Happy, everything you said makes sense. I had thought about quitting for a while. It wasn't until I had major medical issues last year that quitting had more benefits than not quitting. I thought giving up smoke breaks, going to a bar to smoke and drink, watch a football game with friends while smoking, smoking after dinner, smoking while drinking morning coffee, smoking while driving, etc. was more important than doing everything without smoking. I wasn't sure I could drink coffee without a cig. How do I drive with a cig? How do I watch OSU play football without a cig? When my oncologist said I needed to be on meds the rest of my life, that I was at HUGE risk for blood clots and new tumors/cysts, and that I would need to have blood work and tests every week, I thought long and hard. If I didn't quit smoking, I might never be able to enjoy the things in life I loved. Like drinking coffee, or going to a bar with friends, or watching OSU football, or driving. You get the picture. Please don't wait until you have a medical scare to force you to make the decision. You have so many wonderful things in life ( a new job, classes to finish, 2 girls, your husband, etc.). You need to be there for all of them! Read the post I submitted earlier today. I just got a clean bill of health. My oncologist said that by quitting smoking I have greatly reduced the risk of blood clots and other medical issues. I don't want you to have nightmares anymore. I want you to have pleasant dreams of you and your family! You will know when it is your time. I hope the time is now.
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 155
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,200
Amount Saved: $1,240.00
Life Gained:
Days: 23 Hrs: 4 Mins: 52 Seconds: 53
