FabSwingers.com forum: BASTARDS! The MrWho's quitting smoking thread pt2

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Seeing as the original filled up I thought I'd start part two.

I'd like to start by thanking everyone for their support and advice since starting the first thread. It shows that the forum can be a supportive place when it wants to be.

So I first started trying to quit several months ago by buying one of those £20 e-cig pens from a local garage. It started off OK, I drastically reduced the amount I smoked but it didn't satisfy my cravings totally and I frequently fell off the wagon and then shoved the stupid thing in a drawer and went back to fags.

Then, while wandering around my local town on the 27th of December 2015 I just decided on the spur of the moment to go into my local E-Cig shop and buy a proper set-up.

I came away with an Innokin CoolFire IV and E-Leaf Air GS-M tank with a selection of various liquids at 1.8% nicotine.

Since 13:00 that day I haven't touched a cigarette!

I've also upgraded my tank, twice! Firstly an Innokin I-Sub and now an Innokin I-Sub Apex and I'm using the .5 ohm coils with 0.6% nicotine 20%PG/80%VG liquid (numbers 1 and 3 from EcigBase).

My plan is to be nicotine free for the summer and by the looks of things that's going to happen.

I'm starting to feel the benefits of stopping the real fags too. Breathing seems easier and my senses of smell and taste have greatly improved. Anyone wishing to quit, take my advice - DO IT!

Sorry for the long post but I thought I'd share my progress and experience.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been on the 10motives ecig (from tesco) for a couple of months now and definitely feel the benefit

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've been on the 10motives ecig (from tesco) for a couple of months now and definitely feel the benefit"

Feels good doesn't it.

Keep it up mate...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good luck Mr Who I gave up nearly 2 years ago I went cold turkey and yes it was hard but still here to tell the tale

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've been on the 10motives ecig (from tesco) for a couple of months now and definitely feel the benefit

Feels good doesn't it.

Keep it up mate...

I started smoking aged 10 so after 34 years I honestly never thought I could make the break and yes, its amazing how quickly I started feeling the benefit

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been quit for almost a week now. My chest hurts more than usual and I'm really angry.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've been on the 10motives ecig (from tesco) for a couple of months now and definitely feel the benefit

Feels good doesn't it.

Keep it up mate...

I started smoking aged 10 so after 34 years I honestly never thought I could make the break and yes, its amazing how quickly I started feeling the benefit"

I was about 14 when I started.

I actually really enjoyed smoking but being a single parent I had to put my priorities in order and fags no longer featured in the equation.

Buying a proper set-up is perhaps the best £50 I've ever spent and it paid for itself within two weeks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fuck me it sounds like you was building an engine at first.

I'm getting to the stage where I'm not enjoying smoking anymore...which means in my head I'm at the point of giving it ago at quiting once and for all. I've smoked for a long time,but the enjoyment as gone,it's just a habit now...you have planted the seed now..so they work..

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By *uthTVDerbysTV/TS
over a year ago

Derby

"I've been quit for almost a week now. My chest hurts more than usual and I'm really angry. "

That's acceptable. Only worry if you start going green as well!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've been quit for almost a week now. My chest hurts more than usual and I'm really angry. "

Did you quit cold turkey or are you using an alternative to reduce your nicotine addiction?

The chest pain is probably the crp beginning to clear from your lungs and the angriness is withdrawal.

Keep it up though...

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By *ingle Beds LassWoman
over a year ago

Bedfordshire

well done!!! The journey is always different for everyone but the end result is always great

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Fuck me it sounds like you was building an engine at first.

Go for it.

Buy a decent vape set-up if you intend to go down that route, the cheap ones don't cut it. I also found that the 1.8% liquids are far too strong, even for a heavy smoker like myself, I quickly dropped to 1.2 and then down to 6.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I've given up stressing about it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Fuck me it sounds like you was building an engine at first.

Go for it.

Not 6, I meant 0.6.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've been quit for almost a week now. My chest hurts more than usual and I'm really angry.

Did you quit cold turkey or are you using an alternative to reduce your nicotine addiction?

