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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: cubs204 on April 03, 2009, 10:57:00 PM
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Alright,
Ive known I need to quit for a while, but I kept pushing it back/not thinking about it for a long time. Last year I woke up one morning with a small bumb on the inside of my lip...fuck. After a couple of days of acting like nothing was wrong, the lump had grown to be noticable to others, and my g/f forced me to go have it looked at. Thank god the doctor laughed at me when I came in and said it was a ranula (clogged saliva duct) and a quick cut and some pain meds and it was gone. Did this stop me, hell no, I think I got worse after that. Fast forward to this year. I dont know what really happened or why, but it kind of clicked, I had to quit, and soon. I promised my girl I would quit this week and driving home from work I threw a fatty in and leaned back for the ride home. Then I got to thinking, who am I kidding, I cant quit....no fuck that yes I can and I threw what I had left out the window, came home, and realized I would need some help and thats where this place comes in. Heres to keeping the fight going!!
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Alright,
Ive known I need to quit for a while, but I kept pushing it back/not thinking about it for a long time. Last year I woke up one morning with a small bumb on the inside of my lip...fuck. After a couple of days of acting like nothing was wrong, the lump had grown to be noticable to others, and my g/f forced me to go have it looked at. Thank god the doctor laughed at me when I came in and said it was a ranula (clogged saliva duct) and a quick cut and some pain meds and it was gone. Did this stop me, hell no, I think I got worse after that. Fast forward to this year. I dont know what really happened or why, but it kind of clicked, I had to quit, and soon. I promised my girl I would quit this week and driving home from work I threw a fatty in and leaned back for the ride home. Then I got to thinking, who am I kidding, I cant quit....no fuck that yes I can and I threw what I had left out the window, came home, and realized I would need some help and thats where this place comes in. Heres to keeping the fight going!!
Post roll every day first thing. Give your word of honor you will not use nicotine in any way shape or form for that day. Keep your word. Do it again tomorrow. The first few days are gonna suck. After that, things will get better every day.
you can do this.
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Alright,Â
 Ive known I need to quit for a while, but I kept pushing it back/not thinking about it for a long time. Last year I woke up one morning with a small bumb on the inside of my lip...fuck. After a couple of days of acting like nothing was wrong, the lump had grown to be noticable to others, and my g/f forced me to go have it looked at. Thank god the doctor laughed at me when I came in and said it was a ranula (clogged saliva duct) and a quick cut and some pain meds and it was gone. Did this stop me, hell no, I think I got worse after that. Fast forward to this year. I dont know what really happened or why, but it kind of clicked, I had to quit, and soon. I promised my girl I would quit this week and driving home from work I threw a fatty in and leaned back for the ride home. Then I got to thinking, who am I kidding, I cant quit....no fuck that yes I can and I threw what I had left out the window, came home, and realized I would need some help and thats where this place comes in. Heres to keeping the fight going!!
Make sure you're quitting for yourself. If you're quitting for someone else, it tends to crumble in the face of the withdrawals and craves, and you end up resenting the person you're quitting for. Try to focus on regaining control of your life as the reason to quit.
Be aware that, for the next few days, the emotional part of your mind will be screaming at you to take a dip. But you've wisely made the decision to quit; don't ever allow yourself to second-guess or doubt that decision.
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Alright,Â
  Ive known I need to quit for a while, but I kept pushing it back/not thinking about it for a long time. Last year I woke up one morning with a small bumb on the inside of my lip...fuck. After a couple of days of acting like nothing was wrong, the lump had grown to be noticable to others, and my g/f forced me to go have it looked at. Thank god the doctor laughed at me when I came in and said it was a ranula (clogged saliva duct) and a quick cut and some pain meds and it was gone. Did this stop me, hell no, I think I got worse after that. Fast forward to this year. I dont know what really happened or why, but it kind of clicked, I had to quit, and soon. I promised my girl I would quit this week and driving home from work I threw a fatty in and leaned back for the ride home. Then I got to thinking, who am I kidding, I cant quit....no fuck that yes I can and I threw what I had left out the window, came home, and realized I would need some help and thats where this place comes in. Heres to keeping the fight going!!
