I think that this thread has just scratched the surface on how harmful smoking can be to our bodies. My dentist told me that it contributed to deteriorating gum health, ie receding gums, periodontal disease. It is harmful to our skin, and, I believe, every organ in our bodies, in one way or the other. Ron R, that is a new one for me...wow. I will be thinking of you on July 28th, your freedom day. There will no doubt be a BIG improvement in your condition.
new me
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 5/26/2007 Smoke-Free Days: 413 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 10,325 Amount Saved: $2,581.25 Life Gained: Days: 57 Hrs: 15 Mins: 55 Seconds: 14
Welcome to the SSC and congrats on your decision to quit the demon! This is a tough battle, but with the support of the mods and our cyber family, this can be done...
So read & post here often & let us know how your doing...
Deb
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 3/1/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 131 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,930 Amount Saved: $884.25 Life Gained: Days: 14 Hrs: 23 Mins: 25 Seconds: 3
In my case I developed a condition called polycythemia. In short, inhaling all that carbon monoxide over the years made my body believe that it needed to supply more oxygen. This triggered a change in my bone marrow to allow greater production of red blood cells. Now I have to go into the infusion ward on a regular basis for a phlebotomy (blood letting). This is in addition to asthma and high blood pressure.
No one thinks it will happen to them; we all think it will be someone else and we can just go on smoking without a worry. At 43 I have trouble going on a hike or bike ride with my kids. How could I have been so stupid?
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 7/28/2008 Smoke-Free Days: -17 Cigarettes Not Smoked: -510 Amount Saved: $-110.50 Life Gained: Days: 0 Hrs: 0 Mins: 0 Seconds: -210001
