Day 1 of the rest of my life

[GlennFtheKodiak]

Brian you do realize right that you still have to lie right? if they say have you ever used tobacco you say no, or else your rates will be higher. My friend sells life insurance, i have gotten many policies from him on and off tobacco. The 25 days is fine, but don't say you used it.

if you can't live with that, prudential is the only insurance carrier i know of that differentiates between smokers and dip. before i quit i had a "chewers" policy, the rates were still high but not as high as a smoker.

[klark]

First off, a pat on the back for myself.
I moved out of Newbie phase and into Trollop phase today!  :D

I have my life insurance exam next Tuesday(sep 21st), this will be 25 days into my quit. Does anyone have any experience/knowledge if the Cotinine will be out of my system by then? Keep in mind I've dipped a can a day for 27 years.

The difference in rates for Nic in the system is astronomical. Not sure if I should postpone the exam for another month.

Any info would be helpful....Thanks guys.

Brian

Brian -

I dipped a day before my life insurance physical, drank 2 gallons of water, and the by-product of nicotine did not show up in my test results. I did this twice. So, I think 25 days in with no nicotine, you should pass with flying colors.


cmay1

All the literature I've read says 3-4 days and it's out of your system. I'm no doctor, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

The half-life of cotinine is greater than that of nicotine. When I had mine way back when I was told to quit for 2 weeks so that cotinine gets out of my system. I drank plenty of water and exercised quite a bit.

However my suggestion would be to do some google searching to see if your insurance company tests your blood for nicotine or cotinine. But seeing that you're 25 days into your quit I really wouldn't worry about it.

It also depends on the company, some say you have to be off it for a year and the pro rate it. I have no idea how they know this but you may want to check the wording just in case.

[davenc]

First off, a pat on the back for myself.
I moved out of Newbie phase and into Trollop phase today!  :D

I have my life insurance exam next Tuesday(sep 21st), this will be 25 days into my quit. Does anyone have any experience/knowledge if the Cotinine will be out of my system by then? Keep in mind I've dipped a can a day for 27 years.

The difference in rates for Nic in the system is astronomical. Not sure if I should postpone the exam for another month.

Any info would be helpful....Thanks guys.

Brian

Brian -

I dipped a day before my life insurance physical, drank 2 gallons of water, and the by-product of nicotine did not show up in my test results. I did this twice. So, I think 25 days in with no nicotine, you should pass with flying colors.


cmay1

All the literature I've read says 3-4 days and it's out of your system. I'm no doctor, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

The half-life of cotinine is greater than that of nicotine. When I had mine way back when I was told to quit for 2 weeks so that cotinine gets out of my system. I drank plenty of water and exercised quite a bit.

However my suggestion would be to do some google searching to see if your insurance company tests your blood for nicotine or cotinine. But seeing that you're 25 days into your quit I really wouldn't worry about it.

[Seth]

First off, a pat on the back for myself.
I moved out of Newbie phase and into Trollop phase today!  :D

I have my life insurance exam next Tuesday(sep 21st), this will be 25 days into my quit. Does anyone have any experience/knowledge if the Cotinine will be out of my system by then? Keep in mind I've dipped a can a day for 27 years.

The difference in rates for Nic in the system is astronomical. Not sure if I should postpone the exam for another month.

Any info would be helpful....Thanks guys.

Brian

Brian -

I dipped a day before my life insurance physical, drank 2 gallons of water, and the by-product of nicotine did not show up in my test results. I did this twice. So, I think 25 days in with no nicotine, you should pass with flying colors.


cmay1

All the literature I've read says 3-4 days and it's out of your system. I'm no doctor, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

[cmay1]

First off, a pat on the back for myself.
I moved out of Newbie phase and into Trollop phase today! :D

I have my life insurance exam next Tuesday(sep 21st), this will be 25 days into my quit. Does anyone have any experience/knowledge if the Cotinine will be out of my system by then? Keep in mind I've dipped a can a day for 27 years.

