Transition from Cigarettes to Vaping

[ktcmojo]

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!

Its helping me too Dave!! No more stinky clothes, hair and breath and it actually TASTES GOOD!!

 

[Nickstive]

After two weeks of not smoking the stinkies, I went outside and someone was lightning up and it honestly made me throw up. After that, I knew I never wanted another one. I'll stick to my tasty vapor flavors like apple melon and vanilla custard. Know that the longer you go without any tobacco, the less you'll want it.

 

[ktcmojo]

After 43 surgeries (yes FORTY THREE) I was put on disability and get NOTHING like the money I used to make. When I think about how much I was spending (150-200 a month) and what I will spend NOW..........maybe THIRTY............I could kick myself in the head for not doing it earlier but I just learned about all this a few months ago but MAAAAAAAAN can I use that extra money!!!
I can get cheese now!!!

 

[djsvapour]

Welcome Dave. I approve of your set-up, that's more or less what I use most of the time.

Dave.

 

[Teo]

My avatar is when I was on the DEATH Sticks!


And now today, after being off of those P.O.S.- Stroke inducing (April 10th,2010) for over 5 years now!


It was an EASY choice for me!!

 

[ktcmojo]

How do I put the smoke free pic at the bottom of my posts?

 

[navydavy]

I think you first have to have 15 posts, and then you find the BBCode or HTML and add it your profile.

 

[navydavy]

I like this one when I'm able to do it:

Quit Smoking Counter Banner Generator - EcigAlternative.com

 

[Teo]

How do I put the smoke free pic at the bottom of my posts?

Click on the banner and follow the instructions. I don't believe you need to have x number of posts.

 

[Chrissie]

Hello & welcome navydavy

I still almost have to pinch myself to believe I no longer smoke

 

[GeorgeS]

Welcome and congratulations on kicking the ciggybutt habit !!

While what you currently have is a great combo, there are tons of vaping specialties that you can explore, experiment with or get into.

Your vaping journey has just begun, enjoy and have fun!

g.

 

[navydavy]

I forced myself to go outside and walk around vaping, and picking up cigarette butts. I found a good many, and my hands smelled disgusting. It was a good exercise to remind me just how bad I smelled. My car, that's gonna need work.

 

[navydavy]

Click on the banner and follow the instructions. I don't believe you need to have x number of posts.

Teo, you were right, worked like a charm. Thanks!

 

[WillyZee]

Welcome @navydavy ... well done

now, I have to go buy some cinnamon buns

 

[Poeia]

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...

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!

After two weeks of not smoking the stinkies, I went outside and someone was lightning up and it honestly made me throw up. After that, I knew I never wanted another one. I'll stick to my tasty vapor flavors like apple melon and vanilla custard. Know that the longer you go without any tobacco, the less you'll want it.

If you do get the urge, find someone who is smoking a cigarette and take a couple of sniffs. That will help a lot, especially as you're not one of those people who vapes tobacco-flavored juice (although even that smells better than a real cigarette. Cigarette smoke smells stale and rank to me now even if it is fresh.)

 

[redrebel821]

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

Shout out for another Houston vaper!!!

 

[kates]

Welcome from me too. After 38 years of cigarettes I'm coming up to 2 1/2 years and I still think it's a miracle! Enjoy

 

[suprtrkr]

Shout out for another Houston vaper!!!

And there it is. We gotta stick together

 

[redrebel821]

And there it is. We gotta stick together

Yes!!!! What part of town? I like hearing about other vape shops besides my favorite one. Any recommendations?

 

[suprtrkr]

There are a couple decent ones not far from here. but not anywhere near Katy. I'm up in Tomball, away up on the dark side of the moon.