Re: Those trying to quit smoking

[Guest guest]

Bonnie and group;

Bonnie I am so proud you did this for your child. That is so

wonderful you quit smoking. I am going to try again. Thanks so much

I hope Shirley and hasn't given up.

gentle hugs

Clora

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> I tried to read these posts, but they seemed to be intertwined with

> other posts... I'm still foggy from the rituxin but I wanted to

throw

> this out there....

>

> I finally quit smoking five years ago... and I haven't had a

cigarette

> since... Yea!

> But it wasn't easy, and I tried to quit about a dozen times before

> that without success... The minute I was even stressing a little I

> instantly would pick up or bum a cigeratte from someone and off I

was

> back into the swing of it...

>

> Its horribly addictive! and I'd be lying if I said that there

weren't

> times when I still wanted to start again. Fortunately I don't like

> being a hypocrite, and I don't want to be smoking while telling my

> daughter how bad it is and not to start.... So far, its been a big

> enough deterant that I haven't returned to that bad habit.

>

> Try to remember that guilt could also cause you too smoke again, so

if

> you " fall of the wagon " , enjoy that cigarette and decide to quit

> after that one is finished. If you last three months this time or

> three days..... At least you gave your lungs a break for a little

> while....

>

> Some people tend to quit cold turkey... I failed everytime I tried

it

> that way.... What worked for me was cutting out one more cigarette

a

> week (sometimes after the second week) depending on how I was

> feeling. Eventually when i was down to one a day, I decided to go

to

> 1/2 a day and then a 1/2 everyother day until I was completely

> cigarette free..

>

> Find your niche, and if your determined, and the time is right for

> you, then you'll succeed...

> Best of luck

> Bonnie

>

> Just think about how good your hair will smell with out cigarettes!

>

[Guest guest]

The other evening, I tore my sons truck apart looking for a cigarette.

However there were none to be found and I am at day 9...I believe.

Quit on aWednesday pm.... t

Raniolo

From: CLORA <clora4jesus@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: Those trying to quit smoking

Date: Friday, November 28, 2008, 4:54 AM

Bonnie and group;

Bonnie I am so proud you did this for your child. That is so

wonderful you quit smoking. I am going to try again. Thanks so much

I hope Shirley and hasn't given up.

gentle hugs

Clora

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> I tried to read these posts, but they seemed to be intertwined with

> other posts... I'm still foggy from the rituxin but I wanted to

throw

> this out there....

>

> I finally quit smoking five years ago... and I haven't had a

cigarette

> since... Yea!

> But it wasn't easy, and I tried to quit about a dozen times before

> that without success... The minute I was even stressing a little I

> instantly would pick up or bum a cigeratte from someone and off I

was

> back into the swing of it...

>

> Its horribly addictive! and I'd be lying if I said that there

weren't

> times when I still wanted to start again. Fortunately I don't like

> being a hypocrite, and I don't want to be smoking while telling my

> daughter how bad it is and not to start.... So far, its been a big

> enough deterant that I haven't returned to that bad habit.

>

> Try to remember that guilt could also cause you too smoke again, so

if

> you " fall of the wagon " , enjoy that cigarette and decide to quit

> after that one is finished. If you last three months this time or

> three days..... At least you gave your lungs a break for a little

> while....

>

> Some people tend to quit cold turkey... I failed everytime I tried

it

> that way.... What worked for me was cutting out one more cigarette

a

> week (sometimes after the second week) depending on how I was

> feeling. Eventually when i was down to one a day, I decided to go

to

> 1/2 a day and then a 1/2 everyother day until I was completely

> cigarette free..

>

> Find your niche, and if your determined, and the time is right for

> you, then you'll succeed...

> Best of luck

> Bonnie

>

> Just think about how good your hair will smell with out cigarettes!

>

[Guest guest]

Hang in there, . You can do it! Have faith in yourself! Just

think how free you'll be! We're all pulling for you!

The same goes for you, too, Shirley!

Sue

On Friday, November 28, 2008, at 07:48 AM, CATHERINE RANIOLO wrote:

> The other evening, I tore my sons truck apart looking for a cigarette.

> However there were none to be found and I am at day 9...I believe.

