Finally . . .

[bigtiime]

After 42 years of smoking 1 to 11/2 pad, open heart surgery, a minor stroke, my wife and son (both non-smokers) and doctors asking me to consider quiting . . . I have. On Nov. 2nd I bought a disposable e cig. Vaped it until it was dead (approx. 24 hrs.) and in that 24 hr. period did not have an analog. I visited my local vape shop after seeing just how fast I was able to lay down the analogs and they were able to provide me with what I refer to as my "life saver" and never looked back.

I'm currently vaping a Joyetech 510-T with RY4 and Marlboro vg juice and I'm still smoke free. I have had absolutly NO desire or "craving" for an analog nor have I had the dreaded withdrawal that can quickly kill almost any attempt to quit smoking.

I knew before I discovered e cigs that I had to quit smoking as it was only a matter of time for me before something even worse than what I had experienced already would happen. I was terrified at the thought of how I would be able to put down a habit and addiction as powerful as smoking having never tried to quit. To my surprise, it wasn't at all as bad as it could have been! As a matter of fact, even in this short amount of time I prefer vaping over smoking already! GAH . . . no wonder the big drug and tobacco companies are upset!
Good to be here and good to be smoke free!

 

[kattamah]

wow, congrats man!

 

[swedishfish]

I'm glad you're here too! I feel the same way that you do. They truly are a miracle.

Congrats on being a non-smoker!

 

[mynameisrob]

congrats and welcome!!!

 

[Balthezar]

Welcome to ECF and no more analogs. I thought it would be harder than it was, also. These things are, as swedishfish says, a miracle.

 

[rsbailey]

Just the benefit of not having to go outside and stand in the rain and snow to smoke the analogs makes it worth it.

 

[kattamah]

Just the benefit of not having to go outside and stand in the rain and snow to smoke the analogs makes it worth it.

And the rest.... heh

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

After 42 years of smoking 1 to 11/2 pad, open heart surgery, a minor stroke, my wife and son (both non-smokers) and doctors asking me to consider quiting . . . I have. On Nov. 2nd I bought a disposable e cig. Vaped it until it was dead (approx. 24 hrs.) and in that 24 hr. period did not have an analog. I visited my local vape shop after seeing just how fast I was able to lay down the analogs and they were able to provide me with what I refer to as my "life saver" and never looked back.

I'm currently vaping a Joyetech 510-T with RY4 and Marlboro vg juice and I'm still smoke free. I have had absolutly NO desire or "craving" for an analog nor have I had the dreaded withdrawal that can quickly kill almost any attempt to quit smoking.

I knew before I discovered e cigs that I had to quit smoking as it was only a matter of time for me before something even worse than what I had experienced already would happen. I was terrified at the thought of how I would be able to put down a habit and addiction as powerful as smoking having never tried to quit. To my surprise, it wasn't at all as bad as it could have been! As a matter of fact, even in this short amount of time I prefer vaping over smoking already! GAH . . . no wonder the big drug and tobacco companies are upset!
Good to be here and good to be smoke free!

Welcome to ecf...
It is these kinds of stories that I just love... good job....you did not mention how long since your last analog. It really does not matter, except I am curious if you are starting to smell again and taste again...
I smoked heavily for almost 40 years, but from the min I picked up an ecig I never had anothe analog.....
You will hear many members say that so you are in very good company.....
ECF is the best because of the great members and the amount of info here is tops....
good luck in your journey and keep us informed....and please if you have questions come and ask....there will always be someone here that can help...
happy vaping

 

[bigtiime]

ummm . . Nov. 2nd S&S. As with yourself, once I vaped I didn't smoke. And guys, ty so much for all the kind words!

 

[jj2]

Way to go bigtime!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[intime]

Congratulations Bigtime,
I have a very similar story and am new here as well. I was a 30+ yr, 1-2 pad smoker who left hospital gasping and bought a disposable ecig. It took me a couple days and a better ecig before I could stop analogs completely. I can breathe now and don't miss those smelly cancer sticks. I'm so glad for you that you found ECF, it's the best and full of the nicest people who share their wisdom and encouragement.
Cheers

 

[tippyclubb]

Congratulations!!! I have been smoking for 40 years and stopped with the e-cig. My only regret is, this was not an option for us years ago. Hopefully, its not to late for us .

 

[Survivors Mom]

Way to go bigtime!!! It just never ceases to amaze me that after 38 years of smoking and various attempts at quitting, I too haven't even wanted a cig since the first vape! I just constantly am in awe. I'm so glad it's working well for you too, and I know your family is elated.

Happy vaping!

 

[jbilod1]

Awesome! Lot's of motivation in your story. Rock on.

 

[hairball]

Congrats bigtime for switching. You made a good choice and I'm glad to hear the 510-T is working good for you.

 

[Denise D]

Congratulations and it is great to read another success story!

After smoking for 38 years I hope it is not too late too but Thanks to the E-cig I can now tell my Doctor I am NOT smoking and I won't be dying with a cig in my hand - and that is worth so much!!

I am already breathing better than I was just a few weeks ago and can smell stuff too, which is a strange and new experience. I did not know how powerful garlic could be!

 

[Retriever]

Congratulations! And welcome! Glad to know after all you have been through that you have discovered vaping. I am glad I did. And like rsbailey said, nice not to have to go outside anymore!

 

[bonneau]

Congratulations bigtime! You have definitely made the right choice. I traded my analogs for an ecig several weeks ago after smoking for 47 years. What a wonderful difference this has made in my life.

 

[alanselo]

Reading stories like this is heartwarming and at the same time heartwrenching. I just felt the fear that would grip me everytime I thought about quitting cigarettes, how hard it would be, fear of failing again... not nice. Never once quit for 40+ years, not even for a day.

Warms my heart now reading about everyone's positive experiences feeling the joy in everyone's posts. We have found a viable alternative and are happy to quit, I am almost there (3 or 4 cigs a day for 5 weeks, amazing for me).

Good luck to all...

 

[Wendyzz]

Congratulations!!