Best thing I've heard

[jingle]

The best accolade I heard after I quit:
A couple of months after quitting I was talking to a neuro surgeon about impending surgery to remove my brain tumor. I told him that I had quit and he tucked his chin down, placed the papers he was holding back on his desk and was silent a few seconds. Then he looked up at me and said, "Nancy, quitting smoking is more important for you health than me removing this tumor".
Wow

[teddiebears]

My doctor said something similar to me after I quit (although it wasn't about anything as dramatic or important as talking about a brain tumor). Anyway, he told me carrying even 50 extra pounds (or more) wouldn't be as harmful to my overall health (and COPD) as continuing to smoke would have been!! :) He's still very pleased and I believe somewhat surprised when we talk about my 'stop smoking anniversary' and how many years it's been for me as an EX-smoker! :D

Isn't that a rewarding and self-satisfying feeling?? :confused:

[Lisa Sobocinski]

Had 2 surgeries for brain anueryms,....still cant spell that word correctly...LOL....smoked close to 2 packs a day...after first surgery..I still smoked...day before my second I stopped...why, how...have no clue. Have tried so many pills, patches, etc....nothing worked...I am just happy that it finally hit me....I just wish I didnt have to have these surgeries to stop. Scary!!!...It was 1 month for me on 1/18/07...I am sooo proud of myself....if I can help anyone ....by talking and listening..please send me a private message. God Bless. Lisa

[jingle]

:D Wow !! :D

CONGRATULATIONS LISA

That is wonderful -- that you made it through the aneurysms* and that you quit smoking. My goodness - what a time you've had and what a trooper you are. Bless your heart, your brain :p and your strength . We're so glad to see you here.

Teddiebears will be along to add you name to the grand list of quitters. I was so proud to see my name on that list ... lol ... I still love to see it.


*anueryms/aneurysms :confused: I can't spell anything and that word is not in my dictionary. My turmor was an "oligodendroglioma"... find that in a dictionary - lol

[teddiebears]

It's always a pleasure to have another member here in our little "stop smoking club". :D

As jingle already said -

CONGRATULATIONS ON ONE MONTH SMOKE-FREE!!!

Lisa - You certainly should be proud of your accomplishment. Being able to say you are an ex-smoker feels good, doesn't it?? :D

I'm sorry it took going through surgeries for brain aneurysms to push you to the point of being able to finally quit - but, it seems to have worked well for you!! :D That's what is important!!