I am new to this group and I have not had a cigarette since Monday, Fathers Day was my quit date and I was admitted to the hospital, I am in the ICU department with a collapsed lung and a COPD Flare Up, A Upper Respiratory Infection, Severe Allergies and Asthma, I have had the patch on since Monday, I am asking for peoples prayers for a fast recovery and I can get home, Please quit smoking it is horrible when you have lung diseases

[Michelea]

Prayers for a speedy recovery.

[notz]

I'm sorry you are going through this but am very proud of you for stopping! It's not an easy thing to quit as I'm sure you well know. I stopped 18 1/2 years ago and it's one the absolute best things I've ever done and it was hard! But you can do this!!!!! You are motivated and that's what it takes. I used the patch and it helped me with the physical withdrawals while I got used to the psychological changes.

There are lots of good stories and tips in this forum. Please read and read and read as many as you can stand! It will help your resolve and help you feel less alone in your struggle. Search my name to see the things I've written or anyone whose writings are of particular interest to you.

I'll check back in to see how you're doing. Keep posting, it will help. Good luck!