too! It's never too late to quit smoking. Hopefully your quitting will help with the emphysema. Just tell yourself N.O.P.E. (not one puff ever) each and every morning and watch your numbers grow! Put together a reward system to celebrate your daily and weekly successes. Treat yourself like royalty each and every day! Post as often as you need, if only to rant and rave. And lastly, know that everybody here is rooting for your success!!!
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 760
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 30,400
Amount Saved: $7,600.00
Life Gained:
Days: 117 Hrs: 0 Mins: 59 Seconds: 20