Some News from me

Hey Gabs!! So nice to see a post from you. Sorry your not feeling well, I hope that ends soon. Im happy to hear you quit smoking though, it will be better on your body. I totally understand why your missing it, I smoke and I think that has a lot to do with why I cant quit. I just would miss it too much, even though I know how terrible they are for you and how bad I feel from them. I know changes are hard for some to take and even harder for others, do your best to concentrate on positive things, I know thats hard also, but it will help. Im going through some things myself, I support you! Love and Hugs, Bay xx

Hi my girlfriend! Im so proud of you and you know Im not going to lecture you I dont have too because you already know and thats why you quit. I was worried about you I know your still at your sons but I didnt know if you were sick or not. And you are. I dont like it when your sick or unhappy. Im going to do my get better and stop smoking dance for you. I really hope you feel better. Love you sweetie and the biggest hugs ever! There no one can top that one!

congrats!keep it up I know what you are going thru but you also know what you need to do for yourself!. am hoping that by stopping that the other meds can start working for you so you can get out of the pain and maybe start healing and enjoy your new life hugs hugshugs and blessings

Awwwwwwww, Gabs, I haven't been around much for you, as times are so busy, but I hope you're feeling happier and much better now. I did notice that when I was online, you weren't and possibly vice versa, but hey... you may have left behind a lot of things from your old life, but keep building, and soon you will feel a lot better for it. As you know, I'm not anti-smoking, and I do know how difficult it is to put it behind you, especially as you don't drink, or go out an awful lot. There's one little package here is going to keep you going, isn't there? Or perhaps one little one, and one rather larger one, but I know how much you wanted to do this for that very "special man", and I'm so happy that you've managed it. Think positive, sweetheart... things will get increasingly better... I do know that because I had to change a lot of things when my Grandson was ill. It IS difficult, and your personality changes, but you have the chance of a new start, and to hopefully regain some of your fitness. At least you've been given that chance, dear friend... many don't get it! Keep your chin up, keep a positive attitude and you'll grow in your new life in light and happiness. Love and hugs to you, and congratulations, come with my Brightest Blessings on my dear friend. Sorry I've been so busy, but I'll phone you sometime and have a chat with you. I did try previously, but no reply. Love you. xoxox

Hi Gabs: I feel for ya. And I do know how hard it is!! I am a smoker and trying to at least cut back so I can try to stop. I am using a thing called ZeroSmoke. It must be working because I now can make a pack last me 2 days. I was smoking 2 packs a day. I do understand how everything gets taken away from ya so fast. Health wise it is best for you. And I know you know that. But I also no it is a very hard thing to do. Did you know that a herion addiction is easier to quit then smoking! I wish you the best of luck in getting rid of this habit. I am there with you in spirit! Have a great day. Julie/Lilac54

Well your current progress deserves a hoot and a "woot" Gabs. Well done. I do hope the pain isn't as bad or it subsides in due time. I'm hoping you'll be able to get through all of this. Be sure to take it easy though.

Keep up the good work. I have recently quit smoking too, I miss it sometimes. The after dinner cig is the one I miss the most. I quit as a Mothers Day gift to my mom, I made her a promise. I know how you feel about the cigs, that will ease up some. Good luck with the quitting and all the oher stuff going on. I hope you feel better real soon.

What kind of tablets are those? If they worked for you, they might just work for me. Well - just don't blow up the place, & watch out for those doors that like to try closing all by themselves while you're trying to get through.

nice one gans for giving up smoking. i have tried lots of times myself and have always failed to give up as it is a very hard choice to make, but you done it so well done. i suppose it is a good thing to do as you have an illness and smoking when your ill is not good at all. hope your ok x

I am so very proud of you and happy for you but I do understand what you are saying - it doesn't matter how good it is for you you still feel like you've lost or said good bye to a best friend.

Awwwwwww Sweetie! I am so sorry to hear about this. I can relate with being a smoker how it is when you first quit and it feels like your only pleasure has been taken away. I went through that stage of it when I first quit. Just know that it does get better and easier with time. I love you and Gissi very much! My love, heart, and thoughts are with you! Luv & Hugzz, PurpleTeddyBear.

