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Hey Michelle -- good on the commitment to quit. As to your signature go to your profile (upper right of page with your picture) then go to account settings -- on the left you should see signature click on that and should take you to the set-up for your signature.

Hey George welcome, you will find many good people here. I am sorry for the loss of your wife. As you mentioned earlier that you had posted in another topic here which is good. Feel free to post anytime to let us know how you are doing of if you need any advice. Also you can get lost in the games and socializing topics -- anyway much to help you get thru your quit. I always recommend the daily NOPE ledge, at first I thought it kind of corny but it has truly helped me on this journey -- to keep the quit going. Keep strong!!!!

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It has been awhile but I think when you save the information it automatically goes to your profile. Not sure but I am sure somebody that knows will come by and give the proper help if needed!!

Glad you made the jump. As they say sometimes ripping the band-aid can sting but in the end it is worth it. You can do this!!!!!

Hello Funkyfunjo, glad to have you aboard for this journey. It is fantastic that you are a month or so in and I get where you are coming from on the exact counting. As to your questions I did have some bloating in the earlier stages but did not bother me much. The voice thing not so sure, did/ do have a bit of problem but at this time counting that to allergies, anyway your throat will benefit from quitting -- keep your doctor appraised if it gets worse or you get more concerned (after I quit because of some throat issues they did do a CAT scan and all came out great). The blood circulation and the "feet problem" I did have -- what I can say now is that my feet are much better and circulation overall is much better -- this is a continual process as your quit gets longer, you will see many improvements. There is a lot to read here that will help. Again great having you along!!!!!!

Another step in the right direction. Also the statement talks about Juul reworking it's marketing to adults who want to quit, the ads I have seen promote it as a replacement to cigarettes. So are the lies continuing or with truth prevail!!!!

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Welcome aboard Richard, glad to have you along on this journey. I was 64 when I quit and it has been almost a year and a half of no smoking. Yes it is a bit tough at the beginning and you are having some of the same symptoms that I (we all) have had. The good news is that it does get better, not overnight, but it does get better. Come here often to post, read, and educate yourself -- there is a lot of good information and whole bunch of good people that can help you with this. Also go to the daily "NOPE" pledge forum and pledge NOPE daily, it may seem corny but it really helped me and continues to so. Anyway try drinking cold fluids and deep breathing techniques. This can be done and congrats you are almost three weeks into your quit -- that is a major accomplishment!!!!

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Way to go on the 11 month mark, only a short time to the Lido Deck now!!! Congrats!!!!

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Congrats G67, awesome job on the 3 year mark!!!

Hopefully the beginning of things to come --- this would be great!!!

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Most definitely it can as I have attested to. Smoking leads to so many health problems -- so it takes from your health and your wallet. Quit now it can only help you!!!

Fantastic job on the 2 month mark. Congrats and be sure to take some time to celebrate today!!!

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Congrats on the 6 year mark, fantastic job!!!!

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Fantastic job on the 7 month mark, you are over 1/2 year now and should be feeling all of the benefits. Keep going strong and take some time to celebrate today!!!!

Great job on the 2 month mark Ankush -- your doing great now. Congrats and you had better take some time to celebrate!!!!

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Linda, 10 months -- the time is going fast now, not long and you will be on the Lido Deck. Congrats and keep strong and you had better take time to celebrate today -- you deserve it!!!!!

Abby, 5 months already -- you are going strong. Congrats and make sure you take some time to celebrate today!!