Quit Blogs

Day 986 smokefree today and i must tell you i got my blood test results back today and was shocked my cholestrol down to 3.5 liver and kidney functions improved only my diabetes needed a reality check increased tablets and now bloodtest 3 mthly damn#### was hoping that had settled as well cant have it all i suppose .Have to be a little harder on myself with sweets lol.Any way at this moment cant believe i ever smoked at all and as i was reading a blog today i cant find it again about the obstacles that get thrown at you when you are quitting how to deal with them is what she was asking I can tell you during my whole journey i have had some curve balls thrown at me but just have to stay strong and stay on here with the wonderful support you will get i am amazed at what i can accept now to what i would reach for a smoke to solve nearly 3 years ago it really doesnt solve a thing Maggie xxxxx

Unbelievable but true after a rotten year last year im still hanging in there remaining smokefree maybe not so much the healthy but smokefree never the less when i see those stats i cant really believe it and the years are just rushing by it will be 3 yrs in May and as i said once before cannot believe i smoked for 40 odd years .It def gets easier as time goes on and really shocked at the price of them now how can anyone afford to smoke i ask.To all the new quitters hang in there its so worth it and stay with the quit family you will get good advice and support on here,Have a lovely day everyone im off to town to reward myself for my good works lol. Love Maggie xxxxx
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Yes still hanging in there havent been on for awhile but its good to see lots newbies and even some old quit family popping in Minty, Willger and few others well hubby still hasnt had his appointment for scan in Nelson and now also waitin g on a colonoscopy to check for colon cancer .Ady you will be pleased to know even though i havent had a day off in 6 weeks have lots willing workers at the shop we have been very busy which is all good Well im just taking it easy cruising up to May 20th where it will be 3 years smokefree no pressure lol.Take care everyone and will try to look in and see how everyone is going xxxxxx Maggie

Well i am 953 days smokefree today feeling very weary and looking forward to 2012 not fun with hubby being unwell we are still awaiting his tests in Nelson presume they are shut for xmas /Newyears so shouldnt be long after that .Lots visitors here in top of the south despite the rain my little shop is pumping at the moment have the daughter and grand daughter working along side and doing well.I hope this finds everyone fit and well and everyone have a lovely NewYear Stay safe and smokefree !!!!Love Maggie xxxxxx

What a day to hear about your shaking down there again it must be so scary i can only imagine but i am thinking of you all and stay strong we are all here to support you Love Maggie xxxxx

Hi quit family have been missing in action for 10 days so busy running the shop my hubby is most unwell has been rushed back to ccu twice since last on here still waiting on his scan prob wont be till the newyear now seeing a specialist tomorrow though .The angina hes getting just sitting in a chair and if two sprays dont move it its 111 for him .We are going to our grand daughters for Xmas dinner in her first flat she wants us to come there .Anyway everybody in case i dont get back here Have a very MERRY SMOKEFREE XMAS and will catch up soon .Thankyou Quit Family much appreciated you ongoing support not only in my quit smoking journey but in my whole life this year bring on 2012 Love you all Maggie xxxxxxxx

Just popped in to say hi to the family had a little giggle reading Adys jokes some great stats going on at the moment im still smokefree its a darn wonder with the stress with hubbys health hes more down than up which leaves me running the business and looking out for him .He is on the urgent list for this special scan he needs so hopefully wont be long not holding out much hope with xmas so close and everything closes down .My father is home in Tokoroa and the motherinlaw is home in Wanganui so hopefully we dont have anyione in hospital for awhile .Keep up the good work it is so worth it Love Maggie xxxxx

Havent been on for awhile see im 920 days today smokefree today life is hectic with all family members in various parts Nz unwell My father is home in Tokoroa awaiting tests after his stroke says hes not mobile now motherinlaw home in Wanganui after her op for cancer of the colon which they say has been successful fingers crossed and my hubby is home awaiting a scan done over 2 days at Nelson to see whats really happening and causing all the angina attacks and shortness breathe have doctors and specialist appts to add to my busy schedule have cancelled xmas this year told grandkids last thing i want to do is go out choosing gifts hard to drum up that xmas feeling .Keep up the good work everyone will try and get in more often Love Maggie xxx

I didnt cave guys i went and bought a peanut butter choc bar instead lol i thought ive been through worse than this albeit be one at a time not 3 in one go but i put myself into spring cleaning at my shop and just got on with it came home exhausted went to sleep in the chair till 1 am but feeling ok today News on hubby is was flown to Nelson has now had his angiogram he has had a triple bypass 10 yrs ago and those 3 fine its the 4th one is leaking blood the muscle and the scarring have made it so its not pumping the blood around just waiting on cardiologists to work out whats to be done they say its very rare whats happened and are confering on where too as hes not a good candidate for surgery Anyway everyone thanks for your continued support in the ongoing sagas of my life believe me when i say i have no one to vent to its true Maggie xxxxx

