@DogzBollixs this may or may not help you out, but feel free …
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I smoked a pack a day from when i was 17 until i was 45. I tried medication, patches, gum, therapy when i finally found vapes i finally realized it could work. I haven’t smoked in over 8 years nor have i wanted a cigarette. I make my own juice at 4% nicotine
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Wow, what a journey you’ve been on! Congrats on coming back from all those health issues. What a blessing. Glad you came aboard where you’ll find all the support you need. Happy to have you with us 
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Congrats on 8 years smoke free. That is a HUGE accomplishment.
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Thank you very much. I enjoy everything not smelling like cigarettes too!
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Thought i might continue the story from 2016…
in December 2025 i was admitted into the hospital with a severe pneumonia and was successfully treated for it. while i was there it was discovered i had a heart defect from birth that had never been diagnosed , a faulty valve was the culprit and they said i had about 2 months left. 6 weeks after my release i was scheduled for open heart surgery.
jump forward 6 months…i am still recovering from the surgery but am starting to feel better than i had in 30 years. i still vape and advocate for it every chance i get. no nicotine for me any more just VG and flavors. i now realize i am one lucky SOB and wish all the smokers had/would take advantage of the opportunity to make the switch B/4 it is too late because there is always hope for happiness. hoping everyone’s story works out as well, <*{{{>{
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I have now turned to people onto this site and the vaping community. One has been making her own juice and it down to 6 mg nic.
Haven’t seen the other on here yet.
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