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Three weeks smoke-free today (Original Post) LadyHawkAZ Dec 2011 OP
geez... just down right seabeyond Dec 2011 #1
there is no wrong way to quit!! oldhippydude Dec 2011 #2
You can do it! LadyHawkAZ Dec 2011 #3
good for you seabeyond Dec 2011 #4
good for you! bonzotex Dec 2011 #5
Congrats! :) LadyHawkAZ Dec 2011 #6
Which ecig did you go with? Ruby the Liberal Dec 2011 #7
Cheap omnipresent $20 GreenSmart LadyHawkAZ Dec 2011 #9
Thank - I will check that out! Ruby the Liberal Dec 2011 #10
They won't give me Chantix LadyHawkAZ Dec 2011 #11
I have heard it may come off the market Ruby the Liberal Dec 2011 #12
Congrats and good luck LadyHawkAZ SirRevolutionary Dec 2011 #8
No effect with e-cigar. sunyoyo Feb 2012 #13
How's it going for you? myrna minx Apr 2012 #14
Mixed...mostly good! LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #15
Good for you! Yeah - the triggers are so challenging to get past. myrna minx Apr 2012 #16
well, the attempt failed... LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #17
21 days Carrie Jones Nov 2013 #18
Don't hate yourself LadyHawkAZ Nov 2013 #19
How's it going with the e-cig? tammywammy Dec 2013 #20
Really well! LadyHawkAZ Dec 2013 #21
E-cig user john01bohan Dec 2013 #22
Welcome to DU! rug Dec 2013 #23
For transparency... Gravitycollapse Dec 2013 #24
welcome to DU gopiscrap Dec 2013 #25
Nice! I'm smoke-free since December 3rd. arcane1 Dec 2013 #26
These newer e-cigs are amazing! PennyK Jan 2014 #27
Question I haven't seen asked anywhere PennyK Jan 2014 #28
I mostly just use one flavor at a time LadyHawkAZ Jan 2014 #29
Surprisingly easy PennyK Jan 2014 #30
I've heard a lot of good stuff about those iTaste batteries LadyHawkAZ Jan 2014 #31
itaste vv PennyK Jan 2014 #32
I recently bought one of the iTaste VVs LadyHawkAZ Mar 2014 #35
Glad you like it PennyK Mar 2014 #36
Kanger tanks do the same thing LadyHawkAZ Mar 2014 #37
8 months tobacco free krawhitham Feb 2014 #33
Great, great job! PennyK Feb 2014 #34
Anyone still here? aikanae Apr 2014 #38
I liked the ProTank I had LadyHawkAZ Apr 2014 #39
I'm here too PennyK Apr 2014 #40
 

seabeyond

(110,159 posts)
1. geez... just down right
Mon Dec 19, 2011, 06:33 PM
Dec 2011

envious. soon. i am going to try again soon. the ecig didnt work for me. but i have heard every person has their own way.

yea for you

LadyHawkAZ

(6,199 posts)
3. You can do it!
Mon Dec 19, 2011, 09:53 PM
Dec 2011

I found that the desire to quit was the biggest hurdle- I loved my cigarettes. After I started the thyroid meds, though, tobacco lost a lot of its appeal. It didn't feel or even taste the same anymore. I always said I would quit when I stopped enjoying it, and that's exactly what I did, and quickly!

This was one of those things that I've filed under "totally unexpected medication side effects", along with losing my cravings for junkfood.

 

seabeyond

(110,159 posts)
4. good for you
Mon Dec 19, 2011, 10:01 PM
Dec 2011

and i think you are right. the best i have done is with chantrix and i loose the desire. but i miss them so.

now... onto yoga for you. that is a wonderful physical (throw in some self pilates) and mental exercise..... and you are set to go.

Ruby the Liberal

(26,321 posts)
7. Which ecig did you go with?
Tue Dec 20, 2011, 01:05 AM
Dec 2011

Congrats!!!

I started with DSE901s, but those batteries were crap, and now on my 3rd PureSmoker unit - but it seems to only want to work whenever the hell it feels like it, which keeps me keeping analogs on hand out of frustration.

I'd like to try a different one, but with the explosion of mods the last few years, the e-cigarette-forum has really gotten difficult to navigate.

Recommendation?

LadyHawkAZ

(6,199 posts)
9. Cheap omnipresent $20 GreenSmart
Tue Dec 20, 2011, 02:07 AM
Dec 2011

every smoke shop in town has the cartridges and they're easy to use. The battery on it isn't fantastic either- 8-10 hours on a full charge- but it's easy to puff on and the cartridges don't taste too bad.

