Smoke free so long that I lost count!

[redhotsuemelton]

Well I can honestly say that I've still not smoked a real ciggarette.  I know that some of you may not agree with this but I did purchase an electronic ciggarette and used it a few times.  I just wish that the smoke would stink but it STILL smells good to me!  What is wrong with me?!?!  I do not use that E-cigg on a regular basis though.  I normally bring it with me when going out with friends that smoke or while I'm having some cocktails..which isn't that often!  I don't even know if this E-Cigg contains nicotine or not.  I'm not sure how to tell.  lol - Regardless though I'm still proud of myself for not smoking the Marlboro Utlra Lights that I used to purchase weekly by the carton!  I haven't bought any ciggs since the last week of November and the last time I smoked was December 5th... and am SO proud of myself for going this long!  I honesly lost track of how many days it has been which is why I logged onto the site.  My boyfriend still hasn't smoked either!  I am still amazed that I was able to go this long and I still realize that if I were to fall off the wagon and have just one it would be no time before I was back to being a full fledge smoker again!  I hope you all have a smoke free enjoyable weekend!  :-}  

[pugs_girl]

Good girl!!!!  Did you guys both quit at the same time?  Hey, whatever keeps you from smoking you go for it!  Eventually try and get off of the oral fixation of the e-cigs and that will REALLY be freedom!! It's funny, i go through times where the smoke smells pretty good but many times now, yyyyyyyuuuuuccckkk!!!!  And to think we did that 20 freaken times a day!!!  Keep up the great work!!!!  Nice to hear from you!

[redhotsuemelton]

Thanks so much - and yes we did quit on the same night!!  The only time the smoke smells nasty to me is when someone had been smoking and then comes around me.  IF it's the actual smoke - it still smells good. 😞 Thanks again!

[maggie_8-1-2010]

Good for you and your boyfriend! It helps having a quit buddy. I don't know about the e cig but I think it would be prudent for you to find out about it since you are using it.  This way you won't be kidding yourself regarding the nicotine and can make a plan to wean yourself.

Keep going - you are doing great!

[vickys79]

Yay for you.  I want to get to the point that I lose track of the days. I am using the e-cig just like you. I use it when I drink, not every day. I have read reports that they have not been proven safe, but I figure cigarettes HAVE been proven unsafe. They have helped me in my quit so I am going to continue using them. I realize that getting off of them will be another battle I will have to fight at some point. But I decided it will be at a point when I feel secure in my quit.  By the way, you can get them with or without nicotine.  Mine have nicotine which I plan to slowly reduce.

[redhotsuemelton]

Hey Vicky - how do you know whether or not the E-Cigg contains nicotine?  Would I be able to tell from looking at it?

I know one thing, I used to smoke over a pack of ciggs a day.  So I figure if I puff on this E-Cigg once every week or two, I'm not doing that bad at all.  lol

[vickys79]

I don't know how to tell. I just know that when I ordered mine I got the ones with nicotine.

[ninepatch]

Your doing great.  You are not pulling smoke into your lungs and so you are not damaging your lungs.  Even if there is some nicotine in the e cig who cares.  As long as you are not smoking.  No second hand smoke etc.  Good for you.  I'm sure a day will come when you won't even want to pick up the e cig.  You keep your quit.  Your doing so great!!!