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I am shceduled for a total thyroidectomy at 3:15pm today and used crystal meth last night. will there be complications with surgery?

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TELL YOUR SURGEON: It is critical you inform the surgical team. You are at potential anesthesia risk!! Furthermore, ASAP, get into a drug rehab program, you are engaging in totally risky behavior, with a horrible drug. You need help in this area NOW, not later.

Answered 11/23/2020

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