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  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 3,697
    edited December 2011

    You make me chuckle Jo.  Wish I could - Karen

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  • SeasideMemories
    SeasideMemories Member Posts: 3,194
    edited December 2011

    Jo,



    Will be thinking of you tomorrow!! I begin again with those appointments after the first of the year and am not looking forward to all of that!



    Hugs!!

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  • anniebell
    anniebell Member Posts: 187
    edited December 2011

    Good luck today Jo!

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited December 2011

    I'm Backkkk!  Everything is good. Don't have to go back for 6 months.  Will have my mammo the week before - he schedules that one as well.  No worrries and can really enjoy the holidays.  Thanks to everyone for going with me - everyone was so quiet - can't believe it - ya'll must have still be sleeping. LOL!

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  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 3,697
    edited December 2011

    YAY Jo, such great holiday news, always good to hear see you in 6 months, we were quiet because we were praying for you!!  hugs to you, Karen

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  • Karina121293
    Karina121293 Member Posts: 370
    edited December 2011

    So happy for you Jo. Enjoy your Holidays now, you deserve it !!!!!!

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited December 2011

    Karen - Next time you gals don't have to be quiet.  I certainly am not a very quiet person.  But thanks for all the prayers - they do help.

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  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 3,697
    edited December 2011

    Jo, wish I could meet you and all the other ladies in person, this distance thing is a pain.  I have seen some of the parties you have thrown and I will expect a rowdy One year anniversary for me and for seaside, her quit date is right around mine.  Drinks, delicious food and delicious servers.  I think you already know my fondness for chocolate.  The one year anniversary party we had for o2b put us all out of commision for awhile, I think that was the last biggie we had.  Karina - good to see you posting, you sound like a sweetheart!!!!!!  hugs to all, Karen

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  • anniebell
    anniebell Member Posts: 187
    edited December 2011

    Glad to hear that everything went well for you today Jo!

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  • SeasideMemories
    SeasideMemories Member Posts: 3,194
    edited December 2011

    Jo,



    'Everything looks good... see you in 6 months!' More beautiful words were never spoken!! Hope you are celebrating!! So glad you got your results and don't have the worry going into the holidays!

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited December 2011

    Karen - You have been such an inspiration to me and of course I will make sure I plan a big anniversary party for you.  Here is a sneak peek at what you can expect.

                                    

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  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 3,697
    edited December 2011

    Thank you Jo, you are an inspiration to me also and the chocolates look grand!!!!!!!!!!!   Karen

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  • LadyinBama
    LadyinBama Member Posts: 1,132
    edited December 2011

    Seaside: Thanks, I can make it lie down with some gel. But it doesn't stay that way long :)

    Jo: Congrats on a good checkup.

    All: I hope everybody has a Merry Christmas. My brother & sister-in-law will be here Thurs., so not sure I'll be checking in again. Hang in there and stay smoke free.

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  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 3,697
    edited December 2011

    Bama, Merry Christmas to you and your family, it has been so nice to have another football fan to commiserate with.  None of the future football games will be on TV, since the remaining games were not sold out.  Hope the holidays are everything you wish for.  love, Karen

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  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 3,697
    edited December 2011

    To all of our group, may Christmas be filled with love, warmth and caring.  May all of us and our families enjoy these days of Joy.  Jo, I realize you are not off, may your day not be too busy.  Thank you all for the support and encouragement you have given me. Seaside, Barbara, Bama, o2b, you are so special to me.  love, Karen

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  • SeasideMemories
    SeasideMemories Member Posts: 3,194
    edited December 2011

    Just wanted to take a moment tonight, in the 'calm before the storm' so to speak... To wish all of you a Merry Christmas! 

     We've all shared not only a serious illness and all that entails but, have also bonded together to help each other kick the smoking demon to the curb!  A big pat on the back to all of us!!

    To all who have quit and those who are thinking about it, I wish you a Blessed Christmas and a Joyous New Year!

    Going to have my in-laws here for the next few days so, may not be able to log on much.. However, they both smoke so I may NEED to log on....  We'll see!

    Love you all!

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited December 2011

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited December 2011

    I was trying to post a picture but can't seem to do it - I am not on my computer.  Will try again tomorrow.

