Day 16 of Mom’s hospital stay. She was said to be going home today. And since (drum roll, please) she agreed to quit smoking, I cleaned out her room last night. No more ashtrays or smokes, they’ve all been thrown away. And I Febreezed the shit out of everything. That’s 50 years of being a smoker for her, by the way.
It has been verified by Candy, non-smoking friend: you can’t smell the smoke. Mom’s room was the only smoking room in the house, so I sprayed Febreeze again this morning, just to be sure.
This morning I had my last smoke before tossing all MY smokes and the last ashtray. Now I’m wearing a patch. So far so good; course, it’s only been a few hours.
Doctor this morning said he wants Mom to get another CT scan before discharge, so she may not go home today, after all. They want to be sure there’s no more free roaming fluids in her chest or abdomen.
Which means I could have quit smoking tomorrow.
Dammit!
Oh well, no going back now. It’s August 24, my name is Karl, and I’m a recovering smokeaholic. This time I hope it sticks. For good.
Congratulations!
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Good for you! And good for Mom. It will be super-tough, but congrats on taking the first step for you both. (((hugs))
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You can do this
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Good on ya both. Big hugs. You CAN do this!
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You know I’m joining you shortly. I hate to throw smokes away.. and have 2 packs left. So by Friday, I’m on the wagon with you. God, I feel so dumbass saying that.
I’m super proud of you though. Love & hugs.
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You go, Karl!! Am sending you supportive non-smoking vibes!!
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Everything’s moving in the right direction!
xoxo
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Good luck, Karl! I believe in you!
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Best of luck, Patch!
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You are going to be amzing…I just know it!
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You are going to be amazing. I just know it!
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yay!! So very proud of you
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Congratulations! Today is the hardest. Tomorrow will be hard. But nothing is as hard as just deciding to DO IT – once and for all!
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Just wanted to mention that my friend’s mom just quit last week after 50+ years as well – she went and got a “staple” put in her year and has to go back once or twice a week to get the “staple refilled” . . . I don’t really get it but she is amazed at how she doesn’t even THINK about smoking!
Good for you quitting with her – as a former smoker I’m not gonna lie – you are probably gonna think about/want a cig for a long time but you will feel (smell!) so much better!
I think you need to have an open house on your blog (I’m too big of a dork to even HAVE a blog so I just made that term up) when you hit 100 days smoke free. Have everyone come and celebrate virtually with you . . . just a thought.
Anyway keep up the great hard work!!!!
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Good for you, Karl! I’m proud of you and proud and hopeful for your mom.
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