Opus X kicks me everytime also. I remember back in the day when LaGloria Cubana used to kick me in the butt every time, but always went back about a month later and lit up another one. I have been smoking a little milder cigar lately due to being on this 800 calorie/ day diet so i am not eating any big meals anymore. I guess it's worth it for 51 pounds of weight loss already since January.