July 14, 2009 — Well I went and got my 2nd opinion with a pulmonary specialist yesterday. It was as expected. He agreed with the previous Drs, i.e., the nodules in my lungs are too small to biopsy and it is best we wait and do another CT scan in November. In the meantime I need to stop smoking and watch for any sign of a change in the lung situation. Oh boy will I!
The target for putting on a nicotine patch was last night and that is what I have done. I have been up now for 1.5 hrs and have not put a cigarette in my mouth. Think that is insignificant? I have not done that but once in the last 49 years or so...I think its huge!
There are side affects that come with using the patch or at least for me there are. One is having weird dreams and I was having one doosey before I got up. I can hang with that as I am aware they are coming. No big deal. Some folks say I am weird anyway and I live in a city that is proud of the slogan "Keep Austin Weird." So I fit right in. One benefit I have noticed in using the patch is that the nicotine craving is not there when you wake up. That's not surprising I suppose. It should to be that way. Then for me it's a matter of staying busy. It doesn't even bother me that I am sipping coffee as I write this. I have plenty to do over the coming weeks so staying busy should not be a problem.
Every time I think..."damn I wish I could have a cigarette"...I think about my aneurysm blowing up, not being able to breath more easily, not being able to see my grandchildren and playing golf with them. Not smoking is life changing for the absolute best. It is a must and it's what really matters!
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