> Quit on aWednesday pm.... t

[Guest guest]

WAY TO GO, !! 9 smoke free days is awesome! I'm glad you

didn't find any cigarettes when tearing your son's truck apart. Can

you see the visual of yourself doing that now? How silly you looked

while desperately tearing that truck apart! Just think how horrible

you would have felt afterwards - especially because it would mean you

would have to start all over again. A fellow ex-smoker friend of mine

had these thoughts on her page:

" If I have 'just one' I'll be back to where I started. Where I started

was wishing I was where I am today. "

" 'Just One' = 'Square One' - EVERYTIME!!! "

Keep up the good work - You're just about through with " Heck Week " .

Doreen

--- In , CATHERINE RANIOLO <c.raniolo@...>

wrote:

>

> The other evening, I tore my sons truck apart looking for a

> cigarette. However there were none to be found and I am at day

> 9...I believe. Quit on a Wednesday pm.... 

>

> Raniolo

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you Mimi...

 

I do fine for hours and then that nicodemon attacks.  I swear it comes from

nowhere.

 

I am so greatful I am around no smokers.  I can not imagine dealing with a

" whiff " ...

 

I am visiting in the Panhandle of florida and it seems the world smokes here.

Therefore I rarely leave the house.

 

I appreciate the support. hopefully tomorrow I will finally be able to log into

the aversion sites that were so kindly recommended....Been sharing a computer

and have had limited access....

 

thank everyone for the support....

Raniolo

From: Mimi <mimi212@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: Those trying to quit smoking

Date: Friday, November 28, 2008, 8:36 PM

WAY TO GO, !! 9 smoke free days is awesome! I'm glad you

didn't find any cigarettes when tearing your son's truck apart. Can

you see the visual of yourself doing that now? How silly you looked

while desperately tearing that truck apart! Just think how horrible

you would have felt afterwards - especially because it would mean you

would have to start all over again. A fellow ex-smoker friend of mine

had these thoughts on her page:

" If I have 'just one' I'll be back to where I started. Where I started

was wishing I was where I am today. "

" 'Just One' = 'Square One' - EVERYTIME!!! "

Keep up the good work - You're just about through with " Heck Week " .

Doreen

--- In @gro ups.com, CATHERINE RANIOLO <c.raniolo@. ..>

wrote:

>

> The other evening, I tore my sons truck apart looking for a

> cigarette. However there were none to be found and I am at day

> 9...I believe. Quit on a Wednesday pm.... 

>

> Raniolo

>

[Guest guest]

Hi :

I have been reading all your posts, and the wonderful progress you are

making giving up smoking. I do know it is a tough battle for you and

everyone. I am so happy you are doing so well.

I know the weather in the Panhandle is great now. You must feel good.

It has been so cold here in North Port every morning, that I am so stiff

and hurting everywhere!!! I have had the heat on each day until it

warms up at noon. I guess we are due for more cold weather next week.

My prayers are with you for your continued success in beating the

" Nicodemon " . It will be so worthwhile for you, and I know you will feel

so much better. Keep up the good work. You are doing great!

Wishing you pain free days, and remember, I care about you.

Hugs,

Barbara

> >

> > The other evening, I tore my sons truck apart looking for a

> > cigarette. However there were none to be found and I am at day

> > 9...I believe. Quit on a Wednesday pm....

> >

> > Raniolo

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[Guest guest]

Thank you so very much for your kind words  of support.

 

Osn't temperature amazing with our disease.

 

I went with a friend to Tennessee before coming to panhandle to be with my son.

I hurt so badly there.  Every knuckle and joint in my body ached.  There were

tears rolling down my face at times.

 

Leaving the cold made me feel much better.

 

Those of you living in the cold climates  sure have my empathy.....

Raniolo

From: Barbara <bcreedon@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: Those trying to quit smoking

Date: Saturday, November 29, 2008, 10:13 AM

Hi :

I have been reading all your posts, and the wonderful progress you are

making giving up smoking. I do know it is a tough battle for you and

everyone. I am so happy you are doing so well.

I know the weather in the Panhandle is great now. You must feel good.

It has been so cold here in North Port every morning, that I am so stiff

and hurting everywhere!! ! I have had the heat on each day until it

warms up at noon. I guess we are due for more cold weather next week.

