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constanceclum
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I am officially in the DD club and couldn't be happier. I even need to pop in a nicotine lozenge when I woke up and put the patch on, waiting for the patch to start working. Time to start weaning off them. I had told myself I would only use them during the 1st 2 weeks of going through hell and heck weeks. I typically use 4-5 a day during high trigger times.

I feel a high sense of acceptance with this quit. I don't think realistically I'm going to live a normal life expectency with my advanced copd but I'll live a lot longer if I quit. I'm 58 and still want several more yrs. I won't have it if I keep smoking. I choose life.

For those who don't yet have copd or have mild copd, you don't want to get like me. I get winded with very light exertion. I will be on inhalers and oxygen at night for the rest of my life. I will never play with grandchildren like I would like to. Don't get me wrong though, there is still a lot I can do and enjoy which is why I want to live but stop smoking while you still have your good health. Let me be an example of what you don't want to happen.

I know everyone is carrying a heavy heart today with the passing of Betty. Have peace that she is urging us on saying NOPE to each and everyone of us. She fulfilled her purpose here by helping so many to quit smoking and "God called another angel home"

Love to all of you for helping me to save my life

Connie

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I'm 59 with severe COPD. I've decided I really want to live and I won't if I smoke. I have 4 grown boys, a grandson and granddaughter due on 9/10. Lots of reasons to live.