Hello

[Smeds]

Big congrats on the HOF today ... what a battle you've been through, but you are no where near done, nor are you cured! Proud of your quit so far, hope to see you around these halls for a long, long time to come!!

[Dagranger]

more ab me. So in Dec 2013 i thought i pulled groin @work (I'm a plumber) took MRI weeks later that revealed some swollen lymph nodes and that i had a disease called Avasular Necrosis (AVN) of the hips which was causing my groin pain, blood flow had been cut off to the femoral head (top of hip) and therefore the bone was dead/dying and had collapsed. Being lymph were swollen that issue was more pressing since it could of meant cancer. lymphs were swollen in groin and neck. After ct scans theyfound me to be cancer free thank god but why swollen lymphs? 3 days after xmas i went to ER because i was in so much pain the ER doctor decided to do bloodwork and 1 of which was HIV test i was discharged from ER he said the HIV was only test not back he said if i don't get a call in a week or 2 that no news is good news. in that time i did 2nd CT scan of my neck for the lymphs. in Mid jan my PCP calls me into his office i figure great my CT results came in and thats when he dropped the BOMB he said reason i called you in is your HIV results came back POSITIVE and my CD4 was 157 which is considered AIDSÂ… i was scared to death. However after talking to DR he said nobody dies of HIV/AIDS i just need to take pills everyday which is what I've been doing since then and I'm now "Undetectable" and my cd4 is up to almost 500. Just waiting to get hip surgery now. But as life would have is in Feb my mother passed away from a heart attack just 1 more thing to throw on top of the shit pile that has been my life since DEC. So when i saw a little white pimple on my cheek i decided that 3 major life shakeups were enough for me i didn't need oral cancer to be the 4th thing. So I decided to say fuck you to my can you're not with it

Damn brother....sincerest condolences.

You're doing the right thing though. Coming here to clean yourself of that nicotine crap can only help in dealing with the stuff you're trying to handle. Brace yourself for the SUCK, though, that's coming. As LOOT (3300+ days quit and counting) says, learn from it...remember how bad it SUCKS so you never ever want to go through it again. That makes sense to me.

Proud to be quit with you today, tomorrow, and every damn day after that.

Hang tough brother. It is good to not use tobacco. You're definitely making the right move.

You know man... I'm glad you are here. Many if us have or had issues. The principles of this site are strong and will roll over to other parts of your life. Hip surgery... Sucks. Taking pills.... Sucks. Losing a parent.... Sad and terrible.

I bet Tony Gwynn's family wishes he could be in your shoes.

Yep, I went there. Nicotine is a wicked beast. It takes over your life. It makes you lie, makes you miss commitments. Make excuses. Makes you a liar. And I can say that because every single person on this site has at some point lied to cover their addiction. To win, one day at a time, you gotta be a man of your word. And being a man of your word is contagious. Itsjes your whole life better.

If I can help, let me know. Pm me is you need a number. You can do this. One day at a time.

Darn, i may have seen all this on an episode of house a couple years ago. You definitely need to be here my friend. Glad to have you. Let the quit begin. Need anything let me know.

You've definitely been down a road most of us haven't, but that road has crossed paths with ours on many fronts. One of those intersections is nicotine addiction. We know the addiction and because of that, there's a lot about you that we already know. With that said, put some trust into the advice and support you receive on this site. Quitting nicotine, may be your hardest challenge yet, but it may also be the most rewarding. Post your name on roll call, in the September quit group, read up on the site and be ready to quit like fuck every damn day. That's what every dude who responded before me does and they're all badass quitters. Best of the Best.

steak and bj day huh that sounds about right lol thank you all for the replies and offers of support i will reach out for help when i need it i know this is a long road but i know i can do it and with all your help it will be just that much easier. obviously I'm not one to quit when things don't go my way or look the worst its times like these that shape us a people its what life is all about dealing with problems like a man not caving like a pussy thanks to all Day 4 is join very well

Wow...that post did not go the way I thought it would. That is a rough blow. I do think it is awesome to get on with living and quit the dip, you've got your hands full trying to deal with HIV no need to compound it with mouth cancer. Good luck here, it will be tough, but you can do this.

