Good Signs at the Doc's Office

[JustaGuy]

I spent 1 1/2 hours at the doctor's office today, 5 minutes with the doctor, 3 minutes with a nurse and the rest of the time waiting, and waiting, and waiting...

When I finally saw the doc, told her I quit after 30 years of smoking. She looked at me like I had won the lottery. Then, I clarified. I'm still doing nic with e-cigarette, but no smoke. I asked her did she know what an e-cig was. She nodded confidently. And surprisingly, she still had that big grin like "one more life saved!" Her job was done.

Couple of good signs I noticed here: 1. the doctor was well aware of e-cigs, speaks to its prevalence, 2. She regarded vaping as QUITTING SMOKING, did not mention the possible harm of PG/VG, nic, no frawns, no shaking finger. If fact, her words were "you're on the right path."

Just one doc's reaction, in just one little town, from just a guy.


Edit: And thanks everyone for the 'likes'.

 

[MagicAries]

That's wonderful news. It's wonderful to find support...more so when it's from your doctor!

 

[KeysBum]

outstanding

 

[JustaGuy]

Yeah, and I was ready for a big discussion to brandish all the stuff I learned here, but didn't need to. She was already sold.

 

[JustaGuy]

outstanding

Man, I could use of those gigantic lobsters about now.

 

[Addicted2Vap]

awesome! glad to see some medical professionals who are aware of vaping and its benefits and don't put it in the same category as smoking. Good to hear!

 

[jj2]

 

[Iffy]

I see my doc in a couple of weeks. If he doesn't do cartwheels when I tell I quit 'bakky, I'll find another 'un.

BTW, my bride and I are having a couple of 'bugs' (aka Carib lobster) from KeysBum's 'back yard'!

 

[JustaGuy]

BTW, my bride and I are having a couple of 'bugs' (aka Carib lobster) from KeysBum's 'back yard'!

That's cruel, and I don't mean to the lobsters.

jj2, 10,000 posts? Can't even count that high with my fingers and toes.

 

[KeysBum]

Man, I could use of those gigantic lobsters about now.

Got 6 today, Only went out for 45 mins. Dinner is in an hour. Where you at?

 

[JustaGuy]

Got 6 today, Only went out for 45 mins. Dinner is in an hour. Where you at?

Clear across the country, ha ha! By the time I get out there, those lobs would have had grand kids. Thank you for the gracious offer though.

 

[geeks]

My doctor didn't see it quite the same way. Same as you, 30 year habit, mine was about a PAD. She was 'concerned because I still have the hand to mouth habit' - I pointed out that at least it wasn't food to mouth.

Yea, she's an idiot, but I knew it before that visit.

 

[JustaGuy]

My doctor didn't see it quite the same way. Same as you, 30 year habit, mine was about a PAD. She was 'concerned because I still have the hand to mouth habit' - I pointed out that at least it wasn't food to mouth.

Yea, she's an idiot, but I knew it before that visit.

Sorry to hear that. So what, it's cold turkey or else according to her? My doc specifically mentioned e-cig was good because it preserved the "hand to mouth" habit, thus a more effective way to quit. Maybe she's on it too.

Yes, at least it's not food to mouth, or foot to mouth, worse yet, "foot and mouth" disease!

 

[VapahMan]

Awesome news bud!

 

[CGlassford]

My Doc was thrilled that I had quit smoking. I think she even used the same line -"You're on the right path"- about the fact that I was still using nic. She didn't seem to know much about e cigs but was very interested. I told her about this forum and gave her a card from Smokeless Image (the only one I had). I'm really hoping she will do her own research and help spread the word.

 

[Iffy]

the "hand to mouth" habit...

Carpal tunnel syndrome???

 

[BardicDruid]

Great news, but we only read about stuff like that in here, but this is what makes it to the media: Electronic Cigarettes, what's really in them?

Edit: Just discovered that Gweyn Cheser is actually a political activist and works in the quit smoking area, being a former smoker herself. Sounds like Big Tobacco and Big Pharma just paid for another news story.

 

[JustaGuy]

My Doc was thrilled that I had quit smoking. I think she even used the same line -"You're on the right path"- about the fact that I was still using nic. She didn't seem to know much about e cigs but was very interested. I told her about this forum and gave her a card from Smokeless Image (the only one I had). I'm really hoping she will do her own research and help spread the word.

That's what was so surprising to me. I thought I'd show off to my doc the knowledge gained here, but never got a chance. Apparently, she's one of those progressive ones who think nic alone is much better off than the rest of the stuff in smoke. If you listen to the anti-smoking mob, carbon monoxide and tar always lead the "killer" list. No smoke, no such things. For once, someone is supportive...didn't even receive the same encouragement from my mom.

 

[JustaGuy]

Carpal tunnel syndrome???

This is one thing analogs have over PVs, one can hang from the corner of the mouth. I know folks "bite the bullet" as it were and still vape hands free. I can't do that with a Riva 750mAh!

 

[Iffy]

I can't do that with a Riva 750mAh!

Me neither... but I should be able to bowl left handed now!