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Terrie is feeling better!

TerrieQuit
Member
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Hi everyone, I've been kind of afraid to say anything because when I said I was doing better last Friday, BAM 1 1/2 days in bed! But I think it's safe to say that it's slow but I feel a little better each day. I am still coughing quite a bit and don't like to talk long. I am not gasping to breathe now and the wheezing is better. I just feel like a wimp! I am sore and weak.

I had a caseworker pick me up and take me out to Walmart, today, first time out in 3 or 4 weeks. After standing at the service desk for awhile, my legs got so tired, I got one of those electric carts and grabbed a few things and got out. 

I am keeping in contact with the Dr. My steroids are gone and I am still taking the antibiotics 2 Xs a day & cough medicine as needed. Of course, my nebulizer started acting up in the middle of it all, but they finally did send out a new one. Brandy got my clothes dryer fixed, so I'm doing pretty good.

Tomorrow will be my first AA meeting in 3-4 weeks and I have a bus scheduled both ways. So I think things are getting back to normal around here, whatever that is! LOL!

Thanks, to all who checked on me and said prayers and sent positive thoughts. Also, thanks for your patience on the late pledge page. https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/message/80347-take-action-in-april-2017-with-a-daily-pledge-to-st...

Through it all, I never wanted to smoke, I hurt too much! So I will be here more as time goes along and I get to feeling better!. ~Terrie 117 days free!~

Much Love to you!

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gregp136
Member

Hang in there, we are all rooting for you!  

TerrieQuit
Member

Thanks, Greg!

bonniebee
Member

I am so glad you are feeling better Terrie !!!! get well bear.gif

YoungAtHeart
Member

So happy to hear this.  You had us worried, girl!

Wishing you continued improvement, and sending this so you know you are loved:

ccrider
Member

Prayers for a steady recovery!!

Violet_Quit
Member

Thinking of you Terrie and praying here....

gardenancy8
Member

Glad to hear you're feeling better Terrie!    

Giulia
Member

No more steriods - YAY.  Nasty things.  Though helpful.  If you can get to one of your AA meetings you MUST be feeling better!  Whatever did they do without you?!!!

Legend
Member

I hope you feel better soon. 

((((( Giving you a big Hug )))))

Here is some hot soup for ya.

TerrieQuit
Member

Thanks, Bonnie, bonniebee, I Had a coughing fit at about 2 am but I am awake now and it has quieted down some. I've got a pot of northern beans soaking for supper so that won't be hard. I will have time to rest before AA. Have a good day! ~Terrie~

TerrieQuit
Member

Awe, Thanks, Nancy! So far, so good!  ~Terrie~

TerrieQuit
Member

Thank You!

TerrieQuit
Member

Thanks for the prayers, Violet! They are working!

TerrieQuit
Member

Slow but sure, Thanks!

TerrieQuit
Member

Yea, I have a bus ordered to get me there and home. AA has been a little put out with me for not being there to Secretary the Tuesday meetings and that's probably where I got the darn flu! My commitment for that will be up in October, so I will be able to choose if and when and which meetings I go to! YAY!

I have a mask to wear and my anti-bacteria hand stuff to use. The Dr. thought it would be okay, but if I don't feel up to it I will cancel. My health is more important at this point!  ~Terrie~

TerrieQuit
Member

Yum! Thanks, Christine! Very thoughtful!

RachelMB
Member

Thinking of you Terrie and wishing you feel better each day!  Big hugs headed your way-xoxoxo

Rachel

TerrieQuit
Member

Thank you, Rachel, I am slowly but surely getting back, but you better believe there is lots of fluids and resting going on!  ~Terrie~

MarilynH
Member

Yay you, humongous loving, caring, gentle cyber hugs being sent from me to you dear TerrieQuit  .♡

TerrieQuit
Member

Thank you, Marilyn! I am getting a little better each day! This wouldn't have been so bad if I would have got the right treatment to begin with! xo  ~Terrie~

elvan
Member

TerrieQuit‌ Giant healing hugs coming your way along with prayers.

Love,

Ellen

TerrieQuit
Member

Thanks, Ellen, I called the Dr. today because when I cough my right side below my rib hurts, I am hoping it is just a pulled muscle from all of the violent coughing I have done! They want me to wait at least 3 more days until the antibiotics are done. I am gradually feeling better, other than that and being weak.  ~Terrie~

elvan
Member

REST!

Magstoyou
Member

Glad you are doing better Terrie!!

Still take care of yourself!!

Mags

TerrieQuit
Member

Thanks, Mags!

KMC56
Member

Girl...take care of your awesomecself!

TerrieQuit
Member

I have been resting so much, Kathy. I have a little light housework planned for today, but that"s it! Biscuit wrapped dogs and taters for dinner, that's an easy one! Feeling better every day! Thanks, Kathy!  ~Terrie~

About the Author
Hello, I am a 59 year old female, name Terrie, still growing up. I have moderate COPD. I am an oxygen patient, currently not in need of the 24/7 or night time oxygen. Thanks to all the great support and education I got here on EX. My original quit date was 07/06/15 on day 519 I relapsed and started over in less than 24 hours. I want to go to the great beyond being a former smoker and I shall! COPD is not choosy! and not pretty! May 1rst, 2017 I am using Dale's suggestion to put off a cigarette each time and I am down from 50 to 20. I am looking forward to my old(7-6-2015)/new quit date 7-6-2017 May 4th, 2017 I started with Marlboro reds. Nicotine is a very assinine addiction. Once addicted I found I would smoke any of it including the little cigar/cigarettes, and it's still true since I threw away my quit and stopped being true to myself. I will smoke ANYTHING with nicotine in it to get the fix. I hate smoking! I am not having a problem stopping it's staying stopped, that I am not doing! I do not buy anything but regular tobacco but if caught without it I will do anything except vape to get the fix. UPDATE POSTED 04/24/2018: Getting ready to set a quit date and begin again :)