Why I can't wait until my starter kit arrives

[sandybeach]

Effects of smoking cigarettes:

1. My gums itch
2. I cough constantly.
3. I had a cold three weeks ago and the cough won't go away
4. I smell like the bottom of an ashtray
5. The beginnings of osteoporosis.

Oh please, e-cigarettes, arrive today!

 

[DaveP]

vaping is the best way to transition from cigarettes to a much better method of satisfying the nicotine craving. Good luck in your switch to vaping.

Start here while you are waiting. The ECF Library

 

[sandybeach]

Thanks, Dave! I hadn't seen that. I will probably also need some good videos to watch. BTW is that a Les Paul guitar?
Sandy

 

[luvinitall]

Ugh! That doesn't sound good at all...I hope you feel better soon, about a year and a half ago I had the same problem I tried the gum and patch and I still wanted to smoke even though I was coughing up a lung and at that point I hadn't smoked in a few weeks so I found this forum and did a lot of research and a few days later I was vaping and I have not looked back. Now I'm on my second mod and loving it . Congratulations on your decision to switch. Good luck and keep us posted


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[Spazmelda]

Hope it arrives today! What did you get?

 

[Chessiesmile]

Welcome, welcome, welcome!! This is my third morning with nary a cig.
In previous attempts to quit, mornings were the WORST. I would literally feel SICK from needing nicotine, and all day long "needy thoughts" would intrude, even after 3 months clean last quit attempt.
NOT ANYMORE I got up this morning with my 510 filled with vanilla mint, and am fine, BETTER than fine, I am HAPPY! I am a 35 year smoker, (since I was 12 years old I have smoked full flavor cigs) and if I am not going crazy, then this way WORKS!!!!!!
Me and my old man had terrible colds last week too. Started with the sneezing and liquid cough (sorry to be gross) and ended with CONGESTION, in the head and really bad in the chest, felt almost like pnemonia. I didn't have my starter kit yet, and trying to smoke with that horrible chest was agony,(still managed too though)
My kit arrived and I began learning how to vape, still smoking cigs in between newbie vape practice. My chest was so tight, the vapor would choke me up, and make me cough, so I would take small pulls, into my mouth and gently ease into my lungs. I began smoking less, and less, and vape-ing more and more, the vapor tasted so YUMMY, and the cigs started tasting worse and worse. Well after three days no cigarettes, I got up this morning and realised "HEY, I can breathe with out "crackling" and when I cough, it is actually productive" what a wonderful thing! I am not "jones-ing" at all! I do vape 32mg juice almost constantly all day long, but it is making my chest BETTER or at least allowing it to become better on it's own, don't want to imply vape is Medicine. My husband, on the other hand is still mega-congested, and sounds just horrible still. Hoping to convert him sometime soon, with my example, I am not stupid enough to think nagging, or coersion would work.
I really want to encourage you to give this a go. I think you will feel so much better, physically and mentally, I know I do!

The support on this site, is awesomely wonderful, these people are here to help, and your questions will be answered quickly, and wisely, take it from me the veterens of ECF ROCK!!!

Susan

 

[Mindfield]

This place has been a life saver to many, many, many people, myself included, and it is simply amazing both how effective these little devices are and how much support there is from the awesome people here on the forum. Everyone takes to them a little bit differently but I think we've advanced in the industry enough now that I do believe there's something, or a combination of somethings, that will work for everyone out there who is willing to give these a serious and open-minded try. And when they work for you, life gets so much better. I stopped coughing, producing excessive amounts of the phlegm that cause the coughing and constant throat clearing, my energy is up, I haven't gotten sick as much (knock on wood), and any cologne I put on actually lasts instead of being overpowered by the smell of cigarette smoke inside half an hour.

I think you'll be very happy when your kit arrive, and if you need help with anything we're all here to help in whatever way we can.

 

[sandybeach]

You guys are so helpful! Thank you for sharing your stories with me.

