I'm a 59 year old therapist and hospice worker. My mother died of lung cancer, and the ravages of cigarette smoking are in my face every day at hospice. I'd smoked from 2-4 packs a day for over 40 years. I'd tried patches, gum, cold turkey, and everything else I could to quit, but was unable to let it go.
I researched a lot before I decided to try V4L - I understood the controversy, and knew a great deal about the misinformation about ecigs in general. No way these could be as harmful as cigarettes. And I hoped, but was certainly skeptical about what help this gizmo would be.
I got my kit from the PO on the way to work, (it arrived very swiftly), ripped it open at the first stop sign (surprisingly beautiful, elegant product), assembled the thing easily at the next, and commenced vaping. I'd thought it'd maybe taste gross, or be unpleasant, at first at least, but it was just absolutely lovely straight off. (Pear. Thanks, Mary!)
That evening, to my amazement, I'd not wanted a cigarette all day. I'd vaped during smoke breaks - lovely! I sat in bed that evening with a pack of Marlboros on the table next to me, and couldn't find a place in my mind or body that wanted one. And I haven't since. Totally unreal. For me, it's been effortless. I no longer cough and wheeze, the scary lumpy feeling in the back of my throat disappeared within 4 days, my energy is still climbing, and I'm in love with this product. My doc says my lungs are completely clear (!) and my health is excellent. And I don't stink, or impose upon others with obnoxious second-hand smoke, and it's all just been a very terrific experience. I was totally silly with excitement for the first month. And amazed relief that I'd stopped smoking. (I still am, actually. Shhh.)
My son in law has quit smoking entirely, my daughter is down to 3 cigarettes a day, and three friends have also quit. All V4L devotees. It's absolutely amazing. Tried a cigarette just once, about 2 months in, and the horrible smoke and noxious taste of all of those toxins made me retch. I thank Steve and company from the bottom of my heart. For hard-core smokers, this is HUGE.
That's ecig testimony in general.
V4L? I did my research on models and vendors before buying, also. It's difficult to talk about the service, and the quality of product here without sounding totally nauseatingly effusive. This is a tremendous outfit in every way. Steve is a gem, a mensch, and I love him to death. His warranty policy is the most generous and honest I've ever encountered. Improvements are constantly rolling in, every concern or problem is quickly and respectfully responded to by one of the terrific staff (I've had very few, but I see the same courtesy extended uniformly even to the most demanding customers who post in here). Darling Leaford keeps making the juice and the batts better, and the whole group is constantly responsive and always actively seeking feedback from customers. When something can be made better, they listen, and it is.
I'm already getting less nicotine than I was from cigarettes, and will be scaling down in increments. It no longer feels so daunting at all. Meanwhile, V4L is the way ta go. Hugs all 'round, you guys.