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Offline Mike1966

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Re: The time for my quit is now!
« Reply #24 on: January 02, 2017, 10:47:00 AM »
Congrats on 200 days quit Alex! Proud to quit with you everyday!
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Re: The time for my quit is now!
« Reply #23 on: November 23, 2016, 10:46:00 PM »
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Hey everyone, so I figured I would update everyone on what has been going on with my health. After a long time with no answers we have determined that the cause of everything was an infection from the tongue mass that ended up causing it to spread to my blood stream. I have not had pain for 21 days now, appetite is back and I am feeling like myself again. My anxiety is a little more intense since this scare of a lifetime but I am on some good medications to help with that. Despite the sickness, the hospital stays (and bills) and pain, I continued to get my occasional visit from the Nic Bitch. Its crazy, despite everything, the cravings were still there. I am an addict and will always face temptation, but I have my game plan, my support, my family, this site and my STDs of September 2016 to help me through it. Happy Holidays everyone and happy quits!

Alex2508
I pray for your continued healing , strength and peace.
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Re: The time for my quit is now!
« Reply #22 on: November 23, 2016, 09:19:00 PM »
Hey everyone, so I figured I would update everyone on what has been going on with my health. After a long time with no answers we have determined that the cause of everything was an infection from the tongue mass that ended up causing it to spread to my blood stream. I have not had pain for 21 days now, appetite is back and I am feeling like myself again. My anxiety is a little more intense since this scare of a lifetime but I am on some good medications to help with that. Despite the sickness, the hospital stays (and bills) and pain, I continued to get my occasional visit from the Nic Bitch. Its crazy, despite everything, the cravings were still there. I am an addict and will always face temptation, but I have my game plan, my support, my family, this site and my STDs of September 2016 to help me through it. Happy Holidays everyone and happy quits!

Alex2508
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Re: The time for my quit is now!
« Reply #21 on: October 25, 2016, 01:21:00 PM »
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Alex my friend, you have a great attitude and no matter what every second of life is special so continue to cherish every moment of time with loved ones. We're not promised tomorrow but we damn sure can look forward to it. Some people give up at the least little disturbing or troubling news and that is not what good Lord put us here to do. God bless you and yours, prayers to you.
Hang in the Alex, you're in our thoughts and prayers
Same here Alex. Prayers for you and your speedy recovery and more comfort in the meantime! you deserve it!
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Re: The time for my quit is now!
« Reply #20 on: October 25, 2016, 09:34:00 AM »
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Alex my friend, you have a great attitude and no matter what every second of life is special so continue to cherish every moment of time with loved ones. We're not promised tomorrow but we damn sure can look forward to it. Some people give up at the least little disturbing or troubling news and that is not what good Lord put us here to do. God bless you and yours, prayers to you.
Hang in the Alex, you're in our thoughts and prayers
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Re: The time for my quit is now!
« Reply #19 on: October 23, 2016, 06:33:00 PM »
Alex my friend, you have a great attitude and no matter what every second of life is special so continue to cherish every moment of time with loved ones. We're not promised tomorrow but we damn sure can look forward to it. Some people give up at the least little disturbing or troubling news and that is not what good Lord put us here to do. God bless you and yours, prayers to you.
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Re: The time for my quit is now!
« Reply #18 on: October 23, 2016, 05:42:00 PM »
I am sorry to hear about your health issues Alex . My thoughts and prayers are with you brother.
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Re: The time for my quit is now!
« Reply #17 on: October 23, 2016, 05:29:00 PM »
So a little update:

I continue to struggle with illness and several admissions to the hospital since having a small mass removed from my tongue. In the last few weeks, I have been in and out of the hospital a few more times. I have a extremely swollen lymph node to my right tonsillar node, severe tongue pain and jaw/throat pain. I lost my appetite last week and struggle to keep food and liquids down. I am currently down 30 pounds since August. I continue my quit journey everyday, spending every second I can with my wife and daughter. As of now there is no new news on what is the culprit. I go back for further test and scans on Thursday. I guess no news is good news. We stay positive and enjoy life everyday.

Stay Quit!!!

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Re: The time for my quit is now!
« Reply #16 on: September 30, 2016, 04:37:00 AM »
Congratulations on the first floor!!
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Re: The time for my quit is now!
« Reply #15 on: September 28, 2016, 11:30:00 PM »
Praise the Lord! Great news, Alex!
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Re: The time for my quit is now!
« Reply #14 on: September 28, 2016, 07:09:00 PM »
Proud to be quit with you Brother!!! ODAAT! Congratulations on your 100 day HOF!
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Re: The time for my quit is now!
« Reply #13 on: September 28, 2016, 01:31:00 PM »
Great news bro!!! So happy for you!!! What a relief you must be feeling. Glad to hear such good news. I'm proud to be quit today with you!!
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Re: The time for my quit is now!
« Reply #12 on: September 28, 2016, 12:47:00 PM »
Hey Everyone, First I want to say WOW. I knew this was a brotherhood, a family but the outpouring of support is amazing. Thank you. I have posted in September (my quit group) but I wanted to update everyone else who may not see it. Doctor called this morning and everything is negative. He states that this is a rare thing (can't remember the name he gave it) but mine is nothing to be concerned with at this time. He says breath easy and enjoy life. He explained to be that these are known to be cancerous at times, but mine was not. He wants to get a endoscopy (camera down the throat to look for abnormalities) and a PET scan. Just as a baseline. We will have a scheduled time line of rechecks to make sure it doesn't come back and doesn't develop anything worse.

He explained to me that anyone can get cancer, not just chewers, dippers and smokers. He reminded me of innocent children who get cancer and haven't ever lived life yet or touched tobacco. It can happen to anyone and not live in fear. You can't enjoy life living in fear. So with my new outlook on life after a hell of a scare and emotional roller coaster, My daily roll call will not just stand for my promise to you all and myself to not sue nicotine and tobacco, but will also serve as my daily promise to live life to the fullest and enjoy every second I have with my friends and family!

Quit on my KTC family! Today I quit and live life to the fullest with you all!!!

Alex2508
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Re: The time for my quit is now!
« Reply #11 on: September 28, 2016, 07:47:00 AM »
Alex,
I pray for your health. Hang in there!
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Offline Mike1966

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Re: The time for my quit is now!
« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2016, 07:41:00 AM »
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Last week, after constant sore throats, I went to my primary care doctor. A small "grape size mass was found at the base of my tongue. It was removed and biopsied. Results came back benign for the most part, but unusual cells on the membrane were detected and sent in to the Mayo Clinic. I still yet have not heard anything. I stay positive with my new growing family, learning to live nicotine free and healthier. I am happy to say no matter the results, KTC saved my life.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Alex. Praying for positive results on your tests.
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