Second anniversary

Don Foreman · 2010-05-11T06:46:51+00:00

It is my second smoke-free anniversary. I can't take credit quite yetbecause I was in medically-induced coma for five days and then hadother discomforts that distracted my attention from nicotinewithdrawal. Helluva way to quit, but it worked. I rejected theChantrix that was thrust upon me quite strongly in hospital, becausethe potential side effects worried me even in my stressed sit. I wassurprised when my cardiologist agreed upon later in-hospital consult,said "you don't need that" and endorsed my rejection of thathospital-enouraged course of treatment. We got that call right. Thatcardiologist read me five by nine. I kicked cold turkey, he somehowknew I could and would do that. Right on, Dr. Bankwala! They say the urge to smoke disappears after 12 years or so. I thinkI'd enjoy a smoke right now but I can't do that anymore if I care tolive a while longer. Most heart attack survivors proclaim resolve to do what they must tosurvive longer, but surprisingly few retain that resolve for more thana few months.I'm still walkin' my 3 miles every day. I prefer walking outdoorswhenever possible. It was possible today, though I did get rained ona bit. The spring rain smelled wonderful and I had me Gore-tex jacketover tee-shirt so I was comfy with light rain, light wind, temp 59.Being cold and wet purely beats the hell out of being dead. Mary isn't yet up to full speed but she's getting stronger every day.She's already out helping others. She's incorrigible.

May 11, 2010 21 Replies

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Wes 16 years ago

And didn't you get recently post a link to liveleak? I bet your internet time went up.

Wes

-- "Additionally as a security officer, I carry a gun to protect government officials but my life isn't worth protecting at home in their eyes." Dick Anthony Heller

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Winston 16 years ago

And that ain't all!

--Winston

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