Quit after 41 years smoking

[Christopher O]

Hi everyone, new here. Yeah I have been smoking reds for 41 years and have finally quit thanks to a trip to the local vapor shop. I am here to get ideas on how to stay quit and discuss various health and equipment details.

 

[MrDripper]

Welcome to the board and congrats on starting your journey.
Please tell us a bit about what you currently vape on and what you might want out of an upgrade.
As always, vape On!

 

[dcfluegel]

Howdy! and Welcome! and CONGRATS!

kyeah - cowboy killers were my preference, too, lol - you are in the right place!

 

[Deryan3]

Congratulations and Welcome to ECF feel free to browse, search and ask , there's plenty of information here to be had.

 

[Douggro]

Congrats on giving up the smokes after such a long time!! And welcome to ECF!
Take some time and browse through the sections, and if you have questions, please fire away.

 

[Christopher O]

Welcome to the board and congrats on starting your journey.
Please tell us a bit about what you currently vape on and what you might want out of an upgrade.
As always, Vape On!

I currently use the Segelei 50w v2 and use an Aspire nautilus mini. Love it

 

[Douggro]

I currently use the Segelei 50w v2 and use an Aspire nautilus mini. Love it

Very respectable kit for the beginner - and there are a good number of members here using some variation of that same setup after years of vaping. Whomever set you up, they done did good by 'ya.

 

[Christopher O]

Very respectable kit for the beginner - and there are a good number of members here using some variation of that same setup after years of vaping. Whomever set you up, they done did good by 'ya.

Thanks, I having emphysema cannot use the relatively new sub ohm tanks, lung hits are way too much for me. But vaping at 8 to 15w, around 4.2v, on a 1.9ohm seems perfect so far.

 

[seahawkin]

Thanks, I having emphysema cannot use the relatively new sub ohm tanks, lung hits are way too much for me. But vaping at 8 to 15w, around 4.2v, on a 1.9ohm seems perfect so far.

Hello and welcome. I use the Aspire nautilus and hubby is trying to quit and likes those tanks as well. Tried the whole sub ohm, drip tank, building etc and always end up back with my nautilus, in the end it is what works well for you.

 

[zoiDman]

Way to go Christopher O!

41 Years is a Long Time.

 

[MrDripper]

A few weeks of vaping will clean that emphysema right up!
Well, maybe not but here's hoping you kick it's ***!
Vape On!

 

[Douggro]

Thanks, I having emphysema cannot use the relatively new sub ohm tanks, lung hits are way too much for me. But vaping at 8 to 15w, around 4.2v, on a 1.9ohm seems perfect so far.

Definitely pop over to the General Vaping Discussion area and dig into The Overlooked Tootle Puffer Gear Thread. If you get the hankering to try different setups that will be similar to yours, there's a TON of info - and some good folks - in that monsterously long thread.

 

[Christopher O]

Hello and welcome. I use the Aspire nautilus and hubby is trying to quit and like those tanks as well. Tried the whole sub ohm, drip tank, building etc and always end up back with my nautilus, in the end it is what works well fro you.

Thank you, I have been copd for 6 years now. I have only recently taken it seriously because of getting pneumonia so much lately in the course of a year. Just normal or traditional vaping is all I need or handle for that matter...

 

[Douggro]

Thank you, I have been copd for 6 years now. I have only recently taken it seriously because of getting pneumonia so much lately in the course of a year. Just normal or traditional vaping is all I need or handle for that matter...

And if it's working for you, it's all good.

 

[SteveS45]

Thanks, I having emphysema cannot use the relatively new sub ohm tanks, lung hits are way too much for me. But vaping at 8 to 15w, around 4.2v, on a 1.9ohm seems perfect so far.

Christopher Congratulations on quitting the MB Reds which was my choice for almost 35 years. I hope I chose to quit before I have done permanent damage.

Do you use any inhalers or other devices? My MIL had emphysema and had to use different inhalers and devices religiously every day and had the pocket inhalers for times when outside. I know the emphysema can be controlled but it will never go away or be cured. Good luck and best wishes

 

[Christopher O]

Christopher Congratulations on quitting the MB Reds which was my choice for almost 35 years. I hope I chose to quit before I have done permanent damage.

Do you use any inhalers or other devices? My MIL had emphysema and had to use different inhalers and devices religiously every day and had the pocket inhalers for times when outside. I know the emphysema can be controlled but it will never go away or be cured. Good luck and best wishes

Hi and thank you for the welcome. Yes I use Spireva and Advair which are inhaled steroids, I also have a home Nebulizer I use twice a day and I certainly carry a pocket inhaler all the time with me.... Along with my new Segelei 50w!!! ---

 

[daleron]

Welcome to ECF, make yourself right at home Christopher

 

[SteveS45]

Those are what she used also which improved her breathing and she also had the COPD. Even though her breathing improved it was a lot of work with the maintenance so to speak. But it did improve and I would suggest asking your Pulmonary Specialist about vaping even though it has helped you stop smoking. Keep up with joining the ranks of former smokers and again I wish you the best.

 

[Nimaz]

Welcome to ECF! There is this great thread regarding health issues related to switching. It's a long read but you'll find some valuable info. A list of symptoms when quitting tobacco and changing to an ecigarette

 

[sofarsogood]

Thanks, I having emphysema cannot use the relatively new sub ohm tanks, lung hits are way too much for me. But vaping at 8 to 15w, around 4.2v, on a 1.9ohm seems perfect so far.

A brother of mine started vaping Christmas 2014 on an iStick 20 and nautilus mini. The only thing that's changed is he's increased power from 7 to 12 watts.