My quit

[cubs204]

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.

[cubs204]

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.

[Maverick55]

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!

[cubs204]

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.

[cubs204]

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

[Smokeyg]

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.

[nmc]

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.

[theo3wood]

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.

[cubs204]

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.

[jaydisco]

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.

[cubs204]

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.

[markr]

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'

[Colonel_No_Cope]

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.

[cubs204]

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.

[markr]

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.