Hey everyone - I think I'm a little over 2 years, but lost track. My journey of vape has had plenty of ups and downs. As a heavy smoker for over 30 years, I started out (like I think many of us did) with the Blu. While it didn't quite hit the spot, it did get me researching and learning more and more, and I jumped to a 510 kit. From there, I went to the eGo, Phidias, Silver Bullet, BB, Omega, etc.. I think I ended up overwhelming myself with so many devices, so many parts and so MANY bottles of juice.
I went back to regular cigs - at first, just a couple in the morning and a couple in the evening, but before I knew it, I was right back up at a pack a day - PLUS I was vaping while inside the house. The net result for me was that I took an already raging nicotine habit for years, and intensified it even more. I recognized this and made a choice of either cigs or vape. I chose cigs unfortunately.
Fast forward to about 2 months ago - I had a unique (for me) experience where I got up, headed out for the first morning cigarette and I almost gagged on it. I stomped it out, went inside and dusted off my trusty Silver Bullet with a 306 atty, and I haven't looked back. A few weeks ago, I picked up a Provari, a couple of tanks, and I can honestly say that I have zero desire to go back to cigarettes. I'm not sure how much of this epiphany is because of e-cigs, or if I finally had my fill of cigarettes. But I am very happy to be off of the cigs for sure. A couple of weeks ago, I actually dropped from 24mg juices to 6mg (some 12mg), and it is still scratching the itch.
I do think that the e-cig has dramatically helped me this time around, and the wealth of knowledge on this forum is incredible. If anyone is new to vaping or new to the forum - bookmark this place and visit often - it's not only saved me from cigarettes, but it is a heck of a cool hobby too!