COPD & Emphysema Support Group

Hi camartin, sorry i cant give you any answers but i just wanted to say hi and welcome and great job on the smoking thing, i have been quit now for about 3 months and yes i do understand how hard it is for you at the moment but hang in there, god bless good luck, bunny

You probably just added years to your life for sure if you didn't stop smoking for every puff you would have more and more damage .

Gratz on breaking the habit now your lungs have a fighting chance .

Not one single one of us has an expiration date stamped on the bottom of our foot . You haven't been given a death sentence .

You will have to change your life style a bit to work around it but you still have a whole lot of living to do .

Hang in there its a very tough pill to swallow at first but knowing your not alone helps so much . Keep asking questions and welcome to C&E

Janice

We're all going to die of something or other sooner or later. We're all working to make that later, much later, and to make the best life possible in the meantime. You've taken a difficult step and it's the most important thing you can do, so don't give up. You'll find that everyone on this site either quit smoking or is in the process now, so you're in good company here. Welcome to our community. Hugs, Joan

Hey there, welcome to the group. Scary isn't it? Thinking about dying? I know for me, I never gave it too much thought. Like Joan says, sooner or later we all go. And, as Janice points out - there's no expiration date stamped on your body.
For me, the diagnosis brought to the very front of my brain - the realization I have to make different choices in my life if I want to give myself time and energy. By reading the information, implementing some lifestyle changes, and being around very supportive people here, I am able to empower myself to enjoy what I have and appreciate what I can do. For this, I have no regrets even if I get hit by a bus tomorrow.
Along with Bunny, I know how hard it is to stop smoking. Hopefully, the Smoking group will offer you a bag of 'tricks' to keep the 'crazies' down.

Hey there buddy,Again Welcome, to this wonderful group,You have made a fantastic decision, and boy it's not easy, I was diagnosed with Emphisemeia and have been smoke free for going on 5 months now.
This will get us all in the end my friend,but by stopping smoking we are extending our availiable time left.which could be considerable.
Time to make lifestyle changes and by being part of this group we will help you make those changes.
Be proud of stopping.
Hugs James

Welcome to our group! Although I'm sure you aren't happy about the circumstances. Congratulations on quitting smoking! That is the very best thing that you can do to improve your quality of life. I hope that you are under the care of a good pulmonologist. With proper diet, medications, exercise, and not smoking, you may be able to stop the progression of the disease. Stick around, there are many wonderful people here, and you will learn a lot. Hugs, Sue

You have most definitely landed in the right place here with DS.
There is so much wonderful support and information shared on this sight. Quitting smoking is the first really important step in taking good care of yourself and, yes it makes you feel crazy for a while.
Hang in there, we are here for you.
Leenie

A big welcome to DS,you've done the right thing by stopping smoking so well done for that,as for dying well i'm still here after been dx in 1994 only because i stopped smoking and changed my lifestyle,plenty of gentle exercises,ask about P/Rehab in your area,you will meet other people in the same situation and you also can have fun doing it.Keep positive and you will get there but try to keep off the cigarettes don't let them win.Take Care.
Love and Hugs
Ellen.

Ditto on welcoming you to the group. I felt the same way at first. I finally quit smoking and then the next year I put on alot of weight and almost felt worst. Now I have lost weight and eating properly not smoking and I feel better than I have in several years. And I hope this will add years to the time I have left.

Hello camartin, I too was recently diagnosed with COPD. I am also a new non smoker. At 3pm today it will be 5 days since I've had a cigarette. If you haven't already joined the smoking cessation group I highly recommend it. We could be quitting pals since we are both new at this.
Looking forward to hearing from you.

Lori