I am not strictly vaping but feel the urge to still post
. I am still smoking but started out vaping and went from 2 PAD after 20 years to 15 the day I started vaping in March this year. Now I am down to 5 cigs and to be honest I really don't even want those. I did not out any expectations on myself time wise, only that I WOULD quit. So hoping by next month to be free of the stinkies forever.
As for changes/pros gosh, a many....where do I start!
Let me count the ways
I was diagnosed with aorta stenosis as well as having a bicuspid aorta (causing the stenosis). Genetics BUT gave me the kick in the ... I needed to quit. I was starting to have trouble breathing and chest pains....hence the appt I ended up making which led me to a cardiologist.
I breathe so much better and rarely ever wheeze which I was doing with almost every breath before. I have not had to use my inhaler since I started vaping in March and that is saying something. I hardly ever cough anymore, I smell better and my senses are coming around. No more chest pains, or hacking up phlem. now when i hear someone do it, i cringe thinking....that was me just a few months ago!! Wish I knew more about vaping years ago....
Most importantly I m hoping it is adding onto the life me and partner will spend together. Will be 21 years in June and hope to have many, many more. It is certainly promising now
There are so many positive things that have come from me switching over to vaping but those are some on the to of my list. I have no doubts that by next month this time I will be totally cigarette free and vaping only.
Cons
I have an additive behavior and like bells and whistles.....you see where this is going
. Overall though I still spend less than I did on cigarettes!! Even if I didn't I would do it all over again without hesitation. Knowing what i know now, There are just no other options I would give myself.
As for changes/pros gosh, a many....where do I start!
Let me count the ways
I was diagnosed with aorta stenosis as well as having a bicuspid aorta (causing the stenosis). Genetics BUT gave me the kick in the ... I needed to quit. I was starting to have trouble breathing and chest pains....hence the appt I ended up making which led me to a cardiologist.
I breathe so much better and rarely ever wheeze which I was doing with almost every breath before. I have not had to use my inhaler since I started vaping in March and that is saying something. I hardly ever cough anymore, I smell better and my senses are coming around. No more chest pains, or hacking up phlem. now when i hear someone do it, i cringe thinking....that was me just a few months ago!! Wish I knew more about vaping years ago....
Most importantly I m hoping it is adding onto the life me and partner will spend together. Will be 21 years in June and hope to have many, many more. It is certainly promising now
There are so many positive things that have come from me switching over to vaping but those are some on the to of my list. I have no doubts that by next month this time I will be totally cigarette free and vaping only.
Cons
I have an additive behavior and like bells and whistles.....you see where this is going
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