The difference in rates for Nic in the system is astronomical. Not sure if I should postpone the exam for another month.

Any info would be helpful....Thanks guys.

Brian

Brian -

I dipped a day before my life insurance physical, drank 2 gallons of water, and the by-product of nicotine did not show up in my test results. I did this twice. So, I think 25 days in with no nicotine, you should pass with flying colors.


cmay1

[brianl]

First off, a pat on the back for myself.
I moved out of Newbie phase and into Trollop phase today! :D

I have my life insurance exam next Tuesday(sep 21st), this will be 25 days into my quit. Does anyone have any experience/knowledge if the Cotinine will be out of my system by then? Keep in mind I've dipped a can a day for 27 years.

The difference in rates for Nic in the system is astronomical. Not sure if I should postpone the exam for another month.

Any info would be helpful....Thanks guys.

Brian

[bigduke45123]

My quit plan is to never dip again.
And when I get the urge I look at my 2 little boys.
I beat a cocaine addiction ten years ago and have confidence in myself that I can beat this one too.

Same games so dont get complacent, the only difference between a coke addict and a nic addict is the choice of drugs.

Agreed my brother. The last thing/thought running through my head is that this will be easy. However I know I can do it, especially with the help of family, friends, and the people on this site.
This site is the best fucking thing I've seen for support in a long time!!!!

This site is excellent for support but you have to use it. Post roll every day, take the information offered and you can do this.

If you beat coke Brianl you should be able to beat this plus having two little boys should make it that much stronger of a quit this time around. I will quit with you and support you everyday Brianl as long as you post roll or if you can't post pm me of text me i will give you my number.

[Greg5280]

My quit plan is to never dip again.
And when I get the urge I look at my 2 little boys.
I beat a cocaine addiction ten years ago and have confidence in myself that I can beat this one too.

Same games so dont get complacent, the only difference between a coke addict and a nic addict is the choice of drugs.

Agreed my brother. The last thing/thought running through my head is that this will be easy. However I know I can do it, especially with the help of family, friends, and the people on this site.
This site is the best fucking thing I've seen for support in a long time!!!!

This site is excellent for support but you have to use it. Post roll every day, take the information offered and you can do this.

[brianl]

My quit plan is to never dip again.
And when I get the urge I look at my 2 little boys.
I beat a cocaine addiction ten years ago and have confidence in myself that I can beat this one too.

Same games so dont get complacent, the only difference between a coke addict and a nic addict is the choice of drugs.

Agreed my brother. The last thing/thought running through my head is that this will be easy. However I know I can do it, especially with the help of family, friends, and the people on this site.
This site is the best fucking thing I've seen for support in a long time!!!!

[Skoal Monster]

My quit plan is to never dip again.
And when I get the urge I look at my 2 little boys.
I beat a cocaine addiction ten years ago and have confidence in myself that I can beat this one too.

Same games so dont get complacent, the only difference between a coke addict and a nic addict is the choice of drugs.

[brianl]

My quit plan is to never dip again.
And when I get the urge I look at my 2 little boys.
I beat a cocaine addiction ten years ago and have confidence in myself that I can beat this one too.

[Skoal Monster]

Hey Skoal Monster, believe in me brother!!
I'm not fucking around this time!!!!

Whats your quit plan???

[brianl]

Hey Skoal Monster, believe in me brother!!
I'm not fucking around this time!!!!

[Skoal Monster]

Thanks to all- Looking forward to getting control again!

welcome to the fog brian it gets better in a few days hang tough brother

welcome brian you need anything pm me

Hmmmmmnnn. little fella kept his word....once,,, we'll see Brianl, _ we'll see

[bigduke45123]

Thanks to all- Looking forward to getting control again!

welcome to the fog brian it gets better in a few days hang tough brother

welcome brian you need anything pm me