Make sure you're quitting for yourself. If you're quitting for someone else, it tends to crumble in the face of the withdrawals and craves, and you end up resenting the person you're quitting for. Try to focus on regaining control of your life as the reason to quit.
Be aware that, for the next few days, the emotional part of your mind will be screaming at you to take a dip. But you've wisely made the decision to quit; don't ever allow yourself to second-guess or doubt that decision.
Im quitting for me, trust me. I told my girlfriend I was going to quit, she didnt nag at me at all or anything, well unless a spitter got knocked over or something 'embarrassed' . Im really serious about this and Ive wanted this for a while now, just havent had the strength until now.
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Cubs, I've seen you in the chat room a billion times over the last few days. I know you are committed to doing this and doing it for good. I'm with you my fellow July brother!
Keep it going.
Glenn
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Thought I would add a couple pics of my dog...hes like a kid to us
About 14 months
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p16/ ... CI0833.jpg (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p16/cubs204/DSCI0833.jpg)
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p16/ ... CI0834.jpg (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p16/cubs204/DSCI0834.jpg)
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p16/ ... CI0836.jpg (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p16/cubs204/DSCI0836.jpg)
Him at a year old
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p16/ ... CI0826.jpg (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p16/cubs204/DSCI0826.jpg)
ETA: Hes an Amerian Bulldog, 14 Months old, and 90 lbs.
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Great looking bulldog, but tell him to put that lipstick away when posing (3rd photo). I'll try to link some pics of my dogs sometime, same situation - more kids that stink up our house
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I think Im going to do what other quitters have done and use this thread as a little catch all about me. So, to start that off some pictures of the mushrooms we found this weekend. About 100 total and pretty good sized, they just were fragile and kept falling apart.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p16/ ... 091046.jpg (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p16/cubs204/0502091046.jpg)
He likes helping
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p16/ ... 090900.jpg (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p16/cubs204/0502090900.jpg)
First time without that unsightly bump in my lip
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p16/ ... 090941.jpg (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p16/cubs204/0502090941.jpg)
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Roons in our neck are not right this year. We are not finding many and some have a wierd reddish cast to then. Places I have found them for year are bare.
Good mess of roons enjoy.
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Roons in our neck are not right this year. We are not finding many and some have a wierd reddish cast to then. Places I have found them for year are bare.
Good mess of roons enjoy.
We had the exact same problem
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Roons in our neck are not right this year. We are not finding many and some have a wierd reddish cast to then. Places I have found them for year are bare.
Good mess of roons enjoy.
We had the exact same problem
Not to be some doofus city slicker can I fuckin ask what the fuck you guys do with them? The only mushrooms I know you pick, are "magical", but that was oh so many years ago.
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Roons in our neck are not right this year. We are not finding many and some have a wierd reddish cast to then. Places I have found them for year are bare.
Good mess of roons enjoy.
We had the exact same problem
Not to be some doofus city slicker can I fuckin ask what the fuck you guys do with them? The only mushrooms I know you pick, are "magical", but that was oh so many years ago.
They are Morrel mushrooms they grow wild in the woods and some people go to extremes to get these. They are not the magical mushrooms that are of the drug culture but a very tasty spring treat. Oh yea they aren't real good for a diet the best are fried in butter after a roll in cornmeal or beer batter :D
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Roons in our neck are not right this year. We are not finding many and some have a wierd reddish cast to then. Places I have found them for year are bare.
Good mess of roons enjoy.
We had the exact same problem
Not to be some doofus city slicker can I fuckin ask what the fuck you guys do with them? The only mushrooms I know you pick, are "magical", but that was oh so many years ago.
Fry 'em, grill 'em :D
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When will I stop staring at the wall o' tobacco!!! 'bang head' 'bang head'
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or cracker crumbs YUMMY!
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or cracker crumbs YUMMY!
The 'Ol Wall of Death??????
I still stare at it.
I usually scan it for fake stuff but no one ever sells it.
