Thinking of doing a PSA type Blog on Vaping...

[justagurlinseattle]

OK.... be easy on me....

This MIGHT be a stupid totally cheesy idea. I would like your thoughts on this,
and if you have any suggestions, that would be great.

So, here it goes:
I am thinking of doing a video PSA type blog, to document my new journey into
vaping.

I have some bad lung issues... and am having problems breathing, this is why
I am going to try to switch to vaping.

Yesterday, I bought a new starter set, the eGo A1 Starter Kit.

in the past, I have tried the V2 Vapor Couture and Blu e-cigs.
They didn't work too well for me.. too many issues with getting the cartridge refills.. etc.. etc..

So, anyway, after I ordered my new set, I was scouring the net, for info
on vaping I came across countless articles on how the governments and
some health organizations are lying about the health risks. This just upsets me
like crazy, I don't quite understand WHY there are so many lies about vaping.
Those lies NEED to be countered.

Anyway, it got me thinking... What if I were to do a video blog series
that would document my current health issues? Then every 2 weeks or so,
I would do an update, as to my progress.
Possibly, I could enlist my doctor, so he could also document my health progress, etc.. etc.

I was just thinking that since I am going to be starting this now, that
documenting it from the beginning, so they can see my health now...
and then see how I progress in my journey.

The videos would be VERY short... People don't like long rambling videos.(or long rambling opening posts..) LOL
also, I would script them somewhat, so that I would have a focused topic.

My daughter suggested that she video tape me, while I am walking up a hill
or up some stairs, while talking to the camera, so people could see how I have a problem breathing
'when walking up hills etc... etc.. and then, being that I would
be doing these every few weeks, people would be able to actually SEE
my progress for themselves.

Then, I would do other short videos, maybe make them a bit funny,
that would have different studies on vaping and the effects and the
comparisons to smoking.


So, what do you all think?

Do you think it is a good idea?
Do you have any suggestions on what I could do in these videos?


Like I said, please be easy on me, I'm a delicate flower... LOL

 

[BackDoc]

would be very interesting, comparing pulmonary tests, lung capacity etc as well as your general improvements in health........I like it

 

[inspects]

OK.... be easy on me....

This MIGHT be a stupid totally cheesy idea. I would like your thoughts on this,
and if you have any suggestions, that would b great.

So, here it goes:
I am thinking of doing a video PSA type blog, to document my new journey into
Vaping.

I have some bad lung issues... and am having problems breathing, this is why
I am going to try to switch to vaping.

Yesterday, I bought a new starter set, the eGo A1 Starter Kit.

in the past, I have tried the V2 Vapor Couture and Blu e-cigs.
They didn't work too well for me.. too many issues with getting the cartridge refills.. etc.. etc..

So, anyway, after I ordered my new set, I was scouring the net, for info
on vaping I came across countless articles on how the governments and
some health organizations are lying about the health risks. This just upsets me
like crazy, I don't quite understand WHY, there are so many lies about vaping.
Those lies NEED to be countered.

Anyway, it got me thinking... What if I were to do a video blog series,
that would document my current health issues, and then every 2 weeks or so,
I would do an update, as to my progress.
Possibly, I could enlist my doctor, so he could also document my health progress, etc.. etc.

I was just thinking that since I am going to be starting this now, that
documenting it from the beginning, so they can see my health now...
and then see how I progress in my journey.

The videos would be VERY short... People don't like long rambling videos.
also, I would script them somewhat, so that I would have a focused topic.

My daughter suggested that she video tape me, while I am walking up a hill
or up some stairs, while talking to the camera, so people could see how I have a problem breathing
'when walking up hills etc... etc.. and then, being that I would
be doing these every few weeks, people would be able to actually SEE
my progress for themselves.

Then, I would do other short videos, maybe make them a bit funny,
that would have different studies on vaping and the effects and the
comparisons to smoking.


So, what do you all think?

Do you think it is a good idea?
Do you have any suggestions on what I could do in these videos?


Like I said, please be easy on me, I'm a delicate flower... LOL

If you could get your doctor on board, by all means, please do...!

Don't believe I've seen anything as you explained actually documented.

 

[justagurlinseattle]

would be very interesting, comparing pulmonary tests, lung capacity etc as well as your general improvements in health........I like it

YES!! exactly.. different lung/ breathing tests.. including x-rays etc..
and have my Dr, do full workups every so often, to include in the videos.

Thank you so much for your input... I thought people might think it was a stupid idea.

 

[justagurlinseattle]

If you could get your doctor on board, by all means, please do...!

Don't believe I've seen anything as you explained actually documented.

Thank you!!

