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Was the Nicotine Pacification worth it? Strongly Doubt it and as a person who ulcerated for other reasons, you may pay Billy Hob getting it healed. 9 of my 10 after- surgery months and some days I doubt it is better. Gastro Gastroenterologist did one,on me June 12th, stated my jejunem was patent, so was my proximal ileum, did he address my personal dictator, Ms Precious Pouch and her condition? Nope just inflated and pushed himself through to what he felt was Victory. No follow-up at his office, not even an assessment after PCP reviewed it. And if one more technician smiles and tells ME "we'll give your Doctor the report" I shall rise like a Science Fiction Horror movie star right up off the bed. Its my flippin' body, BRING ME INTO THE LOOP!

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Was the Nicotine Pacification worth it? Strongly Doubt it and as a person who ulcerated for other reasons, you may pay Billy Hob getting it healed. 9 of my 10 after- surgery months and some days I doubt it is better. Gastro Gastroenterologist did one,on me June 12th, stated my jejunem was patent, so was my proximal ileum, did he address my personal dictator, Ms Precious Pouch and her condition? Nope just inflated and pushed himself through to what he felt was Victory. No follow-up at his office, not even an assessment after PCP reviewed it. And if one more technician smiles and tells ME "we'll give your Doctor the report" I shall rise like a Science Fiction Horror movie star right up off the bed. Its my flippin' body, BRING ME INTO THE LOOP!
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On 6/27/2019 at 2:19 PM, SeattleLady said:

Well, just my opinion. Why smoke and shorten you life? Most of have wls to live longer and healthier! Everytime you put the cigarette to your lips? Think , I have one hour less with each puff. I am doing it to stop drinking. My friend who smoked. She is back in the hospital! I am working at making my vice = exercise.


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Just like my food addiction, it's been a battle. I can't explain it and again, am in no way advocating smoking. Just sharing my personal journey and experience. I understand it's unhealthy and am working on it ;) It may seem simple, I made the choice to have the surgery, why not make that one? It's not been that easy for me. I know I'll get there and not a lot of people understand. I'm not looking for sympathy or sharing excuses, just my personal experience.

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Just like my food addiction, it's been a battle. I can't explain it and again, am in no way advocating smoking. Just sharing my personal journey and experience. I understand it's unhealthy and am working on it [emoji6] It may seem simple, I made the choice to have the surgery, why not make that one? It's not been that easy for me. I know I'll get there and not a lot of people understand. I'm not looking for sympathy or sharing excuses, just my personal experience.
Thank you for sharing. I am sure you are relating to those that have the same issue with smoking. Personally, my mother smoked for over 50 years. She stopped at age 62 and died at 68 from cancer.

I watched my big sister eat and stess herself to death. I am just trying to change my story. We really have little control over so many things. I am just trying to control the things I can. I drink alcohol and that has slowed down. I understand addiction. I just want to end the cycle of premature death on my family. It's indeed hard.


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3 hours ago, SeattleLady said:

Thank you for sharing. I am sure you are relating to those that have the same issue with smoking. Personally, my mother smoked for over 50 years. She stopped at age 62 and died at 68 from cancer.

I watched my big sister eat and stess herself to death. I am just trying to change my story. We really have little control over so many things. I am just trying to control the things I can. I drink alcohol and that has slowed down. I understand addiction. I just want to end the cycle of premature death on my family. It's indeed hard.


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Absolutely! It's about sharing our experiences with each other :) We know we're not alone in our WL journey. Also...our overall road to health.

I'm really sorry about your mom and sister. Proud of you for breaking that cycle and making a change.

I never had an issue with alcohol. I really don't drink often so it was never a thought really before or after surgery. I've had a drink on occasion, but it's usually just one. I never learned moderation with my food intake. I constantly indulged. Re-training your brain is so hard!

We can do this and change our lives for the better in every way. I wish you the BEST of luck on your journey. It's not easy and everyone takes a different path. In the end, we CAN change our stories!! ❤️

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Absolutely! It's about sharing our experiences with each other [emoji4] We know we're not alone in our WL journey. Also...our overall road to health.

I'm really sorry about your mom and sister. Proud of you for breaking that cycle and making a change.
I never had an issue with alcohol. I really don't drink often so it was never a thought really before or after surgery. I've had a drink on occasion, but it's usually just one. I never learned moderation with my food intake. I constantly indulged. Re-training your brain is so hard!
We can do this and change our lives for the better in every way. I wish you the BEST of luck on your journey. It's not easy and everyone takes a different path. In the end, we CAN change our stories!! [emoji173]️
Yeah. Drinking has always been a part of my life off/on. The biggest issue? I can stop and start as needed. I don't have withdrawals. I never had a DUI.

I love how it makes me feel. However, I stopped because its killing my body slowly. I will never drink everyday. I can't say I will never ever drink again. I am trying. For now, I am doing great. AA would not help.



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Don’t do it. You can kick it. If I did it after 20 years, I believe anyone can. And I know exactly how hard it is. Once you make it to the year mark you will never look back. I don’t miss it at all anymore. Really, life without cigarettes is way better. I promise.

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