Diary of a noob buying my 1st e-cig

[LameBMX]

Well I have noticed no odors from the E-Cig. Though at this point your 510 atty's probably are still burning some of the primer off. That seems to take a week for my vaping habit. I was a pack a day smoker, and prefer 24mg juice. It lets me vape more like a cigarette habit, IE 5-10mins of vaping every hour. With 18mg I find myself vaping a lot more often, and well I have other things to do than vape. I have heard bad reports about cherry, nor have I tried rootbeer. Good idea with the sample pack. I prefer to clean my atty with water between flavors, just make sure to give them ample time to dry. A friend of mine had no problem with stacking flavors, It just may take a while to get the next flavor in a pure taste. I, like you, thought the solution was tobacco flavors. But (maybe the switch over being an exception) I, like others here, enjoy other flavors much more. My fav is red bull, peach, chocolate martini and rum. tobacco's and other harsh flavors are low on my list. cappuccino I am not fond of, though I like the real thing. RY4 is NOT caramel, it is tobacco/caramel. That one caught me off guard. I also had a pack of analogs when I first switched, the pack went stale during that time so the last couple cigs were pretty nasty and I figured another pack would be a waste. Though if I slept in some, I noticed I had much more of a craving in the AM. I also noticed a drop of 36mg unflavored added to my first vape really put a dent in that craving. Sorry about the huge run-on paragraph.

EDIT
Oh I almost forgot to mention. Nicotine seems to be absorbed slower by vaping. This makes it a bit easier to over do it. That first puff in the AM may set you right, but the first puff off your 510 may take a couple minutes to hit you. There is also a "nicotine, are we getting it?" thread in here that delves into some aspect of the nicotine addiction a bit more and why its a bit different for everyone. Without hijacking this thread (IE move comments about the rest of this sentence to that thread) it explores the possibility of MAOI dependence caused by other nicotine'sque alkaloids found in cigarettes.

 

[crmartin]

You might be surprised on which flavors you prefer. When I bought my first, a 510, I ordered Marlboro and subsequently have ordered other tobacco flavors. I have found that I actually prefer non-tobacco flavors better. Mango is my current favorite.

 

[Mclassy]

For me i got the volcano starter pack. It was a bit of getting used to and I wanted to try all the flavors that came with the starter pack. It was good but not quite good enough. I read on here that Totally Wicked had really good flavors so I asked for a late birthday present for a 10 pack of 5ml flavors. The difference was unbelievable. I thought that this would be a safer cigarette. Though safer it is, cigarette it is not. Once i quit thinking hey i need a different type of cigarette to ween away from analogs I really could endulge in flavors. Now i have a bit of a problem as i keep ordering flavors from every where. I have only got Totally Wicked at the moment but have ordered from about 5 different suppliers with different flavors. This is no longer a safer cigarette this is a luxury inhaling device. This is a pleasure puffer with an endless supply of mouth teasers that supply my mind and lungs with the desire i craved. My mouth really craved something more.
I ordered the 510 atty that fits the volcano and it made a huge difference. Now I sit back and enJoy what ever flavor of the moment. Currently I am enJoying banana. Cherry is good too. I am at the 36mg and I think it is a bit strong for me. But my boyfriend loves the strength. I have been 10 analog free and would never concider going back. You will soon see that the taste of those is horrible once you get your sense of taste back. Keep it up and keep an open mind you might be surprise what your taste buds want while your lungs and mind are content with Just inhaling goodness.

 

[maxxdog]

For me i got the volcano starter pack. It was a bit of getting used to and I wanted to try all the flavors that came with the starter pack. It was good but not quite good enough. I read on here that Totally Wicked had really good flavors so I asked for a late birthday present for a 10 pack of 5ml flavors. The difference was unbelievable. I thought that this would be a safer cigarette. Though safer it is, cigarette it is not. Once i quit thinking hey i need a different type of cigarette to ween away from analogs I really could endulge in flavors. Now i have a bit of a problem as i keep ordering flavors from every where. I have only got Totally Wicked at the moment but have ordered from about 5 different suppliers with different flavors. This is no longer a safer cigarette this is a luxury inhaling device. This is a pleasure puffer with an endless supply of mouth teasers that supply my mind and lungs with the desire i craved. My mouth really craved something more.
I ordered the 510 atty that fits the volcano and it made a huge difference. Now I sit back and enJoy what ever flavor of the moment. Currently I am enJoying banana. Cherry is good too. I am at the 36mg and I think it is a bit strong for me. But my boyfriend loves the strength. I have been 10 analog free and would never concider going back. You will soon see that the taste of those is horrible once you get your sense of taste back. Keep it up and keep an open mind you might be surprise what your taste buds want while your lungs and mind are content with Just inhaling goodness.

+1

"This is no longer a safer cigarette this is a luxury inhaling device.This is a pleasure puffer with an endless supply of mouth teasers that supply my mind and lungs with the desire i craved."

Well said.