[Landdon]

Hello everyone decided id join KTC and get some support on my quit which i started monday June 16, 2014 After 16 years of chewing copenhagen long cut.

I'm a newbie too. Kodiak user for about 29 years. Let's do this bro!

[Tommy91772]

more ab me. So in Dec 2013 i thought i pulled groin @work (I'm a plumber) took MRI weeks later that revealed some swollen lymph nodes and that i had a disease called Avasular Necrosis (AVN) of the hips which was causing my groin pain, blood flow had been cut off to the femoral head (top of hip) and therefore the bone was dead/dying and had collapsed. Being lymph were swollen that issue was more pressing since it could of meant cancer. lymphs were swollen in groin and neck. After ct scans theyfound me to be cancer free thank god but why swollen lymphs? 3 days after xmas i went to ER because i was in so much pain the ER doctor decided to do bloodwork and 1 of which was HIV test i was discharged from ER he said the HIV was only test not back he said if i don't get a call in a week or 2 that no news is good news. in that time i did 2nd CT scan of my neck for the lymphs. in Mid jan my PCP calls me into his office i figure great my CT results came in and thats when he dropped the BOMB he said reason i called you in is your HIV results came back POSITIVE and my CD4 was 157 which is considered AIDSÂ… i was scared to death. However after talking to DR he said nobody dies of HIV/AIDS i just need to take pills everyday which is what I've been doing since then and I'm now "Undetectable" and my cd4 is up to almost 500. Just waiting to get hip surgery now. But as life would have is in Feb my mother passed away from a heart attack just 1 more thing to throw on top of the shit pile that has been my life since DEC. So when i saw a little white pimple on my cheek i decided that 3 major life shakeups were enough for me i didn't need oral cancer to be the 4th thing. So I decided to say fuck you to my can you're not with it

Damn brother....sincerest condolences.

You're doing the right thing though. Coming here to clean yourself of that nicotine crap can only help in dealing with the stuff you're trying to handle. Brace yourself for the SUCK, though, that's coming. As LOOT (3300+ days quit and counting) says, learn from it...remember how bad it SUCKS so you never ever want to go through it again. That makes sense to me.

Proud to be quit with you today, tomorrow, and every damn day after that.

Hang tough brother. It is good to not use tobacco. You're definitely making the right move.

You know man... I'm glad you are here. Many if us have or had issues. The principles of this site are strong and will roll over to other parts of your life. Hip surgery... Sucks. Taking pills.... Sucks. Losing a parent.... Sad and terrible.

I bet Tony Gwynn's family wishes he could be in your shoes.

Yep, I went there. Nicotine is a wicked beast. It takes over your life. It makes you lie, makes you miss commitments. Make excuses. Makes you a liar. And I can say that because every single person on this site has at some point lied to cover their addiction. To win, one day at a time, you gotta be a man of your word. And being a man of your word is contagious. Itsjes your whole life better.

If I can help, let me know. Pm me is you need a number. You can do this. One day at a time.

Darn, i may have seen all this on an episode of house a couple years ago. You definitely need to be here my friend. Glad to have you. Let the quit begin. Need anything let me know.

You've definitely been down a road most of us haven't, but that road has crossed paths with ours on many fronts. One of those intersections is nicotine addiction. We know the addiction and because of that, there's a lot about you that we already know. With that said, put some trust into the advice and support you receive on this site. Quitting nicotine, may be your hardest challenge yet, but it may also be the most rewarding. Post your name on roll call, in the September quit group, read up on the site and be ready to quit like fuck every damn day. That's what every dude who responded before me does and they're all badass quitters. Best of the Best.

steak and bj day huh that sounds about right lol thank you all for the replies and offers of support i will reach out for help when i need it i know this is a long road but i know i can do it and with all your help it will be just that much easier. obviously I'm not one to quit when things don't go my way or look the worst its times like these that shape us a people its what life is all about dealing with problems like a man not caving like a pussy thanks to all Day 4 is join very well

