40 years of cigs, 4 weeks clean now

[old_geezer]

I was a flashlight freak, kept hearing about e-cig stuff on Budgetlightforum from people with battery/charger message threads. I looked at it, and ordered a starter kit. Wow, just like cigs but tastes better! Getting used to no lighter or ashtray took a couple of weeks. The wife is ecstatic. No ashtrays or smell in the house anymore. I quit coughing. I don't sound like broken bagpipes wheezing when sleeping now. My kids comment how my car isn't stinky. I know I smell better at work. I started smoking Salems when I was 14 cuz that's what my 18yo GF smoked. I was 1.5-2 packs a day. 54 now and quitting has never been easier. I already cut back from 24mg nicotine to 18mg and I think I'm ready for another drop to 16/15 or so. I tried patches and gum but had a hard time keeping them lit. I've spent a fair amount on gear. SVD, MVP 2.0, Mega V V2, etc.. But still less than what I was paying for cigs. And I'm about topped out on gear. Time to save money. And I'm already saving my life. I'll be around to enjoy and help my kids for a lot longer now.

This forum has been an *AWESOME* source of info. Here and YouTube. fasttech and Ebay. Thank you soooo much guys!!!

- Joe

 

[Deeo]

Congratulations on 1. Month quit! Celebrate all your milestones!

 

[akpostal]

Absolutely Congrats. Celebrate every single milestone.

 

[Rat2chat2]

to you and I know the feeling. Isn't it wonderful. I still find it all so amazing and am thankful every day for vaping and the wonderful people I have met here. I also love reading stories like yours. Good luck to you and I look forward to reading about your vaping journey.

 

[anavidfan]

Im so happy for you. You should be proud of yourself, its not easy and you did good.

 

[Marble]

Congratulations mate.. Three weeks exactly for me today after 18 years of smoking and I'm very proud...

 

[Zurd]

Quite an inspiring story, thanks for sharing and congrats on your achievement!

 

[ajaymes2001]

15 weeks here, it gets easier, better, and well, cheaper I guess, although I have yet to realize any savings. Lots of stuff to show for it, though!!! Keep up the great work and know there are a lot of us going through it with you at various different stages. Vape On, brother!

 

[gorillas]

congrats! been over year for me

 

[Darthvong]

Congrats!!! That's awesome!