VAPERS VOICES
Many adult South Africans have used vaping as a method to help them quit smoking and practice tobacco harm reduction.
Since the very beginning, VSML has invited people to share their experiences and what this innovation means to them.
Their stories should not be ignored.
Manuel Jose Ferraz Pereira
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
9
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I’ve been diagnosed with tonseliters where I was recommended to stop smoking but the urge for smoking was a problem and I couldn’t stop till my Dr Rogee said he would suggest nicotine patches or nicotine patches to help me stop but has side effects. So my Dr said he would rather have me vape and ever since I’ve been vaping and had no issues ever. I find that vaping saved my life and I would recommended it to anyone
Date Uploaded: 20220115
Gerhard Heyneke
Age:
39
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
16
Vaping Years:
7
Flavours:
Tobacco
Vaping freed me from the negative effects of smoking, I am healthier and feel great!
Date Uploaded: 20200624
Patricia Meyer
Age:
62
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
43
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Fruit
I had been smoking for 43 yrs and suffered with my lungs and constant coughing, eventually my doctor told me that if I don’t stop smoking my lungs are going to give in and I’ll end up with emphysema. I then decided to try vaping and switched to vaping about 2 years ago. I’m not sorry that I did, my health has improved and even my doctor was surprised that my lungs are sounding much better. Vaping is so much better, it smells great and you don’t stink of tobacco anymore. I should have made to switch long ago.
Date Uploaded: 20220115
Johann Andries
Age:
31
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
3
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Dessert
Date Uploaded: 20220115
Marnes Stapelberg
Age:
25
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
4
Vaping Years:
6
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I started smoking while still in High School, after matric I was smoking about 40 a day. I passed by a twisp kiosk and that got me intrigued and thinking, I picked up my very first device the following day. I started feeling healthier, and improving my over all lifestyle. In the 6 years since I started vaping, I met amazing people, this community is one of the best things for me. In short, vaping did indeed save my life
Date Uploaded: 20210716
Zubair Achmat
Age:
33
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
5
Vaping Years:
8
Flavours:
Fruit
Whilst smoking standard ciggaretts, I was disgnosed with High Blood Pressure, since changing to vaping, my blood pressure has been stable for the past 8 years. I still use my medication, my GP is confident that I can stop my medication.
Date Uploaded: 20220115
Khaleed
Age:
35
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
17
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Date Uploaded: 20210716
Ronald Galane
Age:
32
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
12
Vaping Years:
6
Flavours:
Menthol/Mint
Smoked for 12years, tried vaping 6 years ago , never looked back , my life has been amazing and the wife is happy . Vaping did save my life
Date Uploaded: 20220816