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16 years ago 0 219 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Wow... I just read this and it's a real eye opener. My gums are in some trouble, but occasional bleeding has stopped since I started my quit seriously. Lots to be thankful for. Hang in there stickin. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/14/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 12 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 180 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $45.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21
16 years ago 0 1160 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey Stickin, Glad your feeling better. :) [color=blue]BLUE CLOUD[/color] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/4/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 53 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,060 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $212.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30
16 years ago 0 1985 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I'm up again! Thank you all for your kind words and advice. I am very good today. You were absolutely right Rusty. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/22/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 581 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,458 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,195.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 105 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 49 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49
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Bone density loss due to smoking is very real. For me I use to be 6'3" when I was 22 years old. Now I am 5' 11" that seems to be 4 inches lost not with standing natural old age and compression. I had several teeth break off right at gum line what a shock. I have managed with my Docs help to at least check it. I take a lot of calcium and vitamins and the biggest thing is not smoking. Hope your pain eases and use the meds they wont kill yoo. Duffis [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]2/13/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 924 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 27,720 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,234.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 200 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 43
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16 years ago 0 1000 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Stickin, Hope you are feeling better I have been where you are. I am going to wind up losing my four top front teeth do the bone loss (smoking). You will feel better tomorrow I just wish I had stopped sooner. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 157 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,140 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,020.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 22 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 39
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Hi stickin, I've gone through all that. Best to baby yourself today. Don't skimp on the advil. Keep your blood sugar up. You will feel much, much better tomorrow. Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 985 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 27,580 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,447.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 138 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 14 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30
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16 years ago 0 1985 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I need to complain: my mouth hurts. I got a bag of ice on it and advil, they gave me vicadon (spelling) but I ain't going to do that. I'm just talking! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/22/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 580 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,440 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,190.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 105 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26
16 years ago 0 2223 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Smoking is very bad for the teeth, i worked as a dental assistant for years in Las vegas and saw alot of people loose all their teeth due to smoking, and i still smoked, :(:( any way ive read alot about people getting there teeth all fixed up after the quit, smoking just isent good for any part of the human body is it?? Your right stickin that is the the way JUST DONT SMOKE !!!!!!!!!!!!!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/8/2002 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1843 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 36,860 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $6,450.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 259 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53
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16 years ago 0 1985 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I'm up, on my feet! Hi Stef Your situation sounds better than mine ;). It doesn't hurt and you will be fine. I was in the chair for an hour and a half yesterday, more boring though. Let me know what you find out. ;p [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/22/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 580 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,440 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,190.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 105 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 14 [B]Seconds:[/B] 58
16 years ago 0 174 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Stickin to it, I just had an appointement with my dentist because i was concern with my gums. She said i had a common problem and it can be solved with surgery. However, she blaimed the problem on the fact that i had braces when i was younger. She did'nt ask me if i smoked and i did'nt tell her i used to smoke. I guess it just gives me another good reason to quit smoking. I'm waiting to se a Periodontist for a consultation. Does the surgery hurt ????? I'm afraid of dentist...just don't like it at all!!! :8o: [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/2/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 54 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 540 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $216.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46

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