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[avocadoPAK 13]

I kind have been slacking on my pre op diet . Like I commit throughout the day and at the end I'm just starving and bitter about the world and cave in to a somewhat healthy alternative outside of the list of foods you can eat with the 2 week diet . Also I been smoking weed everyday still I told the psychologist on my team and he told me as long as I dont smoke at least 6 weeks post op my operation he told me it was no big deal , just watch out for munchies . Which I honestly don't really get . And my operation is oct 6 . Anyways I'm reading the forums and I see people are more anti weed and received other news from their doctors . Anyways ... Should I be concerned about complications with my surgery.

[Sharon1964 2,530]

A psychologist is not a medical doctor, so he really shouldn't be giving medical advice in a medical setting. In fact, I would go so far as to say it's outside his scope of practice.

IMO (and you DID ask), you're setting yourself up for failure. You're not sticking to your pre-op diet, so what makes you think you're going to stick to the post-op eating plan? Many doctors won't operate unless you're smoke-free for a while before surgery (30-90 days, depending on the doctor), and you're still smoking.

[The Candidate 3,215]

I have to agree with @@Sharon1964 on this. You need to start making efforts to change now.

[Pillar2butterfly 391]

Are you on weed due to a medical reason? If not, I am concerned that a psychologist said this is ok. They are consulting to identify issues that may hinder WLS progress and success so they can be dealt with. I am sad to say (although I am only 6 weeks post op), if you are struggling during the 3 week diet, it will be difficult after the surgery for you. It is a small sacrifice for a lifetime of gain...hang in there....you can do it.

[Tssiemer1 549]

Let me tell you about the problems I have had a false positive drug screen for THC.

My surgeon said my insurance may not cover my surgery due to it. I may have to do treatment and/or wait and be clean 6 months before they will do it.

They also had an "intervention" with me and referred me to substance abuse treatment. I am a social worker in a drug rehab facility. I am a chemical dependency counselor. But they don't care.

It's crazy.

[newmebithebypass 713]

Seriously you need to talk to your Surgeon about the drug use because its a no go for 2 months prior for mine

[newme101415 15]

Everyone here has given you very good advise. You asked for opinions, here's mine. You are not ready to make the changes that are essential to post operative success. It is time for you to come clean with your surgeon and reset your schedule. I am not anti-weed, but unless you are willing to honestly address your use of all medicines, you are risking your life.