After a year of smoking-cleaned it up

[zodiac66]

Hey fellas, here it is...after a year of smoking herb I quit. This saturday will mark 3 weeks. So I tested myself and i'm still positive..not overly worried but just want to hear some of your stories...fyi I am into weight training..it's a way of life for me and I do it ed..plus drink gallons of water ..plus I just upped my cardio by boxing..I do know that THC stores in the fat cells..I am doing everything right..would love to hear more/other suggestions to expedite the process, thanks for your time fellas. I figure 1 more week..yes I have read the stickys..:rasta:

[Ruckus]

Why are you swamping yourself with "gallons of water". If you know that "THC stores in the fat cells" you should also know that you cannot simply wash or flush out those fat cells with liquids.

You are already doing all you can do to expedite the process. Abstention, time and strenuous excercise.

Best of luck in meeting your timeframe.

[webdox]

Ruckus is 100% right OP. When is your test? Sounds like you are doing what you can, most of your THCA will be excreted via stool but nothing wrong with drinking a bunch of water so long as you know doesn't expedite the process and you are simply drinking a lot because of your workout regiment. Good luck.

BTW - nice to see ya here Ruckus, can always use another common sense sane poster to give out the truth. The more people we can make fishers of men the better off we all will be. Sadly MJ's forums were bought and sold a short time ago and those not agreeing with the "Let the paid advertisers be mods" policy, they were sent packing or left on their own accord. Trying to give out the truth there is not an enviable task. You should be commended for your efforts!

[zodiac66]

well I never said anything about flushing..i guess I said that because it's natural for me to do that..since 91...yes drinking lots of water..something some ppl dont even do for healthy organs..I know im doing
everything right..Im in my 30s and this is for a DOT type job..I have time..I don't have an interview until late next week..and that's just step 1 one of the hiring process...u know sometimes we just want to hear other ppl stories..I
enjoy reading others ppl
experience..thanks for the feedback.

[Ruckus]

Ruckus is 100% right OP. When is your test? Sounds like you are doing what you can, most of your THCA will be excreted via stool but nothing wrong with drinking a bunch of water so long as you know doesn't expedite the process and you are simply drinking a lot because of your workout regiment. Good luck.

BTW - nice to see ya here Ruckus, can always use another common sense sane poster to give out the truth. The more people we can make fishers of men the better off we all will be. Sadly MJ's forums were bought and sold a short time ago and those not agreeing with the "Let the paid advertisers be mods" policy, they were sent packing or left on their own accord. Trying to give out the truth there is not an enviable task. You should be commended for your efforts!Good to be here webdox and thank you for the welcome and your kind thoughts. They have not washed their hands of me quite yet, but, I can hear the water running.


well I never said anything about flushing..i guess I said that because it's natural for me to do that..since 91...yes drinking lots of water..something some ppl dont even do for healthy organs..I know im doing
everything right..Im in my 30s and this is for a DOT type job..I have time..I don't have an interview until late next week..and that's just step 1 one of the hiring process...u know sometimes we just want to hear other ppl stories..I
enjoy reading others ppl
experience..thanks for the feedback.I stand corrected then zodiac66. One can't be blamed for assuming that you added the water consumption in your post because you believed it would aid you in shedding THC to pass a drug screen.

[webdox]

Good to be here webdox and thank you for the welcome and your kind thoughts. They have not washed their hands of me quite yet, but, I can hear the water running.

I officially "resigned" and closed my account out after the owner came on today saying there will be no more dissent and pointing out the lies of the snake oil selling moderator. Enough of that place, thankfully we are allow to provide the truth here without fear of being banned :) Long live Cannabis Forums.

[Ruckus]

I officially "resigned" and closed my account out after the owner came on today saying there will be no more dissent and pointing out the lies of the snake oil selling moderator. Enough of that place, thankfully we are allow to provide the truth here without fear of being banned :) Long live Cannabis Forums.Not the owner rather the senior admin. Surprisingly, he replied in a somewhat conciliatory manner. I have noted that our subject of interest seems to be more docile as well. Suspect that the subject has also been cautioned on posting info about some of our more pressing concerns. We'll see.

[zodiac66]

I will be tested in the next few days..i need some advice so don't bash me alright..of course my last test strip showed nothing (positive nor negative) ..defective strip I suppose..so I am stuck with a few options here..go purchase a test kit at the local store..if I pass great but do the labs test for a lower amount of THC? Do these test strips test at 50 ng/ml or more? I have read that lab test that can show as little as 15 ng/ml is that right?..should I just play it safe and go with quick fix? I think so...were gonna know soon..like later on today..thanx

[Burnt Toast]

The lab still performs an initial Immunoassay screen with a cutoff threshold of 50 ng/ml, which is the same as the home test kits.

And if you read this post here, you'll discover that even though their cutoffs numerically differ, a 50 ng I/A screen is functionally equivalent to the 15 ng GC/MS: http://boards.cannabis.com/drug-testing/171645-have-you-failed-after-30-days-weed-free.html#post2202713

If no line is present in either the "C" window or the "T" window, then either the test kit is a dud, or the test wasnt performed properly. Either way, redo the test with a different kit.

When testing yourself, be sure to use the first urination of the day. If your test is positive, then yes you can sub with the Quick Fix synthetic or a clean persons sample.

