My wife and I are 56 years old and we were both long time smokers (35 years). We always knew we should quit but any efforts to stop or reduce our smoking failed. We tried the gum and patch with no success. Then, a friend told us about the electronic cigarette and our lives changed forever. 14 months ago after researching on the web some very responsible websites with tobacco users who had had success quitting using the electronic cigarette, we bought our first e-cigs, an Ego style tank system and some basic flavorings. The day they arrived 14 months ago was the last day either of us had a cigarette. Over months we slowly reduced the nicotine content gradually weening ourselves off of nicotine. Today, we are nicotine and smoke-free. We still occasionally use the e-cig but not nearly like the pack-a-day habits we once had with smoking. Our general health improved, both of us lost our smoker’s cough. We are more active and can do things without getting winded. We consider the electronic cigarette has saved our lives.