scared shitless

[mitch]

So I am 41 days into my quit and I went to my dentist today to get checked out and make sure that my mouth is ok. It didn't go as well as I had hoped. He referred me to an oral surgeon because he thinks the leukoplakia on the inside of my cheek should be gone by now and it is not. It is really freaking me out quite frankly because my first thought is oh shit I didn't quit soon enough. Anyone have anything like this happen to them? It doesn't look as bad as pictures that I have seen and it is not white. It looks like wrinkled skin in the back of my mouth where I usually kept my dip. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks Brett

Hang in there man and think positive. I am sure you dentist is just being thourough. When do you see a specialist? The waiting to see a doctor is horrible, so no use playing the "What-If" game.

I didn't go to the dentist right away, but my mouth was a battlefield for quite a while. Mine kept peeling for the first 100 days. Was gross. Then it stopped.

Stay Strong

Agreed. You're doing what needs to be done... seeing a pro.

IF (and that's a big if) its something that you need to deal with, then you've caught it early which is the best thing you can do.

As bman said, try not to play the "What if" game cause it'll drive you crazy.

We're here for you!

Congratulations on 41 days into your quit! That is a huge accomplishment. Stay strong.

bmartin,

As they say in investing, "past performance does not guarantee future results."

But my dentist got worried enough about the condition of my inner cheek, she sent me to an oral surgeon for a biopsy...twice in the span of 3-4 years.

The first was uncomfortable, but not too bad...came back clean. The second was friggin' miserable...hurt like all hell, and I was sure that two strikes was gonna be it for me...I was almost resigned to having the big "C."

By the grace of God, Allah, Buddha or Kelly Clarkson...the second test came back okay as well.

And my dumb ass STILL dipped for a couple months before I finally sacked up  got here.

I'm hoping you have the same kind of good fortune I had...thoughts  prayers with you.

- Mitch

[Smokeyg]

So I am 41 days into my quit and I went to my dentist today to get checked out and make sure that my mouth is ok. It didn't go as well as I had hoped. He referred me to an oral surgeon because he thinks the leukoplakia on the inside of my cheek should be gone by now and it is not. It is really freaking me out quite frankly because my first thought is oh shit I didn't quit soon enough. Anyone have anything like this happen to them? It doesn't look as bad as pictures that I have seen and it is not white. It looks like wrinkled skin in the back of my mouth where I usually kept my dip. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks Brett

Hang in there man and think positive. I am sure you dentist is just being thourough. When do you see a specialist? The waiting to see a doctor is horrible, so no use playing the "What-If" game.

I didn't go to the dentist right away, but my mouth was a battlefield for quite a while. Mine kept peeling for the first 100 days. Was gross. Then it stopped.

Stay Strong

Agreed. You're doing what needs to be done... seeing a pro.

IF (and that's a big if) its something that you need to deal with, then you've caught it early which is the best thing you can do.

As bman said, try not to play the "What if" game cause it'll drive you crazy.

We're here for you!

Congratulations on 41 days into your quit! That is a huge accomplishment. Stay strong.

[chewie]

So I am 41 days into my quit and I went to my dentist today to get checked out and make sure that my mouth is ok. It didn't go as well as I had hoped. He referred me to an oral surgeon because he thinks the leukoplakia on the inside of my cheek should be gone by now and it is not. It is really freaking me out quite frankly because my first thought is oh shit I didn't quit soon enough. Anyone have anything like this happen to them? It doesn't look as bad as pictures that I have seen and it is not white. It looks like wrinkled skin in the back of my mouth where I usually kept my dip. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks Brett

Hang in there man and think positive. I am sure you dentist is just being thourough. When do you see a specialist? The waiting to see a doctor is horrible, so no use playing the "What-If" game.

I didn't go to the dentist right away, but my mouth was a battlefield for quite a while. Mine kept peeling for the first 100 days. Was gross. Then it stopped.

Stay Strong

Agreed. You're doing what needs to be done... seeing a pro.

IF (and that's a big if) its something that you need to deal with, then you've caught it early which is the best thing you can do.

As bman said, try not to play the "What if" game cause it'll drive you crazy.

We're here for you!