You can still get a free flashlight with a can of Grizzly I see! Offer expires soon....
BTW, what is dissovalbe tobacco?
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Alright, I am normally an easily irriateted person, but lately it has been rediculous. I get annoyed with everything and everyone. My poor g/f has been the one catching most of it too. Anyone else going through this or am I just really that big of an asshole?
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Alright, I am normally an easily irriateted person, but lately it has been rediculous. I get annoyed with everything and everyone. My poor g/f has been the one catching most of it too. Anyone else going through this or am I just really that big of an asshole?
Everyone goes through it. Get in chat and go nuts. Get in your quit group and start posting crazy shit. DO NOT TAKE IT OUT ON YOUR GIRLFRIEND. It is not her fault your dumbass got addicted to worm shit. Take out the dip rage on us. We love it because we know it is part of the normal healthy healing process.
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Alright, I am normally an easily irriateted person, but lately it has been rediculous. I get annoyed with everything and everyone. My poor g/f has been the one catching most of it too. Anyone else going through this or am I just really that big of an asshole?
i still do it to. just let her know your going through a rough patch, i bet she would rather have you irriatetable for a while than have a dip in your mouth.
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I'm sure my wife and kids could tell you some stories about me. It usually was the little shit for me that drove me absolutely nuts. Before you snap, think about the end result and you will find yourself keeping your mouth shut more often than not.....doesn;t always work but it will help. It seems to be getting better for me!
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Alright, I am normally an easily irriateted person, but lately it has been rediculous. I get annoyed with everything and everyone. My poor g/f has been the one catching most of it too. Anyone else going through this or am I just really that big of an asshole?
Cubs hang tight. The last few day have gotten better for me. Last Thursday it was like a door swung open I had a different outlook that day and it has carried over so far. When I first had the mad issues I posted on my quit also I had a PM from a person that gave me some advice and I started applying it last week and it seem to work. That advice is before you blow up will it really matter next week?
I went to Walmart over the weekend I have felt pretty good for the past week so I started smiling when I felt good, try it it was amazing how many people smile back or say something nice to you.
It will pass I am just getting over it. However it seemed to last a lot longer than the fog.
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Alright, I am normally an easily irriateted person, but lately it has been rediculous. I get annoyed with everything and everyone. My poor g/f has been the one catching most of it too. Anyone else going through this or am I just really that big of an asshole?
Cubs hang tight. The last few day have gotten better for me. Last Thursday it was like a door swung open I had a different outlook that day and it has carried over so far. When I first had the mad issues I posted on my quit also I had a PM from a person that gave me some advice and I started applying it last week and it seem to work. That advice is before you blow up will it really matter next week?
I went to Walmart over the weekend I have felt pretty good for the past week so I started smiling when I felt good, try it it was amazing how many people smile back or say something nice to you.
It will pass I am just getting over it. However it seemed to last a lot longer than the fog.
Thanks, I have been getting frustrated with myself for getting fristrated lol. Ive been a little better lately, just for 2 weeks i seemed to be a real ass.
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Alright, I am normally an easily irriateted person, but lately it has been rediculous. I get annoyed with everything and everyone. My poor g/f has been the one catching most of it too. Anyone else going through this or am I just really that big of an asshole?
Cubs hang tight. The last few day have gotten better for me. Last Thursday it was like a door swung open I had a different outlook that day and it has carried over so far. When I first had the mad issues I posted on my quit also I had a PM from a person that gave me some advice and I started applying it last week and it seem to work. That advice is before you blow up will it really matter next week?
I went to Walmart over the weekend I have felt pretty good for the past week so I started smiling when I felt good, try it it was amazing how many people smile back or say something nice to you.
It will pass I am just getting over it. However it seemed to last a lot longer than the fog.
Thanks, I have been getting frustrated with myself for getting fristrated lol. Ive been a little better lately, just for 2 weeks i seemed to be a real ass.
Here is a lesson that you ought to take to heart. Eventhough I am fast approaching HOF, I have still fallen prey to those angry feelings. It is safe to say that they will lessen in frequency and severity the longer you go, but remember this...