The chest pain is probably the crp beginning to clear from your lungs and the angriness is withdrawal.

Keep it up though...

Aye cold turkey. Tried an e cig last time and didn't like them at all. Dying at the minute!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well done you.

I cant find anything to replace them that suits me yet

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've been quit for almost a week now. My chest hurts more than usual and I'm really angry.

Did you quit cold turkey or are you using an alternative to reduce your nicotine addiction?

The chest pain is probably the crp beginning to clear from your lungs and the angriness is withdrawal.

Keep it up though...

Aye cold turkey. Tried an e cig last time and didn't like them at all. Dying at the minute!

Did you try a cheap (£20ish) one or a proper one with adjustable wattage etc?

The difference is huge and definitely worth the extra cost.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Fuck me it sounds like you was building an engine at first.

Go for it.

Not 6, I meant 0.6."

Think there's a shop in Huddersfield what just sells them...I smoke like a bastard when I'm driving,it's crazy.think it's a thing to do at the weekend.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've been quit for almost a week now. My chest hurts more than usual and I'm really angry.

Did you quit cold turkey or are you using an alternative to reduce your nicotine addiction?

The chest pain is probably the crp beginning to clear from your lungs and the angriness is withdrawal.

Keep it up though...

Aye cold turkey. Tried an e cig last time and didn't like them at all. Dying at the minute!

Did you try a cheap (£20ish) one or a proper one with adjustable wattage etc?

The difference is huge and definitely worth the extra cost."

It was 6 quid off eBay. Haha. I accidentally swallowed some liquid too and that was the worst day of my life.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Fuck me it sounds like you was building an engine at first.

Go for it.

Not 6, I meant 0.6.

Think there's a shop in Huddersfield what just sells them...I smoke like a bastard when I'm driving,it's crazy.think it's a thing to do at the weekend."

I can really recommend the kit I've got.

Innokin CoolFire IV box mod with either the I-Sub or I-Sub Apex tanks. Just be aware that both those tanks are sub ohm so the stronger liquids may be too strong. I found the 0.6% and below to be absolutely perfect.

Your car will be cleaner inside for longer too.. Bonus!

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"I've given up stressing about it.

I've given up giving up

Well done Mr Who by the way, it takes a lot of doing

I've been smoking roll ups since I was 17, maybe I should try to give up again as I can easily go a couple of days without one. A others have said, it seems to be more of a habit than a need

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've given up stressing about it.

I've given up giving up

Well done Mr Who by the way, it takes a lot of doing

I've been smoking roll ups since I was 17, maybe I should try to give up again as I can easily go a couple of days without one. A others have said, it seems to be more of a habit than a need

I've found that the key has been buying the right kit and finding the right liquids to make vaping pleasurable.

The kit I listed above has been perfect for me and the liquid I'm currently using is absolutely fantastic and only £1 for 10ml. Its the Cloud No3 (0.6% & 0.3%) from onepoundliquids and tastes of coffee, vanilla, coconut and chocolate. Its a really nice flavour and doesn't 'hit' the back of your throat harshly like the stronger liquids.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

I gave up 25 years ago.

My two sisters have smoked roll-ups for over thirty years and one of them is just about to have a lung removed and chemo. She's 58.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

9 days for me without any NRT.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"9 days for me without any NRT.

You're braver than me. Had I not gone down the vape/NRT route I'd have appeared on the news by now!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

15 days. \

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm on my last packet got about 14 left then I'm done!.

Dreading the weekend going out its going to be hard drinking and no smoking mind you won't be going out in the cold all night ha ha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm on my last packet got about 14 left then I'm done!.

Dreading the weekend going out its going to be hard drinking and no smoking mind you won't be going out in the cold all night ha ha "

Drinking is by far the hardest part for me but it also gives me a fairly good reason to avoid that too!

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By *hyllyphyllyMan
over a year ago

Bradford

I've been clean for 3 but really thinking about getting a vaping thingy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've set my day for Feb 1st !!

I've tried before and lasted a week :-/

The patches gave me twitches and random no very nice dreams. ....