I started with a Fifty-One Trio but it was horrible- tasted foul and only had one air inlet so puffing it sucked in my cheeks.

Ruby the Liberal

(26,321 posts)
10. Thank - I will check that out!
Tue Dec 20, 2011, 02:22 AM
Dec 2011

My old 901s got about 2 hours of intermittent use. The PureSmoker ones got 4-5, when they felt like working. Sounds like quality has vastly improved in the last year.

I'm on Chantix now, but if it doesn't kick in soon, I am going back to the ecig.

Ruby the Liberal

(26,321 posts)
12. I have heard it may come off the market
Tue Dec 20, 2011, 03:37 AM
Dec 2011

because of all of the various problems.

The only reason my Doc approved it last month is because this is my second go round. I quit successfully a few years ago on it and tolerate it without any major problems. Stupid me - that was like the 30th quit and I thought I could have "just one".

SirRevolutionary

(579 posts)
8. Congrats and good luck LadyHawkAZ
Tue Dec 20, 2011, 02:03 AM
Dec 2011

Last edited Thu Dec 22, 2011, 04:52 PM - Edit history (1)

ecigs are the only thing that ever worked for me keep it up!

sunyoyo

(10 posts)
13. No effect with e-cigar.
Mon Feb 20, 2012, 05:30 AM
Feb 2012

It seem you are not addicted in smoking. With a e-cigar you will have so tasty for cigarrete. I am not accustomed to employ e-cig.
Quiting smoking is not easy, MAN.

LadyHawkAZ

(6,199 posts)
15. Mixed...mostly good!
Thu Apr 19, 2012, 01:41 PM
Apr 2012

We go to Nevada to gamble once a month and sitting at a machine still triggers a desire to chainsmoke. So I smoke. Then I get sick. This month though I am not taking any analogs- just my ecig. We'll see how it goes.

The ecig keeps me away from the tobacco the rest of the month with no problems.

myrna minx

(22,772 posts)
16. Good for you! Yeah - the triggers are so challenging to get past.
Thu Apr 19, 2012, 04:34 PM
Apr 2012

I have the seasonal ones - like after a long day in the garden, I remember how satisfying a cig and a cold beer was to me. Mercifully with time the triggers have faded, but I still get the pang from time to time. All of my best to you.

LadyHawkAZ

(6,199 posts)
17. well, the attempt failed...
Mon Apr 23, 2012, 03:56 PM
Apr 2012

But not too badly- 4 cigarettes instead of the 10 or 20 I usually go through when I gamble. The cartos I've been refilling are wearing out, so my ecig didn't work all that well, so I caved in.

BUT, things are getting better. Thanks for the support!

Carrie Jones

(3 posts)
18. 21 days
Sun Nov 17, 2013, 07:37 AM
Nov 2013

Yesterday I had 21st day without smoking, but i drank a bit alcohol and smoked 2 cigs, now i hate myself.
Do you have any experience to stop smoking and never smoke again?

LadyHawkAZ

(6,199 posts)
19. Don't hate yourself
Sun Nov 17, 2013, 04:00 PM
Nov 2013

I posted this OP almost 2 years ago, and I am still using the e-cig. I've relapsed several times- heavy stress still makes me crave real smoke, as do gambling trips to Nevada. As time passes, that's gotten less and less frequent, as well as harder and harder to do. I notice the effect on my breathing and energy levels a lot more the farther I get from being a habitual smoker, and this helps make it easier to say "Nope!" most of the time.

Don't get discouraged. It happens.

Congratulations on the 21 days! are you doing e-cigs, or gum, or just cold turkey?

tammywammy

(26,582 posts)
20. How's it going with the e-cig?
Sun Dec 8, 2013, 11:40 PM
Dec 2013

My mom's interested in it, which I think would probably be the best route for her.

I'm currently on Chantix and I've been smoke free since Thanksgiving.

LadyHawkAZ

(6,199 posts)
21. Really well!
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 12:22 AM
Dec 2013

I'm starting to wean off the e-cig now, alternating it with the gum. Today was mostly gum, not so much e-cig.

Congrats on the quit!

john01bohan

(1 post)
22. E-cig user
Sat Dec 28, 2013, 08:21 PM
Dec 2013

Hello!