They can pop up from time to time, and the best thing you can do, is come to this site and vent on these guys. They can take it, while family should never be the target.
I learned this lesson again this weekend because I thought I was too far along in my quit to be experiencing the angry/frustrated shit... NEVER quit learning about what that drug has turned you into, and what it has done to your character.
I am still learning how to cope with the new me (or should I say the original me).
You'll make it, and you kinda owe it to your families to stay vigilant of these little traps up to and beyond your HOF. I'm pulling for you all.
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Alright, I am normally an easily irriateted person, but lately it has been rediculous. I get annoyed with everything and everyone. My poor g/f has been the one catching most of it too. Anyone else going through this or am I just really that big of an asshole?
Cubs hang tight. The last few day have gotten better for me. Last Thursday it was like a door swung open I had a different outlook that day and it has carried over so far. When I first had the mad issues I posted on my quit also I had a PM from a person that gave me some advice and I started applying it last week and it seem to work. That advice is before you blow up will it really matter next week?
I went to Walmart over the weekend I have felt pretty good for the past week so I started smiling when I felt good, try it it was amazing how many people smile back or say something nice to you.
It will pass I am just getting over it. However it seemed to last a lot longer than the fog.
Thanks, I have been getting frustrated with myself for getting fristrated lol. Ive been a little better lately, just for 2 weeks i seemed to be a real ass.
Here is a lesson that you ought to take to heart. Eventhough I am fast approaching HOF, I have still fallen prey to those angry feelings. It is safe to say that they will lessen in frequency and severity the longer you go, but remember this...
They can pop up from time to time, and the best thing you can do, is come to this site and vent on these guys. They can take it, while family should never be the target.
I learned this lesson again this weekend because I thought I was too far along in my quit to be experiencing the angry/frustrated shit... NEVER quit learning about what that drug has turned you into, and what it has done to your character.
I am still learning how to cope with the new me (or should I say the original me).
You'll make it, and you kinda owe it to your families to stay vigilant of these little traps up to and beyond your HOF. I'm pulling for you all.
colonel
You know I never thought of it that way. I was so young when I started I really don't know what I am with out it. That's pretty sad I still like the smiling at the store I have never had so many gals say hi. My wife asked who they where and all I could say was just someone saying hi and I don't have a clue. 'crackup'
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Dont know where else to post this so Ill put it here. My mom just called me. My uncle has had major circulatory problems related to smoking for the last few years. The doctors told him 5 weeks ago that he had to quit smoking to be able to remove an artery from under his arm and put it in his legs, otherwise they will have ot amputate at some point. My uncle went into the doctors yesterday, he hasnt quit smoking, and told the doctors he wont. The doctors said he has less than 3 months for his left leg, 6 months for his right. My uncle is effectively choosing nicotine over his legs. Nicotine over legs. Nicotine over legs. Nicotine over the ability to ever walk again. I will never put that shit in my body again.
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Dont know where else to post this so Ill put it here. My mom just called me. My uncle has had major circulatory problems related to smoking for the last few years. The doctors told him 5 weeks ago that he had to quit smoking to be able to remove an artery from under his arm and put it in his legs, otherwise they will have ot amputate at some point. My uncle went into the doctors yesterday, he hasnt quit smoking, and told the doctors he wont. The doctors said he has less than 3 months for his left leg, 6 months for his right. My uncle is effectively choosing nicotine over his legs. Nicotine over legs. Nicotine over legs. Nicotine over the ability to ever walk again. I will never put that shit in my body again.
Fuck, that's terrible. Words won't do what you must be feeling justice, but we get it.
Sorry Man.
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I guess I should at least put this out there. I am not close with this man at all, I rarely ever see him, maybe once every few years. He has done some pretty shitty things in his life time, and I honestly dont feel sorry for him. So dont feel bad for me, Ill be fine ;) Just thought it was worth sharing to show whaty kind of power a drug can have over someone.
