I have not smoked for over 4 weeks

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gillyj

10 Jan 2013

Well done you! It will be 2 years on April the 1st for me. Keep it up Polly.

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Polly63

10 Jan 2013

Thank you. I admire anybody who can stop smoking. It is not easy.

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Wendells

10 Jan 2013

Woohoo Polly,you have done so well! Try and keep up with an exercise group,as that will encourage you to,to leave the smokes alone!!
We all have times when it is hard to accept what we cant do,but we must concentrate on what we CAN do!!
It is good to see other people tackling the problems we have,and how they cope,
All the best Wendells xxx

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auntymary

10 Jan 2013

Great news Polly. Very well done. x

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Polly63

10 Jan 2013

It helps when you get support from people who know what it is like to have copd and also the stopping smoking. Thank you, thank you, for all the positive comments. It really does help and encourage me to continue

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pollyjj

10 Jan 2013

Good news Polly63 keep it up, lots of encouragement here.

polly xx

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Polly63

10 Jan 2013

There certainly is, thank you

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junegirl

10 Jan 2013

Hi Polly and welldone u! hope u feel proud of yourself hun treat yourself to something nice with the money you saved, and keep up the good work xx

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dall05

10 Jan 2013

Ive never smoked but having spent around 6 months in hospital respiritory wards and ITU I've seen the results of it and the damage and destruction it causes too people and thier families. Giving up is the best thing you could do for you and all those who love you. Well done polly63.

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Zoee

10 Jan 2013

Well done Polly63, keep up the good work.

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anonymous

10 Jan 2013

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AbbyRudi

10 Jan 2013

Polly, you said you will not recover, but if you continue not to smoke I bet you'll be surprised at how much better you feel and that you can do more than you could whilst still smoking. My husband continued to smoke with very severe COPD. He got to the point where he was given about two weeks to live. He stopped smoking (long story, but not his decision at the time). He's still around and going to the pub every day three years later -- so it goes to show that not smoking can work miracles.

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Polly63

10 Jan 2013

Thank you it is encouraging to know that miracles can happen

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libbygood

10 Jan 2013

I have at long last accepted that I cannot do certain things anymore, but I still enjoy life and find it's the little things I enjoy and look forward to now, things I just use to accept and remember 'no more smoking', difficult I know.
Lib x

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Polly63

10 Jan 2013

I know it is early days, but I am positive. I will go to pulmonary rehab next week.

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kimmy59

10 Jan 2013

Well done Polly keep it up.
Kim xxxx

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Polly63

10 Jan 2013

I do so hope I can remain a non smoker.

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lavender1

10 Jan 2013

Hi Polly 4 weeks is excellent and yes its really difficult but reading these replies I'm sure will help you to keep your resolve

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bolilly

10 Jan 2013

Hi Polly
Well done
Just keep going ... it does get so much easier, you will find you spend longer and longer times when you don't even think about smoking.
I gave up two years ago and despite the COPD still feel better than I did when I smoked.
It takes a couple of months to really feel the benefits.
Stick with it .... all the best
Bolilly

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Polly63

10 Jan 2013

It really helps when people know what you are going through. Thank you

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