First Doctor Visit

[Muskydawg]

Yesterday I had to go to the doctor to get checked up. After vaping for 2 months here it was nice to say I was a non-smoker when they asked. What got me was they always used to say "do you smoke?". Now they asked "have you ever smoked?" Obviously they couldn't smell it on me.

The part that made my day is that I have always had asthma. Normally when they check my lungs they remark about the wheezing they can hear, even if I am feeling fine. I asked the doctor if she heard any wheezing at all when she was listening and she stated she could not hear anything except air, and that my lungs sounded clear. That was a great thing to hear, and something I haven't heard in a long time.

Just another example of a reason to keep on vaping, and leave the cigarettes where they belong... behind the counter at the gas station.

 

[belsenj]

Great to read that your asthma is clearing up!

 

[VANA]

For me personally I've never smoked but chewed, but even I'm happy to be off tobacco products totally. I, proud, happy and enthused for your commitment and let this be another reminder that your doing the best thing for you and your kids/ Future kids.

 

[FlamingoTutu]

Congratulations! Way to go!

I have my first appointment after quitting, 5 1/2 months now, next Monday. Hoping for the same results as you. I know I sure feel a lot better.

 

[tinkrrrbell]

I haven't been taking my asthma medication… And finally, not because I can't afford it. My general doctor, though she admitted to being relatively ignorant about vaping, is just happy that I'm off tobacco. Welcome and good luck.

 

[Sewage]

Great to hear, I have asthma too and can tell a huge difference in my breathing since I've been off analogs. Used to use my inhaler every day non stop, and my nebulizer every night before bed as with my advair. Now, I don't even have to carry around my inhaler as I used too. And haven't touched my nebulizer! happy vaping!

 

[Muskydawg]

Thanks everyone! I was the same way with my asthma. 2 different inhalers per day, nebulizer and I still had issues. I haven't used any of them since quitting except for the albuteral inhaler after taking a long hike through the hills one day in some really hot weather.

I mainly made this post as a reminder to myself of just 1 of the benefits of quitting smoking, and hopefully as a positive reason to vape for someone who is trying to quit. Now if only vaping could reverse the aging process I'd be all set!

 

[WarHawk-AVG]

I'll be the first to be jumping for joy if my sleep apnea is cured! Trust me!

 

[Ryan555]

I'm 37. Diagnosed with asthma at the age of 7 and started smoking when I was 15. At one point I was smoking almost 3 packs a day. For the last 15 years I've averaged about pack and a half a day. I started vaping about a month ago. I'm not fully off the analogs yet, but down to two or three a day now. My asthma has gotten much better. I brought my inhaler with me sunday to softball, but didn't need it. First time in a long time I haven't needed to use it at least once each game(doubleheader). I'm really looking forward to when I'm done completely with the analogs and can tell my doctor, for the first time since high school, that I am no longer a smoker. I've never been bad enough to need a nebulizer in the house, but could have seen myself getting to that point if I kept going like I was. It's great to hear that others have asthma and that it is beginning to clear up for them after switching to vaping. That leads me to believe it will help me as well. Thank you for the inspiration!

 

[amplitude]

Awesome, MuskyDawg!

 

[vpingworld]

Glad to hear it! Things like this make me wonder why e cigs are being banned...Oh wait. Money.

 

[lavachic]

Congratulations Muskydawg!

While I don't have asthma, I was diagnosed with COPD. I've only been off the analogs completely for a little over a week and vaping only. As a joke I asked my hubby if vaping had helped with my snoring and he said, "Well, you still snore...but at least your breathing has gotten better!" I'm just ecstatic that I am not wheezing like I used to and my lungs feel a little clearer. I still carry my inhaler on the off chance that I need it because of environmental issues, but at least it won't be because I've been smoking!

 

[drifter22no1]

AWSOME!!! Keep it up and don't turn back. You can do it, I believe in ya!!

 

[Sue U]

I'm glad to hear that all are having better lung function after the switch. My husband and I switched 2 years ago and both have noticed not only better lung function but less sickness. My husband does have asthma and can't actually take any of the meds for it. So the switch was a definate improvement for him. Now if I could only convince my friend with COPD to really give e-cigs a better chance even tho "it's just not the same!".

 

[drifter22no1]

Sue and Lavachic,
I am trying to convince my Aunt who has COPD to start vaping and give it a try, I think I have finally got her attention. I sure hope so cause I sure do love her very much and would like to see her stick around for a long time to come. Wish you knew her to help with encouragement.

 

[lavachic]

Hey Sue and drifter,

I can only go from my own experience. I smoked for 30 years...started at 12 on full flavor methols then couldn't take the heaviness after I became an "adult". Switched out to lights. Then ultimately ultra lights. Was at least a pack a day smoker. Tried to quit cold turkey so many times...and many times, would last only a day or two before I was going out of my mind.

When I first started getting interested in e-cigs and maybe quitting smoking, the first thing I thought about was "why do I even have this habit anyway?" This helped me figure out what I wanted out of an e-cig and what my "habit" really was. For me, it was more the hand-to-mouth fidgety action more than the nicotine, throat hit, or vapor production. People were giving me advice on quitting my fidgety habit by having my hands busy, but I tried that as well, didn't work as I had my hands busy yes, but I had a cig hanging from my mouth as well.

A friend had an eGo which I tried, but I didn't like the "big-ness" of it and having to push the darn button. Liked the vapor it produced though. Her habit was more geared toward throat hit and vapor production on exhale - and nicotine of course. This is why she went with an eGo.

Tried a disposable Blu. Hated the juice, but found I liked the form factor of a cig-a-like. Ultimately went with a Halo G6. Got the starter kit on Monday the 5th - smoked my last analog on Tuesday the 6th. Still have 4 of cigs in my pack in my purse...haven't thrown them out because...my purse is HUGE...I'd have to find them first!

So from my experience, I'd really talk to your loved ones and see what it really is they are liking about smoking. From there you can see what type of device they might be willing to try. There are so many options out there that they may be overwhelmed, but go slow - one size does not fit all in this type of endeavor. They may have to go through a few devices before they find "The One". If I had started on my journey vaping on an eGo like my friend, I'd probably be back on the analogs because it didn't seem to fit my habit.

In the week I have been exclusively vaping, I have not woken up with my smoker's cough. I can breathe easier. I am not getting winded while walking up and down the stairs in my home as quickly. My husband also commented on my breathing while sleeping...he says that it has evened out a lot and it doesn't seem like I'm struggling to breathe. Overall, this has been a fabulous start for me and I'm excited to keep going! I want to be around long enough to see my grandchildren! They may not have the same results I had by quitting almost instantly, but at least they will be on the road in the right direction and there is hope!

Good luck!

 

[WBB0]

Congratulations!

 

[Tempesta]

Lavachic and all,

Congratulations on getting off analogs! No matter what you choose to vape, big or small, complex or simple, you are doing yourself immense good. And, as I'm learning, you have thousands of friends and supporters here.

 

[Dansauls]

I was a 3 pad smoker for over 30 yrs diagnosed with COPD
I feel great now better than I have in years
It just gets better with time............

 

[SpaceAce]

Congrats to all who feel better, awesome news