Post by Ann on Jul 22, 2004 12:53:59 GMT -5
Well, the sun is shining, there's a little breeze, I'm alive, totally smokeffee. That is the good news.
Now for the bad news. Having a rough time, it seems sometimes. Well I have to tell you that your tests have come back and you have two separate arthritises, one that is crippling and the other is you will always be on and off exhausted and in pain, oh, I forgot to mention you may have gout also. So we have more tests that need to be done. I'm glad you are smokefree, that will definitely helo you. You are limited to a very strict daily regime. You are going to have to force yourself to get up, whether you like it or not, this is not going to go away, unfortunately there is no cure. But we can control the progress. Number one step was I hope you don't smoke because if you do, you are really going to have problems. Bad enough, oh ya, I cried on and off for a while. I 'm still smokefree. I didn't even get to the store. Why do I need another disease but one that I could have stopped. That is how I feel. Am I sitting here crying, craving for a smoke, nope . I'm getting ready for my 2 hr. exercise in the pool wearing a lifebelt at 15 minute intervals or I will hurt myself and end up back in bed. Yep, 45 and I will have to use a lifebelt for the rest of my life so I don't strain myself and/or drown. Am I happy, nope but I can't change what is happening with me, but I can change if I want to smoke or not. I say "QUIT", I have enough going on. More good news, I'm one inch away from fitting in my clothes from 1.5 years ago. Not bad for someone who has been almost bedridden for that whole time. And with all of this, I know I will never be 100% the way I was but I can't do anything about it. Now smoking on the other hand is just another crippling disease, only difference is that I can "Quit Smoking" and "Learn on my Coping Skills". With all that said and done, I'm finished crying yesterday. Today, let's see how far I can go with my exercises and I have a smile on my face. Yep, I have a smile and ready to boogey. I also did not have a craving or a cigarette when I was told what was happening. I wanted to share this to others who think that quitting is just too d**n hard. Well guess what, it isn't. Thank you for letting me ramble and if I can touch you in any way to help you realize that quitting is the best thing for you and it is all about coping.
Rachelle
found on Quitnet
Now for the bad news. Having a rough time, it seems sometimes. Well I have to tell you that your tests have come back and you have two separate arthritises, one that is crippling and the other is you will always be on and off exhausted and in pain, oh, I forgot to mention you may have gout also. So we have more tests that need to be done. I'm glad you are smokefree, that will definitely helo you. You are limited to a very strict daily regime. You are going to have to force yourself to get up, whether you like it or not, this is not going to go away, unfortunately there is no cure. But we can control the progress. Number one step was I hope you don't smoke because if you do, you are really going to have problems. Bad enough, oh ya, I cried on and off for a while. I 'm still smokefree. I didn't even get to the store. Why do I need another disease but one that I could have stopped. That is how I feel. Am I sitting here crying, craving for a smoke, nope . I'm getting ready for my 2 hr. exercise in the pool wearing a lifebelt at 15 minute intervals or I will hurt myself and end up back in bed. Yep, 45 and I will have to use a lifebelt for the rest of my life so I don't strain myself and/or drown. Am I happy, nope but I can't change what is happening with me, but I can change if I want to smoke or not. I say "QUIT", I have enough going on. More good news, I'm one inch away from fitting in my clothes from 1.5 years ago. Not bad for someone who has been almost bedridden for that whole time. And with all of this, I know I will never be 100% the way I was but I can't do anything about it. Now smoking on the other hand is just another crippling disease, only difference is that I can "Quit Smoking" and "Learn on my Coping Skills". With all that said and done, I'm finished crying yesterday. Today, let's see how far I can go with my exercises and I have a smile on my face. Yep, I have a smile and ready to boogey. I also did not have a craving or a cigarette when I was told what was happening. I wanted to share this to others who think that quitting is just too d**n hard. Well guess what, it isn't. Thank you for letting me ramble and if I can touch you in any way to help you realize that quitting is the best thing for you and it is all about coping.
Rachelle
found on Quitnet