Older People 55 and Up

[williegntx]

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving...we had a big family Dinner in Austin, almost like a reunion but not quite that big. Too much Turkey, but very enjoyable.

Matt, my ex went through the 6 month post op exams and now she's on the yearlies. Had her surgery (lung) back in 1985 and I know the horror she went thru before each of those exams and the awful anxiety waiting for the results (like you Uncle willie). May God bless you with positive results as he did for her. She is still cancer free and doing well in Ca.

Texas will probably be light years behind the rest of the Union with MJ, even for medicinal purposes...recreational, a pipe dream. While I am no longer a user (but I did inhale), it should at least be legal for medicinal purposes...just my opinion.

 

[Janet H]

I think anyone with a Christmas birthday deserves an "unbirthday" in June! My sister has her birthday and wedding anniversary in December. Very poor planning in my opinion.

 

[DavidOck]

Just gotta watch out for those St. Pat's parties....

 

[Janet H]

Just gotta watch out for those St. Pat's parties....

But those are in March so it's OK. Gotta spread out the festivities and then have anticipation parties in between.

 

[yiddleboge6]

Well, you could have told him "banana", as that was supposed to work...

I expect I'll have some of the same coming my way, as well, here in WA!

Hmmmmm....I always thought that was just for the papers...in case you had to swallow it...

 

[Rat2chat2]

I'm thankful that surely the Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday sales are almost over. I had not realized how many different vendors I had subscribed to their newsletters until now. So far I have been really good at talking myself out of everything. I should just be thankful for all that I have.

Welcome Siri. Glad to have you here and great job on the not smoking after 40 years. Isn't it wonderful? Love your avatar...Young Frankenstein was one funny movie.

 

[Semiretired]

Yiddle!!! How's it going? I assume you reeeaaaaalllllllyyyyy like your new place??

 

[Rat2chat2]

Hey Yiddle.... I was just thinking about you the other day. Hope you and your pup are enjoying the new digs.

 

[Janet H]

So nice of you to stop by Yiddle!! Hope you and your pup had a lovely Thanksgiving.

 

[Semiretired]

Kind of slow lately. I guess all the shopping in keeping everyone on their toes and running around. I know I got all of mine done already...

 

[omyeyes]

Haven't read anything in this thread but I just wanted to share a little something. I smoked for 46 years and this weekend I will be 63. I've started on the vaping journey on June 19th and have never looked back. UNBELIEVABLE!!!! Who would/could ever go back to those awful tasting things?!?!?!?! I understand that some people had trouble making the transition but I was a lucky one, took to it right away.

So here's the deal. I went for a check up today. Immediately upon listening to my chest, the Dr. remarked how great I sounded and asked if I quit smoking!! Imagine that? My lungs are already starting to repair themselves!! Amazing what our bodies can do, huh? After 6 months, I'm still in shock about how much better I can taste/smell everything. Could you imagine if we had had these things back in the day???? We'd all be in better health right now. I guess the younger kids today will be living very long lives if they start vaping now instead of going through what we did!!

 

[txtumbleweed]

Great story Omyeyes! Congratulations on the good checkup! My lungs began to get better immediately after I started vaping. It has been four years this month since I started my vaping journey!

 

[Rat2chat2]

Congrats omyeyes. Glad to have you here and I love your happy story.

 

[MattB101]

Omyeyes my story is a little diifferent. Actually had lung cancer and my doctor told me he wouldn't operate unless I quit. I smoked 2 1/2 packs a day. Put them down in his office and at his suggestion picked up a Blu starter kit on the way home. Been 1 1/2 years now and I don't miss them at all. No withdrawal or anything. Every doctor I have talked to is pro vaping and for the life of me I can't figure out why the FDA is making so much noise about it. Other than big tobacco money that is

Sent with my arthritic thumbs with proofreading help from the hound!

 

[MikeE3]

Haven't read anything in this thread but I just wanted to share a little something. I smoked for 46 years and this weekend I will be 63. I've started on the vaping journey on June 19th and have never looked back. UNBELIEVABLE!!!! Who would/could ever go back to those awful tasting things?!?!?!?! I understand that some people had trouble making the transition but I was a lucky one, took to it right away.

So here's the deal. I went for a check up today. Immediately upon listening to my chest, the Dr. remarked how great I sounded and asked if I quit smoking!! Imagine that? My lungs are already starting to repair themselves!! Amazing what our bodies can do, huh? After 6 months, I'm still in shock about how much better I can taste/smell everything. Could you imagine if we had had these things back in the day???? We'd all be in better health right now. I guess the younger kids today will be living very long lives if they start vaping now instead of going through what we did!!

Hello omyeyes - congrats on leaving the cigs behind you and welcome to the lounge.

Omyeyes my story is a little diifferent. Actually had lung cancer and my doctor told me he wouldn't operate unless I quit. I smoked 2 1/2 packs a day. Put them down in his office and at his suggestion picked up a Blu starter kit on the way home. Been 1 1/2 years now and I don't miss them at all. No withdrawal or anything. Every doctor I have talked to is pro vaping and for the life of me I can't figure out why the FDA is making so much noise about it. Other than big tobacco money that is

Sent with my arthritic thumbs with proofreading help from the hound!

Wow! My doctors are supportive of vaping but it's nice to hear about a doctor actually recommending vaping.

 

[3mg Meniere]

omyeyes:

Your name is so much like mine. LOL. Welcome!!

 

[Janet H]

Haven't read anything in this thread but I just wanted to share a little something. I smoked for 46 years and this weekend I will be 63. I've started on the vaping journey on June 19th and have never looked back. UNBELIEVABLE!!!! Who would/could ever go back to those awful tasting things?!?!?!?! I understand that some people had trouble making the transition but I was a lucky one, took to it right away.

So here's the deal. I went for a check up today. Immediately upon listening to my chest, the Dr. remarked how great I sounded and asked if I quit smoking!! Imagine that? My lungs are already starting to repair themselves!! Amazing what our bodies can do, huh? After 6 months, I'm still in shock about how much better I can taste/smell everything. Could you imagine if we had had these things back in the day???? We'd all be in better health right now. I guess the younger kids today will be living very long lives if they start vaping now instead of going through what we did!!

Welcome Omyeyes! Congratulations on your vaping journey!

Yes, some people ease their way aboard and others (like me) were lucky enough to accidently quit immediately. I agree, it sure would have been nice to have had the choice of vaping long ago. Now the biggest problem is trying to decide which equipment we like best!! We're a fun group in all different stages of vaping and we're more than happy to exchange experiences and even some laughs. How did you get started and what device are you using now?

 

[Iffy]

Ohmyeyes,

Welcome to da porch!

Yes, it's remarkable that we have tossed da 'bakky. Even after 31 months vaping, I'm still amazed.

Whatcha vaping?

 

[williegntx]

It's a great feeling to just be here and see sooo many that have dropped the tobacco and moved on to vaping instead. My doctor is pro vaping as well...makes me feel right at home when I go for my check-ups. Vaping is not prohibited in his waiting room or other rooms.

I'll be celebrating 2 years of tobacco freedom come Feb. 2014. Lungs and all never felt better...well, maybe not the Arthritis, but that's about the only health issue. Maybe, I should be vaping some Glucosemine.

 

[Sirius]

It's a great feeling to just be here and see sooo many that have dropped the tobacco and moved on to vaping instead. My doctor is pro vaping as well...makes me feel right at home when I go for my check-ups. Vaping is not prohibited in his waiting room or other rooms.

I'll be celebrating 2 years of tobacco freedom come Feb. 2014. Lungs and all never felt better...well, maybe not the Arthritis, but that's about the only health issue. Maybe, I should be vaping some Glucosemine.

Williegntx -- Yeah the Arthritis in both my knees ain't any better, but like you my lungs sure feel better!