Hi all,
As you can see this is my first post, so I'll tell you quickly about my story..
I decided to quit dippin' on Dec 19 after I was referred to see an oral Surgeon about sores growing in my gums.. Once I got the phone call that I was to have surgury for a biopsy, I tossed my can out the window while driving with my dad and said "you'll never see me dip again.."
I've stayed true to my word, not only for myself but for my family. It was the worst 3 days of my life until I saw the surgeon who then told me I dont have cancer but if I keep chewing at the rate I was (1+ can a day) my parents will be burying me in 5 years.. That was the wake up call I needed..
The day I decided to quit I bought some nicorette gum and chewed on that. An hour went by and I was going insane.. I looked towards the bench in my house and saw a box of Mint Green Tea.. This was my last resort and I rolled it up and put it in my mouth.. It tasted exactly like a dip, felt like a dip, all while I was getting my nicotine fix!! I'm now on day 39..
Now a little about myself.. I'm 23 years old, born and raised in Melbourne, Australia. I moved to the US in August 2008 on a college baseball scholarship, now in my senior year. I have been chewing since I was 15 years old, and it soon became a significant part of my life.. I enjoy working out, listening to music and obviously being on the baseball field.. Being a Snr this year, I hope to get popped this June and play at the next level..
I look forward to hearing everyones input, and good luck to all in the early stages of 'killin the can'..
Dale