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Dont know where else to post this so Ill put it here. My mom just called me. My uncle has had major circulatory problems related to smoking for the last few years. The doctors told him 5 weeks ago that he had to quit smoking to be able to remove an artery from under his arm and put it in his legs, otherwise they will have ot amputate at some point. My uncle went into the doctors yesterday, he hasnt quit smoking, and told the doctors he wont. The doctors said he has less than 3 months for his left leg, 6 months for his right. My uncle is effectively choosing nicotine over his legs. Nicotine over legs. Nicotine over legs. Nicotine over the ability to ever walk again. I will never put that shit in my body again.
Fuck, that's terrible. Words won't do what you must be feeling justice, but we get it.
Sorry Man.
You can't tell me nicotine isn't the most damned addictive substance on earth. Thanks for sharing that, cubs. I, for one, think it oughtta be posted on some permanent and prominent location on these boards.
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Dont know where else to post this so Ill put it here. My mom just called me. My uncle has had major circulatory problems related to smoking for the last few years. The doctors told him 5 weeks ago that he had to quit smoking to be able to remove an artery from under his arm and put it in his legs, otherwise they will have ot amputate at some point. My uncle went into the doctors yesterday, he hasnt quit smoking, and told the doctors he wont. The doctors said he has less than 3 months for his left leg, 6 months for his right. My uncle is effectively choosing nicotine over his legs. Nicotine over legs. Nicotine over legs. Nicotine over the ability to ever walk again. I will never put that shit in my body again.
Fuck, that's terrible. Words won't do what you must be feeling justice, but we get it.
Sorry Man.
You can't tell me nicotine isn't the most damned addictive substance on earth. Thanks for sharing that, cubs. I, for one, think it oughtta be posted on some permanent and prominent location on these boards.
Ditto that Theo!! You've just stated the same thing I told Cubs via PM. And I also agree this one should have some form of marquee status.
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Dont know where else to post this so Ill put it here. My mom just called me. My uncle has had major circulatory problems related to smoking for the last few years. The doctors told him 5 weeks ago that he had to quit smoking to be able to remove an artery from under his arm and put it in his legs, otherwise they will have ot amputate at some point. My uncle went into the doctors yesterday, he hasnt quit smoking, and told the doctors he wont. The doctors said he has less than 3 months for his left leg, 6 months for his right. My uncle is effectively choosing nicotine over his legs. Nicotine over legs. Nicotine over legs. Nicotine over the ability to ever walk again. I will never put that shit in my body again.
Fuck, that's terrible. Words won't do what you must be feeling justice, but we get it.
Sorry Man.
You can't tell me nicotine isn't the most damned addictive substance on earth. Thanks for sharing that, cubs. I, for one, think it oughtta be posted on some permanent and prominent location on these boards.
Ditto that Theo!! You've just stated the same thing I told Cubs via PM. And I also agree this one should have some form of marquee status.
Well, if it's OK with Cubs, why don't I send it to the admins for a place on the Words of Wisdom board. Would that be OK?
That's an extremely powerful image. Absolutely illogical, but we were all heading in that direction.
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Dont know where else to post this so Ill put it here. My mom just called me. My uncle has had major circulatory problems related to smoking for the last few years. The doctors told him 5 weeks ago that he had to quit smoking to be able to remove an artery from under his arm and put it in his legs, otherwise they will have ot amputate at some point. My uncle went into the doctors yesterday, he hasnt quit smoking, and told the doctors he wont. The doctors said he has less than 3 months for his left leg, 6 months for his right. My uncle is effectively choosing nicotine over his legs. Nicotine over legs. Nicotine over legs. Nicotine over the ability to ever walk again. I will never put that shit in my body again.
Fuck, that's terrible. Words won't do what you must be feeling justice, but we get it.
Sorry Man.
You can't tell me nicotine isn't the most damned addictive substance on earth. Thanks for sharing that, cubs. I, for one, think it oughtta be posted on some permanent and prominent location on these boards.
Ditto that Theo!! You've just stated the same thing I told Cubs via PM. And I also agree this one should have some form of marquee status.
