This topic is about a personal journey of quitting smoking after living with ulcerative colitis and undergoing ileostomy surgery. The story begins in 1964 when the originator had the surgery and continued smoking heavily until a touching moment with his daughter in 1977 inspired him to quit for good. Here are some insights and advice shared by others on this topic:

1. Quitting Support & Motivation
- Many people find that a strong personal motivator, like a child's reaction or a health scare, can help them quit smoking. The originator's story is a testament to this.
- Some members shared their own experiences, such as quitting after an ileostomy or during recovery from a coma, highlighting that everyone has the potential to overcome addiction in their own way.

2. Cultural Shift Around Smoking
- Smoking was once a common part of everyday life, even in places like doctors' offices and TV shows. This has changed significantly over the years.
- The 1960s public-service cartoon "Johnny Smoke" is remembered by some as an early anti-smoking message.

3. Health & Ostomy-Specific Points
- Hospitals now often offer nicotine patches after surgery to help manage withdrawal, showing a growing awareness of nicotine dependence.
- There is some evidence that nicotine might have a temporary positive effect on ulcerative colitis symptoms, but this is not a reason to continue smoking.

4. Miscellaneous Products & Brands Mentioned
- The originator smoked Camel cigarettes, about 2–3 packs a day, before quitting.
- Nicotine patches are commonly used in hospitals to help with smoking cessation.