[Steakbomb18]

more ab me. So in Dec 2013 i thought i pulled groin @work (I'm a plumber) took MRI weeks later that revealed some swollen lymph nodes and that i had a disease called Avasular Necrosis (AVN) of the hips which was causing my groin pain, blood flow had been cut off to the femoral head (top of hip) and therefore the bone was dead/dying and had collapsed. Being lymph were swollen that issue was more pressing since it could of meant cancer. lymphs were swollen in groin and neck. After ct scans theyfound me to be cancer free thank god but why swollen lymphs? 3 days after xmas i went to ER because i was in so much pain the ER doctor decided to do bloodwork and 1 of which was HIV test i was discharged from ER he said the HIV was only test not back he said if i don't get a call in a week or 2 that no news is good news. in that time i did 2nd CT scan of my neck for the lymphs. in Mid jan my PCP calls me into his office i figure great my CT results came in and thats when he dropped the BOMB he said reason i called you in is your HIV results came back POSITIVE and my CD4 was 157 which is considered AIDSÂ… i was scared to death. However after talking to DR he said nobody dies of HIV/AIDS i just need to take pills everyday which is what I've been doing since then and I'm now "Undetectable" and my cd4 is up to almost 500. Just waiting to get hip surgery now. But as life would have is in Feb my mother passed away from a heart attack just 1 more thing to throw on top of the shit pile that has been my life since DEC. So when i saw a little white pimple on my cheek i decided that 3 major life shakeups were enough for me i didn't need oral cancer to be the 4th thing. So I decided to say fuck you to my can you're not with it

Damn brother....sincerest condolences.

You're doing the right thing though. Coming here to clean yourself of that nicotine crap can only help in dealing with the stuff you're trying to handle. Brace yourself for the SUCK, though, that's coming. As LOOT (3300+ days quit and counting) says, learn from it...remember how bad it SUCKS so you never ever want to go through it again. That makes sense to me.

Proud to be quit with you today, tomorrow, and every damn day after that.

Hang tough brother. It is good to not use tobacco. You're definitely making the right move.

You know man... I'm glad you are here. Many if us have or had issues. The principles of this site are strong and will roll over to other parts of your life. Hip surgery... Sucks. Taking pills.... Sucks. Losing a parent.... Sad and terrible.

I bet Tony Gwynn's family wishes he could be in your shoes.

Yep, I went there. Nicotine is a wicked beast. It takes over your life. It makes you lie, makes you miss commitments. Make excuses. Makes you a liar. And I can say that because every single person on this site has at some point lied to cover their addiction. To win, one day at a time, you gotta be a man of your word. And being a man of your word is contagious. Itsjes your whole life better.

If I can help, let me know. Pm me is you need a number. You can do this. One day at a time.

Darn, i may have seen all this on an episode of house a couple years ago. You definitely need to be here my friend. Glad to have you. Let the quit begin. Need anything let me know.

You've definitely been down a road most of us haven't, but that road has crossed paths with ours on many fronts. One of those intersections is nicotine addiction. We know the addiction and because of that, there's a lot about you that we already know. With that said, put some trust into the advice and support you receive on this site. Quitting nicotine, may be your hardest challenge yet, but it may also be the most rewarding. Post your name on roll call, in the September quit group, read up on the site and be ready to quit like fuck every damn day. That's what every dude who responded before me does and they're all badass quitters. Best of the Best.

[srans]

more ab me. So in Dec 2013 i thought i pulled groin @work (I'm a plumber) took MRI weeks later that revealed some swollen lymph nodes and that i had a disease called Avasular Necrosis (AVN) of the hips which was causing my groin pain, blood flow had been cut off to the femoral head (top of hip) and therefore the bone was dead/dying and had collapsed. Being lymph were swollen that issue was more pressing since it could of meant cancer. lymphs were swollen in groin and neck. After ct scans theyfound me to be cancer free thank god but why swollen lymphs? 3 days after xmas i went to ER because i was in so much pain the ER doctor decided to do bloodwork and 1 of which was HIV test i was discharged from ER he said the HIV was only test not back he said if i don't get a call in a week or 2 that no news is good news. in that time i did 2nd CT scan of my neck for the lymphs. in Mid jan my PCP calls me into his office i figure great my CT results came in and thats when he dropped the BOMB he said reason i called you in is your HIV results came back POSITIVE and my CD4 was 157 which is considered AIDSÂ… i was scared to death. However after talking to DR he said nobody dies of HIV/AIDS i just need to take pills everyday which is what I've been doing since then and I'm now "Undetectable" and my cd4 is up to almost 500. Just waiting to get hip surgery now. But as life would have is in Feb my mother passed away from a heart attack just 1 more thing to throw on top of the shit pile that has been my life since DEC. So when i saw a little white pimple on my cheek i decided that 3 major life shakeups were enough for me i didn't need oral cancer to be the 4th thing. So I decided to say fuck you to my can you're not with it

