Smoke-Free for 11 Days, Thanks to the Blu Cig E-Cigarette

Thanks to the Blu Cig E-Cigarette, I have not smoked a cigarette in 11 days. My family on both sides were ecstatic when I told them that I had replaced regular cigarettes with the Blu Cig. Of course, I had to explain to them exactly what an e-cigarette is and how it is different from the traditional cigarette.

Money Saved by Vaping with the Blu Cig

When smoking regular cigarettes, I made trips to the liquor store or the gas station every other day to buy two packs. Cigarette purchases made up the majority of the expenses on our gas card. There were several times when my husband would exclaim when the bill got as high as $500.

I had this "out of sight, out of mind" mentality when I would use the gas card, thinking that $10 was cheaper to shell out than $50. Obviously, it wasn't. But that's what I kept telling myself in the back of my mind so that I could justify the trips I made.

Considering that, I calculated how much money I have saved since I started vaping with the Blu Cig. Eleven days have passed since I quit smoking. So far, I've saved myself six trips to the gas station and $60 on cigarettes.

Cost of Smoking Cigarettes per week: $60.00
Cost of Vaping with the Blu Cig per week: $25.00

I'm saving $140 per month ($1,680 per year) by switching to the Blu cig.

Driving

Another tough aspect of quitting smoking was driving, especially when I had to commute to work. It was almost impossible not to smoke while driving, unless I had non-smokers in the car with me. Then I couldn't wait to get to my destination so that I could jump out of my car to satisfy my craving.

Now, I can "smoke" in the car and not worry about offending anybody with the smell or the smoke. The vapor dissipates almost immediately, and there is no smell. I will no longer have the filmy tar-buildup on my windshield to remind me what I'm putting into my lungs. My friends and family can get into my car without getting knocked over by the stale smell or getting dirty from the ashes that inevitably blow all over the place.

Side Effects of Vaping with the Blu Cig

I found this list of side effects in the E-Cigarette forum while conducting my research. I'm happy to say that I have had only one negative side effect so far, and that is an occasional sore throat. The other side effect I've had, I consider positive.

Almost No Anxiety: I've tried the patch, the Chantix pill and the cold turkey methods to quit smoking. All three methods failed because I couldn't stand the anxiety or the depression that slammed me. Until now, the longest I was able to quit smoking was for seven days.

I've experienced very short pangs of anxiety since I began vaping with the Blu Cig, especially in the first 48 hours. Habits are very hard to break, especially if they are lifelong habits. I still experience the urge to walk into the garage to grab one of my husband's cigarettes. There are times when I'm sitting in front of him while he's smoking, and my brain starts to tell my hand to reach for his pack.

Then I remember that I have the Blu Cig in my hand and take a deep drag. That helps a lot. It's hard to quit smoking when your spouse still smokes. With the Blu Cig, the process is easier because you're still going through the physical motions of smoking while still getting your nic fix.

Heightened Sense of Smell: My husband made Aglio Olio on Sunday, the 25th. The next morning, I got up and couldn't stand the strong garlicky smell in the kitchen. It's getting harder to sit in front of my husband while he smokes, not because of the smoke but because of the smell.

Getting in my car this past Thursday nearly knocked me over. I had to roll both windows down so that I could go run my errands. After I got home, I put one of those Yankee Candle air freshener gels on my rearview mirror. Then I had my son vacuum and clean the inside of the car.

The next day, I noticed a big difference when I took my sons out to run more errands. Even my husband noticed the difference.

Easier to Take a Deep Breath: My lungs have started to clear out a bit. I no longer wake up with the bad smoker's cough. Not only that, but I can take deep breaths throughout the day and experience a minimal urge to cough.

No More Wheezing: Over the past year, I've noticed that I wheeze at night, especially when I lay down to go to bed for the night. I had always blamed that on acid reflux and would try not to eat food that would irritate that condition. As it turned out, I was wrong. That wasn't what caused my wheezing; it was the cigarettes. While I still have junk in my chest and throat, the wheeze is gone.

Blood Pressure: A growing concern in the e-cig community is risk of high blood pressure, due to overdoses of nictonine. For that reason, I took my blood pressure this morning. 123/90 isn't too bad, although I have to watch the bottom number.

Long-Term Goals

I would eventually like to quit smoking altogether. Thankfully, the Blu Cig E-Cigarette gives me this option without too much hassle. I've consulted with my doctor, who gave me a plan to wean off the 16mg dosage that I'm currently using. As with everything else, my success will depend on my mindset.

I feel like I've taken a huge step in not only improving my life but the lives of my family.