my friend got a stroke

[joe bossio]

a good friend of mine just got a stroke,  his left side is paralyzed,  they think it's a result of smoking he was a 3 pack a day smoker. Now he's quit smoking .

Talk about a wake up call, that opened my eyes .  now he's messed up for the rest of his life rest of his life I spoke with him and he doesn't sound too good .

apparently it is going to take him about a year to get semi-normal.

[jillar]

I'm so sorry about your friend Joe that truly is a wake up call...

[Mee]

So sorry @joe bossio.  Many of us ignored the possible results of our addiction.  Hopefully your friend will be able to recoup what he has lost. 

[Doreensfree]

Best wishes to your friend Joe ,for a speedy recovery ....

It's a shame most of smokers do not quit until bad health issues arise ...

Myself included ...

Glad your here ...

[Sazerac]

12 hours ago, joe bossio said:

a good friend of mine just got a stroke,  his left side is paralyzed,  they think it's a result of smoking he was a 3 pack a day smoker. Now he's quit smoking .

Talk about a wake up call, that opened my eyes .  now he's messed up for the rest of his life rest of his life I spoke with him and he doesn't sound too good .

apparently it is going to take him about a year to get semi-normal.

 

I was in complete denial over all health issues, thinking that I was bulletproof.

Once I quit smoking, I was able to address the danger I put myself in and make roads to better health all around.

 

This is why the Truth is so important to me now.  Raw and unvarnished, Truth is not a judgement call just a collection of facts that deserve complete attention.

 

Heart and Circulatory Diseases

 

When we think quitting is tough, the alternatives can be devastatingly gruesome.

The Real Cigarette Induced Roller Coaster Ride

[catlover]

So sorry to hear about your friend. I hope he will make a good recovery.  As Doreen says, its a great shame most smokers don,t quit, until something serious happens.