My First 24 Hours

[imnoangel]

Welllll, after getting my juice straight I started my non smoking crusade yesterday morning at 5:30. On one hand I think I did bad because I ended up smoking some cigarettes, 23 in 24 hours to be exact, but at the same time I think I did good, as that 23 I smoked was a lot less than the normal 2 1/2 packs I would have smoked instead of vaping.

I like vaping. It seemed to cut the cravings and wants, but every so often I had that itch, whether out of habit or craving, for a cigarette. I also noticed as the day progressed that the cigarettes just seemed kind of bland in flavor

Well off to day 2 and cutting that number as much as possible!!!

Have a good day everyone

 

[Shirtbloke]

Well done for starting. Not everyone gives up cigs as soon as they start vaping. There's often a gradual lessening of cigs smoked as time goes on. It took me 3 months to be tobacco free. Every cig you don't smoke is progress.

 

[Puff2K]

That's pretty good and similar to my first few days. I found myself smoking less and vaping more. Now I sometimes fall off the wagon (it's been about a month for me) but I only smoke one or two instead of 30 home rolled cigarettes and then I'm back to vaping. You'll feel better and better the more you don't smoke.

 

[Rsunderl]

WTG - that's quite a bit of progress for such a short time!

 

[Sir2fyablyNutz]

I had the same problem for about a week, then I upped my nicotine level just a bit, dropped the cigs for good. Another thing that helped me was to keep a cheap tank with a little higher nic, so that when the craving itched, I just hit it and quit it. It took a week of adjustment then I was able to use the lower nic level without problems. Good luck!

 

[Steven G]

Greetings imnoangel and Welcome to the ECF. the saying I have read here that I really like is Its not how many you smoked its how many you didn't smoke.......................................................Enjoy...................................................

 

[sonicbomb]

Hello, and welcome to freedom from tobacco

 

[beez0527]

Its a process of gradually cutting them out completely and changing the habit of smoking to vaping. The 1st smoke of the day and the after meal were the hardest but when i just started to vape in those situations instead of smoking it became much easier. Congratulations and good luck.

 

[toucandan229]

I think you are an EXTREMELY dedicated person to drop cigarettes within the first couple weeks of vaping. I personally didn't drop cigarettes for a solid 4 months after I picked up vaping. My hats off to you for deciding to try the wonderful alternative of vaping! Good luck on your journey!

 

[OcalaFlGuy]

I had the same problem for about a week, then I upped my nicotine level just a bit, dropped the cigs for good. Another thing that helped me was to keep a cheap tank with a little higher nic, so that when the craving itched, I just hit it and quit it. It took a week of adjustment then I was able to use the lower nic level without problems. Good luck!

Yep.

I was smoking 2 packs of 305 menthol lights a day. I missed all the LIGHT ciggies notes about estimating nic levels and got 18 mg Halo Menthol Ice to start. It was a hair strong. I soon got a bottle of 12mg Halo Malibu but I was still also vaping the 18 too. (After a week I got some 0 mg to knock the MI dow to 12 mg.)

I had 3 ciggies left the afternoon my starter kit arrived. Smoked those 3 that day and haven't really wanted one since.

At least for the first couple weeks, be sure and keep your nic levels UP IMO.

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

 

[imnoangel]

Thank you for all the encouragement and advice...

I have noticed 2 things over my near non stop vaping the last 2 days:

1. The menthol, spicy, minty juices I ordered that I like and have been using, are starting to wear thin already so I'm going to buy some different ones to mix them up.

2. The ce5 tanks I thought so much lol apparently don't hold up to well to continual use. I've sprung leaks, a couple gurgle really bad, and 1 just lost flavor and completely quit putting out anything. So i'm off to find a few better tanks that will fit on the ego-T 510 batteries I have.

 

[Nikinic]

Welcome to the world of vaping and to ECF. This place was my saving grace when I started. So much information and many people willing to help. My best advice to any new vaper is water. Lots and lots of water. If you think you are drinking enough.... drink some more lol. Best of luck and congrats on the cigs not smoked!!

 

[Syed Ahmed]

A lot of people including myself give up on vaping when they first start because they have bad experiences with basic ego batteries/cigalikes and cheap plastic tanks. It mights seem daunting at first but when you get yourself a decent glass tank with good airflow and a battery that you can change the wattage on you'll be amazed! I know i was.

 

[Rimau]

Welcome and congratulations on making the right decision. It took me a couple of months before I quit analogues completely. The right equipment is everything. Everyone will have advice, but the thing about vaping is that it is very personal. Trial and error will eventually lead you to what is right for you. Don't go straight to advanced level stuff first, you need to see if vaping is going to satisfy you, and your experiences will aid you in keeping with it as you progress up. I use RBAs, mix my own liquid from 100mg nic, and use variables, and I even have a mechanical that I use infrequently. However, I started with the old 808 and carts, before the ego tanks were even available. As they came out, I pick some up and it just progressed from there. The thing is to keep at it because your health will improve, you will be able to taste things again, you will not cough, you will be able to run up stairs again and you can vape in your car and home and no one will know it. You will stop smelling like an ashtray.

I noticed all of these things right away, and it is wonderful. If you are having trouble at first with trying to stop the analogues altogether, then increase your nic. At one time I was feeling tired all the time, so I upped my nic to 35mg and wasn't tired any more, but I then started lowering it down. Try different combinations to see what works best, PG/VG percentages, VG will give more "smoke", but many swear that PG gives more flavor. I use 100%VG, have never had a problem, but if it is a bit thick for your atty, then add some DW. I use a little DW to thin a bit, but other than that, I am all VG and flavor is great but with huge plumes of vaper.

Remember, this is very personal and just because something isn't working for you but someone else raves about it, don't worry, just try something else. This forum is the best there is for help and advice. Some of us have been doing this for a long time and are always willing to help. Look around and you will learn a lot. There is a learning curve and there is also a cost curve. Equipment like batts and so on give an initially high cost, but once you get everything you need, it is always way cheaper than analogues. I have equipment that have lasted years and I still use it every day.

Good luck and again, congratulations.

 

[Daffie]

Congrats!

42 years mostly 2PAD+ myself.

1st and foremost you have to want to quit smoking tobacco.

Good stuff posted previously, have gone from 18 to 15 to 12, still keep my beginner pen at 18+ with nonflavored for the occasional bump but have found my flavor likes are changing some as well. + I like to mix it up during the day so 2 or 3 tanks with different flavors lets me change it up.

 

[Just1Fixxx]

I had the same problem for about a week, then I upped my nicotine level just a bit, dropped the cigs for good. Another thing that helped me was to keep a cheap tank with a little higher nic, so that when the craving itched, I just hit it and quit it. It took a week of adjustment then I was able to use the lower nic level without problems. Good luck!

This is very good advice!

The general consensus around here is that we don't count the cigarettes that you smoke... we count the cigarettes that you don't smoke.

In as little as one day you were able to cut down your smoking in half. That is quite an accomplishment and should show you what is possible if you continue this journey.

 

[DingerCPA]

Thank you for all the encouragement and advice...

I have noticed 2 things over my near non stop vaping the last 2 days:

1. The menthol, spicy, minty juices I ordered that I like and have been using, are starting to wear thin already so I'm going to buy some different ones to mix them up.

2. The ce5 tanks I thought so much lol apparently don't hold up to well to continual use. I've sprung leaks, a couple gurgle really bad, and 1 just lost flavor and completely quit putting out anything. So i'm off to find a few better tanks that will fit on the ego-T 510 batteries I have.

Not everyone stops smoking cigarettes the first day they start vaping. {Raises hand because it took me about a month to make the final transition}

So, good job on significantly cutting back on the smokes.

Re: your tanks not holding up - given that you're vaping cinnamons and spicy flavors, I can't say I'm surprised. The CE5s are plastic tanks, and many juice flavors are known to be "tank-crackers". This just means that some of the ingredients of the juices wear on the plastic of the tanks and can potentially damage them. Best recommendation is to get some glass tanks.

From another post in another thread, I don't remember what your battery is. But, options like the Kanger Mini Protank 2 is a glass tank that holds about the same volume of juice. Glass tanks can be a touch more expensive, but they're way more durable (unless of course you drop it and the glass shatters ) There's lots of listings of flavors that can be "crackers" - cinnamons (like Red Hots, not bakery cinnamon) and citruses are well-known culprits. I've switched to almost exclusively glass or steel tanks. I have a couple of exceptions, but I stay away from "cracker" juices when using those.

You also need to keep in mind that you can change coils to freshen your vape (or if you get so motivated, you can rebuild certain types of coils.)

Remind me of your battery, and I'll see if I can recommend a few other types of tanks

Keep up the good work!

 

[CountBoredom]

Congratulations on beginning your vaping journey! One thing that helped deter me from smoking when I first started out was to vape first when I wanted a cig. Then, if I still wanted to smoke, I would and not beat myself up about it. That, and choosing non-tobacco flavors, helped me lose the taste for smoking. Best of luck!

 

[Joe614]

Welcome!

A huge part for me was finding the right battery. I stick primarily with 808-D's and am changing to 510s as I become more experienced and look at this more like a hobby.

Finding the right hardware that gives you the most fulfilling vape will make all the difference in the world. The trick or me something simple like charge, fill, connect, vape kept me motivated. Soon you'll end up graduating after seeing all of the cool, convenient and cost-effective (if that is a concern) ways to vape.

It's only a matter of time before you can no longer stand the stench of cigarettes and try recruiting all of your friends to the community!

Be resilient and good luck to you!

 

[Domer]

Congrats! Every step in the right direction is nothing but progress! Me, I smoked a little less... But it was all or nothing. Just woke up and said F IT. But I have motivation that I wont bomb your thread with. Stick with it, IT only gets easier!