But I stopped smoking

[JackiMac]

Hi guys been absent from here since Sunday, I havent been well for almost 2 weeks, went to the Docs today, seems I have a deep rooted lung infection, I have to give a gunk sample (sorry if tmi) tommorow to get the results back on Friday, to make sure its being treated right, antibiotics just now, im laid up in bed havent been able to move, my body is in so much pain, I havent slept, doc says its the infection, go give, anyhoo I said to the doc today, But I stopped smoking doc, and he turned to me and said Yes but you smoked, and the damage is done!.  Anyone out there still contemplating giving up, just do it eh.  Feeling bit sorry for myself as you can probably tell. 

[Ladybug]

(((Jackie66)))

 

I hope you will be able to rest and sleep. I hope the medication will kick in soon and you will start to feel better. I am thinking of you

 

[Colleen]

Feel better soon Jackie!  Whenever I am sick now, it is much better than as a smoker.  You can't reverse the damage, but you can prevent further damage and reduce symptoms.  (((Jackie)))

[Leanna]

What Colleen said.

 

Smoking will only make things worse hun. I know how frustrating this must be for you, but just take it easy and rest up. Hopefully you'll feel better in no time! Remember, smoking fixes nothing. Big hugs. 

[SueBeDoo]

Awh sorry to hear that J, I hope the antib's kick in quickly for you and hope you are back to good health soon.

Thinking of you, lots of hugs and kisses coming at ya xxxxxxxx

[Still winning]

Nice to know our wonderful NHS doctors are amazing and sympathetic the country over! Divs, way to inspire people to keep their quit :(  But ok, you have your quit intact and I'm sorry yougot a lung infection, that sucks. How did it come about, did he actually give any useful info on that?  Rest, antibiotics and you should be back on your feet with the most excellent circulation getting to them now you are a non smoker :) ((jackie)). x

[Tink]

awwww jackie I am so sorry you are sick - I am glad you quit - and are not damaging yourself anymore 

 

hope you get better soon and make sure someone is looking after you ((hugs))

[action]

Jackie I am so sorry to hear this!!

 

Sending my love to you right now... Rest up and come back better then ever.

 

Keep us posted too xx

[sharonsiff]

Sorry to hear this Jackie :)

 

Hope your infection clears up soon and you start to feel pain free.

[Petra]

So sorry to hear you aren't feeling well.  :(  

 

Damage may have been done, but some healing takes place as well.  Hopefully the antibiotics will work quickly.  

 

Did they say what the infections is from?  Is it a smoking related infection or something else, like pneumonia?  

[Nancy]

(((Jackie))) so sorry you are sick!

[sgt.barney]

Infections are caused by biological pathogens[1], not smoking.

 

 

 

Easy Peasy

 

 

 

FOOTNOTE:

[1] bacteria, virus, fungus, prion, and the like

 

HINT: non-smokers get infections, too.

[Doreensfree]

(((((((jaclkie))))))

Get well soon .

Doreen

[Frezflops]

sarge is right infections are biological and caused by viruses and bacteria, smoking does make one worse especially if it is in the lungs which is why it is a good thing you do not smoke imagine how you would feel if you did smoke? Hope you feel better soon......IMO the doctor is a jerk why say that? quitting smoking is beneficial never a negative.......sometimes I wonder about the bedside manner of some Drs.....not that they should sugarcoat everything but seriously accentuate the positive a little. Yes sometimes there is irreversible damage done but not always and your body can heal up a bit when you quit.......

[JackiMac]

Thank you all so much for your lovely replies, you all don't realise how much you have boosted me, I must admit I was taken aback when he came at me with that retort, mind you he also had a rant about sick lines too, must have been a bad day for him, when I went into see my boss, he told me his mum was the same when she stopped smoking then she went on to have a heart attack Cheers a bunch Boss, seems to be a bad day for them all.  I am so relieved that my smoking days are long long gone only really wish that I had done it sooner.  Just hate feeling unwell, im not a stay in bed moaning type of person..xxxx

[bakon]

sucks

[El Bandito]

Hey Jackie, sorry you are not feeling well honey. Don't pre judge the tests, could be anything! Keep smiling.