Paul723 is Ten Years Smoke Free Today!!!

[jillar]

Congratulations @Paul723 on a decade quit! Thank you so much for sticking around and paying it forward Have a great dat!

 

[johnny5]

Congratulations on 10 years smoke free, Paul.  Awesome job.

 

[DenaliBlues]

Congratulations, Paul! All you folks in the decade+ league are a big inspiration!

 

Edited July 23, 2023 by DenaliBlues

[overcome]

Big congrats on 10 years, that is awesome!

[Doreensfree]

Yaaa Congratulations to my Quit 

Buddy .

10 years ...

You were a massive part of my own quit ..

Carnt believe you have been putting the sausages on the Barby for a 

Decade ..

See you at the party xx

 

[Reciprocity]

Nice job Paul! A decade without the smokes is something to be very proud of' congrats!

 

[Brioski]

Congratulations on a decade, well done  

[Gus]

10 years is great Paul! Congratulations on a job well done!

 

[Paul723]

Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking Over Time

Over time, people who quit smoking see many benefits to their health. After you smoke your last cigarette, your body begins a series of positive changes that continue for years.

Reduced risks refer to cessation in comparison to continued smoking.

Time after quitting

Health benefits

Minutes

Heart rate drops

24 hours

Nicotine level in the blood drops to zero

Several days

Carbon monoxide level in the blood drops to level of someone who does not smoke

1 to 12 months

Coughing and shortness of breath decrease

1 to 2 years

Risk of heart attack drops sharply

3 to 6 years

Added risk of coronary heart disease drops by half

5 to 10 years

Added risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, and voice box drops by half

Risk of stroke decreases

10 years

Added risk of lung cancer drops by half after 10-15 years

Risk of cancers of the bladder, esophagus, and kidney decreases

15 years

Risk of coronary heart disease drops to close to that of someone who does not smoke

20 years

Risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, and voice box drops to close to that of someone who does not smoke

Risk of pancreatic cancer drops to close to that of someone who does not smoke

Added risk of cervical cancer drops by about half

Source:  CDC

 

 

 

 

When I first quit I remember seeing a table of benefits like this and couldn't imagine the long term benefits.  I was only really wanting to lose the morning hacking cough.  I am still amazed by the body's ability to heal itself from the damage we inflict on it and this should give us all hope.  I celebrated by making a pizza with ham, artichokes and mushrooms.  I am proud to join the quitters that have reached a decade and would like to see everyone reach this milestone.

[Pippa]

Congratulations Paul.   I am not around often but definitely needed to congratulate you on your milestone xx

[Nancy]

Paul, I am so deeply sorry to be so late for your celebration!  You have been a steadfast friend to so many of us on this board,  Congratulations! 

[QuittingGirl]

Congratulations!!!  That is an amazing accomplishment!!!

[Christian99]

Absolutely incredible, Paul!!  I hope you're treating yourself massively--even spectacularly--for this milestone!

 

All the best--

 

Christian99