dreamlessbeauty

Thanks so much for posting this! Regardless of negative opinions, topics like this are a reality for some people, and I'm happy for a free and open outlet to discuss them. Thanks for your courage in posting this, and I'm sorry for some of the negative back lash. Don't be ashamed to own your truth. I'm sure throughout a lot of our lives, we've dealt with very hurtful opinions of our weight, and how we got to be our original sizes, and the choice to overcome our weight via surgery. As we all know, it's not about anyone else's opinion, this is something we had to do for ourselves. Keep being honest

I'm 29 post op 2 weeks. 25 pounds down. I can't say it's been easy but in the end it will be worth it. I'm 5 4 and started at 289.
Good luck on your journey!

I have been partaking since 2 weeks post op. And up to two weeks before the surgery. I lost 50 pounds preop, while smoking and 50 post op, while smoking.
I normally have a treat planned for my evening snack, the no sugar added fudgecicles or sugar free dark chocolate pudding, so I plan for possible munchies, most times I dont notice munchies though, depends on the strain of marijuana. Hope that helps.

Seek out high cbd (for pain), a hybrid for relaxation, indica for nausea and munchies, sativa for relaxation and sleep.
I'm in a legal state so there are many reasons, and situations for usage.
I'd rather see you have a little occasionally than become a drinker.

Oh, boy.
Guys, you're forgetting that marijuana is used medically in many states, and is used to treat many chronic pain problems as well as an assortment of medical issues/diseases.
Please educate yourselves and get out of the dark ages.
Many, many people who you never would suspect use marijuana do. I'm one of them. I've got two degrees, run two of my own businesses, and have debilitating chronic pain issues that I *might* wish on my worst enemy but certainly not anyone else. I've been a stoner for many years, and have been using it to treat chronic pain issues (metal rod fused in my spine) for several years. I'm grateful it's an option. You don't just have to smoke it-you can vape, do edibles, use a tincture drop under your tongue.
I'm 7 years out with my LapBand, and don't have much of an appetite these days. It actually helps me eat. It helps me sleep. It helps with so many things, and I wish people would stop being so closed minded about it because they're not educated about it.
I'm not sure I would recommend it on a regular basis as a new bariatric patient, because of munchies, that I will agree on. You're trying to learn new habits over years of developed bad habits, and I could see that as being detrimental in some cases, but certainly not all.
Once a week is not a frequent user. Not a bit.
If it helps you relax, and you can retain control over the munchies, you go right ahead.

I do use it ....... has helped with pain , nausia , helps me relax ....... the munchie not so much and your tummy tells you no so i havent had any issues ............

Thanks so much for posting this! Regardless of negative opinions, topics like this are a reality for some people, and I'm happy for a free and open outlet to discuss them. Thanks for your courage in posting this, and I'm sorry for some of the negative back lash. Don't be ashamed to own your truth. I'm sure throughout a lot of our lives, we've dealt with very hurtful opinions of our weight, and how we got to be our original sizes, and the choice to overcome our weight via surgery. As we all know, it's not about anyone else's opinion, this is something we had to do for ourselves. Keep being honest

@@jadama22 Post op day one and two: I was in so much pain and uncomfortable that I inhaled two "puffs" from my vaporizer of some good kush and it helped immediately with the pain. However, because you will just have had anesthesia and your lungs will be weak, I would advise to use discriminately.
It did not make me hungry.

I don't use marijuana, but I am led to believe by some friends who do that there are varieties or methods of consuming that do not cause munchies, perhaps even the opposite. You might check with a local dispensary or on-line forum dedicated to the subject for expert advise. Good luck!

I would also think cottonmouth would be really tough when you can only sip, sip, sip......

Interesting topic
Glad to see an open discussion about a very prevalent herb that not only has been around for centuries, but seems to be making legal inroads in the us. Seems like some tolerate it and others are anti ..
I would think appetite stimulation is not cohesive with WLS. Others report it is useful at bedtime to sleep
I'm not here to judge anyone's preference on how to enjoy life on their own terms ( ok. I will judge how I really dislike methamphetamine and it's culture and poisons used)
I Just like open discussions.
That is why I like this forum so much