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G’day NOPE starts my weekend

Well hope this comes out ok. I am well into spending my saved money from quitting. Most all of you know I am having major dental work and most of the damage was created from smoking. Anyway had my last oral surgery today -- that was $1100.00 and will include a crown on another tooth. In 3 weeks I get my impressions for really high quality partial dentures and that will add $3800.00 on top of another 1000 spent for the first oral surgery. Anyway had some good meds at the office to get thru and some good meds to get me thru the next three days --- on the down hill roll now and in a month or so will be able to eat somewhat normally and be proud of my smile. Sure glad I saved that money, I would like to have travelled some but in the future I can take care of that. Anyway on the mend and on to a better smile. No regrets -- I did this to myself and I will get it taken care of now that I have the means and the motivation!!!!!

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Well - 2AM finds me this time but that's ok. I got a lot of much needed R&R yesterday so it's a nice even balance I guess. I just woke up with so many ideas and things I want to do that I just couldn't lay still any longer. After today's treatment I will only have 3 left!! They said within the next coming weeks I should notice a bit more side effects in the fatigue department and again the possible loss of hair. Friday will be my 1st 'alone' day and I plan to start the exercise program to help build and keep the muscles which also help fight the fatigue as much as possible. Not a bad routine to slip into my daily zipping around. I just need to make sure I recognize what my limits are and not push the bounds too much. That new A/C unit just rocks! I mean those guys really went above and beyond! The APCO-X air treatment system with the blue light at the top and bottom is like night and day! It even has a huge X in the middle for - X-MEN lol! But when they talked about the change and smell in the quality of the air of course I was a bit hmmm. But no lie - the air itself does have this 'smell' it's hard to describe. I don't want to say medicinal but that's the only thing I really can relate it to just CLEAN. The installers all have this blue light system in their own homes and admit due to my condition this is a higher grade and that I should notice a difference in no time. Boy were they right! The filter itself only needs to be changed twice a year so we have it all set up on a service plan to where they handle it all for us so no fuss no muss! You can even see the blue light glowing from the bottom almost like a night light in the hallway - it's pretty cool. The BF is ready to get painting on the inside of the house and knock a few rooms out over the weekend. I'll stay at my mom's of course but I need to find my color! You know it has to be all about the color at least lol! I figured I could grab me a nice filtered mask while at the hardware store and start caulking up some of the kitchen and bathroom seams. Nothing back breaking, I'll leave the base boards and bending over parts for him to do lol. Then hit the last few cabinets in the kitchen where all the missing parts of the pots and pans and odds and ends seem to end up and give them a good toss. Easy peasy stuff really. The next ticket item on the list is a new - well newer fridge I should say. I know ours has got to be at least 15yrs old. Single door with all the missing trays and slats definitely time for an upgrade to the double doors. Figured we'd hit the scratch and dent sale as were slowly finding with all the new foods there just isn't enough room to hold it all w/out it spilling out every time we open the door and it's just not functional any more plain and simple. And ah the recipes I've been googling and how to store my fruits and veggies properly to get the best shelf life is definitely my new 'obsession'. Another new notebook to add just for food!! I've been just making lists of the good vs the bad foods. Playing with all different menus for breakfast lunch and dinner. Trying to find that good balance so there is a nice solid 'weekly' menu in place that can be switched up with out having to put all this research into it later. Just really trying to get ahead and stay ahead of this fight I have. I've been trying to find as much as possible about this 'gene' thing as I can. I've tried to stick to the .orgs vs all the others for now and so far this is what I have found in regards to taking a pill a day vs the whole chemo route: with this 'lock and key' targeted therapy. Again - it's a deep rabbit hole and each gene apparently has it's own symbol (which I'm very curious to know about.) My appt. on the 28th is to go over a discuss everything in GREAT detail. Exactly which drug, which gene, all the possible side effects and so forth. I'm glad my sister/notetaker will be back in town or that part!! But so far this is what I have found - again without plunging too far down that great rabbit hole just yet: Monoclonal antibodies that deliver toxic molecules can cause the death of cancer cells specifically. Once the antibody has bound to its target cell, the toxic molecule that is linked to the antibody—such as a radioactive substance or a poisonous chemical—is taken up by the cell, ultimately killing that cell. The toxin will not affect cells that lack the target for the antibody—i.e., the vast majority of cells in the body. Now this treatment also has it's side effects as well - The most common side effects seen with targeted therapies are diarrhea and liver problems, such as hepatitis and elevated liver enzymes. Other side effects seen with targeted therapies include: Skin problems (acneiform rash, dry skin, nail changes, hair depigmentation) Problems with blood clotting and wound healing High blood pressure Gastrointestinal perforation (a rare side effect of some targeted therapies) This is where it's very KEY that I take care of myself - body, mind and spirit. Eat the right foods, doing my exercises and everything else on MY PART that I possibly can when it comes to my Battle Royal Deadpool Style. Just something I thought was pretty interesting. The more I find out the more I will be able to post about in greater detail. But until that appt. comes there's no use in fretting over what I cant control. Like sleep - so I'll just 'roll with it' as best I can until then. I hope everyone has a wonderful day! The weekend is almost here and another beautiful sunrise awaits us all!! Team Deadpool over and out!

