My doctor's reaction to my e-cig...

[jjcordone]

You older timers here won't be surprised by this, but I had my first doctor's visit since I've begun vaping. I took along my trusty e-cig expecting to have to explain what it was. To my surprise, he told me he's well aware of them.He told me many of his patients have gotten off cigarettes this way and he encouraged me to continue on with vaping. His only warning was to lower the nic level low as I can because too much nic can effect the blood pressure. He was very supportive of vaping and of told me even the few analogs I smoke a day are damaging me and to work harder toward vaping only.
To me it was a confirmation from the person that's kept me on the right side of the grass for years that I'm going down the right path with vaping.....

 

[Mr Jones]

Good to hear that a specialist has your side and is being truthful with the benefits of vaping.

 

[Bozzlite]

I'm glad your doc is informed about E-cigs. Mine was glad I quit smoking, but when I asked him his opinion about E-cigs, he just said. "I don't know anything about them".

And I don't think he wanted to take the time for me to enlighten him. Shrug.

It's all about the money for the office visit. That's how I feel everytime I go in. Sheesh, Scott and White.

 

[rerere55]

Very nice to hear that! My doctor also said that using e-cigs better than smoking! I'll have to make umbilical hernia operation combined with plastic surgery. I have to use little or no nicotine.

 

[pyro12]

Good to hear. I've only been vaping for a few weeks and haven't seen my doctor yet. I'm not sure he's going to be very supportive of the idea.

 

[jjcordone]

To be completely honest, I was afraid he'd tell me it was just as bad as smoking. It still feels like I'm smoking, just a different brand than I had been : )

 

[Almighty]

nice to hear

 

[Stevew443]

That is great to hear. Looks like we may be making a difference one doctor at a time. My doctor is also on board with my vaping.

 

[classwife]

That is really great news....my Dr. just looked over his glasses at me.......(yep...he did that !)

 

[stealthspy589]

My father had the same experience his doctor opened his eyes, looked at my dad and said "It finally happened" lol

 

[WomanOfHeart]

My doctor had been bugging me for YEARS to quit smoking. I was surprised when he actually congratulated me for quitting!

 

[1949katie]

I just tell them I quit smoking and they are very pleased. I, of course being the way I am, have been vaping like a nut-job in the little consultation room .... while I'm waiting ...and they don't even ask why, for some strange reason, it smell like coffee in that tiny little room..............

 

[Lmsacco]

I am a Firefighter/EMT/Hazmat Tech and each year we have an annual physical which includes an ECG, Pulmonary function test, blood work, etc and each year I was lectured about the consequences of smoking by the physician. I was really nervous to tell him about vaping (thought he would give me the same lecture). During the exam my PV fell out of my pocket. He asked about it, so I had no choice but to tell him what it was and he said that he has been hearing wonderful things from the medical community about it. I felt really relieved and then was completely shocked when he asked to try it. He then asked me to give him some information on where I got it because he has a few family members that might be interested. I wrote down the ECF forum and I wouldn't be surprised if he is now a lurker on here just like me. By the way ... all of my testing came back perfect. I can't wait to hear about his "family members" next year!

 

[wv2win]

My doctor is a big supporter of vaping also. He has seveal patients that quit smoking through vaping. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Ande]

A friend of mine has reported seeing her doctor (here in Korea) using an ecig in his office between appointments. She asked him about it, and he said it was his "safer cigarette" and that it kept patients from complaining about the smell of smoke...


Ande

 

[Bacon]

I had the same experience as the OP when I saw my family doctor last week. He has no problem with ecigs.

 

[Chornbro]

Goooooooood newssssssssss!!! : )

 

[dee5]

Oh yeah, this snowball is rolling down hill and gathering size and speed!

 

[Vtwin1340]

Docs are getting on board with this as more information gets out.

 

[chevelle]

Wow! what positive reactions from your personal medical professionals! That's very encouraging. Almost makes me want to make an appointment with my own M.D. and see what his reaction would be...almost.