?What Was Your Doctor's Reaction?
- Thread starter pigelty
- Start date
- th_trl_thread_readers 0
- Status
I saw my doctor last week. First thing she asked me was how my stop smoking was going. I told her about that I was using e-cigs, and to my surprise she had never heard of them before. When I explained what they are, she had a skeptical look on her face and told me she was going to read up on them, and that she "has her doubts". She also told me she wanted to schedule a follow up appt in 2 months because "she wants to make sure I have quit smoking completely". She has been pushing me to try Chantix for the past year, and she one again tried to push me that direction. I think I'll lie to her next time I go in :-(
Direct her to the the "Resources" page on CASAA.org, instead. Call or e-mail or write her office. Or better yet, stop by and drop off the info.
Lying to your doctor is counter-productive.
I'd be taken aback if after stopping smoking by switching to vaping my Dr. tried to push Chantix on me. Hopefully a bit of education will help.
My doctor was very pleased that I had quit smoking. He was less concerned about how I quit than the fact that I had quit.
Wow. Seems more positive than negative. One of my docs told me it was just as bad as the real thing and the my other physician seemed somewhat indifferent as long as tobacco intake is over and done with. A respitory therapist I work with has some curiosity with them. He thinks that they are a better alternative.
However...
After one week and three days, tobacco-free and using my PV, my overall lung function has drastically improved and continues with each passing day. My lungs, chest, bronchial tube, throat and mouth feel much better. Feel like I was transformed in the body of a non-smoker. It's nice to be able to work harder and longer at the gym, it's nice to not get out of breath when walking up a hill and it's nice to not have the rancid taste & odor of tar and tobacco.
TG for PV's. They're a big help!
However...
After one week and three days, tobacco-free and using my PV, my overall lung function has drastically improved and continues with each passing day. My lungs, chest, bronchial tube, throat and mouth feel much better. Feel like I was transformed in the body of a non-smoker. It's nice to be able to work harder and longer at the gym, it's nice to not get out of breath when walking up a hill and it's nice to not have the rancid taste & odor of tar and tobacco.
TG for PV's. They're a big help!
Saw my doctor today, he asked a few questions about how I was feeling, breathing better etc... said "good" and that was that. I took it as a positive!
My doctor's responses have been extremely positive. They've been trying to get me to quit for a long time and were happy to hear that I switched to vaping.
I saw my MD (also a "she") about a year ago. At first she was a bit confused until I demoed the Ego for her... her first reaction was "so your still inhaling all that POISON!" To which I replied "NO,NO,NO - it's PG and VG and nic, not antifreeze, and not all of the other 4000 chemicals in cigs!". She was subsequently impressed, and marked me as a non-smoker (i've since cheated a few times
). She also promised to look this "stuff" up online.
what is the Ego???
Every brags about how great it is in every forum I'm in! lol!
WHy does the Ego stand out more than the other ecigs?
Send me the link maybe??
Every brags about how great it is in every forum I'm in! lol!
WHy does the Ego stand out more than the other ecigs?
Send me the link maybe??
when i saw my doctor and told him i quit using the ecig he asked what was in it i told him pg some nic and flavorings. he said pg is ok and i could have all the nic i wanted and far as the way its delivered he said the vapor is no worse than taking a steeming shower and inhaling the steem. he then looked over my pv and grined and said to let him know how it goes. i"ll take that as a positive
My mother's doctor actually recommended to her e-cigs because she smokes. Since she had no idea what they were, she researched them and bought one.
Then I came to visit one day and asked her about it. That's when I bought one
Then I came to visit one day and asked her about it. That's when I bought one
So when me and my wife decided to try e-cigs, I read a lot and the eGo kept coming up. So we went to a local shop that sold both the eGo and the 510. My wife wanted the 510 because it was small and had the shape of an analog. I went with the eGo. Within a week, my wife was ordering an eGo for herself- that's how impressed she was with it. The biggest difference is the battery life- 2 ego batteries will last all day, whereas with her 510's she was charging both batteries 3 times per day.