This is what I was actually wondering.
Often I see reviews of different e-cig brands, and people talking about their success and their general health a few months after they start.
But, I have not seen anybody actually documenting their progress, and certainly not
documenting it in a way, so people can actually see for themselves the progress.

My Dr is wonderful. I bet he would do this, and totally be supportive.

 

[Cam775]

I think this is an excellent idea, I'd love to see your progress, especially with your Dr.'s involvement. You never know where an idea like this can lead, the more people that would do this in the beginning of their vaping journey the more irrefutable proof that vaping really IS harm reduction.

I say go for it!!

 

[WillyZee]

sounds great ... welcome to ECF

 

[justagurlinseattle]

I think this is an excellent idea, I'd love to see your progress, especially with your Dr.'s involvement. You never know where an idea like this can lead, the more people that would do this in the beginning of their vaping journey the more irrefutable proof that vaping really IS harm reduction.

I say go for it!!

Thank you!!!

This is also what I was thinking, that if more people would start really documenting their
progress, that maybe more governments and more health organizations would take notice.
They can't ignore us forever.

they may NOT be willing to do the studies, but that does not mean we have to lay down
and let them walk on us by banning a product that has the potential to improve and save lives.

 

[pennysmalls]

Just be careful because if you experience any setbacks health wise it will be blamed on your vaping by the very people you are trying to convince it's safer/better etc healthwise. I think your idea is good but they have no qualms about twisting and distorting facts to suit their needs and you won't be immune from that.

 

[justagurlinseattle]

sounds great ... welcome to ECF

Thank you so much WillyZee, for the support and the warm welcome ...

 

[justagurlinseattle]

Just be careful because if you experience any setbacks health wise it will be blamed on your vaping by the very people you are trying to convince it's safer/better etc healthwise. I think your idea is good but they have no qualms about twisting and distorting facts to suit their needs and you won't be immune from that.

Thank you so much for your input.
I agree, it could be risky.... Luckily, as strange as this sounds, I am in very good health..
Aside from the emphysema.. LOL
For a project like this, I would be a good candidate, due to being in somewhat good shape,
and being relatively young for an emphysema patient, since I am 48 years old.
So, no matter what, I know that I would improve.
My problem stems from smoking 2+ packs a day... so any change in that will be a huge improvement.

You are right though, so, I would have to be very mindful of that.

 

[pennysmalls]

I do think what you are proposing could be very eye opening for many people, especially those who are in your same shoes health wise and are on the fence about vaping. You really could help people.

 

[smacuser]

You should talk with this lady @AndriaD

 

[AzPlumber]

Welcome to the forum, I think it's a great idea but just as Pennysmalls suggested you will have to put up with the naysayers. I can already predict that your improvement in health with be attributed (by the naysayers) to your new exercise regiment (walking up the hill) and not the ecig use.

 

[justagurlinseattle]

Welcome to the forum, I think it's a great idea but just as Pennysmalls suggested you will have to put up with the naysayers. I can already predict that your improvement in health with be attributed (by the naysayers) to your new exercise regiment (walking up the hill) and not the ecig use.

Thank you for the warm welcome.

Yeah, you could be right.. Though, fact is, I walk all the time now.... Walking is not going to fix my lungs. Of course, that will not keep the Anti-EVERYTHING/ "What about the Children?" Crowd from making that claim.
You make a very good point.

my goddess, I hate those people... Yes, HATE.
I really hate lies and half truth. Also, I hate stupid, and fact is, how can people
be so blind to the actual logic? Yes, they are stupid!! They say any smoking of cigarettes is bad, due to
the tar... etc... etc.. OK, Vaping removes the tar... UUggghh... OK, I am preaching to the choir.

 

[justagurlinseattle]

I do think what you are proposing could be very eye opening for many people, especially those who are in your same shoes health wise and are on the fence about vaping. You really could help people.

Thank you so much, I really do appreciate your input.

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@smacuser
You should talk with this lady @AndriaD
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Thank you very much, hopefully she will come visit the thread, I look forward to hearing
what she has to say.

 

[WillyZee]

even if you only do this for yourself ... I like your enthusiasm

 

[justagurlinseattle]

even if you only do this for yourself ... I like your enthusiasm

Awwww Thank you. I really do appreciate your support.

on a side note: if you think of any ideas regarding this, please feel free to share.

 

[smacuser]

Thank you very much, hopefully she will come visit the thread, I look forward to hearing what she has to say.

AndriaD has posts on other forums and her own blog. She is very real; as well, about her passion.

 

[AndriaD]

You should talk with this lady @AndriaD

Thx for the vote of confidence, but I dunno anything about making videos. I'm strictly an HTML/CSS geek, with a fair grasp of Joomla! CMS software.

I keep meaning to update my own site, but frankly I'd rather play with the design than actually WRITE.

Andria