Hello again:)

[zirf]

I have been a member here for a while but I quit coming in cuz I went back to analogs. My husband and I tried chantix but let's just say neither one of us want to spend time in jail so that didn't work well. We both have new setups and are actually doing very well three weeks in. we were both doing over a pack a day and I am now down to 2 cigarettes a day and he is down to 5. I've missed reading all the informative threads and I'm very happy to be back.

 

[Susan~S]

Hello and welcome back to the forum zirf. Glad to have you back here!

Congratulations on finding a setup that works for you. What setup did you and your hubby buy?

 

[zirf]

I knew somebody would ask me right off the bat. I know it's a 1300 spinner with a bottom coil tank. I wish I knew more but that's part of the fun of this forum. I'm sure I will learn

 

[zirf]

I do have a picture but I don't know how to post it

 

[glointhedark]

Welcome back. I hope vaping works out better for you this time.

 

[zirf]

I am sure it will. I had started out with ciggalikes and we both found them extremely lacking. With my new setup I can control how much of a throat hit I get and that helps a lot

 

[zirf]

ok. Now that I'm on my tablet I can get to the full site and upload a picture. Smartphones are fantastic but they just don't get everything done;-)

 

[zirf]

If anyone want to play identify what's in the picture I would be grateful.

 

[LittleBird]

Zirf, I can't tell what kind of clearos you have - either the picture isn't clear enough, or my eyes are bad

Welcome back to the forum! And, congrats on reducing your analog intake so significantly. That's a huge accomplishment! You are so right; set up makes all the difference in the world. The other thing that makes a huge difference to many folks is having more than one level of nic available. Lots of us keep on hand a higher nic level than we normally vape. Then, when we hit a stressful period, we can up the level to keep from reverting to analogs. Best of luck to you!

 

[GBL1]

0oh ooh I know. It's a device that's going to help pry you away from analogs so you can live happily here ever after. lol Welcome back and yeah, I'm another crazy nube. enjoy

 

[zirf]

I think I'm having more luck this time because we actually have a local vape shop now. They are extremely friendly and helpful. I just went in and spoke to Sarah this afternoon and she suggested the same thing. Looking forward to actually saying I am smoke free and being able to get one of those banners. I am playing with them now so I can be ready. Lol

 

[zirf]

GBL 1 I love that answer

 

[zirf]

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My attempt at cleaning up the pic of my setup

 

[GBL1]

I went from 24mg of nicotine (that was a bit much, did much better starting at 18mg) to 0 in about 6 weeks. I haven't had an analog since Thanksgiving Day morning last year (2014). Just bought an Istick 50 and got it in this morning. Play time!

 

[zirf]

That's awesome progress. we started out with 18 and my husbands at 12 and I am at 9. I think I am going to get 18 strength menthol tobacco flavored for those days when I just feel like I need a cigarette. I just so badly want to be done with them.

 

[GBL1]

I'm pretty sure everyone here is rooting for you all. Every time you get the urge, just hit the crap out of that e-cig until your nicotine level gets back up a bit. I know it worked for me.

 

[zirf]

Well I did smoke 2 analogs today but they tasted nasty. The ejuice I have is tasting better and better. I know I can get there but it will take a bit of time to give up a 28 year habit even if it is nasty

 

[jseah]

I started with 24 mg and am still using it. It's pretty high and every once in a while if I am vaping heavily I can definitely feel it, however, it was able to get me to quit cold. Didn't have to phase out analogs and I haven't had an analog in the 8 weeks since I started vaping.

 

[zirf]

I am just a bit worried about going over 18mg because at that level if I vape much I get a unpleasant numb feeling on the front part of my tongue. That is why I went to 12mg and it seems to have fixed the problem. I am waiting on an order of 18mg misty juice that I am hoping to use to fight off those cravings I am getting first thing in the morning and just before bed. I hope it is here by Monday.

 

[GBL1]

I used to crave a smoke first thing in the morning while making my coffee. I hit my e-cig like I was a crazy-man. (probably was), (probably still am). lol