Well, if it's OK with Cubs, why don't I send it to the admins for a place on the Words of Wisdom board. Would that be OK?
That's an extremely powerful image. Absolutely illogical, but we were all heading in that direction.
Its fine with me
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Dont know where else to post this so Ill put it here. My mom just called me. My uncle has had major circulatory problems related to smoking for the last few years. The doctors told him 5 weeks ago that he had to quit smoking to be able to remove an artery from under his arm and put it in his legs, otherwise they will have ot amputate at some point. My uncle went into the doctors yesterday, he hasnt quit smoking, and told the doctors he wont. The doctors said he has less than 3 months for his left leg, 6 months for his right. My uncle is effectively choosing nicotine over his legs. Nicotine over legs. Nicotine over legs. Nicotine over the ability to ever walk again. I will never put that shit in my body again.
Fuck, that's terrible. Words won't do what you must be feeling justice, but we get it.
Sorry Man.
You can't tell me nicotine isn't the most damned addictive substance on earth. Thanks for sharing that, cubs. I, for one, think it oughtta be posted on some permanent and prominent location on these boards.
Ditto that Theo!! You've just stated the same thing I told Cubs via PM. And I also agree this one should have some form of marquee status.
Well, if it's OK with Cubs, why don't I send it to the admins for a place on the Words of Wisdom board. Would that be OK?
That's an extremely powerful image. Absolutely illogical, but we were all heading in that direction.
Its fine with me
Just thought I'd put this back up front so some of the new guys can read it. My uncle has had 3 toes cut off of one foot and they are not healing (no blood flow due to bad circulation from heavy nicotine usage). He went to the doctor yesterday and begged him to just take it off at the knee, so thats what they are doing next week. His other leg wont be far behind.
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Dont know where else to post this so Ill put it here. My mom just called me. My uncle has had major circulatory problems related to smoking for the last few years. The doctors told him 5 weeks ago that he had to quit smoking to be able to remove an artery from under his arm and put it in his legs, otherwise they will have ot amputate at some point. My uncle went into the doctors yesterday, he hasnt quit smoking, and told the doctors he wont. The doctors said he has less than 3 months for his left leg, 6 months for his right. My uncle is effectively choosing nicotine over his legs. Nicotine over legs. Nicotine over legs. Nicotine over the ability to ever walk again. I will never put that shit in my body again.
Fuck, that's terrible. Words won't do what you must be feeling justice, but we get it.
Sorry Man.
You can't tell me nicotine isn't the most damned addictive substance on earth. Thanks for sharing that, cubs. I, for one, think it oughtta be posted on some permanent and prominent location on these boards.
Ditto that Theo!! You've just stated the same thing I told Cubs via PM. And I also agree this one should have some form of marquee status.
Well, if it's OK with Cubs, why don't I send it to the admins for a place on the Words of Wisdom board. Would that be OK?
That's an extremely powerful image. Absolutely illogical, but we were all heading in that direction.
Its fine with me
Just thought I'd put this back up front so some of the new guys can read it. My uncle has had 3 toes cut off of one foot and they are not healing (no blood flow due to bad circulation from heavy nicotine usage). He went to the doctor yesterday and begged him to just take it off at the knee, so thats what they are doing next week. His other leg wont be far behind.
Hey Cubs, I don't know you from Adam, but I am sorry man - that has to be tough to watch a live through. Out of curiosity, did he ever throw the cigarettes down or does he still smoke? Its fucked up how some addicts live through life with no significant consequences and others, like your uncle, pay so dearly for the addiction.
Was this ever posted permanently somewhere? I agree with your quit brothers, it needs to be if you don't mind!
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Dont know where else to post this so Ill put it here. My mom just called me. My uncle has had major circulatory problems related to smoking for the last few years. The doctors told him 5 weeks ago that he had to quit smoking to be able to remove an artery from under his arm and put it in his legs, otherwise they will have ot amputate at some point. My uncle went into the doctors yesterday, he hasnt quit smoking, and told the doctors he wont. The doctors said he has less than 3 months for his left leg, 6 months for his right. My uncle is effectively choosing nicotine over his legs. Nicotine over legs. Nicotine over legs. Nicotine over the ability to ever walk again. I will never put that shit in my body again.
Fuck, that's terrible. Words won't do what you must be feeling justice, but we get it.
Sorry Man.
You can't tell me nicotine isn't the most damned addictive substance on earth. Thanks for sharing that, cubs. I, for one, think it oughtta be posted on some permanent and prominent location on these boards.
Ditto that Theo!! You've just stated the same thing I told Cubs via PM. And I also agree this one should have some form of marquee status.
Well, if it's OK with Cubs, why don't I send it to the admins for a place on the Words of Wisdom board. Would that be OK?
That's an extremely powerful image. Absolutely illogical, but we were all heading in that direction.
Its fine with me
Just thought I'd put this back up front so some of the new guys can read it. My uncle has had 3 toes cut off of one foot and they are not healing (no blood flow due to bad circulation from heavy nicotine usage). He went to the doctor yesterday and begged him to just take it off at the knee, so thats what they are doing next week. His other leg wont be far behind.
Hey Cubs, I don't know you from Adam, but I am sorry man - that has to be tough to watch a live through. Out of curiosity, did he ever throw the cigarettes down or does he still smoke? Its fucked up how some addicts live through life with no significant consequences and others, like your uncle, pay so dearly for the addiction.
Was this ever posted permanently somewhere? I agree with your quit brothers, it needs to be if you don't mind!
Maverick, its in the words of wisdom and my uncle still smokes. Guess he figures whats the point now, he only has a very short time here left and he knows it.
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Dont know where else to post this so Ill put it here. My mom just called me. My uncle has had major circulatory problems related to smoking for the last few years. The doctors told him 5 weeks ago that he had to quit smoking to be able to remove an artery from under his arm and put it in his legs, otherwise they will have ot amputate at some point. My uncle went into the doctors yesterday, he hasnt quit smoking, and told the doctors he wont. The doctors said he has less than 3 months for his left leg, 6 months for his right. My uncle is effectively choosing nicotine over his legs. Nicotine over legs. Nicotine over legs. Nicotine over the ability to ever walk again. I will never put that shit in my body again.
Fuck, that's terrible. Words won't do what you must be feeling justice, but we get it.
Sorry Man.
You can't tell me nicotine isn't the most damned addictive substance on earth. Thanks for sharing that, cubs. I, for one, think it oughtta be posted on some permanent and prominent location on these boards.
Ditto that Theo!! You've just stated the same thing I told Cubs via PM. And I also agree this one should have some form of marquee status.
Well, if it's OK with Cubs, why don't I send it to the admins for a place on the Words of Wisdom board. Would that be OK?
That's an extremely powerful image. Absolutely illogical, but we were all heading in that direction.
Its fine with me
Just thought I'd put this back up front so some of the new guys can read it. My uncle has had 3 toes cut off of one foot and they are not healing (no blood flow due to bad circulation from heavy nicotine usage). He went to the doctor yesterday and begged him to just take it off at the knee, so thats what they are doing next week. His other leg wont be far behind.
Hey Cubs, I don't know you from Adam, but I am sorry man - that has to be tough to watch a live through. Out of curiosity, did he ever throw the cigarettes down or does he still smoke? Its fucked up how some addicts live through life with no significant consequences and others, like your uncle, pay so dearly for the addiction.
Was this ever posted permanently somewhere? I agree with your quit brothers, it needs to be if you don't mind!
Maverick, its in the words of wisdom and my uncle still smokes. Guess he figures whats the point now, he only has a very short time here left and he knows it.
Watched my uncle scream at my mother last night to just shoot him. Recovery hasnt gone well and he is in more pain than I have seen in my lifetime...and they are starting to ween him off of the painkillers because his heart cant take much more...I wish they would keep him on and let him go in relative peace. When he is able to get some sleep he makes smoking motions while hes out.
And I had a dip dream last night. Never underestimate the power of this drug.