So my doctor found ulcers on my stomach when he did the endoscopy. They're not bleeding and they give me no pain. In fact, I had no idea I had so many. He's put me on meds for them. I've been on them for 2 weeks or so. But do you know if smoking irritates ulcers? I think I read somewhere that it does. I know I have to quit anyway for the surgery but it seems like every time it's my and my fiancee's quit date, we buy another bag of tobacco (we roll them ourselves). So anyone have information on this? Thanks

Sorry about the loss of your mom

"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them"

Einstein

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Oh wow, that is not good! Ok, this just gives me more motivation to quit! So maybe something good CAN come out of this!! Thanks, guys.

I also quit a year ago. I smoked for over 20 years. I also took up vaping and cut back on the nicotene monthly. Once you start vaping you will notice all of the good things quitting smoking entails like being able to breath better and tasting and smelling better. The morning cough will go away too.

I can't vape, it's too strong and makes me cough up a lung. But yeah, I've quit for 2 weeks before and the advantages were too many to post here! =)