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DaBrat · 08-10-2009, 02:06 PM

You folks are great... Think I wanna give it 90 days and then test.. Oh heck maybe 60. I am currently vaping 18 mg first thing in the a.m. and cutting that to about 9-12 during the work week (I smoke robotically while working at my desk through the day). I am a former 2 pack a day smoker and results putting me anywhere near those of a non-smoker would make my dreams come true.

Can't wait to get my test!

webtaxman · 08-17-2009, 12:39 AM

Questions?

bearscreek · 08-17-2009, 12:52 AM

You're chain vaping and showing up as a nonsmoker... cool.

TropicalBob · 08-17-2009, 01:00 AM

For me, that is very sad.

It also explains why I use snus, dissolvables, nasal snuff and a pipe in addition to constant e-smoking. That is the only way I can keep my nicotine level up to old smoking levels and maintain a calm demeanor free from cravings (most of the time).

webtaxman · 08-17-2009, 01:03 AM

Ummmm, no. There is a VERY faint line on the number 6. That would mean I maxed out. However, there was much user error (possibly) and I deem the results inconclusive.

By the way, That lawyer from ASH (John Banzhaf) played a role in getting these tests to the market. I wouldn't trust them because of that fact alone.

TropicalBob · 08-17-2009, 01:07 AM

Great. That suits me better. Hard to make heads or tails from that PDF. Sorry.

I want my nicotine and I expect a test to show I have as much as a 30 a day cigarette smoker. This looks good.

webtaxman · 08-17-2009, 01:20 AM

It is not easy to see right in front of me either. Nothing like Kate51 shows.

TB, to me, I was wondering if there was any nicotine in these devices at all when I first started. So I chose the highest MG content I could find. Chain vaped, and still had/have cravings once I tossed the analogs.

SO I can look at the results 3 ways:

1) YAY! I'm actually getting nicotine
2) Darn! I was hoping it was in a lessor amount.
3) Ignore the test and get a blood test

I will try the latter as my Doc has been trying to get me to do a fasting blood test for over 2 years now (The lab slip is at the lab, he had to renew it though LOL) I'll make a deal with him

DaBrat · 08-17-2009, 11:47 AM

nvm... lol!!!

Backed up and saw what liquid you are using, same as I do. Well gonna get one myself EOM and take the plunge. I had really hoped at 18mg your results would have been lower.

Scooter Bob · 08-22-2009, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YKruss

Kate,

Based on your test results the answer to this thread would be:********************
"NO".

Am I correct?

Is this true if you are applying for health insurance?

Kate51 · 08-22-2009, 05:39 AM

webtaxman, you did max, I can see it barely but it is there. I have a feeling you're not happy?..sorry

But as you said there are other ways to look at this. Look at what you are not getting with analogs, and really, that reading of cotinine in not very high (up to 1000). It wouldn't have covered what two or three packs a day would have been. But it is higher than I would expect at 18mg juice. Maybe you're doing bigger puffs than I do? Everyone is different.
So a person would have to really make up your mind about what you want to accomplish, first off get away from combustion of plant leaves and chemical bilge. Still the most important, my book. I'll bet at this level you feel a heck of a lot better doing what you are doing. Thanks for doing a test!
I was having trouble with my JS today, juice was too thin, eeyugh! I kept thinking no one on earth would put up with this if you didn't have a sense of purpose about it, sometimes it just isn't fun. Easy to forget why we do this, and the alternatives! And I'm only 5 3/4 months into it.

Scooter Bob, your question is fair. It would depend if they asked if I used tobacco, the answer would be no. I only use a tiny little bit of what used to be in it! I hope they don't get wise and start asking "are you using tobacco or a derivative"! Because what they are asking is if we are exposing ourselves to thousands of toxic chemicals or known carcinogens, not realatively harmless in low volumes of nicotine, that's what they really want to know, so we can tell them ~ NO MHO

