Hi Everyone,
Sorry I haven't blogged in a while. I've been busy living life and doing things that I should. Recently 12-30-2011 I checked into Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital (south from Detroit) suffering from flu like symptoms.
I parked my truck out by the emergency room and had to walk approx. 100 yards to the front door of the emergency room to check in after going to my doctors 20 minutes prior to that to see what the doc wanted me to do. He said "Just go to the emergency room and I'll call and tell them your coming" When I got there, here come the I.V's breathing treatments, coughing up mucus, sweating, stomach and muscle pain from coughing. I was a mess for the first 72 hours. Then the symptoms started easing w/ all the medications they were giving me like I.V. steroids and antibiotics, plus breathing treatments and oxygen w/ warm mist. Now I'll have to tell you that if this ever happens to you, tell the doc that you want the machine that delivers oxygen and warn mist. That really helped a lot.
I will stop in every so often on this blog to let you know about my success or failure of quitting smoking. I hope I won't be blogging about failure because as of right now I feel great but am struggling about not thinking of a cig. Hell I did it subconsciously for 32 years. This is going to be a challenge.
Many, Many Thanks to the nurses and doctors of Henry Ford Hospital Wyandotte for helping me in my time of need. You all are a very special crew. From the ER docs and nurses to the 6th floor nurses. Thanks Again.
C.O.P.D. or chronic obstructive pulmonary (PULL-mun-ary) disease, is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. "Progressive" means the disease gets worse over time.COPD can cause coughing that produces large amounts of mucus (a slimy substance), wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and other symptoms.
So glad you made it thru that with a positive outlook and the goal to just QUIT smoking-Just Do It attitude. You're a non-smoker now. :) God bless you each day :)
ReplyDeleteBe strong! I know you can do this and I'm always here if you need a friend. Praying it gets easier for you and that you regain a healthier way of life. One step at a time; keep up the good work!!
ReplyDeletePraying for you Roger. And please pray for me. It is so hard.
ReplyDeletePrayers to all of you that are quitting also or that are thinking of quitting. It's so damn hard.
ReplyDeleteHooray for you, you can do it! Husband and I quit almost 3 years ago now. He was diagnosed with COPD years ago and that has improved immensely since he quit. Neither one of us thinks of having a cigarette now and the money we have saved has paid for a new roof, bought a freezer and paid for dinner out many times.
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
Sandy,
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you both. Yeah, they say you can save a lot of money but, for the last few years I was rolling cigarettes instead of buying them by the pack. Much cheaper. About $8.00 a bag of tobacco and $2.00 for tubes w/ filters. A cheaper way to kill myself...LOL
Good luck to you Roger. I know you can do it and oh my, the money saved will be massive. I have a friend who saved for only 6 months and had a great down payment on a new car.
ReplyDeleteOne day at a time.... just like walking, one foot in front of the other... one day at a time is what it takes. When you start jonesin for a smoke, make yourself think of something else... get up and DO something else to keep your hands busy.... whatever it takes.... and just take care of one day at a time. You can do it!!
ReplyDeleteHey, Roger... Just read this post. I can tell you the steroids were also probably a BIG help too. One of cats, Cindy, is on prednisone for her asthma. Prednisone is a steroid. Steroids open your airways & keep them open so the oxygen can get thru. My neighbor's kids were on different steroids for their asthma too for the same reason. If I remember correctly, it is what all the inhalers are for. However, 2 things w/the steroids... 1) it puts weight on you & 2) you are susceptible to airborne illnesses such as colds, flus, etc. Anything your body would naturally keep out, you can get easier when on a med that keeps your airways open. If the docs put you on something like that, ask questions abt what you can expect & precautions you need to take.
ReplyDeleteCindy, Thanks for the info but I know all about the side effects of prednisone as I've been taking them all my life due to the asthma. :)
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