My prayers are with you for your continued success in beating the

" Nicodemon " . It will be so worthwhile for you, and I know you will feel

so much better. Keep up the good work. You are doing great!

Wishing you pain free days, and remember, I care about you.

Hugs,

Barbara

> >

> > The other evening, I tore my sons truck apart looking for a

> > cigarette. However there were none to be found and I am at day

> > 9...I believe. Quit on a Wednesday pm....

> >

> > Raniolo

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[Guest guest]

To all the soon to be X-smokers....

Keep up the good work... If you slip, shake it off and continue on

your progress! You can do this!

[Guest guest]

and group;

You're doing great Catherin. I am so proud of you getting this far.

Keep up the good work, I will be behind you shortly.

gentle hugs

Clora

**************************************************************

>

> The other evening, I tore my sons truck apart looking for a cigarette.

> However there were none to be found and I am at day 9...I believe.

> Quit on aWednesday pm.... t

>

> Raniolo

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you Clora.

 

About 20 minutes a day are very difficult for me with intense cravings....

all in my head at this point......

the rest of the time I do not even think about nicotine.

If I were near a smoker, I would smoke during those 20 minutes.

 

I am still " hiding out " at my sons  doing little tasks for him and feeling

useful.

It is a safe environment while this nicodemon is laid to rest permanently.

 

5 $$$$$ a day....I will owe me something nice....

Raniolo

From: CLORA <clora4jesus@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: Those trying to quit smoking

Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 5:38 AM

and group;

You're doing great Catherin. I am so proud of you getting this far.

Keep up the good work, I will be behind you shortly.

gentle hugs

Clora

************ ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* *****

>

> The other evening, I tore my sons truck apart looking for a cigarette.

> However there were none to be found and I am at day 9...I believe.

> Quit on aWednesday pm.... t

>

> Raniolo

>

[Guest guest]

I used deep breathing for 5 minutes, when the urge came.. After a couple

minutes the urge went away and I forgot about it.

Smoke free for 25+ years

Bob

[ ] Re: Those trying to quit smoking

Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 5:38 AM

and group;

You're doing great Catherin. I am so proud of you getting this far.

Keep up the good work, I will be behind you shortly.

gentle hugs

Clora

************ ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* *****

>

> The other evening, I tore my sons truck apart looking for a cigarette.

> However there were none to be found and I am at day 9...I believe.

> Quit on aWednesday pm.... t

>

> Raniolo

>

[Guest guest]

Way to go, !!! You are kicking that nicodemon's butt! I am so

proud of you! And I'm sure your son appreciates all of your help.

As for the money you are saving everyday by not smoking - you betcha'

you deserve something really nice. You've probably saved enough money

now to treat yourself to a spa pedicure and/or manicure! Keep up the

good work. You are doing awesome!!..........Doreen

--- In , CATHERINE RANIOLO <c.raniolo@...>

wrote:

>

> Thank you Clora.

>  

> About 20 minutes a day are very difficult for me with intense

> cravings....

> all in my head at this point......

> the rest of the time I do not even think about nicotine.

> If I were near a smoker, I would smoke during those 20 minutes.

>  

> I am still " hiding out " at my sons  doing little tasks for him and

> feeling useful. It is a safe environment while this nicodemon is

> laid to rest permanently.

>  

> 5 $$$$$ a day....I will owe me something nice....

>

> Raniolo

>

[Guest guest]

That's an excellent idea, Bob. As newbies to being smoke-free, we

forget to take deep breaths like we always did when we smoked. Only

now taking a deep breath is bringing clean, fresh air into our lungs.

And if there is any gunk in there, it will help to cough it out (think

that little green guy on the Mucinex commercial*lol*). I unfortunately

didn't do this and ended up in the hospital with pneumonia back in

2005. You can bet I deep breath LOTS now!

I've been smoke-free for 2½ years now and have saved almost $3,200!

I'm about due for a huge down-payment on the car of my dreams (if only

I could get hubby to go along with it).

Oh!! If I didn't say this before, forgive me. WELCOME TO THE GROUP,

BOB!!............Doreen

>

> I used deep breathing for 5 minutes, when the urge came.. After a

> couple minutes the urge went away and I forgot about it.

>

> Smoke free for 25+ years

>

> Bob

>

[Guest guest]

, you should put aside that $5 a day and use it to pamper

yourself. After all, it would go up in smoke if you kept smoking. You

deserve to get something really nice with it. Hang in there; you're

stronger than that stupid old nicodemon!

Sue

On Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at 08:27 AM, CATHERINE RANIOLO wrote:

>

> About 20 minutes a day are very difficult for me with intense

> cravings....

> all in my head at this point......

> the rest of the time I do not even think about nicotine.

> If I were near a smoker, I would smoke during those 20 minutes.

>  

> I am still " hiding out " at my sons  doing little tasks for him and

> feeling useful.

> It is a safe environment while this nicodemon is laid to rest

> permanently.

>  

> 5 $$$$$ a day....I will owe me something nice....

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much....I survuved a trip downtown today. Quite pleased. Two weeks

tomorrow.

I ventured onto " vacationstogo "   cruise site today and started fantasizing.....

perhaps if i make a few months,,,,,,,,

Raniolo

>

> About 20 minutes a day are very difficult for me with intense

> cravings....

> all in my head at this point......

> the rest of the time I do not even think about nicotine.

> If I were near a smoker, I would smoke during those 20 minutes.

>  

> I am still " hiding out " at my sons  doing little tasks for him and

> feeling useful.

> It is a safe environment while this nicodemon is laid to rest

> permanently.

>  

> 5 $$$$$ a day....I will owe me something nice....

>

[Guest guest]

, I'm still cheering you on! It sounds like you will be a winner.

It'll be wonderful when you lose the cravings, it only gets better from

there.

Dennis in eastexas

On Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 10:55 PM, CATHERINE RANIOLO <c.raniolo@...>wrote:

> Thank you so much....I survuved a trip downtown today. Quite pleased.

> Two weeks tomorrow.

> I ventured onto " vacationstogo " cruise site today and started

> fantasizing.....

> perhaps if i make a few months,,,,,,,,

>

> Raniolo

>

>

> >

> > About 20 minutes a day are very difficult for me with intense

> > cravings....

> > all in my head at this point......

> > the rest of the time I do not even think about nicotine.

> > If I were near a smoker, I would smoke during those 20 minutes.

> >

> > I am still " hiding out " at my sons doing little tasks for him and

> > feeling useful.

> > It is a safe environment while this nicodemon is laid to rest

> > permanently.

> >

> > 5 $$$$$ a day....I will owe me something nice....

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Yes, , cruises are absolutely wonderful! The food is divine,

and since you've already paid for it, you don't have to worry about not

being able to afford it. A cruise would be an excellent thing to spend

your cigarette money on! You go, girl!

Sue

On Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at 11:55 PM, CATHERINE RANIOLO wrote:

> Thank you so much....I survuved a trip downtown today. Quite pleased.

> Two weeks tomorrow.

> I ventured onto " vacationstogo "   cruise site today and started

> fantasizing.....

> perhaps if i make a few months,,,,,,,,

>

> Raniolo

>

[Guest guest]

Cathrine and group;

I hope it's bearable for you now. I am starting all over. I know

it's so hard. I wont give up. I went to my rheumy today. She gave

me muscle relaxers for my muscle spasms.

I told my Rheumy my jaw hurts real bad. She ask me if I grind my

teeth a night. I said yea I wake up grinding them. She said I need a

mouth guard when I sleep. Great, I sleep with a c-pap and now it

will be a mouth guard lol.

My primary doctor had my c-pap turned down cause its causing my

migrains. I guess it was My migrains are not as bad. I still have

them though.

I am ready to quit again. I hope you made it. God bless and take

care.

gentle hugs

Clora

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>

> Thank you Clora.

>  

> About 20 minutes a day are very difficult for me with intense

cravings....

> all in my head at this point......

> the rest of the time I do not even think about nicotine.

> If I were near a smoker, I would smoke during those 20 minutes.

>  

> I am still " hiding out " at my sons  doing little tasks for him and

feeling useful.

> It is a safe environment while this nicodemon is laid to rest

permanently.

>  

> 5 $$$$$ a day....I will owe me something nice....

>

> Raniolo

>

[Guest guest]

Clora good luck with starting over.....

It will work eventually and you sure seem to have the " inner stuff " to follow

through when the time is right for you.  God bless....call in the angels

Raniolo

From: CLORA <clora4jesus@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: Those trying to quit smoking

Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 5:05 PM

Cathrine and group;

I hope it's bearable for you now. I am starting all over. I know

it's so hard. I wont give up. I went to my rheumy today. She gave

me muscle relaxers for my muscle spasms.

I told my Rheumy my jaw hurts real bad. She ask me if I grind my

teeth a night. I said yea I wake up grinding them. She said I need a

mouth guard when I sleep. Great, I sleep with a c-pap and now it

will be a mouth guard lol.

My primary doctor had my c-pap turned down cause its causing my

migrains. I guess it was My migrains are not as bad. I still have

them though.

I am ready to quit again. I hope you made it. God bless and take

care.

gentle hugs

Clora

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>

> Thank you Clora.

>  

> About 20 minutes a day are very difficult for me with intense

cravings....

> all in my head at this point......

> the rest of the time I do not even think about nicotine.

> If I were near a smoker, I would smoke during those 20 minutes.

>  

> I am still " hiding out " at my sons  doing little tasks for him and

feeling useful.

> It is a safe environment while this nicodemon is laid to rest

permanently.

>  

> 5 $$$$$ a day....I will owe me something nice....

>

> Raniolo

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Clora & group,

Just wondering what C-pap is? Is it something to do with sleep apeana?

Sharon of Oz.

>

> Cathrine and group;

>

> I hope it's bearable for you now. I am starting all over. I know

> it's so hard. I wont give up. I went to my rheumy today. She

gave

> me muscle relaxers for my muscle spasms.

>

> I told my Rheumy my jaw hurts real bad. She ask me if I grind my

> teeth a night. I said yea I wake up grinding them. She said I need

a

> mouth guard when I sleep. Great, I sleep with a c-pap and now it

> will be a mouth guard lol.

>

[Guest guest]

While I was reading this, I thought of the " rule #1 " in doctoring. All

bleeding WILL stop. So, using that philosophy, all of us WILL stop smoking.

I'll shut up now.

Dennis in eastexas

On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 8:06 PM, CATHERINE RANIOLO <c.raniolo@...>wrote:

> Clora good luck with starting over.....

> It will work eventually and you sure seem to have the " inner stuff " to

> follow through when the time is right for you. God bless....call in the

> angels

>

> Raniolo

>

>

>

> From: CLORA <clora4jesus@... <clora4jesus%40>>

> Subject: [ ] Re: Those trying to quit smoking

> < %40>

> Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 5:05 PM

>

>

> Cathrine and group;

>

> I hope it's bearable for you now. I am starting all over. I know

> it's so hard. I wont give up. I went to my rheumy today. She gave

> me muscle relaxers for my muscle spasms.

>

> I told my Rheumy my jaw hurts real bad. She ask me if I grind my

> teeth a night. I said yea I wake up grinding them. She said I need a

> mouth guard when I sleep. Great, I sleep with a c-pap and now it

> will be a mouth guard lol.

>

> My primary doctor had my c-pap turned down cause its causing my

> migrains. I guess it was My migrains are not as bad. I still have

> them though.

>

> I am ready to quit again. I hope you made it. God bless and take

> care.

>

> gentle hugs

> Clora

> ************ ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* **

> >

> > Thank you Clora.

> >

> > About 20 minutes a day are very difficult for me with intense

> cravings....

> > all in my head at this point......

> > the rest of the time I do not even think about nicotine.

> > If I were near a smoker, I would smoke during those 20 minutes.

> >

> > I am still " hiding out " at my sons doing little tasks for him and

> feeling useful.

> > It is a safe environment while this nicodemon is laid to rest

> permanently.

> >

> > 5 $$$$$ a day....I will owe me something nice....

> >

> > Raniolo

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Clora - I am so happy to hear you are going to give it another go and

quit smoking. Just try to think about what triggered your " slips " in

the past and be determined not to let the nicodemon rule your life.

YOU CAN DO THIS!! And I'll be right here cheering you on all the way!!

As far as the CPAP and mouth guards go, I had a friend tell me once

that I wouldn't have to worry about anyone breaking into my house.

They'd take one look at me all geared up and run for the hills!

**LOL** I pray you get relief with the mouth guard.

Doreen

>

> Cathrine and group;

>

> I hope it's bearable for you now. I am starting all over. I know

> it's so hard. I wont give up. I went to my rheumy today. She

> gave me muscle relaxers for my muscle spasms.

>

> I told my Rheumy my jaw hurts real bad. She ask me if I grind my

> teeth a night. I said yea I wake up grinding them. She said I need

> a mouth guard when I sleep. Great, I sleep with a c-pap and now it

> will be a mouth guard lol.

>

> My primary doctor had my c-pap turned down cause its causing my

> migrains. I guess it was My migrains are not as bad. I still have

> them though.

>

> I am ready to quit again. I hope you made it. God bless and take

> care.

>

> gentle hugs

> Clora

> ***********************************************************

[Guest guest]

Doreen and group;

I was going to start quiting today but I was up all night. Evidently

my Excidrin Migraine tablets has caffiend in it. I couldnt sleep all

night. I tossed and turned for 2 hours before giving up and going in

the living room.

If I was going to be awake I might as well get up. I still havent

slept. I have problems sleeping. It's a wonder. Ra presents it's

problems to us don't it.

I can't sleep till bedtime or I will be up all night again so I am

wound pretty tight right now. I use to be sleepy all the time. I

don't know which is worse to sleepy or to wound up haaa.

Thanks Doreen, I appreciate the encouragemnt. I have got other help

also to quit. I got some nicotine patches. I want to try that this

time.

Gentle hugs

Clora

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> Clora - I am so happy to hear you are going to give it another go

and

> quit smoking. Just try to think about what triggered your " slips " in

> the past and be determined not to let the nicodemon rule your life.

> YOU CAN DO THIS!! And I'll be right here cheering you on all the

way!!

>

> As far as the CPAP and mouth guards go, I had a friend tell me once

> that I wouldn't have to worry about anyone breaking into my house.

> They'd take one look at me all geared up and run for the hills!

> **LOL** I pray you get relief with the mouth guard.

> Doreen

>

[Guest guest]

Sharon of ox and group;

Yes Sharon. I have sleep apnea. I sleep with a nose mask hook to a c-

pap. It is a machine that blows air through a tube into the mask.

It helps me breathe if I stop breathing during the night.

Today is my first day with out a cigarette. It has been a long day

but a good day. I feel better already. I felt kinda sick. Still a

little wheezy. Thanks for the encouragment everyone.

gentle hugs

Clora

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> Hi Clora & group,

>

> Just wondering what C-pap is? Is it something to do with sleep

apeana?

>

> Sharon of Oz.

>

>

>

> >

> > Cathrine and group;

> >

> > I hope it's bearable for you now. I am starting all over. I know

> > it's so hard. I wont give up. I went to my rheumy today. She

> gave

> > me muscle relaxers for my muscle spasms.

> >

> > I told my Rheumy my jaw hurts real bad. She ask me if I grind my

> > teeth a night. I said yea I wake up grinding them. She said I

need

> a

> > mouth guard when I sleep. Great, I sleep with a c-pap and now it

> > will be a mouth guard lol.

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[Guest guest]

HOORAY, CLORA!!! You can do it.

We took the motorcycle on vacation and ended up outside of Atlanta GA, where

my aunt lives. In the old days, she sang on the radio and once at the Grand

Ole Opry, but when I saw her, she was smoking a cigarette with the oxygen

bottle in her hand. Some folks never learn.

Dennis in eastexas

On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 6:54 PM, CLORA <clora4jesus@...> wrote:

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> Sharon of ox and group;

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> Yes Sharon. I have sleep apnea. I sleep with a nose mask hook to a c-

> pap. It is a machine that blows air through a tube into the mask.

> It helps me breathe if I stop breathing during the night.

>

> Today is my first day with out a cigarette. It has been a long day

> but a good day. I feel better already. I felt kinda sick. Still a

> little wheezy. Thanks for the encouragment everyone.

>

> gentle hugs

> Clora

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