General Discussion - 2020

[Nomore1959]

Question of the Day:

Who Was The FIRST Fellow Quitter You Met In Person?

For me it was Whodey and Highway48 WAY back in the day in January 2007(!) - damn I'm old...

https://www.killthecan.org/whodey-chewie-highway48-the-first-ktc-meet/

For me it was @Natro and @MN_Ben just a few short weeks into my quit. It really provided some flesh and bones to the accountability aspect of the site very early on.

My first was Chris2Alaska in February 2019, and I’ve met a few other quitters since then.  It really strengthens your quit!

My first was @MN_Ben three days into my quit in October 2014. I have met many since then.

Small world.  MN_Ben was the first quitter I met in person.  Then Harvestgirl, then a whole bunch at the Midwest meetup.

[Natro]

Question of the Day:

Who Was The FIRST Fellow Quitter You Met In Person?

For me it was Whodey and Highway48 WAY back in the day in January 2007(!) - damn I'm old...

https://www.killthecan.org/whodey-chewie-highway48-the-first-ktc-meet/

For me it was @Natro and @MN_Ben just a few short weeks into my quit. It really provided some flesh and bones to the accountability aspect of the site very early on.

My first was Chris2Alaska in February 2019, and I’ve met a few other quitters since then.  It really strengthens your quit!

My first was @MN_Ben three days into my quit in October 2014. I have met many since then.

[copequits]

Question of the Day:

Who Was The FIRST Fellow Quitter You Met In Person?

For me it was Whodey and Highway48 WAY back in the day in January 2007(!) - damn I'm old...

https://www.killthecan.org/whodey-chewie-highway48-the-first-ktc-meet/

For me it was @Natro and @MN_Ben just a few short weeks into my quit. It really provided some flesh and bones to the accountability aspect of the site very early on.

My first was Chris2Alaska in February 2019, and I’ve met a few other quitters since then.  It really strengthens your quit!

[MN_Engineer]

Question of the Day:

Who Was The FIRST Fellow Quitter You Met In Person?

For me it was Whodey and Highway48 WAY back in the day in January 2007(!) - damn I'm old...

https://www.killthecan.org/whodey-chewie-highway48-the-first-ktc-meet/

For me it was @Natro and @MN_Ben just a few short weeks into my quit. It really provided some flesh and bones to the accountability aspect of the site very early on.

[chewie]

Question of the Day:

Who Was The FIRST Fellow Quitter You Met In Person?

For me it was Whodey and Highway48 WAY back in the day in January 2007(!) - damn I'm old...

https://www.killthecan.org/whodey-chewie-highway48-the-first-ktc-meet/

[chewie]

Question of the Day:

Who Was The FIRST Fellow Quitter You Met In Person?

[Dbrown83]

I'm on day 49 and my acid reflux has really been bad for a week now. I figure this is normal but just asking.. Just like my sore throat but it's getting better cause it comes and goes. Happy Thanksgiving brothers and sisters!!!!

you need to find out what is causing it and nip it in the bud..immediately when you feel it you should think of what you ate and really nail it down..No soda, chips etc.. I had it terrible and finally I started to write down everything I ate and drank and boom there it was.. You need to do the same... you can chase it with tums, zantac etc but you'll take those for life until you find the real source.. good luck with it

@Dbrown83 -

@lazytrader is right... keeping track of what is getting you is helpful.

That said, mine was OFF THE CHARTS for quite a while after I quit... regardless of what I ate or drank. The good news is for me, and for quite a few others if memory serves me correctly, it essentially went away a few months after I quit. I'm to the point now where I don't get it much at all any more and don't medicate any more either (and this is coming from a guy who had GERD really bad, had my throat scoped, was on regular meds, etc.

Keep quitting... you'll be amazed at the positive changes in your body / life.

Chewie

Thanks for the info.. I've had it bad twice now in a week and both times was a big dinner.. I'm going to keep track of what has caused it. Pretty sure it was chips and dips or the mountain dew. Both I need to stay away from right now and would probably help with the sore throat..

When I was dipping I had heartburn nearly every day. When I quit it remained bad for awhile but eventually subsided all together. Now I only get it when I eat processed tomato products like spaghetti or pizza sauce.

Persevere. Chances are it will get better with time.

@Dbrown83 Research and learn about silent reflux. That is what I was diagnosed with at around 100 days. I still fight some to this day at 269 days. Some can be controlled very well with diet but some need meds. I so far am just using diet after weaning off ppis. I wish you well my friend and hope you get it under control as I know how miserable life can be with it.