I understand very well what you are saying, gabs, as I will also have to soon make this decision. I have been smoking practically all of my life and I don't know if I will be able to give them up. Just know that given your situation with your health it is the best thing for you to do. I hope that you will be able to find lots to do to take your mind of the smoking. You will have family and friends to give you as much support as necessary. [smiles]

I'm so sorry to hear that you feel like..well..crap..that's probably the best way to express it, right? I've tried to give up smoking to, and did for awhile then like a bad girl began again, but should consider stopping again. I know how you're missing them though..people don't realize that smoking does become a very big part of our lives. It will take awhile for your system to get used to the change from not smoking and there will be some symptoms that might make you feel worse at first, cause your body is getting rid of all that junk from smoking for many years. If it's any help there are several Yahoo support groups..you can share with those who have quit and they can give you tips and much needed support..this is one of the better ones. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NicotineBusters/ and here is the general page for those groups http://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=quitting+smoking My prayers go to you my friend ((((hugs)))

first of all congrats to you on quitting smoking,that is so great that you got that far already.i know its a very hard time to go through and i wish you the very best.i am a smoker and i also want to quit,it's all mind over matter,so thats what i have to think and maybe it will work for me.i am glad you are feeling better,it's just gonna be one day at a time,but you are doing wonderful dear and you are gonna feel really great soon.i have tried quitting a few times but my will power wasn't strong enough, but now i do feel that i am ready.thanks for the add hon and i send my prayers and hugs to you and gissi.keep up the great work and you will suceed!!xoxo pattie

I am sorry as I can not understand why giving up smoking makes you feel that you have said goodbnye to your past life but I sure can understand the feeling of saying goodbye as I think for me too life has come a long way from who I was and who I am now. what I am trying to say is I understand how it feels when the door behind you closes and the door before you is still not open. But keep walking my friend and keep telling yourself that you know you did the right thing.

congs on giving up the smokes just hang in there ya will get stronger and feel better before ya know it it was not easy to give them up but ya made the first step

(hugs) hun. I cannot help but be a little bit jealous of you as I tried to quit smoking earlier this year and managed to last for a couple of months before hitting a bad patch in life and I started smoking again. It is very difficult and although I wish I could stop again, the nicotine demon taps me on the shoulder. It is true that your whole life changes, sometimes not always for the good but we both know that quitting is the best thing to do

awwwwwwww that i understand totally. its just the same problem i have. before i got told about my illness, it was easy to stop smoking and easy to start again, bu now its that hard.its the last thing from our old lifes. but you know what? we can learn to have fun in other way and build a new life. i know its not easy but i think together it might help. lots of hugs and love for my lil sis

I am SO proud of you! It takes a lot of discipline to do what you are doing--I know, been through it so many times. I've quit maybe a couple of dozen times and started up again. I quit when my little girl refused to kiss me (way back about 15 or so years ago). I vowed to quit and I used a subliminal tape program that I played on my Walkman continuously for three straight days. I was so pleased because I was able to quit cold turkey. I was hard to live with (still am, LOL!) but I still take it one day at a time. Good luck, dear gabs, I know that it did give you some comfort because it was something familiar and you were comfortable with it. Love you lots, dear friend, and I send hugs and kisses to you and the Elf! {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{gabs/Gissi}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Honey I am very proud of you.To quit smoking is not an easy task but you have won! I know what you mean..We often know that something is not good for us but we still want it..The thing is I think each day it will get better..Hon you and me are having to start a new journey that we didn't ask for but Sweets we will both come out the other side and be happy that we made the journey.. Angel just because I wanted you to quit doesn't mean I am happy for your sadness..I wanted you to quit because I am selfish ...I want to keep you around forever..I love you Sweets and I am here if you need me...Just don't think of it as giving up your old life..think of it as begining a new chapter ....we constantly change....Be happy and get well... Kiss my little man on that cute nose of his,ok? And give my Angel a virtual hug from me...I wish I could give you one in person.. Love you Dear xoxoxoxoxooxoooxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxo