Under the Doctor

Well, I had my second visit to my primary physican since I got smober
and he was thrilled that I'm within a day of 8M. I told him more
about AS3 as I think the more folks know the good work that goes on
here the better. I'm very thrilled to report that in my vitals my BP
was normal and my pulse strong & steady. My cholesterol has continued
to improve and I'm in the normal limits for my Bad Cholesterol. I'm
still working on the good one, but the numbers improved greatly and
I'm sure it's due to the smobriety.

-- Yet another testimonial as to why getting smober is good for ya!

FlatironMike
Seven months, four weeks, 20 hours, 34 minutes and 5 seconds. 4817
cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,444.89. Life saved: 2 weeks, 2 days,
17 hours, 25 minutes.

On Oct 9, 6:05?pm, FlatIronMike <FlatironMike...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Well, I had my second visit to my primary physican since I got smober
> and he was thrilled that I'm within a day of 8M. I told him more
> about AS3 as I think the more folks know the good work that goes on
> here the better. I'm very thrilled to report that in my vitals my BP
> was normal and my pulse strong & steady. My cholesterol has continued
> to improve and I'm in the normal limits for my Bad Cholesterol. I'm
> still working on the good one, but the numbers improved greatly and
> I'm sure it's due to the smobriety.
>
> -- Yet another testimonial as to why getting smober is good for ya!
>
> FlatironMike
> Seven months, four weeks, 20 hours, 34 minutes and 5 seconds. 4817
> cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,444.89. Life saved: 2 weeks, 2 days,
> 17 hours, 25 minutes.

Good for you, Mike. I am so very proud of you. Both for your good
health report and for your 8 months. I don't have any yodeling gnomes
or bass drum thumping rabbits, but if I could sing, I would sing for
you, something like Michael Row The Boat Ashore, Hallelujah. I used
to sing that to my boys when they were little. They didn't know I
couldn't sing a note.

Big hugs for you, Joyce

On Oct 9, 9:20 pm, kestrel <joyh...@aol.com> wrote:
> On Oct 9, 6:05?pm, FlatIronMike <FlatironMike...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Well, I had my second visit to my primary physican since I got smober
> > and he was thrilled that I'm within a day of 8M. I told him more
> > about AS3 as I think the more folks know the good work that goes on
> > here the better. I'm very thrilled to report that in my vitals my BP
> > was normal and my pulse strong & steady. My cholesterol has continued
> > to improve and I'm in the normal limits for my Bad Cholesterol. I'm
> > still working on the good one, but the numbers improved greatly and
> > I'm sure it's due to the smobriety.
>
> > -- Yet another testimonial as to why getting smober is good for ya!
>
> > FlatironMike
> > Seven months, four weeks, 20 hours, 34 minutes and 5 seconds. 4817
> > cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,444.89. Life saved: 2 weeks, 2 days,
> > 17 hours, 25 minutes.
>
> Good for you, Mike. I am so very proud of you. Both for your good
> health report and for your 8 months. I don't have any yodeling gnomes
> or bass drum thumping rabbits, but if I could sing, I would sing for
> you, something like Michael Row The Boat Ashore, Hallelujah. I used
> to sing that to my boys when they were little. They didn't know I
> couldn't sing a note.
>
> Big hugs for you, Joyce

Mike CONGRATULATIONS, it only gets better. In December I will be quit
for 2 years. Before this quit I had quit, off and on since 2001.....it
took time but I finally reached this final and perminant quit! What
I'm trying to say is when I quit smoking everything about my health
improved. Before quitting I had been diagnosed with COPD and CAD at
age 45. There was no reversing the damage but fortunately when I quit
it did not get worse. Hold to what you have, be proud but always
alert.

Sincerely,
James aka Bubba

On Oct 9, 6:05 pm, FlatIronMike <FlatironMike...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Well, I had my second visit to my primary physican since I got smober
> and he was thrilled that I'm within a day of 8M. I told him more
> about AS3 as I think the more folks know the good work that goes on
> here the better. I'm very thrilled to report that in my vitals my BP
> was normal and my pulse strong & steady. My cholesterol has continued
> to improve and I'm in the normal limits for my Bad Cholesterol. I'm
> still working on the good one, but the numbers improved greatly and
> I'm sure it's due to the smobriety.
>
> -- Yet another testimonial as to why getting smober is good for ya!
>
> FlatironMike
> Seven months, four weeks, 20 hours, 34 minutes and 5 seconds. 4817
> cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,444.89. Life saved: 2 weeks, 2 days,
> 17 hours, 25 minutes.

Mike that is great.
As you find out how short life really is, you sure don't wanna have to
admit you're not doing everything in your power to lengthen it.
Happy upcoming 8M.
Any word from Sis?

"FlatIronMike" wrote
> Well, I had my second visit to my primary physican since I got smober...

And you wound up under him?
Say-- that's some bedside manner he's got...!
(Rimshot; cymbal crash!)
Thanks; I'm here all week! Try the veal...

Good news, Mike. It's always nice to have your doctor upbeat about your
health.
What a gift we gave ourselves by NOT continuing to poison our systems!

Once upon a time, FlatIronMike said:

>Well, I had my second visit to my primary physican since I got smober
>and he was thrilled that I'm within a day of 8M. I told him more
>about AS3 as I think the more folks know the good work that goes on
>here the better. I'm very thrilled to report that in my vitals my BP
>was normal and my pulse strong & steady. My cholesterol has continued
>to improve and I'm in the normal limits for my Bad Cholesterol. I'm
>still working on the good one, but the numbers improved greatly and
>I'm sure it's due to the smobriety.
>
>-- Yet another testimonial as to why getting smober is good for ya!

Woohooo Mike that is just fantastic news! I'm very very glad things
are going well for you!

--
Tihomir 4M1W *I don't smoke anymore*
IRC chat: #nosmokers at irc.starlink.org
irc://irc.starlink.org/nosmokers

If all the world is a stage, where is the audience sitting?

I am glad to hear it too. Isen't it a wonderful feeling to know that
now any ailments you have are not worsened or created by your
smoking. I think it is a wonderful feeling.

-- Heather
I have been a nonsmoker for One month, one week, two days, 7 hours, 44
minutes and 0 seconds -- AND I WILL REMAIN A NONSMOKER. 707 cigarettes
have not been smoked by me, saving $147.58.

On Tue, 09 Oct 2007 16:05:03 -0700, FlatIronMike
<FlatironMikeNYC@gmail.com> wrote:

>Well, I had my second visit to my primary physican since I got smober
>and he was thrilled that I'm within a day of 8M. I told him more
>about AS3 as I think the more folks know the good work that goes on
>here the better. I'm very thrilled to report that in my vitals my BP
>was normal and my pulse strong & steady. My cholesterol has continued
>to improve and I'm in the normal limits for my Bad Cholesterol. I'm
>still working on the good one, but the numbers improved greatly and
>I'm sure it's due to the smobriety.
>
>-- Yet another testimonial as to why getting smober is good for ya!
>
>FlatironMike
>Seven months, four weeks, 20 hours, 34 minutes and 5 seconds. 4817
>cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,444.89. Life saved: 2 weeks, 2 days,
>17 hours, 25 minutes.


Glad to hear of your most excellent health report!! We need you
around here.
Sue

woohoo Mike!!!!!!good for you!
try flax seed or the oil to improve the good.

--
Lynn VOF Leaper
"Everyone seems normal until you get to know them."



"FlatIronMike" <FlatironMikeNYC@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1191971103.253844.289640@k79g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
> Well, I had my second visit to my primary physican since I got smober
> and he was thrilled that I'm within a day of 8M. I told him more
> about AS3 as I think the more folks know the good work that goes on
> here the better. I'm very thrilled to report that in my vitals my BP
> was normal and my pulse strong & steady. My cholesterol has continued
> to improve and I'm in the normal limits for my Bad Cholesterol. I'm
> still working on the good one, but the numbers improved greatly and
> I'm sure it's due to the smobriety.
>
> -- Yet another testimonial as to why getting smober is good for ya!
>
> FlatironMike
> Seven months, four weeks, 20 hours, 34 minutes and 5 seconds. 4817
> cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,444.89. Life saved: 2 weeks, 2 days,
> 17 hours, 25 minutes.
>

You're bringing smiles to my face, Joyce. I always wondered when I
was a kid, why it was Michael who had to do all the damn rowing....<G>

FlatironMike
ferry boat passenger
Seven months, four weeks, one day, 14 hours, 12 minutes and 10
seconds. 4831 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,449.30. Life saved: 2
weeks, 2 days, 18 hours, 35 minutes.

Thanks, James. When I had had my physical two years ago, my doctor at
the time said my chest sounded pre-emphazema and I still smoked that
year although I did try quitting to no avail for a while. Getting on
the Chantix this year was the ticket to smobriety that worked for me
and I'm so glad that I have nearly 8 months under my belt now. I'm
very much looking forward each day to seeing the meter growing that
much further!

FlatironMike
meter reader
Seven months, four weeks, one day, 14 hours, 14 minutes and 54
seconds. 4831 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,449.31. Life saved: 2
weeks, 2 days, 18 hours, 35 minutes.

Thanks, David. Yes, my sister & I talked quite a bit on the phone
over the weekend. She is still smoking some and did admit the 'fear
of failure' anxiety we all have to some degree before jumping into
this smoberworld. I told her that her fear was nothing new and that
many others here have talked and written about it in other posts and
to not let that excuse wreck her desire to go for the gold. I have
not heard from her since, but I am praying that she's lurking here and
actually has a day under her belt now. I know once she's gotten the
first day done and realizes you don't die from a crave, she will be
empowered to do day two.

FlatironMike
Seven months, four weeks, one day, 14 hours, 17 minutes and 58
seconds. 4831 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,449.32. Life saved: 2
weeks, 2 days, 18 hours, 35 minutes.

Thanks, Tihomir!

FlatironMike
Seven months, four weeks, one day, 14 hours, 19 minutes and 52
seconds. 4831 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,449.33. Life saved: 2
weeks, 2 days, 18 hours, 35 minutes.

I totally agree Heather. I have noticed that it used to take me about
30 minutes to waddle over to my doctor's office and now it's around
22-23 minutes as I find I do walk faster [no my legs didn't
miraculously grow...] since I've gotten smober!

FlatironMike
faster waddler
Seven months, four weeks, one day, 14 hours, 21 minutes and 19
seconds. 4831 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,449.34. Life saved: 2
weeks, 2 days, 18 hours, 35 minutes.

Thanks, Sue! I know I always appreciate your posts as well and it's
so good to know we all are healthier than we would be otherwise!

FlatironMike
Seven months, four weeks, one day, 14 hours, 22 minutes and 25
seconds. 4831 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,449.34. Life saved: 2
weeks, 2 days, 18 hours, 35 minutes.

You are soooo right about that, Jef! Why we consciously abuse our
bodies with smoking for as long as we did before getting here is sad,
but it is wonderful to finally be taking care of ourselves and seeing
results from it!

FlatironMike
Seven months, four weeks, one day, 14 hours, 19 minutes and 25
seconds. 4831 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,449.33. Life saved: 2
weeks, 2 days, 18 hours, 35 minutes.

Thanks, Lynn. I'll check into it and see if it could work with the
other suppliments and meds I'm already taking. At this point, I take
about 15-17 pills a day so I am hesitant to just add in another for
the hell of it.

FlatironMike
Seven months, four weeks, one day, 14 hours, 24 minutes and 35
seconds. 4832 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,449.35. Life saved: 2
weeks, 2 days, 18 hours, 40 minutes.

((((((((((((((Mike)))))))))))) Wonderful news Mike!!

Lots of love
Summer (007) -- 8M+
__________________________________________________ _____________________

e-Mail: summer DOT cashmore AT ntlworld DOT com
http://www.summcash.blogspot.com/
"When I found the skull in the woods, the first thing I did was call
the police. But then I got curious about it. I picked it up, and
started wondering who this person was, and why he had deer horns."
-- Jack Handy
__________________________________________________ _____________________



FlatIronMike wrote:
> Well, I had my second visit to my primary physican since I got smober
> and he was thrilled that I'm within a day of 8M. I told him more
> about AS3 as I think the more folks know the good work that goes on
> here the better. I'm very thrilled to report that in my vitals my BP
> was normal and my pulse strong & steady. My cholesterol has continued
> to improve and I'm in the normal limits for my Bad Cholesterol. I'm
> still working on the good one, but the numbers improved greatly and
> I'm sure it's due to the smobriety.
>
> -- Yet another testimonial as to why getting smober is good for ya!
>
> FlatironMike
> Seven months, four weeks, 20 hours, 34 minutes and 5 seconds. 4817
> cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,444.89. Life saved: 2 weeks, 2 days,
> 17 hours, 25 minutes.
>

Thanks, Summer! I totally agree and I'm even more convinced just how
good getting smober really is. Now, if they only have a gum to
reverse the aging process...LOL

FlatironMike
Fountain of Youth
Seven months, four weeks, one day, 20 hours, 2 minutes and 43 seconds.
4836 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,450.76. Life saved: 2 weeks, 2
days, 19 hours, 0 minutes.

It's not a pill well you can get flax oil in pill form but I meant in food.
flax seed you find in your grocery store and can add to muffins,
cereal,salad, etc it is better to crush them first ( a coffee grinder works
great) it looks just like little brown seeds or mouse poop. some really good
cooked cereal already has it added

out of curiouslity I am wondering about your and everyones supplements (
just noisy I guess)
besides my prescribed meds I take
aspirin
muilti vitamin
a complex b
b-12
calcium
fish oil ( haibut right now)
vitamin E
and I have kelp which I haven't taken in a year
I am going to add vitaimn D if i ever remember to pick some up maybe I need
something to help me remember as well hahaha.

--
Lynn VOF Leaper
"Everyone seems normal until you get to know them."



"FlatIronMike" <FlatironMikeNYC@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1192035299.679019.303800@v3g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com...
> Thanks, Lynn. I'll check into it and see if it could work with the
> other suppliments and meds I'm already taking. At this point, I take
> about 15-17 pills a day so I am hesitant to just add in another for
> the hell of it.
>
> FlatironMike
> Seven months, four weeks, one day, 14 hours, 24 minutes and 35
> seconds. 4832 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,449.35. Life saved: 2
> weeks, 2 days, 18 hours, 40 minutes.
>

Well, besides the meds, I take a multi-vitamin super-mix called K-
Pax. It's full of vitamins and I mix it [its a powder] with Tang -
even more vitamins there as well as a multi-vitamin, fish oil,
glucosamine, milk thistle and acidophilus. During the summer most all
of my veggie except mushrooms are certified organic as I eat mostly
from the veggies of the farm with some meats to go with it. I do lots
of stir-fry with just a little canola or olive oil in the pan and I
eat a lot of rice and pasta. Downfalls are bagels w/creme cheese and
too much coffee.

FlatironMike
dietitian???
Seven months, four weeks, one day, 21 hours, 15 minutes and 13
seconds. 4837 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,451.06. Life saved: 2
weeks, 2 days, 19 hours, 5 minutes.

amazing isn't it, you stop doing one (dumb-arsed) thing and start a chain
reaction of benefits that just keep giving.


"FlatIronMike" <FlatironMikeNYC@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1191971103.253844.289640@k79g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
> Well, I had my second visit to my primary physican since I got smober
> and he was thrilled that I'm within a day of 8M. I told him more
> about AS3 as I think the more folks know the good work that goes on
> here the better. I'm very thrilled to report that in my vitals my BP
> was normal and my pulse strong & steady. My cholesterol has continued
> to improve and I'm in the normal limits for my Bad Cholesterol. I'm
> still working on the good one, but the numbers improved greatly and
> I'm sure it's due to the smobriety.
>
> -- Yet another testimonial as to why getting smober is good for ya!
>
> FlatironMike
> Seven months, four weeks, 20 hours, 34 minutes and 5 seconds. 4817
> cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,444.89. Life saved: 2 weeks, 2 days,
> 17 hours, 25 minutes.
>

This is super Mike! It is nice when you can start seeing the great
effects quitting has on your health. I didn't know you before, but you
sure have a positive/shiny/happpy personality, did this grow from your
quit too?

Try replacing that bagel with some oatmeal topped with a dash of
cinammon. Have the cream cheese on the side, and get an ounce or two of
nuts or all natural peanut butter. Walnuts and creamcheese? I don't know.
Watch your nut serving size, lots of calories but they are soooo good for
you, natural, not toasted! Lynn gave a great idea, flax is just a seed,
like sesame or something, grind it up and get one of those parmesan
shakers, and sprinkle it on everything. I get sick of pills too, just
forget them all the time and they are too big to swallow without choking.
Remember to keep your heat down to the acceptable level for your wok oils
as at certain temps the good qualities disappear. I hope to hear about
your next doctor visit!

Tracy
10M2W+


FlatIronMike <FlatironMikeNYC@gmail.com> wrote in
news:1191971103.253844.289640@k79g2000hse.googlegr oups.com:

> Well, I had my second visit to my primary physican since I got smober
> and he was thrilled that I'm within a day of 8M. I told him more
> about AS3 as I think the more folks know the good work that goes on
> here the better. I'm very thrilled to report that in my vitals my BP
> was normal and my pulse strong & steady. My cholesterol has continued
> to improve and I'm in the normal limits for my Bad Cholesterol. I'm
> still working on the good one, but the numbers improved greatly and
> I'm sure it's due to the smobriety.
>
> -- Yet another testimonial as to why getting smober is good for ya!
>
> FlatironMike
> Seven months, four weeks, 20 hours, 34 minutes and 5 seconds. 4817
> cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,444.89. Life saved: 2 weeks, 2 days,
> 17 hours, 25 minutes.
>

If you find that gum, I demand you send me some immediately!! That or a
weight loss gum.

--

Lots of love
Summer (007) -- 9M
__________________________________________________ _____________________

e-Mail: summer DOT cashmore AT ntlworld DOT com
http://summcash.blogspot.com
"I haven't lost my mind -- it's backed up on disc somewhere."
__________________________________________________ _____________________


"FlatIronMike" <FlatironMikeNYC@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1192055598.512454.133390@y42g2000hsy.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks, Summer! I totally agree and I'm even more convinced just how
> good getting smober really is. Now, if they only have a gum to
> reverse the aging process...LOL
>
> FlatironMike
> Fountain of Youth
> Seven months, four weeks, one day, 20 hours, 2 minutes and 43 seconds.
> 4836 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,450.76. Life saved: 2 weeks, 2
> days, 19 hours, 0 minutes.
>

On Oct 9, 6:05 pm, FlatIronMike <FlatironMike...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Well, I had my second visit to my primary physican since I got smober
> and he was thrilled that I'm within a day of 8M. I told him more
> about AS3 as I think the more folks know the good work that goes on
> here the better. I'm very thrilled to report that in my vitals my BP
> was normal and my pulse strong & steady. My cholesterol has continued
> to improve and I'm in the normal limits for my Bad Cholesterol. I'm
> still working on the good one, but the numbers improved greatly and
> I'm sure it's due to the smobriety.
>
> -- Yet another testimonial as to why getting smober is good for ya!
>
> FlatironMike
> Seven months, four weeks, 20 hours, 34 minutes and 5 seconds. 4817
> cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,444.89. Life saved: 2 weeks, 2 days,
> 17 hours, 25 minutes.

Mike that is great.
As you find out how short life really is, you sure don't wanna have to
admit you're not doing everything in your power to lengthen it.
Happy upcoming 8M.
Any word from Sis?

This is super Mike! It is nice when you can start seeing the great
effects quitting has on your health. I didn't know you before, but you
sure have a positive/shiny/happpy personality, did this grow from your
quit too?

Try replacing that bagel with some oatmeal topped with a dash of
cinammon. Have the cream cheese on the side, and get an ounce or two of
nuts or all natural peanut butter. Walnuts and creamcheese? I don't know.
Watch your nut serving size, lots of calories but they are soooo good for
you, natural, not toasted! Lynn gave a great idea, flax is just a seed,
like sesame or something, grind it up and get one of those parmesan
shakers, and sprinkle it on everything. I get sick of pills too, just
forget them all the time and they are too big to swallow without choking.
Remember to keep your heat down to the acceptable level for your wok oils
as at certain temps the good qualities disappear. I hope to hear about
your next doctor visit!

Tracy
10M2W+


FlatIronMike <FlatironMikeNYC@gmail.com> wrote in
news:1191971103.253844.289640@k79g2000hse.googlegr oups.com:

> Well, I had my second visit to my primary physican since I got smober
> and he was thrilled that I'm within a day of 8M. I told him more
> about AS3 as I think the more folks know the good work that goes on
> here the better. I'm very thrilled to report that in my vitals my BP
> was normal and my pulse strong & steady. My cholesterol has continued
> to improve and I'm in the normal limits for my Bad Cholesterol. I'm
> still working on the good one, but the numbers improved greatly and
> I'm sure it's due to the smobriety.
>
> -- Yet another testimonial as to why getting smober is good for ya!
>
> FlatironMike
> Seven months, four weeks, 20 hours, 34 minutes and 5 seconds. 4817
> cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,444.89. Life saved: 2 weeks, 2 days,
> 17 hours, 25 minutes.
>