Thank you ECF

[Bigguy78]

I've been smoking 1 1/2 to 2 packs of cigarettes for over 35 years. Lurking in this forum and reading testimonials is what finally tipped me over the edge to try vaping. I can finally see the dark at the end of the tunnel and it is an unlit cigarette. I'm not quite there yet, but in 2 weeks, I'm down to 8 cigs a day. This coming week will be half that and the following week, I will be smoke free.

Just wanted to to post and say thank you. It's already changed my life and it's all uphill from here. (Except for explaining to my wife why I need so many mods and tanks/attys)

 

[Cloudmann]

Just compare the cost of the mod/attys/tanks to the cost of cigarettes and the future cost of lung cancer treatments... she really can't argue with you there...

Rock on! 3 years smoke free for me and loving it! Your health will improve SOOOO much.

 

[DampMop]

Nice one, congrats and welcome 2 packs to 8 per day is a mighty difference already.

 

[philoshop]

Congratulations Bigguy78, and welcome! It's always nice to hear the success stories. Best of luck to you.

 

[Bob Chill]

Congrats!

I didn't get into vaping to save money. I did it to save my life. I tried all methods of quitting. Even went cold for 5 years. But the grip is too strong and I'm simply a happier more balanced person when I smoke. But the guilt and fear became quite a burden. Mid 40's and 4 kids with nearly 3 decades of smoke in my lungs was eating away at my mind and body.

Vaping is the cake and eating it too. Guilt free heaven. I haven't touched a smoke in nearly 2 years and I've never missed them. Not once. I still like the smell of a freshly lit smoke but I'll leave the deep inhaling of that stuff to someone else.

Watching nic intake drop over time has been interesting. I was 18mg for the first 3 months but it gave me headaches at times. Went to 12mg for nearly a year but more efficient gear still gave me occasional headaches so I drop to 6-10mg and only 2-3mls day. I may get off nic all together but I don't think I'll ever stop vaping. Fills a need that seems to be hardwired and unhackable in my brain.

 

[Rsunderl]

Hi Bigguy and welcome aboard!

Congrats on getting to where you are! Sounds like a good plan, too, for going the rest of the way, but don't beat yourself up about it. every cancer stick you don't use is a victory!

I'm currently at 3-5 a day from a 40+ year 1.5 pack-a-day habit, and feeling great about that. We'll both get there.

Oh - and as far as explaining to the other half - it's so she can enjoy you scintillating company for many more years.

Happy Vaping!

 

[djsvapour]

Welcome and good luck.

 

[Puff2K]

I am over 48 hours now without a smoke and I did it almost without even thinking. Vaping is such a natural replacement I hardly miss the analogs at all. I wish you all the luck!

 

[bloodline8769]

I'm 2 weeks without a cig. Feeling so much better. I did have to spend some money on a mech mod to really get into it. The mech mod works so well with a kanger subtank and it made the difference for me to finally quit. Having a good set up helps loads.
Thank you ecf for a place to learn and grow.

 

[giacomopati]

Congrats, make vaping a hobby of yours as I do (I call it cigarette replacement therapy).

 

[Susan~S]

Congrats and welcome to the forum Bigguy. Glad to have you here!

Here are some getting started links for you.

1. New Members - "How many posts do I need to..."
2. How to do ECF - Avitar / Post Pictures / Signature
3. How to Add Images / Videos
4. Setting and Profile Features

 

[Rat2chat2]

to ecf Bigguy78. Nice to meet you and so glad that you are here. A big congrats on the vaping plan of action. I did that also but don't be surprised if by the time you get down to 1 or 2 that you go ahead a quit because the cigarettes taste so nasty. I really think this is the easiest way to swap addictions. I had no anxiety or side effects whatsoever.

Good luck to you. Let us know how you are doing because not only is ecf the most reliable place for vaping information but it is also filled with people who honestly care. Have fun and make yourself at home.

 

[ElevenEleven]

Thank you for joining us! And welcome to ECF.

 

[Bigguy78]

Bump for my 5 posts. Another week+ down. I haven't dropped the last few smokes as fast as I thought. The first in the morning (I go outside and watch the sun rise) and after meals are really tough. Getting there though and no intention to go back to full-time smoking. I'm not beating myself up too much though, I'm still WAY down from my smoking habit.

 

[Susan~S]

Bump for my 5 posts. Another week+ down. I haven't dropped the last few smokes as fast as I thought. The first in the morning (I go outside and watch the sun rise) and after meals are really tough. Getting there though and no intention to go back to full-time smoking. I'm not beating myself up too much though, I'm still WAY down from my smoking habit.

Go out and welcome 3 new members and you'll have your 5 posts.

 

[SanJoseGreg]

Congrats and keep up the good work. Cigs are a beast to say goodbye to but you can beat it.

SJG

 

[Rickajho]

Bump for my 5 posts. Another week+ down. I haven't dropped the last few smokes as fast as I thought. The first in the morning (I go outside and watch the sun rise) and after meals are really tough. Getting there though and no intention to go back to full-time smoking. I'm not beating myself up too much though, I'm still WAY down from my smoking habit.

Welcome!

When I switched I was a 30 year 2 PAD smoker and it took me 3 months to completely quit smoking. So - no beating up on yourself allowed. As long as you sincerely have the desire to quit this is all about finding the way forward.

What may help:

Use two different nic levels. Mornings were always the worst cravings problems for me, and for some reason the last couple hours before bed. So it was a given that I started the day at the higher nic level for a couple hours and it was there for any other bad cravings. I used two different nic levels for about four months when I started.

Don't try to vape like you used to smoke. This is more about getting a consistent nic level in your system now. You don't get that 'smacked upside the head' instant experience that you get from smoking. A lot of new users have to work up to vaping enough and on a consistent basis when they start.

And don't make the smokes easy either. Your PV belongs on the bed side table and the pack of butts belongs some place... like the top shelf of a closet. Make yourself get up and go get one if you really want it. We can be very lazy and just having to get up and get a cigarette can be enough to make you skip a cigarette for the time being.

Lot's of tricks to make this work.

 

[Bigguy78]

That's basically the method I've settled on. I started with an Aspire CF passthru and a K1 with 12mg. By the end of the first week, I had five K1s and two Spinner 2s, all with 12 mg. By the third week, I had an iStick 50, Atlantis and a Dark Horse RDA. The 12mg was too much with that and I've settled on 3mg for those tanks because I choke on 12mg. I use the K1s in the morning and anytime I get 'itchy'.

I thought I wouldn't care for the mess and fuss of dripping, but that's now my favorite in the evenings. The Atlantis is my go-to at work for smoke breaks.

Thanks again to everyone here. You all helped me take the jump.

 

[Urantia42]

Congrats and welcome! the vaping journey is way better than cigs