So, I'm just coming up to the end of my second week without a cigarette and I have to say this has been a real challenge.
The "e-Health" V9 cig-alike starter kit I started with became useless after the first few days, and a 510-T kit arrived just in time to save my sanity. I've been using it for about 10 days but the lack of good smoke production and short battery life has been almost unbearable. It may be sacrilegious to say this, but there were a few times I longed for the simplicity of a real tobacco cigarette. I'm finding that the 280mAh batteries produce just enough smoke on the first few draws after recharging, then it all tastes pretty bland.
I found myself sleeping long hours and feeling like rubbish when I woke. If it hadn't been for a varied supply of Swedish Snus I don't think I would have made it this far. The last couple of days I've had the distinct taste of burnt lungs and blood in my mouth at least part of each day. On the other hand my heart rate has been much calmer, lung pain has almost gone completely, and the usual brain fog is slowly lifting. All these improvements are what keep me going.
Early next week the latest round of hardware I ordered should be arriving. Funny that I've gone through two complete evolutions of hardware already and now patiently await rounds three and four. There's an 1100mAh eGo kit with an extra two pass-through batteries, and a Lavatube Lambo V2 mod with four 4200mAh batteries due to hit the mailbox any time now. Also a heap of 3.5ml 510-compatible tanks and a Li-Ion charger for the 18650 batteries.
My sister-in-law started at the same time and her V9 batteries completely died a few days ago, so I gave her all of mine to keep her going until she has money for something better. She's looking at the 510-T now, wish I could convince her to get something better but being a much lighter smoker maybe it will be enough.
Financially I know this is the right way to go. In another two weeks I will have broken even and then I'll be able to save money at an alarming rate. In fact the bank account is already looking better and I have a huge supply of e-juice, enough to keep me going for 9-12 months at the current rate of usage.
In summary, my advice for those who are struggling is to hang in there and vape on!
The "e-Health" V9 cig-alike starter kit I started with became useless after the first few days, and a 510-T kit arrived just in time to save my sanity. I've been using it for about 10 days but the lack of good smoke production and short battery life has been almost unbearable. It may be sacrilegious to say this, but there were a few times I longed for the simplicity of a real tobacco cigarette. I'm finding that the 280mAh batteries produce just enough smoke on the first few draws after recharging, then it all tastes pretty bland.
I found myself sleeping long hours and feeling like rubbish when I woke. If it hadn't been for a varied supply of Swedish Snus I don't think I would have made it this far. The last couple of days I've had the distinct taste of burnt lungs and blood in my mouth at least part of each day. On the other hand my heart rate has been much calmer, lung pain has almost gone completely, and the usual brain fog is slowly lifting. All these improvements are what keep me going.
Early next week the latest round of hardware I ordered should be arriving. Funny that I've gone through two complete evolutions of hardware already and now patiently await rounds three and four. There's an 1100mAh eGo kit with an extra two pass-through batteries, and a Lavatube Lambo V2 mod with four 4200mAh batteries due to hit the mailbox any time now. Also a heap of 3.5ml 510-compatible tanks and a Li-Ion charger for the 18650 batteries.
My sister-in-law started at the same time and her V9 batteries completely died a few days ago, so I gave her all of mine to keep her going until she has money for something better. She's looking at the 510-T now, wish I could convince her to get something better but being a much lighter smoker maybe it will be enough.
Financially I know this is the right way to go. In another two weeks I will have broken even and then I'll be able to save money at an alarming rate. In fact the bank account is already looking better and I have a huge supply of e-juice, enough to keep me going for 9-12 months at the current rate of usage.
In summary, my advice for those who are struggling is to hang in there and vape on!
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Best of Luck!
