True Vapor E-Cigarette Blog

Dave, my husband,  has always been a heavy smoker.  He tried every kind of

method to cut back or stop, but nothing worked.  And yet, the doctors

told him that the smoking was ruining his health.  In particular, it was

interfering with his blood clotting ability, raising his blood pressure,

and adversely impacting on his ability to breathe properly.  I love my

husband and was very scared for him.  But we had run out of cessation

options and I was frustrated.  I knew that the continued smoking was

something he couldn't stop on his own, and that if he didn't, it would

be life threatening for him.

By chance, we happened to be at a party where a good friend was using

True Vapor e-cigarettes and Dave was fascinated.  Maybe it was the

sleek black "cigarette".  Maybe it was the cool blue light.  But

whatever attracted him, he asked to try one.  I held my breath while

he puffed away at it and I was delighted that he enjoyed the experience.

That night, I placed our first order.

Dave has been using True Vapor e-cigarettes now for over a year and he

ONLY smokes these.  Since starting on them, he hasn't gone back to

regular cigarettes.  And I have actually been able to reduce the

strength of the e-liquid with succeeding orders so that his nicotine

intake is less and less.  Soon it will be zero.

These e-cigarettes are a wonderful alternative to actual smoking.

Dave can enjoy a puff anywhere and then happily put the e-cigarette

back in his pocket.  No more cigarette odor!  No more burns in his

clothing and on furniture fabrics!  No messy ashtrays to empty!  And

the savings over regular cigarettes is impressive.  But the most

important thing is that the doctors are happy with Dave's recovery.

He is now healing normally and his blood pressure is down to a good

level.  His breathing capacity is also fine.

So thank you, True Vapor, for providing us with a wonderful

alternative that actually works!  You have given my husband back

his life and to me, that is the greatest benefit of all!

By: Susan S

Prior to July 7, 2009, I spent month after month and year after year plagued with bronchitis, colds, upper respiratory infections, ear infections, bronchial infections, and the never-ending stream of antibiotics atop of more medications than I care to list all because I was unfortunate enough to follow many family members from more generations than is known who lived and died with autoimmune diseases, which slowly but surely took their health until ultimately taking their lives yet prior to that it made their lives miserable in the process. The invention of the e-cigarettes changed a large part of this for me as well as allowing me to share the news as well as the positive effects it brought with others in my family from my own generation who either symptomatic of the various autoimmune diseases that plagued our ancestors as well as our generation but also sharing the information with the few remaining members of our family’s elders who already spent much of their lives fighting against these diseases.

As a person who suffers daily with health issues made more prominent by Lupus (SLE), Sjogren’s Disease, and Fibromyalgia along with fading sight resulting from a hereditary retinal disease that had not shown itself in more than several decades, the electronic cigarette brought about a change I never expected – nor did my doctors! As a result of having autoimmune diseases and the need of medications to slow the progression as well as control the pain as well as other side effects from them, I fought constantly with bronchitis; the harsh coughing to clear my lungs from the infection as well as the dangerous chemicals in analog cigarettes left my chest feeling as if I went 18 rounds with the world’s greatest boxer without any sort of defense. The pain inside my lungs and chest was equal only to the pain from pulling the pectoral muscle. It made it difficult to breath or make sudden movements let alone any movement at all until it healed.

The first two weeks after I gave up analog cigarettes for the electronic cigarette felt horrible. I almost reverted back but toward the end of that second week, the coughing fits ended along with the dark material caused by smoking analog cigarettes. It had been decades since I felt such lightness in my chest; memories of breathing as easily as I did then were so distant and hazy to me it felt more like that of a dream rather than a reality. If it were not for the joint disease, brittle bones, inflamed corneas, connective-muscle tissue damage, and other issues that autoimmune diseases bring as they cause the body to rebel against itself, I might have thought this was the cure for Lupus, Sjogren’s, and Fibromyalgia I searched for all along yet never found, not even among the extensive education I received from an elder as passed down through the generations even now. Since July 7, 2009, I have not had a case of bronchitis return – not once.

During my third week after I began using the electronic cigarettes, I had an appointment with my primary doctor for a checkup. It is a monthly affair that I must endure due to the rules put into place by the FDA regarding specific medications; for me, I must personally go into the doctor’s office each month or I cannot receive the prescription for what is known as a pain patch, also known as the Duragesic Patch, which has the drug fentanyl in it. This medication works in time-sustained dosages that absorb through the skin to help keep chronic pain at bay as best it can so those of us in the moderate to severe stages can continue to be as functional as possible; however, it does not always work so in addition, many of us are able to obtain prescriptions for break-through medication that gives a bit of a boost when the patch simply is not enough.

