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Would an orthopedic surgery get cancelled if the surgeon knew the patient did not refrain from using marijuana prior to the surgery?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Surgery: Depends on the surgeon, type of surgery, length of surgery, and your health & extent of use.
Answered 10/7/2012
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Marijuana: Usually yes. But may vary case by case.
Answered 12/31/2022
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NO!: No reason 2 do so. Only the orthopedic surgeon should refrain from use a day of surgery.
Answered 5/15/2016
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