Have had a vapour for 6 months and only use it if I run out of cig. ....

I need a good dose of will power !!!

I wish the frigging shops didn't sell them !!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've set my day for Feb 1st !!

I've tried before and lasted a week :-/

The patches gave me twitches and random no very nice dreams. ....

Have had a vapour for 6 months and only use it if I run out of cig. ....

I need a good dose of will power !!!

I wish the frigging shops didn't sell them !!"

I'm going cold turkey not sure it will last a week if I'm

Honest hahahah

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well done mrwho and to all the others trying to quit.

Plus an extra well done for all the research you've done, especially with the doses.

I hear so many people go onto the vape and not try to reduce the dose at all, thinking they are doing so much better than smoking.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I'm down to 3% nicotine one now and just ordered the stuff to start making my own liquids. I'm planning on making 100%VG liquids with flavourings created specifically for vaping, so no chance of popcorn lung.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So how's everyone doing? Is quitting going well?

In have to say I'm feeling better each and every day. I've recently had quite a heavy cold and got over it much faster than I usually did when smoking and it hasn't left me with a horrific cough.

I know its early days but the benefits are already showing.

For those of you who have turned to vaping, my new Joyetech Cubis tank arrived the other day. You have to try one of those bad boys! Nice flavour, massive airflow, big clouds. It also comes with a selection of coils (0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 ohm) which is great because you can decide which you prefer before ordering new ones.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I smoked today. It was my reward for doing so well. Didn't do me so good as currently coughing up a lung

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I smoked today. It was my reward for doing so well. Didn't do me so good as currently coughing up a lung"

That's naughty!

I've not had one since the 27th of December.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Still going strong (I think it's about 3 weeks now).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well done to all attempting to quit..I really need to...might give this Vape thing a go but it all seems a bit technical!

I might concentrate on losing weight first! I'm starting celebrity slim today x

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

I can't tell you how proud I am of all of you. It breaks my heart to see people smoking.

The tumor on my sisters lung is encroaching on her heart so the prognosis is grim.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good luck to you my friend hope you can beat your addiction my only negative is I don't think we know enough about the health risk of e cigs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

well done to everybody who is trying to quit, by whatever means necessary!!

I managed it by sheer willpower about 7 years ago and it was one of the best decisions I had ever made to do so..

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Good luck to you my friend hope you can beat your addiction my only negative is I don't think we know enough about the health risk of e cigs "

Yes we do. They've been around since the 70s. Don't believe the scaremongering, most of which comes from the tobacco companies because they're loosing so much money.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Well done to all attempting to quit..I really need to...might give this Vape thing a go but it all seems a bit technical!

I might concentrate on losing weight first! I'm starting celebrity slim today x"

Its as mechanical as you let it get. I went into my local vape shop and asked their advice. Once I was happy with the kit I had I hit google and started to research it a little more in depth and have customized my kit to the point I'm very happy. I've kept the original box mod the shop sold me (the battery pack with the power settings etc on it) and changed my tank and coil set-up. Nothing more to it than that really.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Good luck to you my friend hope you can beat your addiction my only negative is I don't think we know enough about the health risk of e cigs

Yes we do. They've been around since the 70s. Don't believe the scaremongering, most of which comes from the tobacco companies because they're loosing so much money."
I can see where you are coming from but as a bit of a conspiracy theorist how do YOU actually know what in them.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Good luck to you my friend hope you can beat your addiction my only negative is I don't think we know enough about the health risk of e cigs

Yes we do. They've been around since the 70s. Don't believe the scaremongering, most of which comes from the tobacco companies because they're loosing so much money. I can see where you are coming from but as a bit of a conspiracy theorist how do YOU actually know what in them. "

Because I'm making my own liquids.

It's basically propylene glycol (0% - 30% usually). Vegetable glycerine (70% - 100%). Food flavouring and nicotine (2.4% - 0%). That's it, four ingredients. They're all basically the same.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Really struggling today!

Grrrrrr.

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By *apillonNoirWoman
over a year ago

There...

"Really struggling today!

Grrrrrr.

