14 days smoke free

[shrimpman steve]

Quit smoking on New Year's Day. Yes I went to the electronic cig, but haven't had a real one in two weeks! Will start cutting the nicotine percentage down this week and hope to be off the e-cig in six to eight weeks. I've smoked since I was 17 and the dr. Told me if I don't quit now I will be on oxygen in my latter years.

I haven't gone this long without a smoke since I started! I know it's not a fishing report but I am stoked about quitting.

[AndyS]

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[TDaly25]

Shrimpman, that is OUTFREAKINGSTANDING! Nice that youre doing what you can to be around as long as possible for your family and friends.

I used to smoke 3 packs a day before going cold turkey over 20 years ago - best thing I ever did. Stay strong, its not easy!

[reason162]

Good job Steve! One word of advice: don't put yourself on a clock to quit the ecig. For all intents and purposes, you've QUIT smoking. I'm vaping still, but haven't had a *real* cigarette in 3 years. As far as I'm concerned, vaping and not smoking are the same thing.

Best of luck!

-roger

Quit smoking on New Year's Day. Yes I went to the electronic cig, but haven't had a real one in two weeks! Will start cutting the nicotine percentage down this week and hope to be off the e-cig in six to eight weeks. I've smoked since I was 17 and the dr. Told me if I don't quit now I will be on oxygen in my latter years.

I haven't gone this long without a smoke since I started! I know it's not a fishing report but I am stoked about quitting.

[fishingmortgageman]

Great news Shrimp. I am proud of you and keep it up.

[Sharkyispy]

Awesome Steve. Keep going man. Each day gets a little easier, keep yourself occupied to keep your mind off it as well. I'm 17 years free myself after being a 3 pack a day smoker. You can kick it! Life savers, gum, mints also help instead of the e cig............

[spyro]

14 years would be something .... :eek:

[crabby]

i used to smoke 2 packs a day quit 19 years ago , the best thing i ever did!!!!! stick with it , its not easy but well worth it , when you really want a ciggarete you just can't do it , the urge will go away

[shrimpman steve]

Thanks guys! I'm tryin!

Don't want to walk around with an oxygen bottle!

A good quality ecig is definitely helping.

[SplitShot]

Great News Steve!! Keep it up.... just think of all the tackle you can buy with that extra money now!!!:D

[Sharkyispy]

Great News Steve!! Keep it up.... just think of all the tackle you can buy with that extra money now!!!:D


I remember thinking how much I was going to save when a carton was then @ $20, now they're up to @$60....that's a whole lotta fishing trips and tackle!!!

[shrimpman steve]

Carton's are closer to 80 bucks:eek:

[Reelron]

Good Job Steve! You know I have been cheering you on since you started ! Keep up the good work.

[HDMarc]

Good thing you quit Steve, all that hammer swinging you do busting open them hermits is like a cardiovascular exercise:D

[Pennsy Guy]

Shrimpman, that is OUTFREAKINGSTANDING! Nice that youre doing what you can to be around as long as possible for your family and friends.

I used to smoke 3 packs a day before going cold turkey over 20 years ago - best thing I ever did. Stay strong, its not easy!

Good for you Shrimpman...did it over 25 years ago cold turkey, also...it does get easier, especially when you think of the consequences of not stopping...

[PaBeerGuy]

Thanks guys! I'm tryin!

Don't want to walk around with an oxygen bottle!

A good quality ecig is definitely helping.

Now if we could just come with some E-Pot, then you'd have something.:rolleyes:

[shrimpman steve]

No idea what your talkin about:eek:

[SaltLife1980]

Keep it up steve..

[Sharkyispy]

Steve, hopefully you can access this timeline of quitting smoking and the effects it will reverse in your body over time. Pretty eye opening.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=707024485991817&set=a.210952398932364.60528.199633956730875&type=1

[PAFireGuy]

Steve, probably one of the hardest, most rewarding things you will do for yourself. Stay with it, trust me, it's worth it.

[beachwhistle]

Won't be long before you want to puke as soon as you get near someone who's been smoking.
It's amazing how the stink gets into everything!

[shrimpman steve]

Thanks for all of the support! Still vaping (ecig). But not one cig since 1/1!

[Pennsy Guy]

Won't be long before you want to puke as soon as you get near someone who's been smoking.
It's amazing how the stink gets into everything!

That's probably true for most---unfortunately I still like the smell of second-hand smoke-even after 25+yrs...but then I was a 3 pack/dayer, might have something to do with it.....sometimes the smoke does smell like burning rope or worse...

[Sharkyispy]

30 days in Steve?????!!!!!!

[shrimpman steve]

30 plus! Not one cig!

