Dr's approval!

[*Rachel*]

Happened to go into my physical 2 weeks after I quit smoking and picked up the e-cig instead, last week. I didn't bother saying anything about it until the Dr asked if he could do anything to help me quit smoking. I told him that I had taken up vaping and hadn't had a cig since. Without even batting an eye he says, "so you are a non-smoker, Im checking you off in the records as a former smoker."

Im so excited! Of course we talked about eventually eliminating the nicotine use but he was 100% supportive of my choice to use the e-cig. Guess it hasn't really hit home that I am NOT a smoker anymore.

 

[rhulsey1]

Nice keep it up! I've been smoke free over a month now!

 

[*Rachel*]

Thanks! As the days go by it gets easier and easier. Its helpful that I like the e-cig just as much if not more than I liked smoking.

 

[MiamiMom63]

I've told my primary doctor, my periodontist, my cardiologist and my gynecologist I'm vaping. Been almost 2 years now. They all scribble it down in their charts and say its good! Lol. If they didn't, I'd fire them.

 

[Stuart808]

Just went to the Dr's the other day and he was happy I was vaping and not smoking analogs. Even asked where I got mine for a couple of his other patients that were interested.

 

[Talyon]

I'll be seeing my Doc next week, am hoping for his approval not that it matters, but always nice to hear. A good friend of mine is an RN, and she thought it was great.

 

[blueduckgal]

That's great to hear! I'm hoping my doctors will have the same reaction. So far, 3/4 day down and no analog cigarettes yet for me.

 

[cardocter]

Good to know,There are alot of mixed responses and arguments from alot of people about the subject.Mostly born out of ignorance i might add

 

[XeniaMike]

This is good to hear. When I told my Doctor about e-cigs, he seemed to know nothing about what they are and was unimpressed. I will take a bottle of the juice (with ingredients list) in with me next time to show him.

 

[WizsWorld]

My PCP is very supportive. I knew I had to quit analogs because of complications to a lifelong medical condition. My PCP has told me he would rather see me addicted to NRT's or other stop smoking products rather than analogs. Over the last 5 years I've tried just about everything to quit , everything failed. Vaping was the answer! My PCP is happy I'm not smoking anymore & so am I.

 

[StevesCVO]

My PCP was supportive when I saw him last. He said he hadn't seen much success with ecigs but I don't think he's up to date on all the new tech. I'm pretty sure he's thinking of the cigalikes. I'm going to take mine with me the next time and maybe educate him a little bit. He's a good Dr. and seems to be open minded and really cares about your health.

 

[76bridget]

That's awesome! I'm a fitness freak, but could never quit the analogs for long. Yes, hard to imagine I was lighting up after running a 5k! 3 weeks today analog free, with no cravings. Love vaping!

 

[tteabags]

My mother is a physician and initially when I started vaping and kicked analogs, she was ecstatic, proud and relieved; she used to tell me all the time, you have no idea how many patients of mine have respiratory problems and cancer due to smoking. I work now as a medical assistant, and try to "share the love" (off the record, of course), whenever I come across a smoker who's looking to quit because it has certainly helped me A TON.

 

[TomD]

That's great. I really love to see support for us vapers, especially by the medical community. Some may not agree it is best but all I know is I NEVER thought I would stop smoking regular cigarettes. I have been smoking since I was 14. I am 29 now and my father died in his early 50's from smoking. That really started to scare me....Vaping has allowed me to stop.