Gum Grafts - I've had 5!

[mikegooch]

I posted yesterday but didn't do roll call! I just said I was ready! In AA we dont kick a fucker when he's down and really struggling and trying we try to help him. I have spent hours on this site tryng to figure the shit out for he past 2 days! When I posted today I said i was in for the day? I meant it.. Im down for the day!!! Now lets do this and don't give me any shit.. Gooch

[Buddy Mac]

After yesterdays post. I did cave last night! I dipped and chewed! Hell I never chew! I was honestly trying to get as much in me as I could! I dumped it again this morning!  I finally figured out how to post in roll call.. I'm down for the day.. From what i read that is my oath for today that I will not dip.. chew.. or partake in nic in any form whatsoever! You go it! Thanks Wade and Deisel and other guy (sorry I cant remember your name and the fuzzy head is here!).. for the msgs! I need all the help and support and prayers you have to spare guys! I'm here in the Sept herd of quitters (winners)... I do have a question for you all.. I have a lot of shit to do this week. How do you focus when you get "the fuzzy head"? I think you all know what I'm talking about. It's during the 1st several days (maybe weeks?) of quit and seems like the lights are on but nobody's home.. I can be talking to someone and not know what the hell they just said?? Let us pray now! Gooch

Gooch,

Okay man, you posted roll yesterday and caved on Day 1. I am not sure you are ready for this site. You need to go apologize to your September group and ask them if you can post in there. A cave on day 1, they may not want you back. This site is not only about your quit but also the quit of your brothers in your group. September is a real solid group, don't bring them down if you aren't ready for this. If you truly are ready I, and many others on this site, will help you any way we can. In short, man up or get out.

[mikegooch]

After yesterdays post. I did cave last night! I dipped and chewed! Hell I never chew! I was honestly trying to get as much in me as I could! I dumped it again this morning!  I finally figured out how to post in roll call.. I'm down for the day.. From what i read that is my oath for today that I will not dip.. chew.. or partake in nic in any form whatsoever! You go it! Thanks Wade and Deisel and other guy (sorry I cant remember your name and the fuzzy head is here!).. for the msgs! I need all the help and support and prayers you have to spare guys! I'm here in the Sept herd of quitters (winners)... I do have a question for you all.. I have a lot of shit to do this week. How do you focus when you get "the fuzzy head"? I think you all know what I'm talking about. It's during the 1st several days (maybe weeks?) of quit and seems like the lights are on but nobody's home.. I can be talking to someone and not know what the hell they just said?? Let us pray now! Gooch

[Diesel2112]

Hey All.. I had my 1st chew when I was 6 years old! I am now 44. 1st time I tried to quit I was 18. I am an auctioneer for a living. I use my mouth! I have had 5 surgeries for gum grafts in my lower lip. Now my periodontist wants to do another. Guys.. I am a pretty techie redneck.. I've been trynig to figure out how to post here since about midnight last night! At 11:45 last night, I dumped 2 cans of skoal off my back patio ( that is no kidding probably 25 cans I've dumped this year maybe more). At 5AM I was awake and headed on a 12 mile drive to get more. I had two dips this morning.. then dumped another can.. I have quit 1000 times or more.. I really want to stop. I am powerless over dip! Powerless! I am a true addict. I know all this stuff. This time around - 10 hours no dip! The last time I quit was in April of this year. Made it a little over a week. I had a big auction on Sat Apr 21 in Lex KY.. I didnt get much sleep the night before and I knew that a quick trip to the store and i would have my energy back. How do I get into a quit group and get to the roll call place. Am i just freaking out here or is it kind of hard to find? I am no stranger to recovery groups.. 9 years sober if I make it to July 17th 2012! I just cannot kill the can!!!!!! Honestly as I post this I am seriously thinking about heading to the store!
Thanks.. Mike Gooch.. (getgooched@gmail.com or FB - Mike Gooch)

Gooch. I consider myself a tech guy too but had a heck of a time figuring out how to post roll. Because you are quitting now, you will be in the Hof September 2012 class. You need to click quit groups then click on the Sept class. Find the most recent post that has a list of quitters, then hit "quote" on the top right. After that you need to CUT everything from the bottom box and paste it to the top box. Once everything is in the top box you just add your name and re-post.

Hope I didn't confuse you more! Good luck with the quit. I've gone a week so far. Everyday it gets better and you learn a little more. Give it hell!!!

[Wt57]

Mike, I'm not convinced youre ready! I've been where you are, I didn't start as young as you but I've been a addict as long as you have. Every few months for the past 20 yrs. I've been where you are now! The gum grafts, tooth lose, sores had it all. Dumped cans, only to drive the 70 miles one way to town for more dip. We are fucking addicts and quitting is painful. You are 44 yrs. old it's time to manup and take control of your life.
As far as posting roll it can be confusing at first but will come with time! A lot of us screwed it up first few times. Click on this link Sept. 2012 HOF and follow the directionsFound in the welcome center on how to post roll.
Mike if you are ready I'm with you. Check your inbox I'll drop you a intro and pm me if you want to trade #'s

[baudy]

Hey Gooch, i felt the same way last Monday when I threw a full can of Kodiak in the trash. It is tough but come here daily post roll and just read some of the stories and words of wisdom these guys have. I am going to warn you that the first week is hell,just don't think about dip,chew gum,sunflower seeds and drink lots of water and you will make it.

[mikegooch]

Hey All.. I had my 1st chew when I was 6 years old! I am now 44. 1st time I tried to quit I was 18. I am an auctioneer for a living. I use my mouth! I have had 5 surgeries for gum grafts in my lower lip. Now my periodontist wants to do another. Guys.. I am a pretty techie redneck.. I've been trynig to figure out how to post here since about midnight last night! At 11:45 last night, I dumped 2 cans of skoal off my back patio ( that is no kidding probably 25 cans I've dumped this year maybe more). At 5AM I was awake and headed on a 12 mile drive to get more. I had two dips this morning.. then dumped another can.. I have quit 1000 times or more.. I really want to stop. I am powerless over dip! Powerless! I am a true addict. I know all this stuff. This time around - 10 hours no dip! The last time I quit was in April of this year. Made it a little over a week. I had a big auction on Sat Apr 21 in Lex KY.. I didnt get much sleep the night before and I knew that a quick trip to the store and i would have my energy back. How do I get into a quit group and get to the roll call place. Am i just freaking out here or is it kind of hard to find? I am no stranger to recovery groups.. 9 years sober if I make it to July 17th 2012! I just cannot kill the can!!!!!! Honestly as I post this I am seriously thinking about heading to the store!
Thanks.. Mike Gooch.. (getgooched@gmail.com or FB - Mike Gooch)