Hi, from Thunder Bay, On, Canada

[Bobby_Ironsights]

HI, Boy I love vaping, I'm about 6 weeks into vaping and about 3 weeks smoke free. My circulation has improved, and my blood pressure is down and I don't need the asthma inhaler anymore.

My doctor is pleased, but has warned me that vaping is harm reduction and isn't benign.

 

[gandymarsh]

Welcome to ECF!

Congrats on 6 weeks!

Your doctor is correct in saying that vaping isn't 100% safe, however

 

[57chilicat]

Just stopped by to say Welcome!

 

[oplholik]

Hey Bobby, welcome. Glad to see you are noticing some improvements to your health already.

 

[dyanaprajna]

Welcome! Vaping is a much better alternative to smoking, and is better than any other system in helping people to quit. It's great, and it's fun. You've come to the right place.

 

[SnapDragon NY]

Hi and Welcome- Congrats on quitting cigarettes by vaping!

 

[Darth Omerta]

Another Canadian!!!!!! Welcome aboard!

 

[WillyZee]

welcome from Toronto

 

[BreSha6869]

Welcome from Whitby! Congrats on the improving health.

Remember that vaping isn't exactly good for you but it is proven much better than smoking.

Regarding your doctor... My doc told me that vaping is just as bad as smoking a few weeks ago, so don't assume all doctors have a clue when it comes to vaping benefits vs. dangers.

 

[djsvapour]

Regarding your doctor... My doc told me that vaping is just as bad as smoking a few weeks ago, so don't assume all doctors have a clue when it comes to vaping benefits vs. dangers.

Yes. It's easy to say Doctors should know better, but they do have to keep an eye on hundreds (if not thousands) of health issues/questions/topics.

Current news from the UK -

I’ll say it again: E-cigarettes are still far safer than smoking

 

[BrotherBob]

HI, Boy I love vaping, I'm about 6 weeks into vaping and about 3 weeks smoke free. My circulation has improved, and my blood pressure is down and I don't need the asthma inhaler anymore.
My doctor is pleased, but has warned me that vaping is harm reduction and isn't benign.

Welcome and glad you joined, 6 weeks is a great start.

Some Advantages:
Health
Taste
Cost (if important)
Near absence of lingering smell
Cleanliness
No stink, self & clothes
Hobby
Fun
Stealthy
Less social stigma
Near complete control of all the above.
Much more too numerous to list.
Might like to read:
A list of symptoms when quitting tobacco and changing to an ecigarette
https://www.heartland.org/policy-documents/research-commentary-e-cigarette-smoking-bans
The tobacco control high command has lost its way – what we learn from its views on FDA priorities
Bluffer’s guide to FDA regulation of tobacco and nicotine products « The counterfactual
I have a memory like a sieve sometimes incased in a steel trap.
Might want to try the search function in upper right hand corner of this post. Could type in "Thunder Bay".
Have seen a few posts from folks in your area.