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1st March? Are you sure? 😉 I'm back after being sick for two weeks, and I'm so ready to make my pledge today! NOPE

Congratulations!!!! That's a beautiful quit you have there!!!

Congratulations! One year--that's amazing stuff!!!

Great job! Those first 2 weeks are tough, and you kicked their butts!

Congratulations!!!!!! That year mark is getting closer and closer!

Yep. I'm tooting my own horn! I think I've earned it. 😉 Thanks for being here to celebrate with me! I consider the first 3 months to be one of the toughest hurdles. I've sailed over that puppy and am heading confidently into my smoke-free future!

NOPE. I'm way too sick to smoke! Uggg 😷

@Jordan7 Thank you for checking in! I have an appointment to see the pulmonologist on May 8. I'll keep everyone posted as to what I find out. Right now I'm dealing with a nasty cold. Been in bed for a few days. I'm just so glad I don't smoke anymore! I can't believe I used to try to smoke when I was sick! Ugh!

Pacifica Island Vanilla is my go-to!

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Smoking most definitely affects hormone balance. It takes time for your endocrine system to recover after you quit. There is a lot of information out there on the web about it. (I did a quick google search upon reading your question!) If you are concerned, of course talk to your doctor. But I suspect what you are going through is quite normal. P.S. Hot flashes suck!

There are immunosuppressive treatments that can help stop my body from attacking my lungs, but unfortunately those drugs attack the liver. My rheumatologist is not a fan of using them unless absolutely necessary. I'm hoping the pulmonologist will have more answers and suggestions for treatment. I will keep everyone posted. Thank you all for the kind words and encouragement. I appreciate you all so much. ❤