 

[jghunter1]

Hello again!
I'm proud of myself today-I only smoked 9 analogs yesterday. Not too bad for me.Today was a pretty good day too. I've been vaping a lot today but no lightheadedness or dizziness. I also noticed that my e-cig seemed to taste better to me today. I switched to a new (pre-filled) cartridge because I thought my last one was out of juice- wasn't getting much vapor or flavor. It turns out that it was really my battery though. I didn't bother to switch back to the old cartridge when I changed batteries so I'm not sure if it tasted better because of the change in cart or if I'm just getting used to the taste. I also managed to skip that all important after dinner analog tonight. Instead of rushing outside after dinner to smoke I just plopped down on the couch and vaped for a while. It was nice to be in the warm and was almost as satisfying as an analog is for me. I did finally break down a few minutes ago and went outside for an analog (#4 for today). Funny, but it didn't taste as good as usual. I noticed a distinct chemical taste. Hmmmmm, maybe this e-cig thing is working after all..........

 

[maxxdog]

That's great!!!

The more you use it the less you want anything else. Did you get my PM?

 

[jghunter1]

Maxxdog, yes I did get your PM. Thanks for all the encouragement! And by the way you've convinced me that I should try apple flavor next.

 

[maxxdog]

You're in for a treat. It shocked me the first time I tried apple. I was like hooo hummm and then WOW that's gooood!!!

I like to switch flavors periodically. If I stick to one flavor too long I can't taste it any more.

 

[LameBMX]

If I may point out. I know I am constantly topping my cart up. It only takes a drop or two, but I find the flavor goes away real fast. I can get a good vape session in, a cigs worth basically, and its time to top up for the next one. I notice it has lost flavor at that point, it is still producing vapor though. Maybe this just applies to non tobacco flavors. If you try something else, and it seems to go harsh without the expected flavor, just top it up.

 

[jghunter1]

Only 7 analogs yesterday!! I'm pretty happy with that. I haven't gotten my new e-liquid flavors yet but I guess, since the order went in on Monday it's a bit early. Hopefully they'll be here Thurs. or Fri. Tonight is my first night back at work since I started using the e-cig. Usually work makes me really want many analogs. I'm going to take my PV with me so hopefully that will ease the cravings.
Only 1 analog so far today!

 

[maxxdog]

That's great. Good luck at work!

 

[jghunter1]

I made through work without an analog!!!!!
I did want one but when one of my smoking buddies asked if I wanted to join her outside I thought about what a cold, rainy, miserable night it was and said "no thanks". Instead I took a quick trip to the employee bathroom for some secret vaping. There was a lot of interest in my PV at work-I might have made a few more converts. Even the boss, a non-smoker, was very interested and asked my to demonstrate it for him. I told him he might start to see customers using them (I work at a restaurant). He said he wouldn't have any objection to it since it doesn't smell. I did have an analog after dinner tonight= 3 so far. Hopefully won't have more than 1 or 2 more.

I want to say a big Thanks!!! to all of you who are following this thread and for all the support and encouragement you've been giving. I think being able to share my thoughts and progress is a big reason I've been able to cut back so far on analogs so quickly. So, though some of you may wish I'd stop posting the trivial details of my days, I plan to continue for a little while yet. I'd really like to be able to say, at some point soon, that I had gone a whole day without analogs.

 

[maxxdog]

I really happy for you. It want be long now.....

Post as much as you want. This site is for many things including mutual support, so post as much as you want. You're helping us too. It helps me also to share and talk about it.

I get a lot of questions about my PV. You'll need to get use to it. It is a great conversation piece.

 

[LameBMX]

keep 'em coming. I perused though here while looking into e-cigs. People doing their research like to have numerous perspectives. I did not find a whole lot of diary style posts and therefore did not know what to expect during the transition. I did notice that it seemed as though a lot of people actually went from analogs to e-cigs. That is part of the reason I try and post a lot to n00b threads. Im still enough of a newbie to remember these things, a few more months and my memories will probably have faded.

 

[Beer Man]

Congrats hunter (though I know your first name) We're here for you and I myself enjoy reading success stories such as yourself. Keeps me inspired.

Keep us updated!

-Geoff

 

[Brewster 59]

Thanks for the quick replies!!! I'm reassured by dinasaurusrex's comment. Hope you are right! And thanks also to DVS:

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I do plan to try a variety of samples. I'm most interested in tobacco flavors right now. I've been searching the forum for the best recommendations.

Gary at www.besteciggy.com has the best sampler pack Ive come across 30 mls 10 3ml bottles 10 plus shipping and i like his stuff.

 

[Brewster 59]

does vapeing help with anxiety issues? Just curious because I have alot of them and im curious how it helps.

This is a great but long thread that answers this question very well http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/nicotine/44958-so-we-getting-we-not-nicotine.html The last time I looked this thread had over 300 posts in it. If you were going to skim over I would pay particular attention to DVAP as he has a lot of intresting things he points out. For me the answer to your question is no but I also use some snus and Im 1 month totally free of analogs.

 

[lordmage]

Locking thread Op is free to start a new out in the general section with linkage to this one. or at there choice i can move this one.