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how long nic.will show up on a drug test

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I am haveing surgery on July 31st (gastric bypass)and I have to be quit smoking they told me today that they will do a test on July 26th to make sure I have really quit. I have but I had a little to much wine on the 4th and smoked is this going to show up on the test
Thank you
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I wish I knew for sure but I really dont think nicoteen would stick around that long. Do like people do after smoking pot before they go in drink loads of fruit citric acid type jucie you could start that today. I will evetually get those tests to, if I can ever quit?? I really think I'm going to be one those misfortunate few who are unable. Let me know if you find out this interest me.
bryano
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Grrrrrrrr Bryano!!!!!! Can't never did nothin!!! You are strong and capable!!! YOU WILL QUIT!!!!!! It is just a matter of baby steps in the beginning!!! Minute by minute, hour by hour, hon!!!! I have Faith in you!!!! Cheryl

leeannep--I am in agreement with Bryano, though on the point of how long nicotine stays in the system---I know that the current train of thought is that it takes 21 days to detox completely when quitting. Hope that helps---drink lots of water, too--it is good for the detox time.
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I heard and have read a few places that it only takes 72 hours for nicotine to be completely out of your system. This could be wrong but that is what I have read.
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72 hours for the effects to wear off, but I think it takes about 21 - 28 days for the nicotine to clear from your system.
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I agree I heard about 72 hours. But you need to think long and hard about why you would sabotage everything for smoking. They are not trying to bust you - they need to make sure that you aren't toxic before you go under for MAJOR surgery. Cheryl is right - YOU can do this.
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