Im using an e-cig as an alternative as well and it really works.
By the way, Im Johnny Bohan and I am new to this forum.

https://twitter.com/johnmbohan

Gravitycollapse

(8,155 posts)
24. For transparency...
Sat Dec 28, 2013, 11:26 PM
Dec 2013

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PennyK

(2,314 posts)
27. These newer e-cigs are amazing!
Fri Jan 24, 2014, 02:09 PM
Jan 2014

I tried a few years ago and it didn't stick for me.
Just purchased an Innoki itaste and I love it! normally smoke about a pack a day, and I am WAY down. Yesterday was my first full day and I think I smoked 5 or 6 real ones. Today I had my first one at 2 PM. Already feel a big difference in my respiratory system. Like wowsers! High hopes that it's going to work.

PennyK

(2,314 posts)
28. Question I haven't seen asked anywhere
Tue Jan 28, 2014, 08:38 AM
Jan 2014

I'm having fun trying different flavors...currently loving Mt. Baker's Extreme Ice.
HOW do you mark what flavor is in your cartridge/cartomizer? I am using small round Post-Its.

LadyHawkAZ

(6,199 posts)
29. I mostly just use one flavor at a time
Wed Jan 29, 2014, 01:10 AM
Jan 2014

so it hasn't been a problem. When I'm trying a new flavor I have separate cartos set aside for testing.

Best of luck with the quit!

PennyK

(2,314 posts)
30. Surprisingly easy
Wed Jan 29, 2014, 12:53 PM
Jan 2014

After a coupla days of half-hearted trying, I realized that the cig was no longer appealing. I'm actually enjoying the vape more than the smoke! It became easy, and I threw out my remaining two unopened packs the next morning. I'm amazed. And I had a reason to do this now; I have surgery coming up, and I knew I'd have to stop, for a while anyway. So happy!

LadyHawkAZ

(6,199 posts)
31. I've heard a lot of good stuff about those iTaste batteries
Wed Jan 29, 2014, 02:40 PM
Jan 2014

I'm looking at getting one of the 3.0s later this week- on an eGo right now but they really struggle with the Kanger tanks- would LOVE to have one of the iTaste 134s just because they have such a badass look to them, but they want an arm and a leg for the thing... maybe later.

Which one are you using?

Biggest congrats on the transition!

PennyK

(2,314 posts)
32. itaste vv
Wed Jan 29, 2014, 04:25 PM
Jan 2014

Only regret is that I didn't get one with a tank that can take the volatile flavors (like citrus). I just had a hell of a time trying to figure out the Kanger tank. I'm not very mechanical (except with my sewing machines), and the assembly diagram was worse than IKEA instructions. None of the parts in the box looked anything like the ones in the diagram. So of course I got juice up the middle .

LadyHawkAZ

(6,199 posts)
35. I recently bought one of the iTaste VVs
Sun Mar 30, 2014, 03:29 PM
Mar 2014

and the iClear 30 tank to go with it. I apreciate the recommendation- these are great!

PennyK

(2,314 posts)
36. Glad you like it
Sun Mar 30, 2014, 03:41 PM
Mar 2014

My one piece of advice: DO NOT screw your topper down tight! Apparently it can flatten out the connection and make it not function very well. Ask me how I found out...it can be raised with a tweezers, but best not to do it in the first place.

LadyHawkAZ

(6,199 posts)
37. Kanger tanks do the same thing
Sun Mar 30, 2014, 03:56 PM
Mar 2014

I killed three eGo batteries before I caught on to what was happening and stopped doing that.

aikanae

(202 posts)
38. Anyone still here?
Fri Apr 11, 2014, 05:31 PM
Apr 2014

I'm a vaper too and just passed my first year. Not completely smoke free but getting there. I started with ego, then vamo, then zmax's and then (drumroll) got a provari. For tanks I'm liking the protanks2 with aeroflow controller.

I haven't been on DU for awhile and thought I'd check in and see what was happening. I'm a bit peeved at Dem's asking for bans and wondered what was up with that? Kinda confusing because they've made such a positive difference in my life.

LadyHawkAZ

(6,199 posts)
39. I liked the ProTank I had
Fri Apr 11, 2014, 08:33 PM
Apr 2014

but I think I like the iClear30 better- the hit seems a lot smoother and I like the swivel tip.

The Ban It! brigade at DU so far seems to be a very, very few posters- maybe 4 or 5- most here have been supportive of vaping.

PennyK

(2,314 posts)
40. I'm here too
Fri Apr 11, 2014, 08:50 PM
Apr 2014

It is pretty sad to see our side come out so against this wondrous solution to an awful problem. I try to make my voice heard wherever I can.
P.S. If you like chocolate/coffee flavors, try Halo's Gourmet Sample pack.

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