Well ! 4wks+4days

[Joules_Verne]

I never would have thought it possible.
Smoking for 55yrs with around seven quit attempts (unsuccessful) under my belt it finally looks as if I have made the break.
Attempts using all the methods available except Champix(US=Chantix) which I refused to let mess with my head -
Hypnosis, patches - 3 times, gum, lozenges, cartridges in cig-holder device and nasal spray (ughh) I started reading up on ecigs and got a great deal of info/help from ECF.
I had read somewhere that if unsuccessful a few times ! with quitting, try nominating the cigs of the day that mean the most to you and smoke those while vaping the rest of the day then reduce the cigs gradually, so that was what I did, morning+coffee, lunch and evening.
3cigs/day first week starting July22nd and vaping with Inferno and carto-tanks.
Week2 and down to 2cigs/day and so pleased with progress that I jumped the gun (sorry, Baditude, couldn't wait for the 1yr vape-versary) and sent off for Provari with Protank(1) followed by 5xProtank2 from fasttech and never looked back from then on.
Week4 and morning ciggy only.
Smoked my last RYO Saturday morning 24 August and been ciggy-free since.
I didn't update my progress before since I could hardly believe my good luck and didn't want to tempt the fates.
These days I only fire-up the Inferno (sorry, sorry) when going out and about.
I was prompted to submit this because I saw that Agavehound must have quit around the same time so congrats to him/her as well - I hope they feel as chuffed as I do.
I wish all those starting out to quit all success, if I can do it so can you !
DaveD

p.s the beer tastes better too...

 

[OlDogNewTricks]

Awesome! Good job! It just keeps getting better. Good luck and have fun!

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

Hello and welcome. Actually everything tastes better. LOL congrats on making the switch. You are doing great. Good job.
Yes, I believe you are correct about Agavehound. He is new but he sure has been pulling his weight around here. Seems like a great person.

Happy vaping.

 

[james chapman]

Congratulations Daved I just got my Provari,after 2.6 years of being smoke free. I guessed it was not going to be a passing fad for me. It only gets better and soon you will be counting the years. I see you live in France,how are the vape shops and supplies. I lived in Barcelona & Tossa de Mar (Girona) I travel there each yr. to visit my folks. You are so right the beer and wine taste so much better. Good luck to you.

 

[pufZeppelin]

WOW ! that is SO NICE TO HEAR

great , huh - proud of ya that's a long time, then make a switch

it's just going to just keep getting better also, at least in my case it was

then instead of messing with the smokes I play with these gadgets

HAPPY VAPING

 

[Grammie]

Congratulations! Everything tastes better that's for sure! I never intended to quit smoking 4 years ago it just happened one night the real cig tasted nasty. I crushed it after one drag and I'll always remember that nasty taste!

 

[Seapup]

........I had read somewhere that if unsuccessful a few times ! with quitting, try nominating the cigs of the day that mean the most to you and smoke those while vaping the rest of the day then reduce the cigs gradually, so that was what I did, morning+coffee, lunch and evening.......

That's what I did and looking back, I can't believe how easy it was after 40+ years of analogs. Congrats Dave!