[SplitShot]

Mazel Tov Steve

[shrimpman steve]

Still goin strong!

[BCinerie]

Keep up the good work!!! I have gone almost 15 years but still get the urge every once in a while!!! Good Luck!!!

[SplitShot]

I give you a lot of credit Steve.... that's REALLY Good!!:D

[jerseyhunter]

I quit in 98 even after 5 years I found myself reaching to my top pocket when I had to stop and figure out a solution to a job problem. Been 16 years and I'm sure I added many years to my life. The $ not so much as I just went out and bought more man toys with the extra. Good Luck to you. It will only get easier and you'll be doing yourself and loved ones good.

[nate chud]

I quite last jan 1 cold turkey almost 14 months now best thing I ever did you can do it

[Fishhunter]

I quit 6 years ago but it is really to late for me. I have copd And I was put on oxygen about six weeks ago and I think my fishing days are over. So please Watch the ads on TV of the people coughing their guts out because it really is what happens later in life from smoking. They can treat it but they can not cure it. By stopping you are giving yourself more time before it gets so bad that you have to go on oxygen. Thank God I have this site to read about all you guys catching fish

[Foul Hook]

Thanks for all of the support! Still vaping (ecig). But not one cig since 1/1!

Keep up the good work pal!!:):)

[shrimpman steve]

Update


Still smoke free since 1/1! Don't miss it a bit.

[fin_s_guy]

Feels good to conquer that habit, doesn't it?

Fishing makes it tough but it can be done!

[Leif]

Way to go Steve!

[Irish Jigger]

Sunday will be a month for me after 20 years at a pack and a half a day. Vaping has made it possible and every week lowering the nicotine levels. Thought I would never kick that fing habit!!

[SplitShot]

That's Excellent Steve.....Congrats on a really hard thing to kick :D...

[GDubya07]

Update


Still smoke free since 1/1! Don't miss it a bit.

Fins is right - a little tougher on the water but it can be done and you can do other things - chew gum , chew on a straw - even E-cig if you want to go that route

It gets easier as time goes on - I am almost 2 years myself

Good Luck and dont turn back it is not worth it -It was the hardest thing I ever had to quit

GDubs-:cool:

[shrimpman steve]

Now over six months without a single cig!:)

[SplitShot]

That is REALLY GREAT!!! I give you lot's of credit cause most people try and can't :D

[MoparCharlie]

Keep it up Steve...

If your still vaping a Provari and a Kayfun make a great 6 month gift to yourself :)

[shrimpman steve]

How are u Charlie just got a new itazte. Love it

[shrimpman steve]

Still going. Still haven't touched a single cig since 1/2/14. Never thought I'd go this long

[Taxman]

Good job Steve

[Fishhunter]

It has been 7 years since I last had one . But the damage is done for I have COPD and a Heart problem and at times I need oxygen . Now I sit here reading about fishing and not fishing or hunting like I use to do.
So the next time you guys want to light up really think about it

[shrimpman steve]

I am sorry for your condition. Dr said I was borderline copd which is why I quit. I just hope it wasn't too late for me.

[Michael82929]

Steve

I am 37 days in ... cold turkey.. no nothing...

Unfortunitely I am out of my mind.. to the point where 3 days ago I succombed to the Ecig

When do you stop missing it.. Cause I want one all the time...

[shrimpman steve]

Too be honest I don't miss it at all. I am vaiping (obviously) but started at 2.4 mg. now I'm down to .3. Looking to maybe get off the vape for this years resolution.

Good luck! If I can do it anyone can.

[dfish28]

Just put down my hopefully last pack of cowboy killers Friday when I went to the vape store, so far so good, can already feel the difference in my breathing...although I guess I'm in the higher spectrum being I'm on 24 mg vapor...

[shrimpman steve]

I started at 24. Now at six.

Worked great for me

[Michael82929]

You guys recommend a good vapor e cig

what are you using

[Irish Jigger]

Mike i use Itazte mvp Google it. Been smoke free for 6 months and the battery last a few days. Highly recommend!!! Started at 24 mg e liquid now down to 12 mg.

[dfish28]

I got the evic supreme, but I just went in and got what the owner and employee use... Probably don't need to go that crazy but also got free service with the deal...

[MoparCharlie]

It all depends on what you want to invest.

The main thing you want is something that is consistant and reliable.

I have been vaping for a year and a half and I wish I had just bought the Provari up front.

I've had the twist batteries, a Zmax, Evic and finally the Provari.


It is not cheap. Figure around $200 for the unit, batteries and charger, but when you look at what cigs cost (not to mention the health benifets), it really is not that much.

That's only half the story....Next you need the atomizer.