Awww

Don't give in to the craving. You're stronger than that

Good luck!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Really struggling today!

Grrrrrr.

Don't give up giving up mate. I had a day last week where I really craved a cigarette but I managed to abstain.

I've also just ordered a new mod (power) box. A Sigelei 75w TC temp control mod (thanks Obi). A new RTA style tank is being ordered on Friday so I can start building my own coils.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"Really struggling today!

Grrrrrr.

I believe in you. You CAN do this.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cheers guys - I pulled on my big boy pants and just ate a shit load of pastries instead.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Really struggling today!

Grrrrrr.

Don't give up giving up mate. I had a day last week where I really craved a cigarette but I managed to abstain.

I've also just ordered a new mod (power) box. A Sigelei 75w TC temp control mod (thanks Obi). A new RTA style tank is being ordered on Friday so I can start building my own coils."

Can we have that in English please!

Ps well done, keep going fella...and everyone else

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Cheers guys - I pulled on my big boy pants and just ate a shit load of pastries instead.

Are they now tight pants then?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Really struggling today!

Grrrrrr.

Don't give up giving up mate. I had a day last week where I really craved a cigarette but I managed to abstain.

I've also just ordered a new mod (power) box. A Sigelei 75w TC temp control mod (thanks Obi). A new RTA style tank is being ordered on Friday so I can start building my own coils.

Can we have that in English please!

Ps well done, keep going fella...and everyone else

Basically my new power box can control the temperature of the vapour and my new tank has customisable, rebuilable coils. Meaning I don't have to pay £10 every 5 weeks or so for ready made ones, I can build my own for pence and thy last for weeks each.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Oh, I just bought some blueberry doughnut flavour liquid. Its incredible!!!!!

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By *ivinefoxWoman
over a year ago

Coventry

Well done you! E cigs are a brilliant invention. I now haven't smoked a fag for 3 months, it's a bloody miracle! Agree you've got to get a good kit tho and find the flavour that works for you. It's def worth persevering with!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

For those who're interested my new tank arrived today, a Geekvape Griffin RTA (Rebuildable Tank Atomizer) and I built my first coils too. 5 wrap non-contact 24awg kanthal clapton running 0.3ohms at 55w. Judging by how much wire I used I don't think I'm going to have to buy any more coils or spare wire for at least a year (I have over 50 metres and used 50mm, the coils should last 2 months).

If you're serious about your vaping I highly recommend this tank, just make sure your battery box (mod) can fire such a device...

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Well I've ordered my first nicotine free liquids so my plan to be nicotine free by my 40th birthday is well on track.

I'll also be making my own liquids too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've actually been meaning to ask how you're getting on with your new kit?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've actually been meaning to ask how you're getting on with your new kit?"

The new mod (battery) is brilliant it makes all my tanks work even better because the current is regulated much better and it's an instant fire.

The new Griffin RTA tank is epic. I love that I can build my own coils of any size, resistance and wire including kanthal Clapton which is a first for an RTA. Then only downside is that bit eats batteries, especially on variable temp mode but that's a small price to pay although I may look at getting a Joyetech Cuboid soon, thatbway I can run any could in temp mode..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Joyetech Cuboid"

I just had a look at that - seems very reasonably priced. I paid £70-80 for my IPV2 a few years ago!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Joyetech Cuboid

I just had a look at that - seems very reasonably priced. I paid £70-80 for my IPV2 a few years ago!"

Yeah, they can be had for as little as £42 if you shop around. Thanks to a heads up from Obi I got my Segelei 75w TC for £26, I saw one in my local vape shop for £76.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

" I got my Segelei 75w TC for £26,"

Things have changed a bit!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

" I got my Segelei 75w TC for £26,

Things have changed a bit!"

It was a special offer price, they've gone back up to nearly £80 now.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Joyetech Cuboid

I just had a look at that - seems very reasonably priced. I paid £70-80 for my IPV2 a few years ago!"

In have a Cuboid coming tomorrow/Friday couldn't resist the ability to run any coil type (except kanthal) in temp control mode...

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