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I was told by surgeon to stop smoking 2 weeks before surgery. but what about the marijuana i use for pain management? i am having arthroscopic hip fai
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Both irritating : They're trying to make sure you don't get post surgical infection It is a lot wiser if you didn't smoke either at all. You can discuss with your surgeon if you want further information.
Answered 9/21/2015
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