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Still loving my badges! Well I made it though the first 30 days! There have been some cravings. But all in all not to bad. I have the habit I think the most at this point. But I’m finding I like not having cigarettes running the show! I don’t have to worry did I remember my cigarettes and lighter, when am I going to get to a smoking area etc. I feel free when this happens now! And the times I think about smoking are becoming less and less. And thanks again to everyone who has supported me in my quest to become a non smoker! This forum has been invaluable to me and my success! I may not always post but I’m here everyday reading.

Congrats Warbelian! 4 months now and that's getting into serious quit territory! Hopefully you're starting to really enjoy the benefits of being smoke free Keep moving forward and cement that life long quit!

I know we celebrated 4 weeks yesterday Diane but today the 15th is your official 1 month Anniversary date so we're having another celebration to congratulate you on this fabulous accomplishment. That 1st month is so important because that's when you learn all your coping skills that you'll use to shape your quit. Once again Diane, congrats! Your a whole month smoke free!! There's never too many celebrations to mark that 1st month

What's a depression glass? Is that one that is empty?

NOPE! Happy Friday everybody!

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First month is big deal Great job. Post more. It helps

Congratulations Diane, you're done with the hardest month of them all!

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I probably have but oh my, all the acid in the 70's is taking it's toll

Queen b it is. But one day at a time. It’s ok to be slow and steady. Thanks everyone I’m pretty proud of myself.

My mother who's 99 this November lives on her own in a 3 story house. Not my cup of tea either but it is doable (I guess).

1. There were indeed several Hamburger turtles, Hamburger the 1st, 2nd, etc. I think there more names involved, but Hamburger was always the main name. They all had very short, but hopefully happy turtle lives. 2. Don't like any vegetable in or related to the squash family, particularly the orange ones. 3. My house is a ranch w/basement, so is the lie. Jillar is the BW, and I agree that 3 floors sound like a nightmare.

Congratulations @Diane R that first month is a son of a ……!!!! You made it through !!!

Woo-hoo!! Congratulations!!! You've got this and we are all rooting for you!! Just keep swimming~

Wow, you are doing amazingly well for one month down. Big congratulations, Diane, and I've no doubt your great attitude has cemented this as you final quit. This calls for a penguin party -- we're just staying in shape for all of your other big celebrations to come.

Congratulation. The first month is a huge feat. Keep that quit going!

Huge congrats Diane! That 1st month is so important. It's the toughest by far and you've put that in your rear view mirror now! It only gets better from here on in.

Good job Diane.

Ha! I really am hopeless at this. I'll offer up "dopey".

The Game Police are giving @Jordan7 the third degree over in 'make a sentence from five letters'. I'm passing the hat to throw her bail.

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Yep, I know that feeling all too well when you realize that's not plastic bag you're touching anymore -- Uh oh, what was that? Nooooo. Ewwwww!

I'm usually the one who forgets and Jillar has to yell at me.

I'll take #2 as the lie just because I hate doing laundry and will come up with any excuse.

Yay me 1. Yesterday I had groceries delivered from Albertsons, Smart and Final and Schwans 2. I haven't done any laundry this week because it's too hot 3. I had a hole in the poop pick up bag today and it got on my finger

Wow that is amazing. She must be in good shape! My mom and dad live in their 3 story home but we got the stair chair lifts for them. They really are worth it.

This is a dance that my mother used to do called 'the shag' - it's a Carolina thing. But I just love the energy and 'crazy legs' of the dance. I think the name of the song is called Rock and Roll all night long. Hope you enjoy! And always some Slightly Stoopid:

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Well done ...you smashed that's month ...reward yourself,for all your hard work ..Congrats..

Congratulations on your First Month of Freedom ! Please reward yourself and continue with rewards for every trigger you conquer. This assists your brain to recognize true rewards and deliver a bump of endorphins for all the right reasons. I am so glad to hear you are continuing your education about nicotine addiction this builds a sturdy and successful forever and ever quit. We are all so glad for you presence here and thank you for all your contributions.

Congratulations Diane! That first month is the toughest. You are doing great!