Health Problems, Gotta Quit.

[anotherbob]

stay well and best argument for taking care of yourself I've come across. So you can keep smoking the pipe.

 

[irishearl]

I certainly would not push you to do something you think would work against your health, but here's my tale. Had an emergency stent put in 12 years ago when my doc informed me I was a few hours from a probable fatal heart attack. Went on to have 8 more stents. 8 years ago had triple by-pass surgery. Every year my cardiologist asks how I'm doing with my pipes and I say just fine. Will say that for some unknown reason, after the first stent went in, the pounds melted off me and eventually ended up losing 50 pounds. I've remained at a steady "high school" weight since I lost it no matter what I eat. Of course, take anti-cholesterol meds, (which consistently have me at unusually good cholesterol levels), and anti-hypertensives. Also something to be said for some red wine every evening.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

Damn. Glad you made it through that! Giving up tobacco sucks but it’s bound to be better than another heart attack. Best wishes on dropping the habit.

 

[scloyd]

It's just tobacco. There are other things more important like breathing, waking up everyday, enjoying family and friends...the list goes on.
Glad you're feeling better.

 

[captainsousie]

Sorry to hear that OP. We do what we gotta do. Be well and stay safe.

 

[mso489]

Yes, yes, take care of yourself and follow the doc's instructions to the letter. I don't think you have to sign a pledge to smoke a pipe to post here. If you want to make conversation related to pipes, or anything else, I'm sure the gang will value your company. Meantime, rest and heal and enjoy having been saved.

 

[buzkirk]

Thanks for all the kind words of encouragement. I'm not in a rush to sell everything off. I found 6 tins to sell now with pipestud, all with 12 years of age to them and all Virginia tobac. The rest of my stash are aromatics .
I have a few middle of the road pipes Johs, Lorenzo, Jobey, Tim West that I am going to move along.
I sold off all my better pipes after I found out I could make my own, couple years ago. If I need a pipe I can always make one for myself.
I've been on this site for 12 years, and and really like the conversations and banter between members , although I post infrequently.
I will continue to read along and post when I can help.
Thanks to everyone.
Tom Allen

 

[captpat]

Best wishes for your recovery and continued good health

 

[JOHN72]

I wish you a quick and happy recovery friend. Maybe it's time to take a sharp turn at the helm of your boat..............?

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

Sorry to hear that, but glad you are still with us!

 

[Ethan]

Rest easy, and be well!

 

[Morrison Jeremiah]

Bad news about your problem, but glad you're getting over it.
In an emergency health professionals can be great. They have saved my life on two occasions.

 

[falconsmoker]

Good health to you going forward. Take care!

 

[wyfbane]

I finally got around to reading my post about Tennessee, so I can finish that tale and I saw where you live. I bought a place 30 minutes from you. If you want to grab lunch sometime, let me know!

 

[frozenchurchwarden]

My best piece of advice is it's never too late to start long distance running. Every year dozens of people in their 70's and 80's finish the Iron Man Triathlon. Barring severe disability there's no reason you can't do it too.

 

[buzkirk]

I have since sent 6 tins of tobacco to Steve Fallon to sell for me, also I have sold all of my pipes and given away the ones that didn't sell. What I am left with a Tim West Sidewalker and the pipes I made for myself, 3 are smoked and 1 unsmoked and 3 unfinished .
The only tobacco that is left is 5 or 6 lbs of aromatic pipe tobacco that i have bought in the last couple years.
I am still hesitant on selling my last 150 or so cigars, mostly Fuente and Habanas, all with around 12 to 25 years age on them.

 

[Grangerous]

Get Well, Tom. Get strong. Get back to living. Our experiences give us perspective and greater appreciation. -Jim

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Happy to hear you survived the ordeal, sorry you have to forego tobacco. People have to have their priorities, sounds like extending your life to the max is yours. Likely a good choice on your party. Best wishes for a long life.

 

[elnoblecigarro]

Perhaps you could get into teas if you haven't already. Should be fairly healthy. I've found tea can offer some of the same types of flavors found in tobacco and the ritual aspect can be there too. No nicotine though, but some teas can be quite relaxing.

Just throwing this out as an alternative.

 

[coyja]

Much as I like smoking, I'd rather be alive. I'm on an extended hiatus myself. Do what's right for your body first!