Question 1

can she smoke weed after surgery? 
she had gallstone surgery

Accepted Answer

Weed: Best to run this question through would be the surgical team. The main thing would be to provide a reason for why she needs to smoke weed. Is there a symptom, such as nausea expected to improve, is it overall well being? The less being used in postsurgical period, the better, allowing the body to heal first. Many states are now allowing use of medical marijuana in specific circumstances.

Question 2

how long should you wait to smoke a cigarette after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Smoking is: Never ok. However, 4 days after the surgery if no complications or pain you can go back to your daily routine. Take this opportunity to quit smoking. Save your health and money. Take care.

Question 3

how long after a vitrectomy for a traumatic macula hole can  you smoke marijuana? if i were to smoke a week after surgery what would happen?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Most likely this would not affect your surgery or outcome.

Question 4

might gums recede if a person smokes after oral surgery?

Accepted Answer

Gums receding: It is possible, you are killing the cells that help heal the area. You also may get a dry socket, which is very painful and sometimes requires going back into the site. So better not to smoke.

Question 5

is it okay to smoke marijuana 20 hours after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Smoking Is Not Ideal: It delays wound healing, impairs blood vessel formation (angiogenesis) and more. If you need the thc your dr. Can prescribe marrinol.

Question 6

has anyone smoked weed after gallstone surgery? what are the pros n cons

Accepted Answer

Can see one's doctor: Also, research results seem to show that marijuana can start a person's schizophrenia sooner than if she did not use weed. A teenager (with a brain, neurotransmitters, and receptors not fully developed), especially with a family history of schizophrenia or psychosis, should know her family history and avoid experimenting with weed or any illegal drug that might have a similar effect on her brain.

Question 7

is it bad to have smoked after having sinus surgery?

Accepted Answer

Smoking and surgery: Smoking is not bad;  addiction is not a moral issue.  Smoking will impair your body's ability to heal.

Question 8

can i smoke weed after gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Careful: you have to be careful.
you just had anesthesia.
you are on narcotic pain medication.
I will not recommend it.

Question 9

can i smoke marijuana after vitrectomy surgery?

Accepted Answer

yes: There is no interaction between this type of surgery and the causes for this type of surgery, and inhaling marijuana.  Be sure that you are in a situation where the eye is protected from the smoke (good ventilation) and your eye is physically protected from possible injury.

Question 10

when will i be able to smoke after lasik eye surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes if you must: Would wait a few days until your eyes are more healed before resuming smoking.  But you can resume smoking after lasik or be in a smoky environment.  Of course, there are too many reasons to list here that you should stop smoking, as smoking is bad for your eyes (think macula degeneration) as well as the rest of your body.

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Is it okay to smoke marijuana 20 hours after surgery?

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Is it bad to have smoked after having sinus surgery?

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