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

unfortunately, i'm a smoker and i'm having surgery on tuesday. will i be ok if i don't smoke 12 hours before surgery? i think i can handle that. thx.

Accepted Answer

Smoking &amp; surgery: It isn't that last cigarette before surgery that will hurt you during sleep, it is rather the long term effects of smoking on your lungs. The Anesthesiologist will handle your case accordingly, wish you an uneventful surgery and good health, and hopefully smoking cessation, good luck

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

can i smoke weed before acl surgery? what about after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Consult Surgeon: I am sure that you realize none of us here can give you permission to smoke anything prior to or post surgery. This approval has to come from the professional taking on the responsibility to operate and see you through healing.

Question 8

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 9

will continuing to smoke make my heart surgery less successful?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Definitely: Even stopping a few days prior is helpful because the blood is better at carrying oxygen even shortly after exposure is removed.  Cigarette smoking is known to cause arterial disease especially in small arteries.  Numerous, well devised studies strongly indicate that wound healing is delayed due to smoking.  Not to mention that lung function is disrupted in the immediate post op period anyway.

Question 10

affect of smoking marijuana on surgery? i smoke marijuana about 3-4times a week

Accepted Answer

It : It is important that you observe a healthy lifestyle prior to undergoing surgery. Marijuana may affect your respiratory status as well as your tolerance to pain and sedation medication. Also, due to the smoking, your circulation and wound healing can be affected. Do report this habit to your surgeon.

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Can she smoke weed after surgery? she had gallstone surgery

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Unfortunately, i'm a smoker and i'm having surgery on tuesday. will i be ok if i don't smoke 12 hours before surgery? i think i can handle that. thx.

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

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Is it bad to have smoked after having sinus surgery?

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

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Can i smoke weed after gallbladder surgery?

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Can i smoke weed before acl surgery? what about after surgery?

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Can i smoke marijuana after vitrectomy surgery?

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Affect of smoking marijuana on surgery? i smoke marijuana about 3-4times a week

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