Day 1

[tortuga]

i know exactly where you are coming from with half assed quits (meaning between dips cause you're out and not gonna buy till later) and multiple health issues. this will be one of the hardest things you do, don't look at it as an attempt but a new corner you've turned. look at my intro i sounded like you, btw you also need to watch the bloodsugar closely cause the shit is full of sweeteners. i got your back wehn you need a kick in the ass

curt

Honestly I keep my sugar in check and manage it well. This is the last unhealthy thing that really needs to get out of my life. Doc warned about the added risks of Gum/Periodontal disease and it scares the hell out of me along w/ the perio trips. Thanks Curt.

[cdforecheck]

i know exactly where you are coming from with half assed quits (meaning between dips cause you're out and not gonna buy till later) and multiple health issues. this will be one of the hardest things you do, don't look at it as an attempt but a new corner you've turned. look at my intro i sounded like you, btw you also need to watch the bloodsugar closely cause the shit is full of sweeteners. i got your back wehn you need a kick in the ass

curt

[tortuga]

Hi Everybody. Well day one for me is here. I have tried many other times on my own(mostly half assed) to quit. Glad to be in a supportive place like this.

My story: I've been dipping for a about 15 years(skoal mint, pack a day) and had enough of it a while ago actually. To make matters more interesting I'm a type 1 diabetic, so adding to the danger dip can cause. A couple months ago I had a large abscess in my mouth. All I could do was pray it wasn't cancer which it turned out not to be...whew! Turned out to be a periodontal infection that was pretty bad. Since then, lots of mouth work and switched to pouches.

Over all I'm tired of watching my oral health deteriorate. Can't stand the social impact of this habit. The $150 a month could be much better spent elsewhere. I have enough medical issues w/ out adding anything to hasten my demise.

Yesterday was going to be day one but I blew it and bought a pack on the way to work. So I decided I would start today. So far so good. Didn't stop on the way to work. Dealing w/ the minor headache but mostly I can feel my neurotransmitters misfiring since every thing in my brain is telling me I need to dip now.

So I have some gum and hope my will power stays strong. If I can get through the next three days I know I can make.

Sorry for the long blog...had to get it out.

Thanks,

Joe