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[mushymelon]

Hello EFS members

Just got an ecig today. Actually two, got a couple of flavours and i've been puffin on this all day so far and I just noticed that I only had 3 smokes so far today sweet.

I never planned on quitting been there a dozen times, some for as long as a year. Realistically just wanted to cut down a little bit and see how gracefully the replacement was.

So far I'm impressed even on the first day I find I'm reaching for the ecig and not the pack.

My lungs do feel a little heavy but I'm a two pack a day man and now filling them with vapour.

Some research is in order like how much can I puff safely and why my lung feel a bit burned. I also feel a bit buzzed today too I wonder if I'm overdoing it or will my body tell me when I'm at my limit like the occasional morning spins smokes can give you.

Anyways great forum with lots of helpful people I'm glad I found it.

Mushy

 

[Miller319]

Welcome to ECF, glad you could make it!

vaping is far better than smoking cigarettes. If you've got a buzz from the nicotine then put it down for a bit and enjoy a beverage for awhile instead.

Congratulations on taking the first step.

 

[cloudsUnderway]

It will be a process and a little bit info will be needed. What are you using to vape? What mg/mL liquid are you using? And once you completely cut out analogs the heaviness in your lungs will subside.

 

[Baditude]

Hello mushymelon, and welcome to the forum.

You didn't mention how many cigarettes you were smoking before, what gear you are using now, or what nicotine strength is in your e-liquid.

We typically suggest a 1 ppd smoker start off with 18 - 24 mg of nicotine. Generally you can vape as much or as frequently as you desire. In fact, when you get that craving for a cigarette, vape more. When you do smoke, smoke only half of the cigarette and save the rest for the next craving. Soon the cigarettes will begin to taste pretty bad, and you can eventually avoid using them altogether.

Drink plenty of water. The pg/vg which makes up the majority of the e-liquid draw water from our body, so it needs to be replaced to avoid dehydration symptoms. It took your body time to adapt to smoke, it will take your body some time to adapt to vapor, so the heavy lung feeling should disappear soon.

We have a saying on the forum, "Its not how many cigarettes you smoke that count, its the ones you didn't."

 

[Zoom]

I was 2 packs a day and I vape 24mg. No bad effects but everyone may be different. Good luck stay with it.

 

[WillyZee]

Welcome mushy ... yes you have found the Holy Grail ... I am willing to bet, by next week you are feeling better and smoking less.

Keep Calm and Vape on

 

[daleron]

Hello EFS members
My lungs do feel a little heavy but I'm a two pack a day man and now filling them with vapour.
I also feel a bit buzzed today too I wonder if I'm overdoing it or will my body tell me when I'm at my limit like the occasional morning spins smokes can give you.
Anyways great forum with lots of helpful people I'm glad I found it.
Mushy

Welcome Mushy!
Check your juice & see how much the percentage of VG you have, you may need to lower that if your lungs are feeling heavy
And yeah, you can get a buzz going if you vape too much nic ... what's your nic load?

Anyway just want to welcome you, enjoy the forum!

 

[DruidPriest]

Been there with the buzz....MY fix for it was taking a step down in nic so I can vape more, and buying a really nice water bottle I keep close at hand. Also I noticed I like lower nic.l flavors better. My fix may not work for you.

Slim and simple EVOD tank, eGo battery. DruidPriest

 

[mushymelon]

Hi guys wow very active group here

I got two vapes and two 30 bottles, charger and case for $80 bucks at a pawn shop around the corner.



they are 24mg nicotine

I'm a heavy smoker 40 50 smokes a day cough, cough

As for vg ill check the bottles.

Thank for the warm welcomes

 

[mushymelon]

It says 70% pg 30% vg

Mushy

 

[oldtownguyswife]

hello all trying to get my six posts up lol

 

[oldtownguyswife]

i recommend 50/50 18 if u want less nic try a 75/25 12 that still gives me a nice throat hit

 

[oldtownguyswife]

good find!

Hi guys wow very active group here

I got two vapes and two 30 bottles, charger and case for $80 bucks at a pawn shop around the corner.

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they are 24mg nicotine

I'm a heavy smoker 40 50 smokes a day cough, cough

As for vg ill check the bottles.

Thank for the warm welcomes

 

[RedNBlack]

Hey there mushymelon,
CONGRATS on coming over to the "vape side"...
Vaping is ....and will feel a little like stepping out of a sauna, as opposed to breathing in a camp fire.
Vape away...you may want to check out
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ecf-library/337017-inhalation-technique-e-cigarette.html
Makes a big difference from cigs to vaping.
What level of NIC are you using...? That may also contribute to the "buzz"?

 

[mushymelon]

Hey there mushymelon,
CONGRATS on coming over to the "vape side"...
Vaping is ....and will feel a little like stepping out of a sauna, as opposed to breathing in a camp fire.
Vape away...you may want to check out
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ecf-library/337017-inhalation-technique-e-cigarette.html
Makes a big difference from cigs to vaping.
What level of NIC are you using...? That may also contribute to the "buzz"?

Thanks for the link redNblack

24mg nic I think Im coming down with a cold too. maybe its a lack of oxygen thing, gotta stop smoking it like a joint.

 

[Piff]

Hi mushymelon

 

[jefsview]

It's takes a good week for your body to get used to vaping. And then comes the detoxing of the nastiness of cigarettes. You and your body will be going through changes, times of adjustment.

Best thing to do is not pick up another cigarette and just get fully used to the vapor. As others have said, you do not take in nicotine, nor retain it, like when smoking. So don't fret if you vape more than you smoked, but if you get nausea, break out in sweat, lightheadness/headaches, back off for a few.

Welcome to ECF, and keep us updated on your progress.

 

[daleron]

It says 70% pg 30% vg

Mushy

Try 50/50