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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1288

Phil, so great to hear the good news! Keep up the great work! Rosie's Friend, Smoking lowers HDL cholesterol levels. Once you quit smoking, HDL cholesterol levels rise within weeks or months to levels that are equal to their nonsmoking peers. Casual smoking also reduces HDL levels in people highly exposed to smokers. Sylvie, Bilingual Health Educator

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 89

Good morning to all! Question....What does smoking have to do with cholestrol?? I was not aware that the 2 were connected. Is there any part of our body that smoking doesn't wreck havoc with? Congratulations Phil, always nice to have good news from the Doc! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/1/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 34 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,360 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $442.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2778

I'm really glad to hear that news, Phil. I checked in with my Dr. a couple of weeks after I quit and asked him how soon I should have my cholesterol checked again. I wanted to see if it goes down enough to get off the statin. Consequently, I'll get it checked again in 3 months and hopefully it will be down enough to get off another pill! Your good news is inspiring! Jim [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/5/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 30 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 750 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $123.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27

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$44,227.50

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Days: 1058 Hours: 14

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Life Gained
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5897

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176,910

Cigarettes Not Smoked

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 735

Oh, BTW, You have got such a cool date for your 2 yr Anniversary, 08/08/08 how great is that? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 258 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,740 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,238.40 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 26 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 37

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 735

That is wonderful news,Phil. And you smell good too!! G [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 258 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,740 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,238.40 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 26 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1155

Great news & Great Inspiration! You rock Phil! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]2/24/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 405 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 14,175 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2,632.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 34 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45

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$1,135,175.00

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Days: 5539 Hours: 17

Minutes: 17 Seconds: 9

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45407

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908,140

Cigarettes Not Smoked

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1698

Does this mean your going back into training . :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/20/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 381 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,858 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,810.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 92 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 47

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 515

CONGRATULATIONS on a great physical!! What an awesome feeling, a healthly you as the result of a great quit!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/7/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 88 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,584 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $617.76 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3908

Doctors appointment today.. Cholesterol has dropped naturally no need for Statins any more. Triglycerates(sp) have HALVED naturally ALL since I stopped smoking...... Any one who needs an incentive to quit read this!!! No need to go back for another YEAR! A very happy me!! xxxxx [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 605 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 13,310 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �3,236.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 121 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35

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