08-10-2009, 02:06 PM	#131
DaBrat Super Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Back end of GA Posts: 736	You folks are great... Think I wanna give it 90 days and then test.. Oh heck maybe 60. I am currently vaping 18 mg first thing in the a.m. and cutting that to about 9-12 during the work week (I smoke robotically while working at my desk through the day). I am a former 2 pack a day smoker and results putting me anywhere near those of a non-smoker would make my dreams come true. Can't wait to get my test! __________________

08-17-2009, 12:52 AM	#133
bearscreek Super Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: TN Posts: 377	You're chain vaping and showing up as a nonsmoker... cool. __________________

08-17-2009, 01:03 AM	#135
webtaxman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 183 Tweet this post!	Ummmm, no. There is a VERY faint line on the number 6. That would mean I maxed out. However, there was much user error (possibly) and I deem the results inconclusive. By the way, That lawyer from ASH (John Banzhaf) played a role in getting these tests to the market. I wouldn't trust them because of that fact alone. __________________ I'm working on my signature -- Relax already

08-17-2009, 01:20 AM	#137
webtaxman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 183 Tweet this post!	It is not easy to see right in front of me either. Nothing like Kate51 shows. TB, to me, I was wondering if there was any nicotine in these devices at all when I first started. So I chose the highest MG content I could find. Chain vaped, and still had/have cravings once I tossed the analogs. SO I can look at the results 3 ways: 1) YAY! I'm actually getting nicotine 2) Darn! I was hoping it was in a lessor amount. 3) Ignore the test and get a blood test I will try the latter as my Doc has been trying to get me to do a fasting blood test for over 2 years now (The lab slip is at the lab, he had to renew it though LOL) I'll make a deal with him __________________ I'm working on my signature -- Relax already

08-17-2009, 11:47 AM	#138
DaBrat Super Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Back end of GA Posts: 736	nvm... lol!!! Backed up and saw what liquid you are using, same as I do. Well gonna get one myself EOM and take the plunge. I had really hoped at 18mg your results would have been lower. __________________ Last edited by DaBrat; 08-17-2009 at 11:52 AM.

08-17-2009, 01:00 AM	#134
TropicalBob PV Master ECF Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Charlotte, FL USA Posts: 5,463	For me, that is very sad. It also explains why I use snus, dissolvables, nasal snuff and a pipe in addition to constant e-smoking. That is the only way I can keep my nicotine level up to old smoking levels and maintain a calm demeanor free from cravings (most of the time).

08-17-2009, 01:07 AM	#136
TropicalBob PV Master ECF Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Charlotte, FL USA Posts: 5,463	Great. That suits me better. Hard to make heads or tails from that PDF. Sorry. I want my nicotine and I expect a test to show I have as much as a 30 a day cigarette smoker. This looks good.

08-22-2009, 05:39 AM	#140
Kate51 Ultra Member ECF Veteran Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Argyle Wi USA Posts: 2,206	webtaxman, you did max, I can see it barely but it is there. I have a feeling you're not happy?..sorry But as you said there are other ways to look at this. Look at what you are not getting with analogs, and really, that reading of cotinine in not very high (up to 1000). It wouldn't have covered what two or three packs a day would have been. But it is higher than I would expect at 18mg juice. Maybe you're doing bigger puffs than I do? Everyone is different. So a person would have to really make up your mind about what you want to accomplish, first off get away from combustion of plant leaves and chemical bilge. Still the most important, my book. I'll bet at this level you feel a heck of a lot better doing what you are doing. Thanks for doing a test! I was having trouble with my JS today, juice was too thin, eeyugh! I kept thinking no one on earth would put up with this if you didn't have a sense of purpose about it, sometimes it just isn't fun. Easy to forget why we do this, and the alternatives! And I'm only 5 3/4 months into it. Scooter Bob, your question is fair. It would depend if they asked if I used tobacco, the answer would be no. I only use a tiny little bit of what used to be in it! I hope they don't get wise and start asking "are you using tobacco or a derivative"! Because what they are asking is if we are exposing ourselves to thousands of toxic chemicals or known carcinogens, not realatively harmless in low volumes of nicotine, that's what they really want to know, so we can tell them ~ NO MHO __________________ _________Smokers have more choices than to quit or die Last edited by Kate51; 08-22-2009 at 05:55 AM.

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