[bman50317]

So I am 41 days into my quit and I went to my dentist today to get checked out and make sure that my mouth is ok. It didn't go as well as I had hoped. He referred me to an oral surgeon because he thinks the leukoplakia on the inside of my cheek should be gone by now and it is not. It is really freaking me out quite frankly because my first thought is oh shit I didn't quit soon enough. Anyone have anything like this happen to them? It doesn't look as bad as pictures that I have seen and it is not white. It looks like wrinkled skin in the back of my mouth where I usually kept my dip. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks Brett

Hang in there man and think positive. I am sure you dentist is just being thourough. When do you see a specialist? The waiting to see a doctor is horrible, so no use playing the "What-If" game.

I didn't go to the dentist right away, but my mouth was a battlefield for quite a while. Mine kept peeling for the first 100 days. Was gross. Then it stopped.

Stay Strong

[bmartin]

So I am 41 days into my quit and I went to my dentist today to get checked out and make sure that my mouth is ok. It didn't go as well as I had hoped. He referred me to an oral surgeon because he thinks the leukoplakia on the inside of my cheek should be gone by now and it is not. It is really freaking me out quite frankly because my first thought is oh shit I didn't quit soon enough. Anyone have anything like this happen to them? It doesn't look as bad as pictures that I have seen and it is not white. It looks like wrinkled skin in the back of my mouth where I usually kept my dip. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks Brett

[redyota]

Today is my 23rd day free from nicotine and I have to tell you this had to be one of the worst days I can remember in my quit. This morning was brutal. It seemed liked the cravings were coming every minute. It really fucking pissed me off quite frankly because I am thinking to myself that wait a minute I am day 23 days into this things should be getting easier. I had to go get some fake at lunch to calm myself down. This is a funny deal. I remember thinking the other day that this isn't as bad as I thought maybe I wasn't that addicted - yeah right. Just when you think you are having an easy time the nic bitch comes up and kicks you in the ass. So anyway I got my Oregon Mint fake and things calmed down this afternoon. I even went out for a few beers after work and no cravings what so ever. As I look back on my quit I can point to one day in each of the 3 weeks that I have been quit that I have struggled with Day 7 in week 1 day 14 in week 2, and today day 23 in week 3. The great thing is I am still beating the nic bitch. So I will wake up tomorrow for day 24. Thanks for listening.

Brett

Keep it up brother. The bad times will get shorter in length and come along less often as you move forward.

[bmartin]

Today is my 23rd day free from nicotine and I have to tell you this had to be one of the worst days I can remember in my quit. This morning was brutal. It seemed liked the cravings were coming every minute. It really fucking pissed me off quite frankly because I am thinking to myself that wait a minute I am day 23 days into this things should be getting easier. I had to go get some fake at lunch to calm myself down. This is a funny deal. I remember thinking the other day that this isn't as bad as I thought maybe I wasn't that addicted - yeah right. Just when you think you are having an easy time the nic bitch comes up and kicks you in the ass. So anyway I got my Oregon Mint fake and things calmed down this afternoon. I even went out for a few beers after work and no cravings what so ever. As I look back on my quit I can point to one day in each of the 3 weeks that I have been quit that I have struggled with Day 7 in week 1 day 14 in week 2, and today day 23 in week 3. The great thing is I am still beating the nic bitch. So I will wake up tomorrow for day 24. Thanks for listening.

Brett

[cdeloac]

I have a white spot on the tip of my tongue. It is pretty small and is freaking me out a bit. I am 13 days into my quit. I had some other sores from dipping but they have gone away. Anybody familiar with this kind of sore?

It's nothing. Guaranteed. Know why you noticed it in the first place? BECAUSE YOU'RE LOOKING....something you wouldn't ordinarily do. In the course of your lifetime, you've probably had a thousand different "sores" and never paid them any mind. Except for the ones you got after going down on that waitress.

Just listen to me, dood. I am a Nervous Nelly. My words come from experience.

Hilarious - Those damn waitresses get me everytime. Thanks for the feedback

The sore on the tip of your tongue is probably from touching the inside of your cheek and your old dip spot over and over again. More than likely it's an irritated taste bud.

I find that I have more sores in my mouth when I'm not dipping than when I was...funny how that works. Had one the other day that I just knew was the Big-C, but it healed and went away.

[bmartin]

I have a white spot on the tip of my tongue. It is pretty small and is freaking me out a bit. I am 13 days into my quit. I had some other sores from dipping but they have gone away. Anybody familiar with this kind of sore?

