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[PennyK]

16. I never thought I'd be able to quit

I smoked, starting in my teens, and continued for over forty years. My mother, also a smoker, developed emphysema...her dad died of lung cancer at 57. In 2014, I wanted to have elective surgery, but the doctor told me I would have to stop smoking, at least for a while. Then a neighbor suggested I try the e-cig. Never thought it would work, but it did! It took me four or five days to make the switch, and I have never gone back. Brilliant device!
When necessary for a medical procedure, I switch to nicotine-free liquid.
I use liquid from several reputable companies, all made in USA, and all transparent as to ingredients. All fruity, minty flavors, never cigarette flavor. It's made of propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, flavorings, and nicotine. Hoping that the USDA's strict regulations don't mean that all my flavors will be banned.
And I feel so much better! No more coughing and phlegm, my breathing is better...and my singing voice came back! All my recent tests, and I had many before chemo started, showed perfect lungs.