THanks N2rock for the info, I will check it out for myself
Speaking of doctor reactions, my bf went to his doctor today and suprisingly enough, the DOCTOR'S WIFE QUIT SMOKING OF 40 YEARS BY USING THE E-CIG!
Coincidental since I asked! LOL!
Speaking of doctor reactions, my bf went to his doctor today and suprisingly enough, the DOCTOR'S WIFE QUIT SMOKING OF 40 YEARS BY USING THE E-CIG!
Coincidental since I asked! LOL!
My docotor was encouraging when I went for my annual VA check-up about 2 months ago. She even had me demo it while I was sitting on the exam table, and let me keep vaping through the exam. She said she was going to look into it some herself as something to recommend to some of her other patients as well. So it turned out to be a fairly positive experience. Duno about the dentist though, I'm terrified of the sound their tools make >.<
After I told my doc, He immediately wanted more information on what suppliers I used. lmao So I had to gather up business cards of the 4-5 suppliers I actually still had cards for and handed them off to him. Was a great day indeed.
An understanding and empathetic dentist with a staff that is the same way will go a long way to relieve fears. Also, don't be afraid to ask about nitrous oxide. This is a short acting gas that can help relieve an overly fearful and anxious patient.
You only have one set of adult teeth...after that dentures. A little factoid that I learned the first semester of dental assisting is that dentures are only a fraction as effective as our natural teeth in breaking down food so that it can be properly digested.
Anne
You only have one set of adult teeth...after that dentures. A little factoid that I learned the first semester of dental assisting is that dentures are only a fraction as effective as our natural teeth in breaking down food so that it can be properly digested.
Anne
My psychiatrist was thrilled and even lets me vape in his office. The first time I quit smoking cold turkey, he was totally against it because of my stress levels and general health condition at the time. I have emailed him a few links, but have not seen him since. I know I go back within the next couple of months, but don't remember when.
My rheumatologist was neither here nor there about it, but was concerned with the level of nicotine that was in my juice. At the time it was a 30mg/ml bottle. I took her concern to heart and dropped down to 12mg/ml, unfortunately I think this is why my pain level has been so much higher. The pain level seems to correspond to the drop in nicotine....so I am having to mix and match the same flavors with different nicotine levels. I do know that I don't want to go clear back up to 30mg/ml.
BTW--I am not a doctor, but I have paid very close attention to the ads for chantix. If you struggle with depressive illness, anxiety, or are bipolar and your doctor chooses to push you toward chantix, I would really question them about it. Seems like the side effects could be pretty severe and people with the above problems should probably be steered clear of this medication. Just a thought FWIW.
Anne
My rheumatologist was neither here nor there about it, but was concerned with the level of nicotine that was in my juice. At the time it was a 30mg/ml bottle. I took her concern to heart and dropped down to 12mg/ml, unfortunately I think this is why my pain level has been so much higher. The pain level seems to correspond to the drop in nicotine....so I am having to mix and match the same flavors with different nicotine levels. I do know that I don't want to go clear back up to 30mg/ml.
BTW--I am not a doctor, but I have paid very close attention to the ads for chantix. If you struggle with depressive illness, anxiety, or are bipolar and your doctor chooses to push you toward chantix, I would really question them about it. Seems like the side effects could be pretty severe and people with the above problems should probably be steered clear of this medication. Just a thought FWIW.
Anne
Mine was very positive. He even asked for more information and now tells his other patients who smoke about PV's as an alternative.
My Dr was so impressed he brought in 6 other Doctors to the exam room to see the demonstration. I demonstrated and gave them ECF website and that it is a must to learn just about everything from best ecigs to juice suppliers. Hummmm, should I send a consulting invoice? This was a great presentation and I won over all the Dr.'s. One Doc said she was so excited because she wanted to introduce not only her analog patients but also her Mom to ecigs.......
- Status
Similar threads