@Dbrown83 here's a couple of articles from the site that you may find helpful:

Heartburn When Quitting Dip
https://www.killthecan.org/heartburn-when-quitting-dip/

Does Smokeless Tobacco Really Affect Acid Reflux?
https://www.killthecan.org/does-smokeless-tobacco-really-affect-acid-reflux/

Thank you everyone for all your answers, time and everything else. I've cut out mountain dew, bunch of junk, and some other foods. I have been feeling alright these last couple days watching what I eat. ODAAT and learning everyday. God bless you all

[chewie]

I'm on day 49 and my acid reflux has really been bad for a week now. I figure this is normal but just asking.. Just like my sore throat but it's getting better cause it comes and goes. Happy Thanksgiving brothers and sisters!!!!

you need to find out what is causing it and nip it in the bud..immediately when you feel it you should think of what you ate and really nail it down..No soda, chips etc.. I had it terrible and finally I started to write down everything I ate and drank and boom there it was.. You need to do the same... you can chase it with tums, zantac etc but you'll take those for life until you find the real source.. good luck with it

@Dbrown83 -

@lazytrader is right... keeping track of what is getting you is helpful.

That said, mine was OFF THE CHARTS for quite a while after I quit... regardless of what I ate or drank. The good news is for me, and for quite a few others if memory serves me correctly, it essentially went away a few months after I quit. I'm to the point now where I don't get it much at all any more and don't medicate any more either (and this is coming from a guy who had GERD really bad, had my throat scoped, was on regular meds, etc.

Keep quitting... you'll be amazed at the positive changes in your body / life.

Chewie

Thanks for the info.. I've had it bad twice now in a week and both times was a big dinner.. I'm going to keep track of what has caused it. Pretty sure it was chips and dips or the mountain dew. Both I need to stay away from right now and would probably help with the sore throat..

When I was dipping I had heartburn nearly every day. When I quit it remained bad for awhile but eventually subsided all together. Now I only get it when I eat processed tomato products like spaghetti or pizza sauce.

Persevere. Chances are it will get better with time.

@Dbrown83 Research and learn about silent reflux. That is what I was diagnosed with at around 100 days. I still fight some to this day at 269 days. Some can be controlled very well with diet but some need meds. I so far am just using diet after weaning off ppis. I wish you well my friend and hope you get it under control as I know how miserable life can be with it.

@Dbrown83 here's a couple of articles from the site that you may find helpful:

Heartburn When Quitting Dip
https://www.killthecan.org/heartburn-when-quitting-dip/

Does Smokeless Tobacco Really Affect Acid Reflux?
https://www.killthecan.org/does-smokeless-tobacco-really-affect-acid-reflux/ 

[Thefranks5]

I'm on day 49 and my acid reflux has really been bad for a week now. I figure this is normal but just asking.. Just like my sore throat but it's getting better cause it comes and goes. Happy Thanksgiving brothers and sisters!!!!

you need to find out what is causing it and nip it in the bud..immediately when you feel it you should think of what you ate and really nail it down..No soda, chips etc.. I had it terrible and finally I started to write down everything I ate and drank and boom there it was.. You need to do the same... you can chase it with tums, zantac etc but you'll take those for life until you find the real source.. good luck with it

@Dbrown83 -

@lazytrader is right... keeping track of what is getting you is helpful.

That said, mine was OFF THE CHARTS for quite a while after I quit... regardless of what I ate or drank. The good news is for me, and for quite a few others if memory serves me correctly, it essentially went away a few months after I quit. I'm to the point now where I don't get it much at all any more and don't medicate any more either (and this is coming from a guy who had GERD really bad, had my throat scoped, was on regular meds, etc.

Keep quitting... you'll be amazed at the positive changes in your body / life.

Chewie

Thanks for the info.. I've had it bad twice now in a week and both times was a big dinner.. I'm going to keep track of what has caused it. Pretty sure it was chips and dips or the mountain dew. Both I need to stay away from right now and would probably help with the sore throat..

When I was dipping I had heartburn nearly every day. When I quit it remained bad for awhile but eventually subsided all together. Now I only get it when I eat processed tomato products like spaghetti or pizza sauce.

Persevere. Chances are it will get better with time.

@Dbrown83 Research and learn about silent reflux. That is what I was diagnosed with at around 100 days. I still fight some to this day at 269 days. Some can be controlled very well with diet but some need meds. I so far am just using diet after weaning off ppis. I wish you well my friend and hope you get it under control as I know how miserable life can be with it.