It's nothing. Guaranteed. Know why you noticed it in the first place? BECAUSE YOU'RE LOOKING....something you wouldn't ordinarily do. In the course of your lifetime, you've probably had a thousand different "sores" and never paid them any mind. Except for the ones you got after going down on that waitress.

Just listen to me, dood. I am a Nervous Nelly. My words come from experience.

Hilarious - Those damn waitresses get me everytime. Thanks for the feedback

[Greg5280]

I have a white spot on the tip of my tongue. It is pretty small and is freaking me out a bit. I am 13 days into my quit. I had some other sores from dipping but they have gone away. Anybody familiar with this kind of sore?

If in doubt, see a medical professional. I am not a medical professional, do not play one on TV, and did not stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night, but I've always used the rule of thumb that if it does not clear up in 14 days or so to go get it checked out.

To answer your question, I am 51 days in and have had a few sores here and there. I had one on the tip of my tongue last week. It cleared up in a few days. In fact, I have one right now where I bit the inside of my jaw. It seems to be clearing up.

Good advice. Your mouth is going through many changes and is healing from all the damage you have been doing to it over the years. I had sores off and on and also seemed to bite my cheeks more than I did when I dipped.

I had sores pop up from time to time and like you they scared the shit out of me every time one popped up. They all went away quickly. If something persists then go see a doc.

You need to plan a visit to the dentist and the doc around day 30 anyway.

[allec]

I have a white spot on the tip of my tongue. It is pretty small and is freaking me out a bit. I am 13 days into my quit. I had some other sores from dipping but they have gone away. Anybody familiar with this kind of sore?

If in doubt, see a medical professional. I am not a medical professional, do not play one on TV, and did not stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night, but I've always used the rule of thumb that if it does not clear up in 14 days or so to go get it checked out.

To answer your question, I am 51 days in and have had a few sores here and there. I had one on the tip of my tongue last week. It cleared up in a few days. In fact, I have one right now where I bit the inside of my jaw. It seems to be clearing up.

[DeanTheCoot]

I have a white spot on the tip of my tongue. It is pretty small and is freaking me out a bit. I am 13 days into my quit. I had some other sores from dipping but they have gone away. Anybody familiar with this kind of sore?

It's nothing. Guaranteed. Know why you noticed it in the first place? BECAUSE YOU'RE LOOKING....something you wouldn't ordinarily do. In the course of your lifetime, you've probably had a thousand different "sores" and never paid them any mind. Except for the ones you got after going down on that waitress.

Just listen to me, dood. I am a Nervous Nelly. My words come from experience.

[Kdip]

I have a white spot on the tip of my tongue. It is pretty small and is freaking me out a bit. I am 13 days into my quit. I had some other sores from dipping but they have gone away. Anybody familiar with this kind of sore?

I had several sores AFTER I quit as well. After several weeks they pretty much went away. I asked the same question at the time and was told that they are part of the healing process as your body gets all that shit and chemicals from dipping out of your body. If it persists for an extended period of time you may want to go to your dentist to get it checked out. You may also want to put some hydrogen peroxide on it as well. Congrats on 13 days!!! You're doing great.

[bmartin]

I have a white spot on the tip of my tongue. It is pretty small and is freaking me out a bit. I am 13 days into my quit. I had some other sores from dipping but they have gone away. Anybody familiar with this kind of sore?

[GlennFtheKodiak]

I am new here and joined a little over a week ago. I have been addicted to nicotine for over 25 years. I smoked for 12 years and then started dipping. That was in 96. I quit dipping for a couple of years only to get addicted to the nic gum. Well then I went back to dipping. I am tired of being a slave to nicotine and I am going to quit cold turkey. I went and threw out all of my kodiak tonight and tomorrow I will post day one with July. I only want to go through this once and the accountability to the group will help me a lot. I am scared shitless though because I have always had my dip.

i was gonna aks you why you joined march 25 but dint quit til april 4 but i see you dint make your roll post for dya 3 yesterday. are you reely cummittid to quitin? cause if you are man you need a way better plan then the one your workin with now.

this aint no infomershul place wat fixes stuff for you.

you gotta make a choise and cummit.
are you a quitterer?
or are you gonna be nics littel bitch takin it up the ass until she's done with you and kills you?

LOL, still laughing at the women and police comment. so true though. the nic bitch is neither, so you can do it.