Can't smoke until Friday, dang it!!!

[buck67]

I purchased a new life insurance policy for my family yesterday and was classified as a non-smoker. There wasn't an option to be listed as a pipe smoker, they only asked about cigarettes and cigars. I told the insurance man that I smoke a pipe so he listed me as a non-smoker, since I don't inhale. So to be sure I pass the blood work Friday, I can't smoke until after they are finished. They check for nicotine in the blood test. I found out that you can smoke one (1) cigar a month and still be considered a non-smoker.
TICK........ :crying:
TOCK........ :crying:
TICK........ :crying:
TOCK........ :crying:

 

[menckenite]

Buck, I'm feelin' for you buddy. Hang in there.

 

[hobie1dog]

I wonder how long after you smoke that the nicotine levels still show up in your blood?

 

[buck67]

I don't know, I don't smoke strong blends so I'm hopeful that I won't have any trace of nicotine in my system. The cost for a smoker is a lot higher than that of a non-smoker.

 

[mattia76]

I went through this a year ago.

They say nicotine will show up within 2-3 weeks after smoking.

I waited a month to be safe.

My buddy smoked one clove cigarette a week before his test and it nailed him, but he inhales.

 

[hilojohnny]

Well, Good Luck on this one, Roger....I think it will help if you drink tons of water until you have to take the test....it will help flush any nicotine out of your system.... :?

 

[julesholling]

Hope the next few days don't feel too long. Probably best to hide your pipes and baccy so you don't keep being reminded about em.

 

[chero]

just tell them that its secand hand smoke, i wonder if that counts you as a smoker.

 

[tanless1]

I don't know; could be an easy out for them later by stating you we're untruthful on your application.

 

[bubbadreier]

Wow does anyone else feel like we are talking about something else?

 

[bootlegbonvivant]

:lol: Sounds like you're preparing for a different "drug" test.
I wonder if what the pot smokers use to flush out their system before a test would work for nicotine.

 

[theotherspace]

Nicotine leaves the body after 72 hours, carbon monoxide leaves the lungs after 48 hours. Although as I don't inhale I usually blow a 0.3 or less on carbon monoxide tests, nicotine is usually considerably higher lol
I feel for you having to wait, but just imagine how good that first pipe will taste!
*edit* If your worried drink plenty of fluids, as for cannabis while it wont show up on a urine sample after a short period it can be detected in a hair folical sample 3-6 months after the last intake. People metabolise drugs differently (Nicotine or THC) so then above is just the average figures given by the UK department of Health

 

[collindow]

Good luck!

 

[buck67]

TICK......... :crying:
TOCK........ :evil:

 

[pstlpkr]

I think it will help if you drink tons of water until you have to take the test

I agree with Hilo... just make sure it is diluted with plenty of bourbon. :D
I got your back.

I'll smoke a bowl for ya.
::

 

[buck67]

Thanks, Lawrence. There will be smoke at Roger's house after blood is drawn.

 

[antipodesman]

Actually another test may be carbon monoxide that binds to hemoglobin and prevents the blood from carrying oxygen. I'm not sure if they test directly for CO or just test for O2. I know it is a very important issue if you are going in for surgery as it affects healing times.

 

[classicgeek]

Friday's getting closer all the time.
Simon

 

[fatman]

Called LEGALIZED EXTORTION!! Damned insurance companies..SUCK!