Coming out from lurkdom

[JustKryssi]

Just outing myself...I started vaping two weeks ago thanks to this forum and have not had an analog, or any nicotine for that matter, since.

Began with the Vapor King starter kit with the long skinny batteries and the premium cartos, zero nic, menthol flavor. Have now graduated to using the manual pass through at home and using e juice in the blank cartos.

Thanks for all the information here. I couldn't have done this without it. I am officially cigarette, tobacco and nicotine free. And I don't have to give up my ritual to do it.

Onto mixing my own juice...BubbleGum here I come!!!!

 

[MissVapor]

Welcome, sounds like you are on the right path! Congrats! Come on over to the The Florida Vapers Club http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/groups/florida-vapors-club.html when you get a chance and say hello...

 

[JustKryssi]

Thanks for the warm welcome! I just went over there and joined the group...thanks for the head's up!

 

[smut peddler]

I'm coming out of lurkin too, trying to earn my ability to PM to buy a kit.

 

[rosesense]

Welcome newbies, it is a great place to be.

 

[mick11]

Congrats Kryssi..well done.

Welcome and best of luck in your journey.

 

[cliff5550]

No nicotine either? Outstanding! Wish I could say that.
Welcome, welcome, welcome!

 

[stover.p]

Welcome to both of you lurkers Vapeing is so much fun!

 

[Ourei]

Nice to meet you Kryssi! I just ordered Strawberry Cotton Candy and Spearmint Bubblegum flavors from DIY Flavor Shack and I can't wait!

 

[JustKryssi]

Nice to meet you too! I'm also eying the Cotton Candy flavors. Makes me feel girly with my pink Vapor King and all, lol!

 

[Chrissie]

Welcome JustKryssi & smut peddler

 

[tedward1555]

Does anyone know the real skinny on nicotine? Is it or is it not unhealthy? I can't figure it out because I hear/read both sides of the story.

 

[Upinthehills]

Welcom Kryssi and Peddler! I lurked for a while, too. I always lurk long before I'll ever post. Don't worry, though. This is one of the nicest forums with the most helpful people I've ever visited. Everyone wants you to succeed, which is a lot different from most other forums!

 

[Upinthehills]

Ted, I think the nicotine alone isn't really that bad for you, I liken it to caffeine. It's all of the other things in smoke that kill, not the nicotine.

 

[mick11]

Ted, I think the nicotine alone isn't really that bad for you, I liken it to caffeine. It's all of the other things in smoke that kill, not the nicotine.

My doctor also said nicotine alone is no worse than caffeine. Like most things it's not without some draw back, it does very slightly raise blood pressure, so if you have hi bp it would be wise to consult your doc....with that said, the same and much more dire warnings would apply if you had hi bp and smoked.

My doc requested printed info he could supply to other patients.......that was enough health endorsement for me.

EDIT: and dont ask me about vaping in a recovery room after a minor procedure two weeks ago..........the docs were all fine with it.

 

[Drozd]

Does anyone know the real skinny on nicotine? Is it or is it not unhealthy? I can't figure it out because I hear/read both sides of the story.

as some have said much like caffene it can raise BP and heart rate...

However...the trend now too seems that they're finding nicotine to be helpful in treating parkinsons, alzheimers, crohns, ulcerative colitis, ADD, ADHD, and some mental disorders...

 

[JustKryssi]

The only reason I went nicotine free is I want to be addiction free. I don't want to have cravings during long meetings or plane rides or any other inconvenient time. I don't have a problem going without caffeine for a day but man was I a beast if I didn't have nicotine for a few hours, lol!

Vaping made it easy for me to lose the addiction without having to suffer additionally by quitting the habit, if that makes sense.

 

[JennyJo]

Just outing myself...I started vaping two weeks ago thanks to this forum and have not had an analog, or any nicotine for that matter, since.

Began with the Vapor King starter kit with the long skinny batteries and the premium cartos, zero nic, menthol flavor. Have now graduated to using the manual pass through at home and using e juice in the blank cartos.

Thanks for all the information here. I couldn't have done this without it. I am officially cigarette, tobacco and nicotine free. And I don't have to give up my ritual to do it.

Onto mixing my own juice...BubbleGum here I come!!!!

Congrats to you and welcome!! I hope to one day be nicotine free too but for now I am just so glad not to be inhaling all of those chemicals and tar into my lungs!!
P.S. when you figure out the perfect bubble gum flavor let me know!