    I do want to thank each and everyone of your for your love and support.  It has been a long road with many bumps along the way but I did pick up some wonderful new friends along the way.

    Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas.  KISSES

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  • SeasideMemories
    SeasideMemories Member Posts: 3,194
    edited December 2011

    Jo,

    Truer words were never spoken!  Been working on that message with my kids!  Seeing glimmers that they are starting to  get it this year.... There is hope yet!

    Edited to add: oooppss I referenced the post you deleted... The message we have been working on with our kids is to appreciate the real meaning of the season... Your message that Christmas isn't about opening presents.. It's about opening your heart was spot on!!

    Hugs and Kisses right back at ya!!!!!

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited December 2011
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  • o2bhealthy
    o2bhealthy Member Posts: 2,101
    edited December 2011

    Merry Christmas Friends!

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  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited December 2011

    Happy Hanukkah & Merry Christmas to all of you.  Thanks for your friendship which makes the journey easier.  Hope 2012 will be a banner year for everyone.  Those who have quit - keep up the good work.  And hope everything will click for those still working on it.  Jan

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  • BarbaraA
    BarbaraA Member Posts: 7,378
    edited December 2011

    Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah to all my friends!

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  • Karina121293
    Karina121293 Member Posts: 370
    edited December 2011

    Merry Christmas and happy healthy holidays to all my friends !!! Thanks for your unconditional love and support..

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  • malleme
    malleme Member Posts: 210
    edited December 2011

    Merry Christmas, Thank you all

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  • keepnfaith
    keepnfaith Member Posts: 39
    edited December 2011

    Hi Ladies,

    I am glad I found this..

    DH and I are quitting at the first of the year. We have both tried quitting long before this and neither of us have made it longer than 3 weeks. I am hoping because we have the extra drive and need (my BC) this time that we will take it more seriously and actually beat it.

    When we first started discussing it I had a minor panic attack, thinking of all times in my life I would "need" it, this would be it. I have changed my thinking, of all times in my life that I need to commit to being a quitter, this would be it.

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  • stjude10
    stjude10 Member Posts: 390
    edited December 2011

    Been a lurker here for quite a while, I have to admit.

    I stopped smoking after my MX on Sept. 7th. Have to say, not because I wanted to, but I didn't know anyone that would hold it up to my mouth for me. It got easier and didn't think about it too much. Fast forward 3 months. Yes, 3 months, and when I started feelling like my old self again, I picked them up. I think I was having an identity crisis. No hair, butchered body, and known as "the one w/cancer". I just wanted to be me, and me smoked.

    I have promised my son that rides me, that I will get an e-cig. So girls, my quit date is Jan. 1, 2012. I have to admit, I am not looking forward to it, but I AM going to do it.

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited December 2011

    stjude10 - We will all be here to support you in your effort.

    I do use an e-cig and it does really help.  You can start with one that has alot of nicotine and gradually work yourself down from there.  The place where I got mine, the guy uses one as well and he recommends taking about 10 days and wean yourself off the regular cigs and on to the e-cig. My e-cig has no nicotine and I keep it around because I am in a high stress job during the winter months and this was the first year without cigs.

    You can do this!!!! 

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  • LadyinBama
    LadyinBama Member Posts: 1,132
    edited December 2011

    Hi ladies, I had a good Christmas and hope all you did also.

    Karen: I see your Bills beat Denver, which besides the Panthers (Cam Newton) is the only NFL team I really keep up with. My brother lives in Colorado Springs (40 mi. south of Denver), plus I like Tebow. Congrats, maybe things are turning around for them? My (Auburn's) last game of the year will be the bowl game New Year's Night, Chick-fil-a Bowl. I'm always so sad when football season is over :(

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  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 3,697
    edited December 2011

    Dear Bama, I get sad too, don't know what to do with Sundays, no matter how I try cannot get intterested in basketball.  I'll give it a try but hold no great hopes.  The Bill's game was blocked out here, as there were so many unsold tickets.  Will be able to watch this next game since they are playing away, it would be oh sooo nice to see a win. st.jude 10, I too used the ecig as Jo did, I started at 8mg, then down to 4, then off.  Jo, started out with NONE, she is a tower of strength!!!   You can do it, we will help through it.  Karen

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