Damn brother....sincerest condolences.

You're doing the right thing though. Coming here to clean yourself of that nicotine crap can only help in dealing with the stuff you're trying to handle. Brace yourself for the SUCK, though, that's coming. As LOOT (3300+ days quit and counting) says, learn from it...remember how bad it SUCKS so you never ever want to go through it again. That makes sense to me.

Proud to be quit with you today, tomorrow, and every damn day after that.

Hang tough brother. It is good to not use tobacco. You're definitely making the right move.

You know man... I'm glad you are here. Many if us have or had issues. The principles of this site are strong and will roll over to other parts of your life. Hip surgery... Sucks. Taking pills.... Sucks. Losing a parent.... Sad and terrible.

I bet Tony Gwynn's family wishes he could be in your shoes.

Yep, I went there. Nicotine is a wicked beast. It takes over your life. It makes you lie, makes you miss commitments. Make excuses. Makes you a liar. And I can say that because every single person on this site has at some point lied to cover their addiction. To win, one day at a time, you gotta be a man of your word. And being a man of your word is contagious. Itsjes your whole life better.

If I can help, let me know. Pm me is you need a number. You can do this. One day at a time.

Darn, i may have seen all this on an episode of house a couple years ago. You definitely need to be here my friend. Glad to have you. Let the quit begin. Need anything let me know.

[worktowin]

more ab me. So in Dec 2013 i thought i pulled groin @work (I'm a plumber) took MRI weeks later that revealed some swollen lymph nodes and that i had a disease called Avasular Necrosis (AVN) of the hips which was causing my groin pain, blood flow had been cut off to the femoral head (top of hip) and therefore the bone was dead/dying and had collapsed. Being lymph were swollen that issue was more pressing since it could of meant cancer. lymphs were swollen in groin and neck. After ct scans theyfound me to be cancer free thank god but why swollen lymphs? 3 days after xmas i went to ER because i was in so much pain the ER doctor decided to do bloodwork and 1 of which was HIV test i was discharged from ER he said the HIV was only test not back he said if i don't get a call in a week or 2 that no news is good news. in that time i did 2nd CT scan of my neck for the lymphs. in Mid jan my PCP calls me into his office i figure great my CT results came in and thats when he dropped the BOMB he said reason i called you in is your HIV results came back POSITIVE and my CD4 was 157 which is considered AIDSÂ… i was scared to death. However after talking to DR he said nobody dies of HIV/AIDS i just need to take pills everyday which is what I've been doing since then and I'm now "Undetectable" and my cd4 is up to almost 500. Just waiting to get hip surgery now. But as life would have is in Feb my mother passed away from a heart attack just 1 more thing to throw on top of the shit pile that has been my life since DEC. So when i saw a little white pimple on my cheek i decided that 3 major life shakeups were enough for me i didn't need oral cancer to be the 4th thing. So I decided to say fuck you to my can you're not with it

Damn brother....sincerest condolences.

You're doing the right thing though. Coming here to clean yourself of that nicotine crap can only help in dealing with the stuff you're trying to handle. Brace yourself for the SUCK, though, that's coming. As LOOT (3300+ days quit and counting) says, learn from it...remember how bad it SUCKS so you never ever want to go through it again. That makes sense to me.

Proud to be quit with you today, tomorrow, and every damn day after that.

Hang tough brother. It is good to not use tobacco. You're definitely making the right move.

You know man... I'm glad you are here. Many if us have or had issues. The principles of this site are strong and will roll over to other parts of your life. Hip surgery... Sucks. Taking pills.... Sucks. Losing a parent.... Sad and terrible.

