Hubby got a fantastic report from doctor

[Lyndagayle]

I just had to post this. Today my hubby went to the doctor for pain in his neck and shoulders, due to a military service related injury/disability. He opted to see the new nurse practitioner to shorten his wait time. She took his vitals and listened to his lungs etc. She then said, "You've never smoked have you?" He then proceeded to tell her he had smoked over 2 packs a day for close to 40 years but quit in April. He said she backed up and gave him a confused look and told him she would never have guessed it by the sound of his breathing and lung capacity. Before we started vaping back in April, he had a horrible wheeze all the time. I'd lay my head on his chest at night and his bronchial tubes whistled on every inhale and exhale and he would awaken many nights coughing up a lung.

The only bad thing about today is, he didn't tell her how he quit and what he was using. He just felt too bad to go into details. I'm thrilled to hear such a good report from someone in the medical profession. I knew our health had improved since we started this venture but it's really nice to have it confirmed.

 

[JustKryssi]

I'm sorry he had to be in pain to find out, but that is great news! Hope his shoulder and neck pain subsides quickly!

 

[skydragon]

That is wonderful news! Tell him he needs to make another appt. to go again just so he can explain how he got to that point.

Seriously though, that is great and I too hope his neck and shoulders feel better.

 

[dee5]

Hey Lyndagayle, that's terrific news! And, where in Arkansas are you and your hubby? I'm up here in Springdale. Hope he gets some relief for his neck and back pain...has he tried physical therapy?

 

[Kate51]

Lyndagayle, thanks for the post!! Me too, sorry about your husbands pain...your description of what he sounded like was me, too. But I didn't just cough at night, it was 24-7. I knew I had to quit or be dead. Serious. I was almost non-functional.
I was a 2-3 PAD smoker, I smoked 44 years...I had it all, 4 bouts of double pneumonia in the last 12 years, have vaped for over 18 months! All that went away, and with a lot of breathing exercise (still) and my PV I haven't had so much as a cold. I did have a sinus problem this summer, but it was caused by an abcess on a tooth! The dentist showed me the x-ray. No more bronchitis, no more asthma symtoms, no more shortness of breath. My lung function is as good now as it was when I was young.

I do wish he would have enlightened the good NP, but see why he wasn't able. I would have loved to heard her response. Maybe next time?

Best to you both, and good for you!!

 

[The Wiz]

Thats great news Lynda!! Just more proof that e-cigs are a healthier alternative to smoking!

Happy for you!
Wiz

 

[glowgirl]

Right ON!! That is wonderful to hear! My husband has back and neck issues due to a car accident. Herniated discs and other things. Yoga helps a whole bunch!

 

[Shotline]

That is great to hear! I fear he missed a wonderful opportunity to educate the nurse and give ecigs some positive mojo with a health professional.

 

[Lyndagayle]

Hey Lyndagayle, that's terrific news! And, where in Arkansas are you and your hubby? I'm up here in Springdale. Hope he gets some relief for his neck and back pain...has he tried physical therapy?

I'm in Blytheville now Dee but....we lived in Springdale and Rogers back in 2003-2004. I wonder if we ever passed each other in Wally World? We also frequented George's in Fayetteville. We loved to go there when the Belaire's played blues.

Thanks for the well wishes everyone and he does plan on telling her how he managed to quit his debilitating habit. I'm thinking about printing some info from here and sending it to her so she can recommend ecigs to her patients who smoke.

 

[banjo]

I haven't been to the Dr. yet, but in the two months or so that I have been vaping, my breathing and lung capacity has greatly increased, and I no longer find myself cutting my walks short because I'm out of breath. It's a great feeling.......

 

[Elapid]

It would be good to let everybody's doctor know what they are doing. The medical community is currently pro vape and anything we do to get this continued support would be good. Every MD I have talked to, I work in medicine and talk to a bunch of Doctors, is reporting good things with the E-cig. Telling your Doctor how you quit is probably the best thing we can do continue to get pro E-cig from the AMA. Besides, withholding information from your MD isn't a good idea in general.

 

[Harley]

Great news Lynda,, I myself have been vaping since June 09,,,, 3 packs a day for 37 years and of course, I have seen great improvements in both my breathing and in my taste.. Plus very little coughing now, ( Just when i get ahold of a really strong Flavor juice, ha.ha. ) These things saved my life... Good luck to your hubby on a speedy recovery....

 

[The Wiz]

Here a nice tid-bit for the naysayers! I just had my first chest x-ray yesterday since I quit smoking(Jan 1 2009),and my doctor told me my lungs look like I had never smoked a day in my life! Over 21 months of non-stop vaping has had no ill effect on me whatsoever! I would recommend that everyone here have their lungs looked at somewhere down the line. Provided you don't have any pre-vaping conditions,I think you will be surprised at what you see!(or don't see)

Lynda, I wish your hubby well!

Vape on folks!
Wiz!