Transition from Cigarettes to Vaping

[navydavy]

I'm Dave and I have been reading here for about 2 weeks, and I have to say, this place has the MOST knowledge I've ever seen about vaping. I've been vaping for about 3 weeks now. Week One, I was still smoking and vaping with a Veppo Vault. Small tank, but did the job, and taught me how vaping is different than cigarettes. I knew after about two weeks, and getting "vape envy" at work, that I wanted more. By this time, I was smoking less, and even switched to ultralight cigs. I was snoring less and less at night. I went to my local vape shop, great people, and did some research. I settled on a Nautilus Aspire and iStick combo and couldn't be happier. I haven't had ANY cigarette in over 24 hours, and am loving the whole vape scene. My 65 year old mother, my wife, and my kids are totally for it. I was vaping a vanilla custard last night, and had to go out at 10pm and buy us all cinnamon buns! I remember that last cigarette I had. It was actually kind of gross.

I'm looking forward to learning from you all, and getting the best experience I can!

 

[MoDmAnDaN]

Keep up the good work!!!

Vaping is so easy to completely transition to these days.

 

[Robert Cromwell]

Welcome aboard and glad to hear you are drooping the cigs. Lots to learn and lots of enjoyable vaping ahead for ya.

 

[DingerCPA]

@navydavy - WELCOME!

Once I "really" started vaping, I was still smoking for a few more weeks. Finally got to a point where I couldn't justify spending money on cigarettes AND vapey-things. Smoked my last one about 16 months ago and haven't looked back.

(You didn't get *ME* any cinnamon buns..... )

 

[Maytwin]

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on making the switch

 

[navydavy]

Hahah, I'll bring cinnamon bins for all next time!

Really diggin these Liberty juices.

 

[Robert Cromwell]

I just ordered some Capella Cinnamon Bun Swirl flavoring....

 

[navydavy]

That sounds amazing. Right now I have glazed donut mixed with crème brulee. Wife absolutely loves the smell.

 

[Robert Cromwell]

According to reviews just mix the Capella Cinnamon bun swirl with PG/VG and it is a good stand alone vape. I will find out. Hope so it will make a nice cheap vape if so.

 

[redrebel821]

Welcome, and CONGRATS!!! The switch was so easy for me, I was in shock! 36 years of smoking gone in one day of tootle puffing! I could never even before say "I went 24 hours"... Today is my 6 month vaperversary.

 

[Nickstive]

I suffered from some serious vape envy when I first made the switch back in January. I went from a protank with a spinner, to a subtank with an istick, bought an itaste MVP 3.0 and now finally, I've settled on the sigelei 150w and various RDAs along with an Orchid RTA. Don't judge me, I have an addiction

 

[suprtrkr]

Welcome to the club, and 'gratz on making the switch. You're gonna love it

 

[navydavy]

That's the other thing I like about this community. I have not yet met a ......... vaper yet. I'm sure I will, but I guess I mean in my age group and older. Just a lot of people with good advice.

 

[Bunnykiller]

Good deal .... but remember, its a transition, not a total reversal.... eventually you may just get the desire to have a ciggie... if you have the fortitude to fight it... kewl... if not, have the ciggie and remember that you have cut back tremendiously ... its not about total switch over its about getting off of ciggies... some can do it instantly and others take months... dont base your success on the ones who quit in one moment...

kind of like dating someone for a few years before you marry them as to marrying on the first date...

 

[Steelgirl]

Welcome Dave ! You are right, there is a wealth of info at our disposal here at ECF. My transition was very similar. I'm quickly approaching the two year mark. Post a few more times, then you'll be free to get involved in any other sub forum.

 

[navydavy]

Outstanding advice, Bunny. That actually makes me feel more at ease than just saying, No, never again.

Steelgirl, congrats on your upcoming milestone! I hope I fare as well as you!

 

[WindyCityJoe]

Welcome @navydavy and congrars on the switch. Might want to keep a small bottle of the next higher nic level on hand in case you get that craving for a ciggie, just use the higher nic juice to curb the cravings. If you were or are still in the Navy, thanks for your service and happy 4th to you!

 

[Darth Omerta]

Welcome aboard and congrats on your decision to vape!

 

[navydavy]

Thanks Windy! I was in the Navy for a decade. Good times those were. Nothing like trying to light a cigarette with no shelter and a constant 30kt wind coming over the deck. Wish we were all vaping back then!

 

[DHolly]

Welcome Dave, congrats on a better you!
This site saved me many times. There's so much to learn that can be frustrating without a "go to". Glad your here!