sakura
05-08-2010, 03:27 AM
I had the last two weeks filled with dread and fear regarding my pre-employ ua that was upcoming, and I passed it, going to celebrate tonight. Because this site was so useful to me in my planning, I wanted to share my story in the slight chance it could help someone else. I spent countless time on the internet trying to find comfort in my problem, so if this can help anyone, great. But I am no way telling you to follow my story.
I am 29, female, smoker (about a bowl every evening, and a dub a weekend) I smoke pretty good weed, but the last bag I had was the best I have ever gotten my hands on. So of course I randomly got a call about a really well paying job. Twice the money I was making, I had to do this, but it required a ua, which gave me 11 days to pass a test.
I tested positive home test wise everyday, and I practiced drinking 4 quarts of water, which made me pass with clear urine. Before doing my research I bought a 70 dollar bottle of Rescue Detox Ice, which now I know probably didn't do much for me. But since I spent the money I used it. The test was at a hospital, very strict, but unsupervised.
I was still failing night before test. I am 5'3, 108 pounds, and fit. I was irritated that I wasn't making progress, but I believe the potent pot was a huge factor, considering I always passed after 5 days in high school.
About 48 hours before the test I ate a 6 oz steak in hopes of creatine (or whatever creatine turns into) levels being up to par. About 3 hours before the test I drank the Detox Ice, then drank a quart of water with a mutlivitamin containing 800% DV of B12, peed clear, drank another quart, peed yellow, and drank a Synergy Kombucha drink with another vitamin. The Synergy was 24 oz., I drank it because I was sick of water, not for any other reasons. Was also hoping that it might add a little weight to my urine.
During the test I gave just the required amount, midstream. My urine was neon yellow and reeked of vitamins. The yellow was so neon, it looked almost green. I could smell vitamins coming out of my pores. The urine was sudsy, and yellow, but it didn't look like "normal" urine. But normally I stay hydrated anyways, and void about 5 times daily clear, so I think it is pretty unfair for labs to expect people to give out what they want on command, but that is another post.....
I was confident that I would not come up positive, but I feared a dilute result, and could not fathom having to retake another test. This situation seriously had me freaking out and crying everyday. I couldn't go through it again. I don't take narcotics, and I rarely drink. It was so unfair to me to have to be analyzed for something that I do in the privacy of my own home. I really felt violated, but needed this to advance in my life. I am a great employee, with no criminal record. I felt awful and shady through this whole process and it really messed with my mind. But I refuse to change my lifestyle. I am healthy, work hard, pay my bills,etc. No one has a right to investigate me, but I guess it is just the way it is.....
3 sleepless nights later, my boss told me I passed all my screenings. I pretty much danced home. I was afraid he would never tell me and just go on, and I would wonder for days on end. He said that "Everything came just great" I had already started my orientation
I suppose the steak really did have a good effect on my results, plus the vitamins for color, and I think the kombucha drink has some sodium to help out as well, but I guess I will never know exactly what all the winning factors were.
I can say that tonight will be the big day of celebrating, and I am sorry for those hard working people that have to stress this. It was not an easy situation for me, and I am still mildly paranoid that it will come back to haunt me, but I am going to move on and get back to my regular lifestyle.
Thank you to everyone who shared their story on this site, it really helped me figure out what to do, and also provided me with some moral support.:)
I am 29, female, smoker (about a bowl every evening, and a dub a weekend) I smoke pretty good weed, but the last bag I had was the best I have ever gotten my hands on. So of course I randomly got a call about a really well paying job. Twice the money I was making, I had to do this, but it required a ua, which gave me 11 days to pass a test.
I tested positive home test wise everyday, and I practiced drinking 4 quarts of water, which made me pass with clear urine. Before doing my research I bought a 70 dollar bottle of Rescue Detox Ice, which now I know probably didn't do much for me. But since I spent the money I used it. The test was at a hospital, very strict, but unsupervised.
I was still failing night before test. I am 5'3, 108 pounds, and fit. I was irritated that I wasn't making progress, but I believe the potent pot was a huge factor, considering I always passed after 5 days in high school.
About 48 hours before the test I ate a 6 oz steak in hopes of creatine (or whatever creatine turns into) levels being up to par. About 3 hours before the test I drank the Detox Ice, then drank a quart of water with a mutlivitamin containing 800% DV of B12, peed clear, drank another quart, peed yellow, and drank a Synergy Kombucha drink with another vitamin. The Synergy was 24 oz., I drank it because I was sick of water, not for any other reasons. Was also hoping that it might add a little weight to my urine.
During the test I gave just the required amount, midstream. My urine was neon yellow and reeked of vitamins. The yellow was so neon, it looked almost green. I could smell vitamins coming out of my pores. The urine was sudsy, and yellow, but it didn't look like "normal" urine. But normally I stay hydrated anyways, and void about 5 times daily clear, so I think it is pretty unfair for labs to expect people to give out what they want on command, but that is another post.....
I was confident that I would not come up positive, but I feared a dilute result, and could not fathom having to retake another test. This situation seriously had me freaking out and crying everyday. I couldn't go through it again. I don't take narcotics, and I rarely drink. It was so unfair to me to have to be analyzed for something that I do in the privacy of my own home. I really felt violated, but needed this to advance in my life. I am a great employee, with no criminal record. I felt awful and shady through this whole process and it really messed with my mind. But I refuse to change my lifestyle. I am healthy, work hard, pay my bills,etc. No one has a right to investigate me, but I guess it is just the way it is.....
3 sleepless nights later, my boss told me I passed all my screenings. I pretty much danced home. I was afraid he would never tell me and just go on, and I would wonder for days on end. He said that "Everything came just great" I had already started my orientation
I suppose the steak really did have a good effect on my results, plus the vitamins for color, and I think the kombucha drink has some sodium to help out as well, but I guess I will never know exactly what all the winning factors were.
I can say that tonight will be the big day of celebrating, and I am sorry for those hard working people that have to stress this. It was not an easy situation for me, and I am still mildly paranoid that it will come back to haunt me, but I am going to move on and get back to my regular lifestyle.
Thank you to everyone who shared their story on this site, it really helped me figure out what to do, and also provided me with some moral support.:)