[zodiac66]

thank you!!~! that's exactly the type of response I wanted to hear..clear and concise...thanks brother.

[zodiac66]

Well I have my physical tmrw? I have quick fix newest batch, called and confirmed batch #, everything good there. I am still nervous about a few things..ok, I'm gonna go purchase a home kit, if I pass should I feel confident to pee naturally? Would you use quick fix or a clean person urine?..thanks for everything ..can't wait until it's over...and if anyone is from SoCal I appreciate your input...to my knowledge only 2 states test for U-acid right?..how crucial is it use the first urine in the am?..

[zodiac66]

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Update: did not have physical after all-job isn't ready with a "date of hire". I have enclosed a pic of this mornings test results, first urine of course. Not sure what to do at this point, quick fix or natural, this is for a DOT job in Southern California. Your feedback is very much appreciated fellas and thanks again Burnt Toast for your input...if there's anything I should know please don't hesitate to lmk. Thanx!!

[Burnt Toast]

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Update: did not have physical after all-job isn't ready with a "date of hire". I have enclosed a pic of this mornings test results, first urine of course. Not sure what to do at this point, quick fix or natural, this is for a DOT job in Southern California. Your feedback is very much appreciated fellas and thanks again Burnt Toast for your input...if there's anything I should know please don't hesitate to lmk. Thanx!! The test result in the pic is a negative.

A faint line in the "T" region is still a line which is a negative.

[zodiac66]

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Had my physical and drug test today, could not decide what to do so I peed naturally, good thing too because the Doc checked me for a hernia and had me lift my shirt as well, my socks probably exposed too..so I would have been caught with Quick-Fix bottle. I posted the pic to show everyone the difference in terms of color intensity, line thinness, etc. Same type of drug test kit, 1 day part of testing. Once again thanks BT.

[Burnt Toast]

Contrary to popular belief, there is no meaning attributed to color intensity or width of a line. Even synthetic urine controls (which contain no drug metabolites at all) can produce a faint line on an assay. Its still a negative.

A faint line is a line. A negative is a negative.

[zodiac66]

Contrary to popular belief, there is no meaning attributed to color intensity or width of a line. Even synthetic urine controls (which contain no drug metabolites at all) can produce a faint line on an assay. Its still a negative.

A faint line is a line. A negative is a negative.

...And that's exactly why I wanted to put up both pics..knowledge is power! Thanks brother.

[zodiac66]

I emailed the manufacturer about my 1st test, I obviously had some question that perhaps were also lingering with you folks, here is what they had to say:

Thank you for contacting First Check Diagnostics regarding our Home Drug Test Product Line. We appreciate your business and value your feedback. We are happy to address any questions or concerns you may have with our First Check products.

The First Check Home Marijuana and Methamphetmaine test is a Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) test. Our cut-off level for THC is 50ng/mL, but I do not know what cut-off level another lab may use. If another test used a lower cut-off level than we did, it would be a more senstive test.

All First Check Home Drug Tests are at least 98% accurate in detecting drugs in urine. However we cannot guarantee a Negative Result on another test because each result can vary due to:

1) The cut-off level used – other tests may use a lower cut-off level.

2) The way the drug is metabolized – drugs clear the body at different intervals.

3) Excessive fluid intake prior to testing – could dilute a drug in the urine making it more difficult to detect.

4) Timing of test – when the drug was taken in relation to testing.

A Negative test result means one of two things:

1) There was NO drug present in the urine sample or,
2) There was NOT ENOUGH drug present in the urine sample to be considered a Positive as the amount was below the designated cut-off level.

Our screening tests may not detect amounts of drugs in a urine sample that are below our established cut-off levels. Therefore, even though some level of drug may be present in the urine sample, the sample would still be considered a Negative Result if the drug level is below the cut-off level.

If you have any further questions or comments, please feel free to reply to this email or call our toll-free Help Line at 1-888-788-5716. Our First Check Help Line Specialists are available to assist you, Monday through Friday from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time.

Sincerely,

Mavourneen Fay
First Check Helpline Specialist

[zodiac66]

Now i'm really stressed out! check this out: I had already been given my date of hire (Nov.07) ..took piss test on tues..so I am already thinking today is the day right?..well since It does not say what time to report to work It gave me the reason to call..HR tells me that the lab did not include the chain of custody letter (so I assume it was sent it today, late, nevertheless) and that now there waiting on results and hope to hear something by 4pm, HR says they will call before 4pm let me know. HR calls back to inform me they don't have results and will have to wait until monday...and of course that my date of hire has been shifted later in the week pending drug results..I don't know what to think?..I am a nervous wreck right now..does this happen? are they lying and it was sent for further testing GS/MS?...I don't know..thanks.

[zodiac66]

Wouldn't my sample be void if the lab messed up in sending CCF according protocol?..BURNTOAST where are you..lol..i'm so freakin' stressed..I feel like there confirming my piss test..and monday is the sure shot day to find out the resuts..but HR did say to me it was not my fault for the delay and that it was the labs fault with the Chain of Custody Form. .feedback very much appreciated. thank you fellas..

On Tuesday when I took my UA..I was 51 days clean too;)

Perhaps I don't want to believe (paranoia) that a human error occurred thus prolonging this whole thing!!