Newbie saying Hello

[rkayw]

Hi Everyone! My name is Kay and I am a newbie to e-cigs. 2 pac a day analog (marl lite) smoker here and I haven't had one in 36 hours. That's not long I know but, it's a start & nonetheless exciting to me. I'm looking forward to learning, sharing, & getting to know ppl.

 

[Boodle]

72 hours is an eternity without cigarettes before ecigs. Congrats to you and welcome What kit did you decide on?

 

[tmcase]

Welcome rkayw. You've come to the right place. 36 hrs is a start. Keep it up. We're here if you have any questions.

 

[crevenew]

rkayw - welcome to the ECF family. My wife is from Ft Worth , where are you in TX?

 

[Lisa66]

Welcome to the forum, Kay! I was also a Marlboro Light smoker. I'm to the point where I don't miss them any more. And in terms of not smoking, 36 hours would be like an eternity without vaping, so you are doing really well. Keep us posted on how your are doing.

 

[rkayw]

Thanks!

Yes, it seems like it's been longer than it actually has. I'm surprised how smooth it has been so far. I haven't had the urge to go postal on anyone, so all may be well. LOL.

I've had some breakthrough craving, thinking I may have to up my cart mg on my next order. I have smoked analogs for almost 30 yrs and have failed miserably at quitting so many times that I had resolved to quit quitting. Until now!

My first kit is from V4L. I am not familiar with all of the terminology etc yet, but to start out...I got the XL Auto batts and auto PT. And pre-filled carts.

 

[Shaitaan]

Welcome to the group... one step at a time, one day at a time ... If I can quit, I know you will as well...

 

[rkayw]

rkayw - welcome to the ECF family. My wife is from Ft Worth , where are you in TX?

I'm near Houston. Ft. Worth is great.

 

[rkayw]

I do have a starter question. May be more of a clarification question.

Being a Marl Lite long term heavy smoker...should I probably go stronger than 11mg on my carts until I get past cravings for analogs? What would you suggest?

 

[Puffadder]

Thanks!

Yes, it seems like it's been longer than it actually has. I'm surprised how smooth it has been so far. I haven't had the urge to go postal on anyone, so all may be well. LOL.

I've had some breakthrough craving, thinking I may have to up my cart mg on my next order. I have smoked analogs for almost 30 yrs and have failed miserably at quitting so many times that I had resolved to quit quitting. Until now!

My first kit is from V4L. I am not familiar with all of the terminology etc yet, but to start out...I got the XL Auto batts and auto PT. And pre-filled carts.

I felt the same way when I started. I was hopeful but skeptical before I started and then amazed at how easy it was. The terminology and everything else will come in time as well as the knowledge to greatly improve your own personal experience with vaping.

Good luck to you and my advise for the day is don't get caught without spares. Once you have a pv and vaping system you are comfortable with it is a good idea to have backups for those just in case times.

 

[5cardstud]

Hi Everyone! My name is Kay and I am a newbie to e-cigs. 2 pac a day analog (marl lite) smoker here and I haven't had one in 36 hours. That's not long I know but, it's a start & nonetheless exciting to me. I'm looking forward to learning, sharing, & getting to know ppl.

Hi Kay and you should be proud of 36hrs. It all has to start somewhere. I remember my first day and it sounds like your doing better than I did. I've been off for 18mo. now and my doctors are very happy with the results. If you have any problems just ask and you'll get many posts to help you or send me a PM and I will. As soon as you get your initial posts in (it was 15 when I joined but it's changed I think) anyway stop in at the notcig forum and hang out. A lot of great people there. I smoked Marlboro mediums and not to many, about a half a pack a day and I started at 18mg. I'm at 24mg. now but 11mg. is pretty low.

 

[rkayw]

Good luck to you and my advise for the day is don't get caught without spares. Once you have a pv and vaping system you are comfortable with it is a good idea to have backups for those just in case times.

Thanks for the advise. I will do that.

 

[Lisa66]

I do have a starter question. May be more of a clarification question.

Being a Marl Lite long term heavy smoker...should I probably go stronger than 11mg on my carts until I get past cravings for analogs? What would you suggest?

Kay, I still use V4L hardware with success but I fill their blanks with juice. I started out with 18mg but soon reduced to 12mg because I found that I was vaping more than I smoked. I think this is common (vaping more than you smoked, at least at first) for many people. I was getting minor headaches from too much nicotine so I ordered some lower level juice. You might want to have some stronger cartos to get yourself through those times when you need a little more. Often it takes some experimentation with this to find the level that works for you.

 

[rkayw]

Hi Kay and you should be proud of 36hrs. It all has to start somewhere. I remember my first day and it sounds like your doing better than I did. I've been off for 18mo. now and my doctors are very happy with the results. If you have any problems just ask and you'll get many posts to help you or send me a PM and I will. As soon as you get your initial posts in (it was 15 when I joined but it's changed I think) anyway stop in at the notcig forum and hang out. A lot of great people there. I smoked Marlboro mediums and not to many, about a half a pack a day and I started at 18mg. I'm at 24mg. now but 11mg. is pretty low.

Thanks! And thanks for the invite.

 

[rkayw]

Kay, I still use V4L hardware with success but I fill their blanks with juice. I started out with 18mg but soon reduced to 12mg because I found that I was vaping more than I smoked. I think this is common (vaping more than you smoked, at least at first) for many people. I was getting minor headaches from too much nicotine so I ordered some lower level juice. You might want to have some stronger cartos to get yourself through those times when you need a little more. Often it takes some experimentation with this to find the level that works for you.

Thanks Lisa. That makes sense.

Morning and after meals will be my breakthrough craving times. Mainly mornings though...I'm so use to waking up w/coffee and a analog....or 10. ack!

Move over old habits...I'm coming thru!

 

[5cardstud]

After thinking about it I checked my counter and here's my results.
1yr. 5 months and 28 days since my last cigarette.
$3,254.73 saved and 8,137 cigarettes avoided.

It was easier than I thought. Pretty soon I realized the craving wasn't for a cigarette because when I tried one a couple weeks later I hated it and got nothing out of it. It was just the habit I was missing. I don't miss it no more. Even when I have nothing to vape for one reason or the other. I smoked for an extremely long time too and was just ready to smoke until I died.

 

[rkayw]

After thinking about it I checked my counter and here's my results.
1yr. 5 months and 28 days since my last cigarette.
$3,254.73 saved and 8,137 cigarettes avoided.

Nice!

I still have some analogs. I also plan to lite one about a week or two into ecigs just so I can taste how horrible they are. I really need that reverse psych to work.

 

[dberkham]

Hi Kay,
Glad you have a plan. I debated with myself for a long time and ecigs was really a godsend to me. Marlboro man for 30 years and stopped without any craving. I found the ecig delivered the nicotine I needed and tasted so much better without the smoke stink and ashes. Its only been a couple weeks and my lungs are starting to clear up too so keep going. Have a coffee flavored ecig with your morning coffee. They really compliment each other well or try some other flavor like chocolate with your coffee (if you are a mocha fan). Far better taste than your old analog. Also, you may want to step up to some 18 mg as the 11mg might be too light for you right now and is making you crave that analog.

 

[CdnBison]

I'd definitely recommend stepping up the juice. I started at 24mg, and have stepped down to 18mg, and it's noticeable. I've also got some 11mg juice here, and I know when I'm using it - I can't use it all day - I need to swap out for a stronger kick at points.

I would also suggest skipping the analog if possible. No sense revisiting bad habits... I know I kept the remnants of my last pack (3.4 full!) "just in case". It sat in my breifcase for 3 weeks before I tossed it out.

 

[wildbill]

Hi Everyone! My name is Kay and I am a newbie to e-cigs. 2 pac a day analog (marl lite) smoker here and I haven't had one in 36 hours. That's not long I know but, it's a start & nonetheless exciting to me. I'm looking forward to learning, sharing, & getting to know ppl.

Congrats! For me the first 48 of quitting analogs was the worst. It got a lot easier after that for me. I'm a little over a month now. I find that keeping track of and celebrating your progress helps alot.