July 23, 20233 yr Congratulations @Paul723 on a decade quit! Thank you so much for sticking around and paying it forward 😊 Have a great dat!
July 23, 20233 yr Congratulations, Paul! All you folks in the decade+ league are a big inspiration! Edited July 23, 20233 yr by DenaliBlues
July 23, 20233 yr Yaaa Congratulations to my Quit Buddy . 10 years ... You were a massive part of my own quit .. Carnt believe you have been putting the sausages on the Barby for a Decade .. See you at the party xx
July 23, 20233 yr Nice job Paul! A decade without the smokes is something to be very proud of' congrats!
July 24, 20233 yr Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking Over Time Over time, people who quit smoking see many benefits to their health. After you smoke your last cigarette, your body begins a series of positive changes that continue for years. Reduced risks refer to cessation in comparison to continued smoking. Time after quitting Health benefits Minutes Heart rate drops 24 hours Nicotine level in the blood drops to zero Several days Carbon monoxide level in the blood drops to level of someone who does not smoke 1 to 12 months Coughing and shortness of breath decrease 1 to 2 years Risk of heart attack drops sharply 3 to 6 years Added risk of coronary heart disease drops by half 5 to 10 years Added risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, and voice box drops by half Risk of stroke decreases 10 years Added risk of lung cancer drops by half after 10-15 years Risk of cancers of the bladder, esophagus, and kidney decreases 15 years Risk of coronary heart disease drops to close to that of someone who does not smoke 20 years Risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, and voice box drops to close to that of someone who does not smoke Risk of pancreatic cancer drops to close to that of someone who does not smoke Added risk of cervical cancer drops by about half Source: CDC When I first quit I remember seeing a table of benefits like this and couldn't imagine the long term benefits. I was only really wanting to lose the morning hacking cough. I am still amazed by the body's ability to heal itself from the damage we inflict on it and this should give us all hope. I celebrated by making a pizza with ham, artichokes and mushrooms. I am proud to join the quitters that have reached a decade and would like to see everyone reach this milestone.
July 25, 20233 yr Congratulations Paul. I am not around often but definitely needed to congratulate you on your milestone xx
August 1, 20233 yr Paul, I am so deeply sorry to be so late for your celebration! You have been a steadfast friend to so many of us on this board, Congratulations!
August 4, 20233 yr Absolutely incredible, Paul!! I hope you're treating yourself massively--even spectacularly--for this milestone! All the best-- Christian99
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