Irover
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8) i remember when we could smoke in the movie theater and an airline when I flew overseas (1971) while in the Army. 
Quit smoking
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garyb1st
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Many years ago, I flew on a plane that allowed smoking on one side of the isle. This worked quite well until someone lit up.
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My dad smoked a pack a day, and when I was 12 or 13, he told me if I wanted to smoke, I wouldn't have to sneak around bumming cigarettes off of my friends. He'd give me all I wanted and even teach me how to smoke.
I took him up on that offer and we went out behind the house for my first lesson. He smoked L&Ms, and unbeknownst to me handed me one with the filter cut off. Really nasty stuff.
He showed me how real men smoke, taking a long drag to get that good stuff deep into the lungs. Not any of that shallow puff-puff sissy stuff. I lit up and as I took my first drag he gave me a strong slap on the back for effect.
Several minutes later I finished coughing and throwing up. I've never wanted a cigarette since then. Aversion therapy works.
I took him up on that offer and we went out behind the house for my first lesson. He smoked L&Ms, and unbeknownst to me handed me one with the filter cut off. Really nasty stuff.
He showed me how real men smoke, taking a long drag to get that good stuff deep into the lungs. Not any of that shallow puff-puff sissy stuff. I lit up and as I took my first drag he gave me a strong slap on the back for effect.
Several minutes later I finished coughing and throwing up. I've never wanted a cigarette since then. Aversion therapy works.
Irover
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Lou Schneider said:
Pleased to hear it worked for you! Not every individual was so fortunate!!
I'm doing well. I don't plan on smoking any more. This is probably the umpteenth time I've tried to stop. It's the best I've ever done. I came home yesterday. Should be back to work Monday. Dr. thought TIA at first because I had minimal issues, and recovered from that quickly. MRI showed full blown stroke.
garyb1st
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Lou Schneider said:
My dad tried that with alcohol. It didn't take. ;D
ArdraF
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When Jerry was young he tried smoking for while. One time his parents were out for a few hours and he babysat his younger sister who decided she wanted to try smoking. He helped her and told her to inhale deeply. She did and of course choked. When their parents got home Joy told them Jerry tried to kill her! Of course they weren't happy with him but were secretly delighted that she no longer wanted to smoke. Unfortunately the lesson didn't stick and a few years later she started for real. She kept smoking until she met a man who told her he hated cigarettes and they couldn't date unless she quit smoking. That cured her! She hasn't smoked since and it's been about 20 years. Yes, he's now her husband. The entire family is smoke free.
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Arch Hoagland
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kdbgoat said:
Scary stuff! Glad to hear you are headed back to work Monday. Curious if you had been taking aspirin prior to the stroke.
catblaster
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kdbgoat said:
I was on Plavix and aspirin when I developed 2 ulcers, collapsed and spent 3 days in the hospital after the ambulance pumped 4 units into me. I'm sure you have read where Plavix is linked to a higher risk of stroke even though it is given to stroke victims...... your milage may vary of course..Hope you continue to do well.
edjunior
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kdbgoat said:Whoooo-Hooooo! 30 days!!!!
Still doing ok, and I haven't choked the living daylights out of anyone yet!
Awesome. Keep it up. If you need any support, hop online and ask one of to send you a "Virtual Slap" to get you back on track!
Irover
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8) It's a one Day or should I say every second of the day thing at first! It gets better as the time goes by March 30 this year will be six yrs., never had a clue I'd made it. ;D The benefits of quitting are worth it! )
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