After I went through the regular routine of blood pressure, weight, and temperature checks, the nurse escorted me to an examining room where the doctor arrived shortly after. Much as upon arrival, there are a series of checks made while in the examination room including questions of any new areas of pain then having the doctor determine if some part of the disease has simply spread or if there is another reason for the pain or discomfort. Until the discovery of a cure, the autoimmune diseases will always attack vital organs at some point so it is necessary to check any problems that may be associated with hearing, the throat, sinus problems, skin, joint, and lung sounds.

Even before the time to check my breath sounds, I could sense my doctor knew something was different. Forever vigilant, he has done his best to press me into attempting to give up smoking to lengthen my life and allow my lungs to heal as much as they could considering the fact that the autoimmune diseases will be hard at work to detract any part of that from happening, yet when he placed the stethoscope against my chest and back to listen for the ever-present crackles, wheezes, franks, and thrills that comes with smoking for nearly three decades, he stopped in his tracks then returned to check my breath sounds again, then yet a third time. There was no need for me to see his face or read his thoughts even if I were able to do so. It was clearly written in the tone of his voice as he asked if I had given up smoking because the lung sounds he could hear were that of a person who had given up smoking. It surprised him when I explained that yes, I did in fact give up analog cigarettes; however, I had not given up nicotine. Again, the sound in his voice spoke words that his own voice did not. He was completely confused then a short time later, he was clearly amazed.

Prior to leaving home that day, I printed out written reports from pulmonologists around the country as well as the world who spoke highly of the electronic cigarettes and their take on how it worked when used by their own patients; in addition, I brought along a print out of the report written on the benefits of electronic cigarettes then published by peers from New Zealand’s Auckland University. He found the information most intriguing although being the man and the doctor he is it was going to take more than reports to convince him of the benefits of electronic cigarettes. This would not take long, I am pleased to say. Within 3 to 6 months after my continued use of the electronic cigarette and still no signs of having bronchitis return when he treated me for it nearly every other month and more frequently during the cold and flu season nor did the wheezing, crackles, franks, or thrills return either. In fact, the longer I stayed away from the analog cigarettes and continued with the electronic cigarette, my lungs began to take on the sound of healing.

The one appointment that stands out most for me occurred some 6 or 7 months afterward. It was during that appointment when my doctor, who did everything in his power for years to get me to give up smoking actually told me how he went through information I brought to him while doing his own research and taking special note of my health and the changes that took place throughout that time that made him wish each of his analog smoking patients would make the switch as I did from the analogs to the electronic cigarettes because it was clear to him after all those visits each month with no return of bronchitis and even more amazing no return of the breath sounds of a smoker within my lungs. On that day, we came to sort of an understanding. He could live with my continuing to use electronic cigarettes as long as he did not find any adverse reactions in my breath sounds and he would not pressure me to lay the electronic cigarette down. It was an amazing mutual agreement as I had spent years giving up all but two remaining vices to keep me as healthy as possible despite being born with a ticking time bomb that could become active and shorten my life considerably. Now I am able to continue to enjoy the feel of smoking albeit in a safer manner that does not jeopardize my lungs in addition to continuing to enjoy a fine glass of wine, brandy, or even smooth well-aged scotch as long as it is in moderation, which is not a problem these days as my nightclub party girl times are no more than a box of distant memories regardless of how much I wish they could be otherwise.

In what will be soon my 3rd anniversary without an analog cigarette I come to learn a few things that seem to take me a bit by surprise. The smell of a cigarette burning has become a horrid smell for me although this does not seem to be the case when it comes to the aroma of a fine cigar; I guess I will never tire of the scent of cigars as they remind me of a few lost loves I became extremely fond of over the years as well as the occasional Cuban cigars along friend managed to run across many years ago, which I still find is a shame that so many people who enjoy cigars will go a lifetime without having had the chance to enjoy a fine Cuban cigar. In addition, I discovered that I can reduce my nicotine levels in the e-liquid I use daily; however, when stressed instead of the chain-smoking habit I had without ever really noticing in years before the electronic cigarette gave me a new lease on life, I learned I could keep a spare bottle of e-liquid with a higher nicotine dose than my normal bottle, which I mark using a bump dot used by people who read or require Braille as sight diminishes or is gone completely and with mine, it is a matter of time before the last bits of sight will be lost to me forever and until that time, I have to make do with what I can as my vision is not what anyone could consider as usable, which brings another positive light on the use of electronic cigarettes. There is no fear of missing an ashtray or having the “cherry ember” fall off an analog cigarette without knowing before it has a chance to burn through clothing, carpeting, or even burning my home. It is yet another safety measure in my life. The bottle I keep handy and marked to differentiate when I need a stronger nicotine dose does well to handle any cravings that become stronger when under stress, out having drinks with friends, and after meals. I find these area the times when I smoked more in the days, years, and decades prior to electronic cigarettes. Once the craving is sated, I can easily go back to the reduced nicotine amount I use throughout the day.