Chessie/Susan - I am so excited for you!! Congrats on the 3 days vaping.

Spaz - I got a Kgo starter kit. I sure hope it comes today, I ordered it Thursday!!!

Sandy

 

[arbogast]

Good luck from Norway as well. Don't hesitate with questions and/or outcrys for support. This forum's amazing!

Keep going, but be prepared that your cigarette craving might become replaced by an insatiable gearlust for other e-cig models, mods, that new atty/carto etc etc.

It's worth it. And great fun!

Happy vapin'

 

[sandybeach]

Hahahaha Arbogast Thanks!

I hope I bought my last pack of Newports today! $8.50!!!!

 

[buckerbie]

I know the feeling...I'm also stalking the mailman today and several more packages later this week. With the holiday last Friday a lot of stuff is arriving today and tomorrow. I hope your kGo comes today!

 

[sandybeach]

Yay!!! It got here. My Kgo is here. I guess I had to charge the battery first. It was good for about three puffs, then it died. Can't wait to try it again. The first few puffs did hurt my throat, but I am sure I will get used to it!!

 

[Mindfield]

Yay!!! It got here. My Kgo is here. I guess I had to charge the battery first. It was good for about three puffs, then it died. Can't wait to try it again. The first few puffs did hurt my throat, but I am sure I will get used to it!!

Everyone I've let try mine for the first time coughs the first few puffs because the sensation of ihnaling vapor is a little different than inhaling smoke (I was the same way the first time) so it can take a few puffs to adjust. Once you do though, and presuming the juice is okay and the nic level isn't too high, it's smooth sailing from there.

 

[sandybeach]

Good to know, Mindfield. I also think it was the menthol juice I put in the cartridge that came with the Kgo. I tried a cartomizer using only caramel cream 18 mg, and it is much milder

I found out there is a vape store not far from here - Vape4Life; I'm going to go there tomorrow and check out some lower mg. juice.

Thanks for all the help, you guys have been wonderful.
Sandy

 

[Mindfield]

Good to know, Mindfield. I also think it was the menthol juice I put in the cartridge that came with the Kgo. I tried a cartomizer using only caramel cream 18 mg, and it is much milder

I found out there is a vape store not far from here - Vape4Life; I'm going to go there tomorrow and check out some lower mg. juice.

Thanks for all the help, you guys have been wonderful.
Sandy

Ah, living near a vape store must be sweet. And yes, menthol can hit you a little sideways if you're not prepared for it and it's a strong one. It's great for vaping when you have a cold though.

Just remember to keep hydrated. PG and VG can dry you out, so you may find you have to increase your water intake a bit more. It's one of those things you don't expect when you start vaping but good to always keep in mind.

 

[sandybeach]

Funny thing is I do have the remnants of a cold -- mostly just the cough. Since I started vaping, the cough is more of a smoker's hack. Hope it goes away soon.

I forgot about drinking more water, thanks for the reminder!

 

[mariahpoo]

I felt just like you about a week ago! And let me tell you it was worth the wait. min only took 3 biz days to arrive. And its AWSOME!!!! I could not wait for it to arrive so I got a disposable. I don't know if I would reccommend that or not. It tasted horrible and was very harsh. But I bought the reg and I hear that menthal is way better. I did love it way more then smokeing because I didn"t have that heavy feeling in my lungs.

Way to go for becoming a vaper! Its the best choice I have made in a LONG time. Congrats! And I hope you e-cig comes soon.

 

[Balthezar]

You might want to check out this thread, you mentioned coughing, that seems to be common.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/health-safety-e-smoking/3305-list-symptoms-when-quitting-tobacco-changing-ecigarette.html

 

[Sable23]

I completely agree with that Minefield. Menthol/mint is amazing when you have a cold. Also some robotussin and some afrin severe congestion and you would feel good as new!

 

[Tersur]

Something else youll find after you switch is food will taste better!