I put vaping to a real test, and it passed.

[paulw2014]

For the last four days I've never even touched an analog or even want one. I never thought this was possible consider I used to be a PAD smoker and I've always thought there is no way I would quit. Today, I decided to put vaping to a real test, to see if it'll really help me quit cigs for good.

I went to a casino with my smoking buddy. This is an environment/setting that really "call for" a cigarette, as it has always been in the past. I went armed with my Twist and Vivi Nova, and I passed the test with flying colors. Did not want a cig whatsoever. In fact, I even had a feeling of superiority when I saw other people smoking their cancer sticks.

Maybe it's psychological, but I even feel healthier now. I feel I can take deeper breath now. If I can quit, anyone can. I plan to give these as gifts to some of my smoking buddies.

 

[SolemnPenguin]

Congratulations!

It still remember how good it felt to go that first day after being a 1.75PAD smoker without even having craved them.

 

[Hulamoon]

That's marvelous news! I always love to read about successful outcomes. What caused you to take up vaping - did you just up one day and say "That's it! I'm done!"? I'm still fighting 5 a day from a PAD - the 15 were easy, but that last 5. grrrrr. But I'll get there one of these days. buy some "friend" tips for any smoking buddies who might ask to try your PV! Well Done!

 

[manfellow]

Maybe it's psychological, but I even feel healthier now.

I noticed pretty big changes within the first few days especially taste and smell coming back.
Also right after I switched to vaping I noticed I'd wake up with much more energy vs the farting around feeling groggy and guzzling coffee for what seemed like most of the morning which I had become accustomed to as a heavy smoker.
Now I wake up and make a cup of black tea and am ready to rock and roll pretty fast.

 

[steved5600]

Congratulations. That is a hell of a test. I've always been told the real test is when you drink. I knew lots of analog smokers who quit but the fist big party or get together with alcohol they smoked. But Places like Casinos and LOL Bigo parlors are big tests. I use to work at a bingo hall for my nonprofit group I was with. It was like being inside of a smoke house. All I had to do is breath and I got a good hit. LOL
With the flavor I don't want tobacco now. It just sounds nasty and I'm only a little over a week. Since I quit drinking I don't have to worry about that problem. I do go out to the smoking area at my support group just so we don't get banned from vapeing inside.

 

[The Ocelot]

@Hulamoon - everyone quits at their own rate, so don't beat yourself up by comparing yourself to other vapors. You're working at breaking a life long habit that involves addiction and conditioning (on the phone, after meals, getting in the car, etc.), plus dealing with unsolicited opinions (read that as "judgements") from ex-smokers & never-smokers who have little or no information.

 

[paulw2014]

That's marvelous news! I always love to read about successful outcomes. What caused you to take up vaping - did you just up one day and say "That's it! I'm done!"? I'm still fighting 5 a day from a PAD - the 15 were easy, but that last 5. grrrrr. But I'll get there one of these days. Buy some "friend" tips for any smoking buddies who might ask to try your PV! Well Done!

I decided to try vaping after quitting smoking failed. I really enjoyed smoking and it has always been a "friend" that helps me get through stressful times. Nicorette failed me so I found this forum. Listening to others' advice, I got a Ego C Twist and Vivi Nova. Very good setup. But juice is also a very important factor. I can't imagine myself quitting without a good juice.

I've been smoking the Menthol flavored 36 mg juice from VaperGod. If you read the reviews on there, that juice gives huge throat hit and a really authentic menthol aftertaste. Combined with the factor that I used to smoke menthol cigs anyway, I think this juice is also a big factor in helping me quit. I mean, after vaping this, my mind literally thinks I've just smoked an cigs, (in terms of the taste in my mouth, and the throat hit) so I guess that's why it was easy to quit. Oh, the 36mg nicotine probably helps too.

 

[singu]

Congrats! Its pretty awesome that ecigs works so good for a lot of us. 36mg prob has a lot to do with it. I'm glad it worked out for you. Vape on