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15 years ago 0 289 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Good Luck to you Steve........sending positive thoughts your way.
Lisa

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 129
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 5,160
Amount Saved: $567.60
Life Gained:
Days: 14 Hrs: 3 Mins: 26 Seconds: 36

15 years ago 0 1209 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Steve,     check your off line messages...
 
   Also congrats on NOT smoking.  Also hoping they can correct the problem while they have you there.   What a great time to quit.. each cigarette cause vessel constriction.. so you will be over the big hurdle once the repair is made.  I know the news "sucks" but it is also good they found the blockage.. before something worse happened..
 
  Sending you warm wishes and hugs... you will be in our thoughts and prayers.  Looking forward to hearing from you soon, Bonnie


My Milage:

My Quit Date: 2/10/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 178
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,026
Amount Saved: $605.20
Life Gained:
Days: 25 Hrs: 12 Mins: 43 Seconds: 18

15 years ago 0 855 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
 Steve i will be thinking about you , you are taking the right steps to a healthier lifestyle :)  you hang in there :)  And its ok to vent here,  :) Tresa
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/8/2002
Smoke-Free Days: 2190
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 52,560
Amount Saved: $9,198.00
Life Gained:
Days: 313 Hrs: 1 Mins: 35 Seconds: 13

15 years ago 0 1160 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
None of us have guaranties about next wednesday. My thoughts & prayers are with you. Not smoking is a good decission no matter what.
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/4/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 399
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 7,980
Amount Saved: $1,596.00
Life Gained:
Days: 53 Hrs: 16 Mins: 32 Seconds: 3

15 years ago 0 1080 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Steve, sorry to hear your news and I am full of admiration that you kept your strength and resolve throughout such tough times.
Thanks for keeping us updated and please let us know how things go.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/10/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 88
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,200
Amount Saved: $1,320.00
Life Gained:
Days: 10 Hrs: 8 Mins: 57 Seconds: 40

15 years ago 0 901 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
you're in my prayers steve.
 
the great doctors out there can take care of you and you'll be posting your success story soon.
 
mike / astrofan


My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/12/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 147
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 4,410
Amount Saved: $1,323.00
Life Gained:
Days: 24 Hrs: 0 Mins: 29 Seconds: 44

15 years ago 0 12049 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Steve,
 
Our thoughts are with you.  Your recovery time will be that much easier if you don't smoke, so keep the resolve and take it one day at a time.  We are here for you.


Josie, Health Educator
15 years ago 0 130 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Steve -
 
Hang in there buddy, you're on the right road for sure. I believe things are going to work out well for you in the long run. Keep the quit during all this, it must be hard but don't give back any ground. Smoking won't help/solve any of these issues. You already know that I'm sure.
 
We're here man - talk to us when you need to.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/6/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 31
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 930
Amount Saved: $213.90
Life Gained:
Days: 5 Hrs: 4 Mins: 38 Seconds: 42

15 years ago 0 1890 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Sorry to hear about the heart blockage, Steve but I hope it will be corrected with minor surgery before open-heart!  Get your mind into battle formation and use your tactics to avoid stress through these days! Wishing the best for you...
 
 
Patrick


My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/18/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 201
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 5,025
Amount Saved: $2,261.25
Life Gained:
Days: 37 Hrs: 8 Mins: 7 Seconds: 7

15 years ago 0 145 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Steve,
Thank you for venting. It is good for others too. That you can go through all of this and still not smoke is nothing less than amazing. I can understand the devastation of hearing something that bad and scary is wrong with you. That along with the possibility of surgery. My neighbor and best friend recently had to have 3 stints put in on an emergency situation, he almost lost his stubborn life before he would let me get him to the hospital. He was up and walking within a few hours of the surgery and he looked 1000% better. He had to stay longer in the hospital because there were other issues going on with him, and believe it or not, this was one of the easiest for them to fix. I had another friend who had a triple bypass, 27 years ago, who also looked and felt better from the time he woke up from surgery. He was home in 4 days, and that was before they were doing the surgery as well as they are now. He said he felt he had a new lease on life. I know it can be frightening to face such an awesome situation and I am so proud of you for not smoking in the face of such adversity. You will be in my prayers. You have already been in my heart and I consider you a friend. Take care Steve and keep the faith and keep the quit. People do care.
Always,
Pupikat

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 7
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 196
Amount Saved: $51.45
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 20 Mins: 5 Seconds: 27


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