Electronic cigarettes and e-liquid along with access to liquid nicotine changed my life as well as lengthened it considerably. At one point, I felt there was no need to lengthen my life because no matter what I did the autoimmune diseases would take it before I was ready to go anyhow; now, I don’t think that way. Today, I feel if I can keep the autoimmune diseases at bay long enough, perhaps I can live long enough for the specialists and doctors to find a cure. Granted, a cure will not bring back the density of my bones, remove the ever-spreading arthritis in parts of my bones that did not have arthritic problems before the autoimmune diseases became active, prevent me from ending up in a wheelchair, or reverse any organ damage once it is done but at least I will be alive and able to enjoy my daughters grow older, be there when the youngest graduates high school and then college, figures out which career she chooses for herself, and be there for her wedding as I was there for my oldest daughter’s wedding. I could also be around to get to know my future grandchildren and maybe even my great-grandchildren. Nothing is written in stone; however, at least without the chemicals that kill within analog cigarettes, I will have a chance even with the problems that come with having autoimmune diseases. It is why I share information as well as my story with others who are still smoking analog cigarettes and most especially those living with autoimmune diseases and/or blindness. It is most assuredly a game-changer in life. It changed mine for the better and I am thankful for it.

By: Samantha T

I love, love, love electronic cigarettes.  They allowed me to quit smoking regular cigarettes over 2 years ago.  I’ve tried so many different ones!!!  I love that I can smoke anywhere at anytime.  There is no odor, only vapor and there are so many flavors of liquid.  No one knows that I was a heavy smoker (1 pack daily) nor can they smell anything on my clothing (perfume and smoke don’t mix well), hair, fingers or breath.  (Not as much gum chewing or mint popping, lol) I am stopped on a daily basis by complete strangers and asked about them.  I was stopped at a traffic light once as well!!!  I probably could have a business selling them because I constantly sing their praises!

I started smoking regular cigarettes at a very young age.  I quit when I found out I was pregnant with my first child at age 19, while my ex-husband continued to smoke.  (Ex-smokers can be really ugly to smokers, lol)  Anyway, I quit smoking for about 20 years (never started back after having my children), then due to some really stressful things in my personal life, I started back smoking.  What I realized was that I do like smoking…a lot !  Anyway, I also realized that it was not good for me and I wanted to quit again, but I just could not seem to do it.  So, my husband and I went to the state fair and there was a lady at a booth and she was smoking “something”.  We asked about it, she explained everything, we bought a kit right then and there.

Since then, I have tried so, so many different ones and there are big differences in some of them.  I carry 2 with me at all times as well as a charger.  I don’t want any excuse to purchase an analog pack.  Yes, I still get the nicotine, but none of the harmful tar or other carcinogens.  Also, I have been cutting down on the mg. of nicotine, another beauty of the electronic cigarette.  I breathe much easier and my sense of smell is much better and I’m not chained to worrying about how many packs I have left and when or where do I need to go to buy cigarettes.  There is also a great savings from purchasing analogs so I am totally sold and will continue to spread the word as I vape right now!

By: Rosalyn N

The e cigarette has probably saved my life! I smoked Newports for 25 years and began to dread the smoker’s cough, the stink and stench of cigarettes, the guilt of knowing the great harm I was doing to my body. Intellectually, I knew I had to quit.

I tried Zyban, patches, gum,chantix all temporary fixes, however I always returned to my deadly habit. After much research, I tried a medium nicotine level e cigarette and magically, I never had the urge to smoke real cigarettes again!  No more smoker’s cough, yellow teeth, stinky clothes. My stamina improved immediately and my smoking cessation counselor from Blue Cross and Blue Shield gave the e ciigarette her blessing as my body was rid of the 4000 plus toxic chemicals contained within one cigarette. Nicotine by itself is a stimulant much like caffeine. It will be three years this November that I am totally quit from Newports! I have absolutely no desire whatsoever to smoke cigarettes again as I love vaping and the ever improving e cigarette! This is the medical miracle that will cut the death rate from cancer and other smoking related illnesses by the millions!

Furthermore, what a relief to know I can “e smoke” with total satisfaction and the knowledge that I will be healthy and here for my family and friends to enjoy for years to come all because of the miracle of the e cigarette!

By: Gary H

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