Nurses Helping Nurses Quit Smoking

miracle1986 · Dec 11, 2006

'ZOEBOBOEY' -- I was hit by a drunk driver and coded 3 times on life flight chopper. Bled out 23 pints of blood. Had 47 broken bones total, pneumothorax....etc...and I do come from a long line of smokers. I was told by the Docs that if I had been a smoker, my lungs would have stayed collapsed. Wore a Hoffman for my 27 pelvic fractures...physical damage too long to list....nor do I think you care.

My son received MAKE*A*WISH after Children's found an aneurysmal bone tumor in his pelvis. (Largest ever seen on record in Children's)

My father is dying with end stage liver failure.

Both my grandmother's dying...heart failure...90 and 93 years old.

Mother still on couch in depression for 2 years following my step dad's sudden death.....he went to sleep and had a massive M.I.

SO, yes I am a "miracle" from the car accident in 1986 and living proof there is a God.

I thought this was a support forum.

Won't waste my time on what I thought would help others.

Hope you have more compassion as a nurse than you do as a person.

Every time you get behind your steering wheel, think of me.....I was taking my kids to the doctor.

Sleep tight Z O E B O B O E Y :smiley_ab

Liddle Noodnik · Dec 11, 2006

Sleep tight Z O E B O B O E Y :smiley_ab

Wow, my intent was FAR from being mean to you or minimizing what you might have gone thru, I assumed that it HAD been bad and that you WERE a miracle. And that we could also pray for a miracle for those who wanted to quit smoking (for me it WAS a miracle ... )

So anyway, you are even more of a miracle, and stronger, than I had thought! I don't know why you thought I was putting you down but please, know I didn't intend that one bit.. ok? I am sorry if I offended you in any way and I'm sorry for what you have gone through.

I'm not sure if you are leaving the forum so I'm sending you a copy of what I wrote here by private message. I wish you wouldn't! Take care and God bless!

miracle1986 · Dec 11, 2006

Oh Z O E B O B O E Y........

Will not be on this forum anymore. Will be praying for all you future cancer patients becasue I AM a MIRACLE because I chose not to be a smoker.

miracle1986 · Dec 11, 2006

I typed mine before reading yours. Sorry. Guess it was meant to be. You did hurt me.....cause my life is a miracle.

Just please pray for my son Ryan with his numerous bone scans and trips to children's..... I am a single mom .... ex-husband was a magistrate and embezzled 75 grand and I divorced him. Poverty is my middle name.

Life is grand.

But God is greater.

collegebound · Dec 11, 2006

It has been 2.5 weeks for me. I have been taking the new prescription drug Chantix. Of all the times I have tried in the past, this is the first time I have not had any cravings!! I love it. I do on occasion think about smoking but it is just a fleeting thought. I am confident that is the time for me to kick the habit for good!

Just a by-the by--I can't figure out what zoeboboey said that angered Miracles1986 so much. If either of you happen to read this, I reread both several times and can't find anything offensive. Perhaps there was a misread/misunderstanding. This is definetely a support forum and we do appreciate everyone's input!

Liddle Noodnik · Dec 11, 2006

I typed mine before reading yours. Sorry. Guess it was meant to be. You did hurt me.....cause my life is a miracle.
Just please pray for my son Ryan with his numerous bone scans and trips to children's..... I am a single mom .... ex-husband was a magistrate and embezzled 75 grand and I divorced him. Poverty is my middle name.
Life is grand.
But God is greater.

Ok, Miracle, will do! God bless you ...

Liddle Noodnik · Dec 11, 2006

It has been 2.5 weeks for me. I have been taking the new prescription drug Chantix. Of all the times I have tried in the past, this is the first time I have not had any cravings!! I love it. I do on occasion think about smoking but it is just a fleeting thought. I am confident that is the time for me to kick the habit for good!
Just a by-the by--I can't figure out what zoeboboey said that angered Miracles1986 so much. If either of you happen to read this, I reread both several times and can't find anything offensive. Perhaps there was a misread/misunderstanding. This is definetely a support forum and we do appreciate everyone's input!

I've never heard of that medication, when did it come out and how does it work? Congratulations on the 2.5 weeks, WHOO HOO!

Miracle and I conversed off the board and we're ok, thanks though! :)

southern_rn_brat · Dec 11, 2006

Hi guys! This is my 10th day nonsmoking:yeah:

I threw a PE 10 days ago so no more smoking for me ever! I have been smoking for 25years without quitting.

Most of the time I am doing ok with quitting. I am wearing a patch. but there are times when I could smoke a whole pack lol. I have even dreamed about it! I have a great support system and even joined the smoking cessation program at work.

I am totally serious about living.

I almost died 10 days ago. Iam not going to kill myself any longer.

I just hope I dont eat a carton lol

augigi, CNS · Dec 11, 2006

Congratulations!

There's a great book by Allen Carr called "The EasyWay to Stop Smoking" - it's helped numerous people I know to quit. Also good to reinforce your decision if you need additional inspiration!

collegebound · Dec 11, 2006

I've never heard of that medication, when did it come out and how does it work? Congratulations on the 2.5 weeks, WHOO HOO!
Miracle and I conversed off the board and we're ok, thanks though! :)

I am very glad to hear ya'll are back on the same page!

Chantix (varenicline) is relatively new but I am not sure when it came out. They do have a website if anyone wants to check it out. It is Chantix I believe. I have tried to quit several times in the past. I have done cold turkey, the patch, Wellbutrin and was never completly "cured." I hope this will be my time!!

miracle1986 · Dec 11, 2006

hey southern r.n. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

a big , big congrats !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

just think how great you smell now and how your patients will may notice !!!!!!!

think of your lungs ! they are vibrating for joy :monkeydance: !!! lol

i am so happy for you.

i said "wear the patch" -- it does work.

now -- add up every day how much money you are saving by not buying the cancer sticks and plan on treating yourself to something great when it all adds up to what you want ! i am so, so proud of you !!!!!!

miracle

Liddle Noodnik · Dec 12, 2006

Hi guys! This is my 10th day nonsmoking:yeah:
I threw a PE 10 days ago so no more smoking for me ever! I have been smoking for 25years without quitting.
Most of the time I am doing ok with quitting. I am wearing a patch. but there are times when I could smoke a whole pack lol. I have even dreamed about it! I have a great support system and even joined the smoking cessation program at work.
I am totally serious about living.
I almost died 10 days ago. Iam not going to kill myself any longer.
I just hope I dont eat a carton lol

Eat a carton... lol!

Congratulations and good that you have a support network! :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: