I am somewhat new to cigars and have 3 a week or so, but it seems like 1 out of every 5 makes me almost throw up. I'll smoke after dinner almost every time and I try not to smoke too fast and sip water. 2 hours for most cigars. Now the fuller cigars are usually the culprits....DPG Cuban Classic, Ashton VSG, etc but not always... I thought I would be used to it by now given that I am going on close to 6 months. Anyone have any random tips to help?

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ironhorse:

I am somewhat new to cigars and have 3 a week or so, but it seems like 1 out of every 5 makes me almost throw up. I'll smoke after dinner almost every time and I try not to smoke too fast and sip water. 2 hours for most cigars. Now the fuller cigars are usually the culprits....DPG Cuban Classic, Ashton VSG, etc but not always... I thought I would be used to it by now given that I am going on close to 6 months. Anyone have any random tips to help?

That's going to happen, my suggestion would be to take a look at what you are eating, the bigger the meal, the more it will help to counter-effect the strength.
Also I would look at the area you smoke in... if it's not outdoors, take a look at ventilation, after you taste the smoke, if it still sticks around in the room then you will keep inhaling it, which can make you turn green....
Hope this helps

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If you are just starting I would recommend starting with the milder cigars first such as Macanudo, 5 Vegas Gold, etc. The full bodied cigars have a higher nicotine content in them and from what it sounds like your body hasn't built up it's tolerance. I think the only cigar to ever make me turn green was the RP Olde World Reserve. It's definitley a full bodied smoke and I made the mistake of smoking it on an empty stomach, but at least I didn't puke! Like I said, if u start mild and work your way up over time, your enjoyment of cigars will also increase with time.

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Thanks Guys, I think that my ventilation may be the problem. I do smoke indoors in a small room with a exhaust fan to outdoors, but I will try making it more open to get fresh air.

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ironhorse:

Thanks Guys, I think that my ventilation may be the problem. I do smoke indoors in a small room with a exhaust fan to outdoors, but I will try making it more open to get fresh air.

The fresh air will help alot

I really enjoy the complexity of a full bodied cigar. I find myself getting hammered by them when I do anything physical such as mowing the grass or walking for a mile or 2 at work. I got sick the other day after smoking a CAO La Traviata but I think I came down with a bug and it wasn't the cigar. However, since then I have only been able to smoke 1 small cigar. Every time I open my humidor and smell my cigars my stomach rolls. I seriously am upset about this. I am not a pu$$ and have no idea why I am giving myself a mind screwing. I am sure it is all in my head but my stomach seriously goes nuts. Anyone else experience anything like this?

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jsnake:

I really enjoy the complexity of a full bodied cigar. I find myself getting hammered by them when I do anything physical such as mowing the grass or walking for a mile or 2 at work. I got sick the other day after smoking a CAO La Traviata but I think I came down with a bug and it wasn't the cigar. However, since then I have only been able to smoke 1 small cigar. Every time I open my humidor and smell my cigars my stomach rolls. I seriously am upset about this. I am not a pu$$ and have no idea why I am giving myself a mind screwing. I am sure it is all in my head but my stomach seriously goes nuts. Anyone else experience anything like this?

Sounds like hell to me...im the same way with water chestnuts.....hope it never happens with cigars!

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jeff_connors:

jsnake:

I really enjoy the complexity of a full bodied cigar. I find myself getting hammered by them when I do anything physical such as mowing the grass or walking for a mile or 2 at work. I got sick the other day after smoking a CAO La Traviata but I think I came down with a bug and it wasn't the cigar. However, since then I have only been able to smoke 1 small cigar. Every time I open my humidor and smell my cigars my stomach rolls. I seriously am upset about this. I am not a pu$$ and have no idea why I am giving myself a mind screwing. I am sure it is all in my head but my stomach seriously goes nuts. Anyone else experience anything like this?

Sounds like hell to me...im the same way with water chestnuts.....hope it never happens with cigars!

Wow, that's messed up. Me and tequila don't get along after I got in a fight with a bottle once. Same idea - mental thing probably. If your cigar aversion doesn't go away - I'd invest in therapy. Can you imagine... "So, mr snake, why are you here today?"

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My favs are in my bio! You should do the same!

You might try sticking a sugar cube under your tongue when you find yourself getting sick. I haven't tried it but I have heard that it works from a few members that have.

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brsmith21:

I've heard the first step is admitting that you have a problem. Thankfully, I don't have a problem. I'll just smoke more.

jsnake:

I really enjoy the complexity of a full bodied cigar. I find myself getting hammered by them when I do anything physical such as mowing the grass or walking for a mile or 2 at work. I got sick the other day after smoking a CAO La Traviata but I think I came down with a bug and it wasn't the cigar. However, since then I have only been able to smoke 1 small cigar. Every time I open my humidor and smell my cigars my stomach rolls. I seriously am upset about this. I am not a pu$$ and have no idea why I am giving myself a mind screwing. I am sure it is all in my head but my stomach seriously goes nuts. Anyone else experience anything like this?

That happened to me the other day for the first time and I thought I might be coming down with something. But after reading your post, I realized that I had just finished mowing the lawn, which takes me an hour and a half and I had not eaten. I was woozy and sicker than a dog. The good thing is there is no after effect and smoking is OK. But I will keep that in mind before I smoke a full-bodied cigar in the future. Thanks.

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“A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.” – M*A*S*H, Klinger

That's a problem I never had. My first smoke was a cigar when I was 8, so now the fuller the better.

Garen B:

You might try sticking a sugar cube under your tongue when you find yourself getting sick. I haven't tried it but I have heard that it works from a few members that have.

I use dates for this, super sweet and the cleanse the pallet very well.

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I am heading out now to mow the grass and I am going with a 5 Vegas Gold. I just ate lunch and drank 2 huge cups of water. Cigars are on my mind and my stomach is fine. Just went hunting in the humi with no problems today. WHEW!!

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jeff_connors:

Garen B:

You might try sticking a sugar cube under your tongue when you find yourself getting sick. I haven't tried it but I have heard that it works from a few members that have.

I use dates for this, super sweet and the cleanse the pallet very well.

How do your dates feel about this behavior Jeff !?!?!?

Same thing happened to me a few weeks back with an oliva master blends III .... sitting down outside near the fire with lots of air and just got done eating some pizza and wings ..... the cigar just didnt taste pleasant and shortly after it tasted like a rabid animal crapped in my mouth .... when i got up to go inside to take a leak i got to the bathroom and called a few dinosaurs ..... just minimal ..... i felt better right after that though.....

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