e cigs on oxygen - an update

[gigipark]

Hi all, I just wanted to post an update to an earlier post (sorry if this should have gone on the orginal thread, I'm still learning). I had asked about e-cigs for my Mom, who may have to go on oxygen for her emphysema and is 5 years out (yay) for treatment of head and neck cancer. People here wisely suggested she talk to her doctor. Well, she saw him today (her GP, she doesn't have a pulmonologist) To my surprise (I guess I was expecting some resistance) HE WAS ALL FOR THEM! He said he has recommended them to patients, he knows exactly what's in them and has NO problem with patients using them to get off analogs. Hey, maybe this will keep her from having to go on oxygen at all! I'm on day 5 myself and haven't had an analog for 2 days. I love this forum, and I love how supportive people are here. So again, thanks for all your advice! I'm keeping my fingers, toes, and everthing else crossable crossed that these work for her.

Yours,
Gigi in Maine

 

[Soonerfan]

I'm so glad you are enjoying vaping and so so so glad that your mom's dr. gave a thumbs up for her to try the e-cig. I hope she loves it and her health improves so that she does not have to go on oxygen. This is a great place to hang out.

 

[jj2]

Wishing her all the well in the world!!!

 

[Rosa]

Congratulations! I love an informed Doctor

 

[swedishfish]

Excellent news! Fingers crossed for her- this might be just what she needs.

 

[dormouse]

Grats! I recommend you get her some nice juice with a decent amount of VG in it - at least 30-50%. 100% PG juices don't buffer the irritation of nicotine much. Some people can get sore mouth, throat or even lungs from med to high nicotine in 100% PG. The last thing she needs to for her lungs to become irritated.

I hope it works great for her!!!

 

[toto1013]

So glad to hear that Gigi. I have seen mixed results in regards to Dr's approval on EFC. I have seen two different pulmonologists from Kansas City in last month, and they both know I am now using e-cigs....................

 

[Calypso]

Wow an informed DR! How cool is that. Sounds like good news for your mom. Best of luck. Keep us updated.

 

[cheechwiz]

Glad to hear another doctor supporting vaping

 

[Rosco]

That is outstandingly good news Gigi. Congatulations and I hope your Mom does well and that YOU continue to refrain from smoking. Just vape like crazy when that "urge" trys to overwhelm you. Oh, seriously think positive and believe that you can and will become an ex-smoker. You have a lot of power between those ears and you can do this.

I wish you all the best. Keep us posted on how things go for you both.

 

[keelalagirl55]

HE WAS ALL FOR THEM!

THAT'S WHAT I WANTED TO HEAR!!!!!! Very good.....you now know you have an excellent doc for your mom! I love the docs that keep themselves in the medical loop and informed with truth! (as opposed to the FDA BP lackeys). It also gives some pump to your mom that they are indeed recommended by a professional!

Best wished to you and your mom!

 

[grandmato5]

Thanks for updating us. Really good to read that her doctor KNEW about e-cigs and thought it was a great idea. Good luck to her in kicking her smoking habit !