Hi Tessa and glad to hear you're quitting
Sounds like a good plan on the herbal cigs up til the time you quit, but not sure how I feel about the fake cigs. I think they might keep you in the habit of smoking ----- that's part of the whole ritual, but if you feel this is the best way for you - then you know you best. Thing is - make sure you keep your quit.
No sorry - never used smoke away. I quit cold turkey 77 days ago, but 2 months prior to that I used nicotrol and have tried other things in the previous years. I guess it all boils down to what you feel comfortable with. I liked the nicotrol in the beginning because it was puffin somethin, but I wasn't consistent with it so I was constantly puttin myself thru withdrawals so whatever you do please make sure you're consistent and don't let your good days fool you (e.g."oh I don't need to take my last few patches, pills or whatever because I feel FINE....TAKE THE PILL or whatever because it might be two hours from then and u have an attack).
Best suggestion I have is to go back and read all of the previous threads because they all relate to stopping smoking and have some great tips, info, etc... There's a great support group out here so welcome to the crowd.
Prayer works wonders as well
Laurie