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I will have to undergo on a cornea transplant in dalk next month, and i am a rastafarian(so i smoke a joint a day ). how many days before the surgery should i quit? and for how long should i not smoke after the transplant?
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Best is to quit at least 4 weeks before and never start again. Good luck
Answered 9/19/2023
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