I started smoking at age 15 and was a pack and a half a day smoker for 47 years. My blood pressure shot up in 2000 and I began my journey of trying to quit smoking. My cardiologist started me down the path of patches, lozenge, Wellbutrin, and Chantix. None of these helped me even begin to quit. I was completely frustrated and had resigned myself to dying as a smoker. My dad became very ill with COPD which increased my desire to quit. A vape shop was built near my house and I drove by it each day and did not consider it as a means of quitting smoking. Out of desperation, I stopped and talked with the manager about my issue. He told me his story of how he quit by starting to vape and sold me a starter kit and showed me how to use it. The kit included two variable voltage batteries and a tank atomizer and liquid. This enhanced my use of the equipment by allowing me to set the device as I needed it and provided me with choices of flavors that I wanted. I began vaping and never smoked another cigarette. That was 5:30 pm on August 5th, 2014 which was 34 weeks ago. My success was enabled by the fact I could purchase e-liquid in different flavors and nic levels. Coffee flavored e-liquid and custards flavors kept me enjoying the experience more than smoking and I soon had no desire to use tobacco products again. I can now breathe, sleep, taste and enjoy my life again. My lungs have cleared of any congestion and my blood pressure is on a downward swing and I continue to feel better each day. In my opinion, e-cigarettes are the only worthwhile aid you can provide someone to help them quit smoking.