[MN_Engineer]

I'm on day 49 and my acid reflux has really been bad for a week now. I figure this is normal but just asking.. Just like my sore throat but it's getting better cause it comes and goes. Happy Thanksgiving brothers and sisters!!!!

you need to find out what is causing it and nip it in the bud..immediately when you feel it you should think of what you ate and really nail it down..No soda, chips etc.. I had it terrible and finally I started to write down everything I ate and drank and boom there it was.. You need to do the same... you can chase it with tums, zantac etc but you'll take those for life until you find the real source.. good luck with it

@Dbrown83 -

@lazytrader is right... keeping track of what is getting you is helpful.

That said, mine was OFF THE CHARTS for quite a while after I quit... regardless of what I ate or drank. The good news is for me, and for quite a few others if memory serves me correctly, it essentially went away a few months after I quit. I'm to the point now where I don't get it much at all any more and don't medicate any more either (and this is coming from a guy who had GERD really bad, had my throat scoped, was on regular meds, etc.

Keep quitting... you'll be amazed at the positive changes in your body / life.

Chewie

Thanks for the info.. I've had it bad twice now in a week and both times was a big dinner.. I'm going to keep track of what has caused it. Pretty sure it was chips and dips or the mountain dew. Both I need to stay away from right now and would probably help with the sore throat..

When I was dipping I had heartburn nearly every day. When I quit it remained bad for awhile but eventually subsided all together. Now I only get it when I eat processed tomato products like spaghetti or pizza sauce.

Persevere. Chances are it will get better with time.

[Dbrown83]

I'm on day 49 and my acid reflux has really been bad for a week now. I figure this is normal but just asking.. Just like my sore throat but it's getting better cause it comes and goes. Happy Thanksgiving brothers and sisters!!!!

you need to find out what is causing it and nip it in the bud..immediately when you feel it you should think of what you ate and really nail it down..No soda, chips etc.. I had it terrible and finally I started to write down everything I ate and drank and boom there it was.. You need to do the same... you can chase it with tums, zantac etc but you'll take those for life until you find the real source.. good luck with it

@Dbrown83 -

@lazytrader is right... keeping track of what is getting you is helpful.

That said, mine was OFF THE CHARTS for quite a while after I quit... regardless of what I ate or drank. The good news is for me, and for quite a few others if memory serves me correctly, it essentially went away a few months after I quit. I'm to the point now where I don't get it much at all any more and don't medicate any more either (and this is coming from a guy who had GERD really bad, had my throat scoped, was on regular meds, etc.

Keep quitting... you'll be amazed at the positive changes in your body / life.

Chewie

Thanks for the info.. I've had it bad twice now in a week and both times was a big dinner.. I'm going to keep track of what has caused it. Pretty sure it was chips and dips or the mountain dew. Both I need to stay away from right now and would probably help with the sore throat..

[chewie]

I'm on day 49 and my acid reflux has really been bad for a week now. I figure this is normal but just asking.. Just like my sore throat but it's getting better cause it comes and goes. Happy Thanksgiving brothers and sisters!!!!

you need to find out what is causing it and nip it in the bud..immediately when you feel it you should think of what you ate and really nail it down..No soda, chips etc.. I had it terrible and finally I started to write down everything I ate and drank and boom there it was.. You need to do the same... you can chase it with tums, zantac etc but you'll take those for life until you find the real source.. good luck with it

@Dbrown83 -

@lazytrader is right... keeping track of what is getting you is helpful.

That said, mine was OFF THE CHARTS for quite a while after I quit... regardless of what I ate or drank. The good news is for me, and for quite a few others if memory serves me correctly, it essentially went away a few months after I quit. I'm to the point now where I don't get it much at all any more and don't medicate any more either (and this is coming from a guy who had GERD really bad, had my throat scoped, was on regular meds, etc.

Keep quitting... you'll be amazed at the positive changes in your body / life.

Chewie

[lazytrader]

I'm on day 49 and my acid reflux has really been bad for a week now. I figure this is normal but just asking.. Just like my sore throat but it's getting better cause it comes and goes. Happy Thanksgiving brothers and sisters!!!!

you need to find out what is causing it and nip it in the bud..immediately when you feel it you should think of what you ate and really nail it down..No soda, chips etc.. I had it terrible and finally I started to write down everything I ate and drank and boom there it was.. You need to do the same... you can chase it with tums, zantac etc but you'll take those for life until you find the real source.. good luck with it

[Dbrown83]

I'm on day 49 and my acid reflux has really been bad for a week now. I figure this is normal but just asking.. Just like my sore throat but it's getting better cause it comes and goes. Happy Thanksgiving brothers and sisters!!!!

[chewie]

More Than Ever… Lots To Be Thankful For

https://www.killthecan.org/more-than-ever-lots-to-be-thankful-for/ via @killthecanorg

HAPPY THANKSGIVING QUITTERS!!!