I would like to take this opportunity to express how truly grateful I am for e-cigarettes and vaping technology. I was a die-hard cigarette smoker of over 25 years with a 1 1/2 pack a day habit when I suffered a heart attack at the age of 48. I made 3 serious attempts to quit using Nicorette gum over the past 10 years, plus several cold-turkey attempts, and had failed to overcome my dependence on cigarettes. Over the years, I became very discouraged, and had ultimately resigned myself to the fate of lifetime cigarette smoker. While recovering from my heart attack, my cardiologist was persistent in his efforts to persuade me to stop smoking cigarettes. In the course of one of our conversations, he mentioned electronic cigarettes as a potential alternative that might help me overcome my addiction to smoking. I was extremely skeptical, but electronic cigarettes sounded like a relatively interesting and attractive option. I agreed to give e-cigarettes an earnest try, and I’m so happy that I did! I discovered a whole new world. I soon had a new hobby and the camaraderie of other enthusiasts. It took some exploration, but once I found the right equipment and flavors for me, I was able to transition fairly effortlessly to vaping over the course of about a year. I still enjoy a social smoke every now and then, so some would consider me to be a dual user. I don’t really worry too much about the occasional tobacco cigarette, because my use continues to decline. I did also discuss the electronic cigarette alternative with my pulmonologist. While he and my general practitioner would agree that it’s generally best not to intentionally inhale anything unnecessarily, he strongly supported my decision to transition to vaping. He expressed in no uncertain terms that he would much prefer that I use e-cigarettes instead of conventional, combustible tobacco. I would also like to mention that I have been suffered regularly with bronchitis and pneumonia over the past 10+ years. After making my full transition to vaping, I have yet to suffer from a single respiratory infection requiring medical treatment. I feel that I have an amazing personal story, and I am incredibly happy to be free of the risks associated with conventional tobacco use. I’m happy that I now have a reasonable chance of holding my grandchildren and maintaining an active lifestyle into my golden years. In my opinion, the greatest news of all is that I have 3 of my friends and family have now chosen to make the transition to vaping! My mother has now also asked if I would help her choose a vaporizer and flavors to help her quit. Friends have seen my success, and want to try. What an incredible grass roots social movement this could be! Vape On & Enjoy! Steve