Look into the Nautilus Aspire ($35) or Kanger Protank line($20).
These are very user friendly atomizers that anyone can use.

If you like to tinker and build things a Kayfun design atomizer is the best out there. Most of the ones you'll find will be clones ($35 for clone $120+ for the real thing). I use the Boge clones and can vouch for their quality compared to some of the cheaper ones.

Check out this guy for honest reviews :

https://www.youtube.com/user/pbusardo

[shrimpman steve]

I use the itazte MVP as well. Long lasting and adjustable.

Attached is a review of the itazte.
http://itastemvp2.com

Charlie, nice running into you the other day

[Michael82929]

OK.. this reply.... I am really looking for is from the smokers who quit.

I am 48 days in.. nic free.... have only had 2 Ecigs in the process.

I am breathing very easily...no wheezing.. still have some discomfort on the chest plate region when I first wake up..

After I start my day.. no discomfort.. I still feel I am in the purging of the lungs process.

I stopped hacking up brown..

Curious how smokers felt at 50 days and what the next 90 felt like.

[GDubya07]

OK.. this reply.... I am really looking for is from the smokers who quit.

I am 48 days in.. nic free.... have only had 2 Ecigs in the process.

I am breathing very easily...no wheezing.. still have some discomfort on the chest plate region when I first wake up..

After I start my day.. no discomfort.. I still feel I am in the purging of the lungs process.

I stopped hacking up brown..

Curious how smokers felt at 50 days and what the next 90 felt like.

Everybody is different - It all depends on how long , how much , how often you smoked and how old you are . JMHO

I smoked for 25 years and quit - didnt vape - took about 6-9 months before I started feeling better and chest lightened up , stopped hacking .
Eating right , exercise and a ton of water will also help

Your body is healing and the crap we inhaled through cigs - gets into every little nook and cranny of your lungs/cells/body . Takes a while to get back to feeling better

1 thing - please dont go back - you made it past the hardest part and you are doing great

As more time goes on the better you will feel

Good luck and hang in there

[Dupes]

I went cold turkey. Best thing I ever did. Had the cigarette dreams for 5 years. You wake up thinking you started smoking again but it was only a dream. It's nice smoking in your sleep. No ill effects. After 25 years I still believe smoking will ultimately take years off my life.

[Michael82929]

I am 80 days in
Still smoke free
Decided to white knuckle and stay away from
The ecig
Feeling better but still have thoughts and urges
Live when I take a deep breath and have no pressure

[Striper80]

I quit 8 years ago best thing I ever did. I don't remember exactly how long it took for me to really feel better though. There are still times that I could go for a smoke but I would never do it, too much of a pain to quit. Just remember that the urge to smoke is going to pass whether you have a cigarette or you don't. Keep it up.

[shrimpman steve]

Wow. Can't believe it's almost been a full year without a single puff of a cig. I NEVER thought I'd say that. 1/2/15 will be a full year.

[dfish28]

Wow. Can't believe it's almost been a full year without a single puff of a cig. I NEVER thought I'd say that. 1/2/15 will be a full year.

Congrats Steve ! I kinda stopped on 10/10, cheated a few times, yah toggin was included, but vaping is an easy cure to start getting of cigs,I highly recommend this to those who thought about quitting, For me it was working in a secured inside job that I had to be caged in 8 hours... Next day before the next shift: I got a smoking apparatus thingy as I call it , started 24 mg for 3 weeks then decreased 18-12 and it's all but a few puffs and good to go. If you have actually taken the time to read this, do yourself a favor and go get yourself a quality E (thingy) and pick some flavor ya like and quit smoking that shit they put in cigs!

[shrimpman steve]

Past the one year mark. I now consider myself a non smoker! Hurray me!

[HDMarc]

Good job Steve, congrats!

[Jigman13]

6 weeks today for me... No cheating. Purchased one e cig, used it for about 4 days. Threw it out and never turned back. Minimal to zero urges... Those of you out there still smoking, will yourself to quitting. Your life deserves it!

[Michael82929]

140 days in .. still smoke free.. no vapor / no ecig

Good ole fashion torture.. .lol...

So happy/sad that I decided to quit..

I haven't been fishing because one of my favorite things to do was fish&smoke.

[Michael82929]

7 months smoke free today...

How is everything doing with it..

[shrimpman steve]

I still have not had a single puff of a cig.

15 months smoke free

[Walleyed]

I'm smoke-free for 4 months, 20 days. Vaping and not ashamed of it. :D

[Jigman13]

Still going strong here. Best decision one can make for themselves and their friends & family... Live longer, fish longer...

[Rubberhead]

WTG. Keep going strong.