I bet Tony Gwynn's family wishes he could be in your shoes.

Yep, I went there. Nicotine is a wicked beast. It takes over your life. It makes you lie, makes you miss commitments. Make excuses. Makes you a liar. And I can say that because every single person on this site has at some point lied to cover their addiction. To win, one day at a time, you gotta be a man of your word. And being a man of your word is contagious. Itsjes your whole life better.

If I can help, let me know. Pm me is you need a number. You can do this. One day at a time.

[Grizzlyhasclaws]

more ab me. So in Dec 2013 i thought i pulled groin @work (I'm a plumber) took MRI weeks later that revealed some swollen lymph nodes and that i had a disease called Avasular Necrosis (AVN) of the hips which was causing my groin pain, blood flow had been cut off to the femoral head (top of hip) and therefore the bone was dead/dying and had collapsed. Being lymph were swollen that issue was more pressing since it could of meant cancer. lymphs were swollen in groin and neck. After ct scans theyfound me to be cancer free thank god but why swollen lymphs? 3 days after xmas i went to ER because i was in so much pain the ER doctor decided to do bloodwork and 1 of which was HIV test i was discharged from ER he said the HIV was only test not back he said if i don't get a call in a week or 2 that no news is good news. in that time i did 2nd CT scan of my neck for the lymphs. in Mid jan my PCP calls me into his office i figure great my CT results came in and thats when he dropped the BOMB he said reason i called you in is your HIV results came back POSITIVE and my CD4 was 157 which is considered AIDSÂ… i was scared to death. However after talking to DR he said nobody dies of HIV/AIDS i just need to take pills everyday which is what I've been doing since then and I'm now "Undetectable" and my cd4 is up to almost 500. Just waiting to get hip surgery now. But as life would have is in Feb my mother passed away from a heart attack just 1 more thing to throw on top of the shit pile that has been my life since DEC. So when i saw a little white pimple on my cheek i decided that 3 major life shakeups were enough for me i didn't need oral cancer to be the 4th thing. So I decided to say fuck you to my can you're not with it

Damn brother....sincerest condolences.

You're doing the right thing though. Coming here to clean yourself of that nicotine crap can only help in dealing with the stuff you're trying to handle. Brace yourself for the SUCK, though, that's coming. As LOOT (3300+ days quit and counting) says, learn from it...remember how bad it SUCKS so you never ever want to go through it again. That makes sense to me.

Proud to be quit with you today, tomorrow, and every damn day after that.

Hang tough brother. It is good to not use tobacco. You're definitely making the right move.

[CavMan83]

more ab me. So in Dec 2013 i thought i pulled groin @work (I'm a plumber) took MRI weeks later that revealed some swollen lymph nodes and that i had a disease called Avasular Necrosis (AVN) of the hips which was causing my groin pain, blood flow had been cut off to the femoral head (top of hip) and therefore the bone was dead/dying and had collapsed. Being lymph were swollen that issue was more pressing since it could of meant cancer. lymphs were swollen in groin and neck. After ct scans theyfound me to be cancer free thank god but why swollen lymphs? 3 days after xmas i went to ER because i was in so much pain the ER doctor decided to do bloodwork and 1 of which was HIV test i was discharged from ER he said the HIV was only test not back he said if i don't get a call in a week or 2 that no news is good news. in that time i did 2nd CT scan of my neck for the lymphs. in Mid jan my PCP calls me into his office i figure great my CT results came in and thats when he dropped the BOMB he said reason i called you in is your HIV results came back POSITIVE and my CD4 was 157 which is considered AIDSÂ… i was scared to death. However after talking to DR he said nobody dies of HIV/AIDS i just need to take pills everyday which is what I've been doing since then and I'm now "Undetectable" and my cd4 is up to almost 500. Just waiting to get hip surgery now. But as life would have is in Feb my mother passed away from a heart attack just 1 more thing to throw on top of the shit pile that has been my life since DEC. So when i saw a little white pimple on my cheek i decided that 3 major life shakeups were enough for me i didn't need oral cancer to be the 4th thing. So I decided to say fuck you to my can you're not with it

Damn brother....sincerest condolences.

