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G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required) avocado

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I get some more over the coming weeks as the baby banana develop. then …… I eat the results

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Success! Just received this email from our Mayor: After contacting Sue Anderson, President of Marian Hospital, she directed me to Dr. Robertson regarding this issue. They are trying to recruit. It seems that this is a problem throughout the country. Access to Pulmonology is very critical and the covid has exacerbated the problem. A Pulmonologist is expected to start seeing patients by late March 2022. I know this doesn’t help you right now but help is coming soon. Alice Patino

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I am glad you do not have problem with mobilty. I was people know that sometimes others can use a helping hand. When my husband was ill I did have struggles with his tank, wheelchair and walker sometimes. I really appriciated when a man would help me get the wheelchair in and out of the car.

I made some gingerbread men last week, for family for Christmas, unfortunately, I’ve eaten them all

The guy next door he just knocked with some home made mince pies ... Got to say ,they look kinds delicious ...but the proof is in the eating ...

Welcome, @Tokiea! Yup, quitting is hard. Hardest thing I ever did ,.. but I had no choice. Well, actually I did have a choice...quit or die! Stick w the train. The online support you will get and the knowledge you will learn here are what got many of us through the tough times. I can't stress enough read everything you can here, watch Joel's videos and join in the forums. Knowledge is power!

Welcome back Kenzie! 3 days and doing great! Stay close and SOS if you need us!

Welcome back and aboard Kenzie. You know the drill. Stick close and S.O.S. if needed. Best wishes.

I'm not in a wheelchair @Kris, my worry is just having enough portable oxygen to get to and from the Dr visit. And thankfully come the end of March I won't have to worry anymore

You have not only created a better situation for you but for others in your community. For so many healthcare is neglected because they do not have the means to travel any distance just to see a doctor. This is compounded when your health is bad and you do not have the strength or energy to get there. I applaud you for being an advocate for so many, I just wish you did not have to struggle. Most people can not imagine what you have to do to just to see a doctor. I get it, you have to load up oxygen, walkers, wheelchairs, blankets, pillows, food and drink just to be out of the house for a few hours. I live in a large metro area and the doctors are here and it still is an ordeal for so many. I ask those of you that are able bodied to be aware of people that are struggling. Offer to help them unload a wheelchair, if you have time offer to see them to the doctors office, Carry bags, open doors. push the wheelchair etc., it makes a real difference.

Had chinese tonight for dinner. bad move on my part. bloated, craving is back off the charts. back to the ribeye steaks with nothing but salt for seasoning and water. I'll get rekt again for xmas just cuz then it's back to the grind. i do wonder if getting my diet straight would have made the quit easier? More of a rhetorical question for me but something to consider if you're just starting out and happen to stumble across this thread. And as far as the breathing techniques go, I definitely recommend an empty stomach for practicing that, tomorrow is a new day and hopefully the i don't have any effects that linger to long. peace

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Welcome Tokiea, congratulations for making the decision to take back your life. You can do this because you are stronger than the addiction. You just need to believe in yourself and get educated on this addiction. So, read as much as you can and watch all the videos. Knowledge is power and always remember we are here for you.

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Welcome @Tokiea Quitting smoking is a great thing but it can be tough early on. It is very doable, though, as the people on this site can attest to. Read up on addiction to nicotine in this site's quit smoking main board and continue to reach out for help if needed. Knowledge about the addiction and support from former smokers can really help you in maintaining your quit.

Welcome back, Kenzie. I'm sorry you relapsed but you are doing a great thing in quitting again. Congratulations on being on day 3 smoke free. It is a great start. Keep up the great work. You can do this!

It’s been almost 5 years since I’ve been on here. I was quit until a year ago & now I’m ready to try again. this is day 3 smoke free which hasn’t been bad because I’ve been too sick to smoke, but now that I’m feeling better, the cravings are kicking in. Anyway, I’m determined to kick it this time!

G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required) bananna flower

Yippee! Happy you are reaching out. It does get better, even a few weeks in as you know. Its a HUGE relief not to have to smoke.

And speaking of the ladies...Special dedication going out to Sugar Britches, this is one of her favorites.

My mom and dad bought Maddie a snowman that plays "Frosty the Snowman" when you squeeze his belly. So...this song was played on a consecutive loop last night at the Casa de Boo.

@jillar Congratulations for you being an advocate for yourself and others!! It is sad in this day and age we have to fight for good health care!! Kudos to you!!

@Kris and @Doreensfree So sorry for your family members, hopefully it will be mild case. This is such a mess, people are not taking this serious!!

I am sorry to hear your nephew has contracted the virus, we can only be thankful, that the effects will hopefully be mild and that they will recover quickly. K

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I remember you Kenzie .... Sorry to hear you smoked ...But glad you have come back .... All you can do is learn by what happened ...and be ready if there is a next time ... You can do it ....you know you can ....same rule as ever ... Never stick anything in your mouth and set fire to it ..

Welcome back Kenzie. A successful quit is all about commitment. Keep your determination strong and continue moving forward.

Once we allow ourselves to get hooked on nicotine, we have two choices. Choice A: Confront the addiction head on by quitting and deal with temporary cravings for a little while. Choice B: Continue smoking and living in a constant state of fluctuating withdrawal and resign ourselves to a lifetime of addiction. Choice A is an exercise in delayed gratification that will reward you for the rest of your life. Choice B is a life sentence that will take everything and offers nothing in return. The choice is obvious.

Hello and welcome @Tokiea..... Great decision to take your life back ....being ruled by addiction is Crap ... You can do it ....you just need some tools to help you along .... Go to the Main Smoking Discussion Board....there you find a huge amount of great information ,they are pinned in green ... We have all been where you are ....it's doable ....you just need to wait it bad enough .... And to believe in yourself ....Read all you can ...then read it again ....

Welcome back and please stick close.

Hi kenzie, you've quit before so you know how it rolls. you got it this time. thinking good thoughts for you to beat the crave

Welcome back kenzie, sorry you gave up that awesome quit but happy to see you back and already on day 3. Stick close and revisit all the pinned posts and be sure to post an SOS if you feel yourself caving to a crave...