bmitch817 1 Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) I had my surgery 3 weeks ago and I use to be a smoker .. Does anybody vape and how does it make you feel?? Sent from my SM-N910T3 using the BariatricPal App Edited September 25, 2016 by bmitch817 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ldyvenus 317 Posted September 25, 2016 Hell yes! I switched to vaping a year ago. I don't want to quit, this is my compromise. I love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmitch817 1 Posted September 25, 2016 Is it 0 nicotine oil Sent from my SM-N910T3 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ldyvenus 317 Posted September 25, 2016 I started at 12mg, I am now at 3mg. I will drop to 0mg 1 week before surgery.The first week of vaping was the hardest for me, and the only issue I have had is a dry mouth, so I just drink more Water.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sai 785 Posted September 25, 2016 Was a pack a day smoker 6 years ago. I switched to vaping after some ER visits, the beginning of possible COPD, had terrible asthma. Once I started vaping, I never went to the ER ever again. In fact, because of the PG in my mixture (usually make my own), it's antibacterial. I think in 6 years I've had the flu a few times. Never got bronchitis again. I just had a zillion tests last few months to prep for my sleeve surgery: sleep study, Barium swallow, Endoscopy, EKG & Stress test, Echo cardiogram, Respiratory evaluation, Pulmonary function, Nuclear stress test and Nuclear Heart scan, Pre-Op blood and Urine work, Chest X-ray. Everything was perfect. The one that surprised me was my chest x-ray. They said my lungs were perfect and no sign of any damage from the past as well as my respiratory and pulmonary function tests were perfect. I was really happy but I kind of figured just because the way I feel vs the way I used to feel when I smoked. There is a great documentary concerning saving a billion lives (cigs to vape) that is just being released now. They have a FB page with the information #ABillionLives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sai 785 Posted September 25, 2016 I started at 12mg, I am now at 3mg. I will drop to 0mg 1 week before surgery.The first week of vaping was the hardest for me, and the only issue I have had is a dry mouth, so I just drink more Water. Ah yeah, I forgot about that. The first week, you'll be coughing, it's just your lungs expelling all the gunk that built up through the years of smoking. It gets better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmitch817 1 Posted September 25, 2016 So after the surgery all I can do is 0mg nicotine right? Sent from my SM-N910T3 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sai 785 Posted September 25, 2016 So after the surgery all I can do is 0mg nicotine right? Sent from my SM-N910T3 using the BariatricPal App Probably would be safer but like caffeine, some doctors say it's ok and others say no until your stomach is healed. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammy246 235 Posted September 25, 2016 You have come so far- I would not even start vaping. If you have made it this long, you can do it!! Just think of the cost savings (regular or vaporizers.) and I definitely would not do any nicotine. Please don't take offense- I'm a former smoker and I would want someone to say this to me. Every time I've quit and then tried to introduce anything back in like an e-cig I would just fall completely off the wagon. I wish you the best in whatever you choose. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sai 785 Posted September 25, 2016 You have come so far- I would not even start vaping. If you have made it this long, you can do it!! Just think of the cost savings (regular or vaporizers.) and I definitely would not do any nicotine. Please don't take offense- I'm a former smoker and I would want someone to say this to me. Every time I've quit and then tried to introduce anything back in like an e-cig I would just fall completely off the wagon. I wish you the best in whatever you choose. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App As much as I love vaping, and how much better I feel since the switch years ago... If one can just quit cold turkey and never go back, that is just awesome. The money spent is real too. Lol coffee, a caramel green apple vape and knitting gives me the "Je ne sais quoi" daily pleasure. Thank goodness I never cared for alcohol, it makes me nauseous. For that I'm thankful. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammy246 235 Posted September 25, 2016 You have come so far- I would not even start vaping. If you have made it this long, you can do it!! Just think of the cost savings (regular or vaporizers.) and I definitely would not do any nicotine. Please don't take offense- I'm a former smoker and I would want someone to say this to me. Every time I've quit and then tried to introduce anything back in like an e-cig I would just fall completely off the wagon. I wish you the best in whatever you choose. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App As much as I love vaping, and how much better I feel since the switch years ago... If one can just quit cold turkey and never go back, that is just awesome. The money spent is real too. Lol coffee, a caramel green apple vape and knitting gives me the "Je ne sais quoi" daily pleasure. Thank goodness I never cared for alcohol, it makes me nauseous. For that I'm thankful. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App Thank you for not being offended. Honestly, we have to do what works for each of us individually, I just wouldn't want anyone to go back to anything when the nicotine withdrawal is already passed. Mental craving is a whole other story... Sort of like head hunger! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
