Medical Marijuana Use Pre-Op?

[vsgwoman 1]

Hi all, so as we know a lot of Americans use medicinal marijuana, I am one of those users. I recently started using marijuana to treat my sciatic nerve pain and to help with stress/anxiety. It has been working well and I do not have to take the muscle relaxers or pain medication that I was prescribed by my doctor anymore. My question about the surgery is, I ate marijuana Gummy bears yesterday and my surgery is scheduled for tomorrow, do any of you see that as a problem? Do any of you use marijuana and how soon did you stop smoking/consuming it pre-op?

[Recycled 2,182]

Surgery tomorrow? Cmon, You need to ask your doc, not us here. He's the one that needs to be aware of any meds you're taking. And yes, it's a drug.

[Melissa1234 69]

I don't know either, I second the ask your doc. I definitely wouldn't use any more until you talk to him/her to be on the safe side. Good luck with your surgery!

[GENNYOSKINNY 78]

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[kiki1196 101]

I would make sure the surgeon and the anesthesiologist knows what you've taken prior to surgery. I'd actually be more concerned about the Gummy bears consumed less than 24 hours before surgery.

Best of luck in your journey. Keep us posted.

[LonghornNiner 75]

I've been using medical marijuana for years and this surgery sure as hell wasn't going to keep me from treating my chronic pain. I used the morning of my surgery and it was quite hilarious when the surgeon told me he could smell it when they filled with me up with air for the surgery. My surgeons only concern for smoking marijuana was it's interference with the healing process. Of course I didn't smoke the first week after surgery because it was almost impossible to keep from coughing. I actually had a friend use a vaporizer and blow it in my face. I refuse to use pain meds. They are dangerous and they are the real drugs. I didn't ask for pain meds at all while in the hospital cause I don't trust them. Wish I had a joint for that first night after surgery. Bottom line, do what your surgeon thinks. And I think eating Gummy bears is far worse than smoking a little bud. @ Recycled .. when did marijuana become a drug? who classified weed as a drug? let me guess .. the same people who classify ketchup as a vegetable LMAO! give me a break! weed is and always will be a plant .. nothing more .. nothing less! Now Tylenol is a drug and Tylenol will kill you.

[Recycled 2,182]

I've been using medical marijuana for years and this surgery sure as hell wasn't going to keep me from treating my chronic pain. I used the morning of my surgery and it was quite hilarious when the surgeon told me he could smell it when they filled with me up with air for the surgery. My surgeons only concern for smoking marijuana was it's interference with the healing process. Of course I didn't smoke the first week after surgery because it was almost impossible to keep from coughing. I actually had a friend use a vaporizer and blow it in my face. I refuse to use pain meds. They are dangerous and they are the real drugs. I didn't ask for pain meds at all while in the hospital cause I don't trust them. Wish I had a joint for that first night after surgery. Bottom line, do what your surgeon thinks. And I think eating Gummy bears is far worse than smoking a little bud. @ Recycled .. when did marijuana become a drug? who classified weed as a drug? let me guess .. the same people who classify ketchup as a vegetable LMAO! give me a break! weed is and always will be a plant .. nothing more .. nothing less! Now Tylenol is a drug and Tylenol will kill you.

First of all, this post is not about marijuana. It's about keeping your surgeon apprised. Second, I won't even get into how many drugs are made from plants or the plants that can kill you as well. Also, I have nothing against weed. I am very fond of it. And last.......what you did or what you feel works for you is also not really the issue. As far as this post, It would be what vsgwoman's surgeon feels is right for her. Take a drag and chill out.

[LonghornNiner 75]

Actually I thought the post started off with the word marijuana so what exactly are we talking about then lol. Coke Cola can kill you so let's agree to disagree about whats good for you and what isnt. Good day to you sir.

[NinaVSG1124 9]

First of all, this post is not about marijuana. It's about keeping your surgeon apprised. Second, I won't even get into how many drugs are made from plants or the plants that can kill you as well. Also, I have nothing against weed. I am very fond of it. And last.......what you did or what you feel works for you is also not really the issue. As far as this post, It would be what vsgwoman's surgeon feels is right for her. Take a drag and chill out.

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[woo woo 872]

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