I have dealt with some blows during my quit but feeling very low today almost tempted to go buy a packet i just seem to have it all this week with father motherinlaw now hubby in hospitals all over NZ a seven day a week business to run with no help anywhere im at my wits end today just feel like crying very emotional at the moment sorry guys i know a smoke wont help but ???? to do Maggie

Hubby now sitting in hospital to be flown to Nelson tomorrow for an angiogram Friday all going well i can pick him up Saturday in Nelson the worst case scenario will be he will be transferred to wellington hospital if found to have blockage or prob with old grafts

Just to let everyone know hubby had treadmill test 12 oclock today was told he will be off to Nelson for an angiogram then within half hour of leaving the hospital he became unwell while sitting in my car while i was at wholesalers and had short breath and chestpain ambulance called and now sitting in hospital ccu my gosh if it doesnt rain it pours .Maggie

Just popping in for a quick read and catchup after finishing work tonight .Hubbys treadmill test tomorrow yay .Im still going strong remaining smokefree and feeling good def more relaxed than normal now the weddings over lol its amazing what stress can do to you can see how people can still be weakened by that nicodemon into starting that filthy habit again but my will is quite strong and haha you didnt get me this time . Have a good week Quit family xxxxxx Maggie
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I see i am 902 days smokefree wow its been a week or so since i was on here the wedding took place saturday and was really lovely .I can tell you my Dad is home from Waikato but my darling mum in law is in Wanganui diagnosed with cancer of the colon she had an op yesterday wont know for a few days what the outcome will be shes 85 as well wouldnt of known but she got attacked by the neighbours pitbull and was so shaky had a fall was on floor for 5 hrs and a neighbour called ambulance .Good news hubby has his treadmill Monday 12 oclock .Its been all go now i can relax a bit enjoying catching up with everyone take care xxxxxxx Maggie

Had to share this with you tonight a group of young men were waiting on pizzas to cook in my shop and the news was on about the retirement age being lifted to 67 i butted in and said i didnt agree as i am near that age well 60 anyways and looking forward to retirement at 65 one of the young guys said you must still have at least 25 years to go to retire bless his little cotton sox i wish and know what i know now maybe quitting smoking has made me look younger ???lol i dont know about that but i love that young man he made my day .

Just popping in sitting at 892 days smokefree today going well very busy its our Ruby wedding anniversary today so going out for lunch .The wedding is next weekend and excited to be having family arrive from North Island .The only bad news got a call to say my Dad is in Waikato Hospital hes 85 and has had a stroke .And my hubby finally has his appointment for treadmill Nov 14th yay do you believe i also run a 7 day a week business as well lol Have a great smokefree week everyone Maggie xxxxxx

Two and a half years smokefree today 20th May 2009 i woke up said thats it im not smoking ever again went cold turkey wasnt easy guys but im still there Nov 20th 2011 .For me it was the best decision i have ever made in my life and it certainly has changed me as a person for the better i think where i would sit home and smoke my life away now i am always out and about cant sit still and get bored just sitting .Anyway off out for the day and to treat myself because i deserve it lol Maggie xxxx

878 days smokefree today 2 half years next thursday have been so busy had a quick look and couple comments this morning wedding nov 5th was sober driver on friday night for daughters hens party this old bird was out till 2 30 am at nightclubs with all the girls lol felt like i had been drinking the next day but what a night .40th wedding anniversary on 30th oct all go hubby still waiting for treadmill test but has heart spec appointment 25th ii dont know how i find the time to run a business its all go.Take care everyone and keep focused and stay strong Luv Maggie xxxxx

October 20th will be two and a half years smokefree im 868 days today wow what a journey i am busy with our 40th anniversary on the 30th of October and daughters wedding Nov 5th cakes gone to decorators my two new dresses both need taking in by dressmaker wow thats good news too didnt think i would see that day lol i enjoy food too much now but sticking to my diabetic diet must be working at last .Hubby is not too bad still waiting on treadmill test b ut has another specialist appointment 25th its now school holidays here and we will be busy with the shop will catch up soon Take care Quit family hugs to you all xxxxx Maggie

859 days smokefree and still going strong nearly at 2 half years well we are 5 weeks out to the wedding hubby is doing okay just waiting on his treadmill test to see if he needs further investigation for the increased angina attacks.4 more weeks and its our ruby wedding anniversary its all happening.Good news i actually was able to read a couple of chapters in my book today after all this time it might be returning to me oh how i used to adore books before i quit but it has been a small sacrifice to pay and always hoped it would happen again one day .not the smoking ever but the love of books Maggie xxxxx