You're doing the right thing though. Coming here to clean yourself of that nicotine crap can only help in dealing with the stuff you're trying to handle. Brace yourself for the SUCK, though, that's coming. As LOOT (3300+ days quit and counting) says, learn from it...remember how bad it SUCKS so you never ever want to go through it again. That makes sense to me.

Proud to be quit with you today, tomorrow, and every damn day after that.

[Tommy91772]

more ab me. So in Dec 2013 i thought i pulled groin @work (I'm a plumber) took MRI weeks later that revealed some swollen lymph nodes and that i had a disease called Avasular Necrosis (AVN) of the hips which was causing my groin pain, blood flow had been cut off to the femoral head (top of hip) and therefore the bone was dead/dying and had collapsed. Being lymph were swollen that issue was more pressing since it could of meant cancer. lymphs were swollen in groin and neck. After ct scans theyfound me to be cancer free thank god but why swollen lymphs? 3 days after xmas i went to ER because i was in so much pain the ER doctor decided to do bloodwork and 1 of which was HIV test i was discharged from ER he said the HIV was only test not back he said if i don't get a call in a week or 2 that no news is good news. in that time i did 2nd CT scan of my neck for the lymphs. in Mid jan my PCP calls me into his office i figure great my CT results came in and thats when he dropped the BOMB he said reason i called you in is your HIV results came back POSITIVE and my CD4 was 157 which is considered AIDSÂ… i was scared to death. However after talking to DR he said nobody dies of HIV/AIDS i just need to take pills everyday which is what I've been doing since then and I'm now "Undetectable" and my cd4 is up to almost 500. Just waiting to get hip surgery now. But as life would have is in Feb my mother passed away from a heart attack just 1 more thing to throw on top of the shit pile that has been my life since DEC. So when i saw a little white pimple on my cheek i decided that 3 major life shakeups were enough for me i didn't need oral cancer to be the 4th thing. So I decided to say fuck you to my can you're not with it

[Tommy91772]

thanks everyone i posted roll only took about an hour but i figured it out haha

[Dagranger]

Hello everyone decided id join KTC and get some support on my quit which i started monday June 16, 2014 After 16 years of chewing copenhagen long cut.

Welcome, now post roll and read all you can. Learn from those that have experienced and get #'s from those doing it with you. Quitting this addiction is a bitch but can be done one day at a time.

Welcome!! Learn how to post roll, and do it every damn day. That is your promise to yourself and other quitters not to use tobacco in any form for 24 hours. Repeat daily and keep your promise. Read everything you can on the site and get involved! It will suck at first, but the freedom is so worth it. Get some quit

Sh4string-241 days free!

Tommy great job posting roll. You now know the bread and butter of this site. Every morning wake up and post roll....that is a promise not to dip that day. Do everything in your power to make it to bed that night without dipping, then wake up and repeat. Won't lie to you, it''s a grind, but it's a grind that thousands of us do every day. You can do it too. If you need a little extra help click the my name which is a hyperlink to my personal page. Once there you can send messages to who ever you want. Good luck

[Sh4string]

Hello everyone decided id join KTC and get some support on my quit which i started monday June 16, 2014 After 16 years of chewing copenhagen long cut.

Welcome, now post roll and read all you can. Learn from those that have experienced and get #'s from those doing it with you. Quitting this addiction is a bitch but can be done one day at a time.

Welcome!! Learn how to post roll, and do it every damn day. That is your promise to yourself and other quitters not to use tobacco in any form for 24 hours. Repeat daily and keep your promise. Read everything you can on the site and get involved! It will suck at first, but the freedom is so worth it. Get some quit

Sh4string-241 days free!

[Wt57]

Hello everyone decided id join KTC and get some support on my quit which i started monday June 16, 2014 After 16 years of chewing copenhagen long cut.

Welcome, now post roll and read all you can. Learn from those that have experienced and get #'s from those doing it with you. Quitting this addiction is a bitch but can be done one day at a time.

[Tommy91772]

Hello everyone decided id join KTC and get some support on my quit which i started monday June 16, 2014 After 16 years of chewing copenhagen long cut.