does anyone know if they drug test before surgery?

[AbsoluteEnvy 18]

My surgery is scheduled for sept 30 and I quit smoking (marijuana, i never smoke cigarettes) about a week ago. Please don't judge I need real answers. Thank you!

[fallingwhisper 187]

I'm not an expert, but I'm pretty sure weed doesn't show up in a regular blood test, or I would have been busted before. As long as you don't smoke between here and then you should be ok.

[angry 158]

i think it depends on the surgeon. i am pretty sure that my surgeon does and if you are positive he makes you do a substance abuse program before surgery. to be on the safe side drink all the Water you can and try to get in some exercise. you could also go to a smoke shop and pick up something to clean your system.

[AbsoluteEnvy 18]

Thanks! Will do, don't want to risk messging things up. Only 13 days until surgery. All pre surgical testing is complete I just need the ultrasound. Hopefully all is good.

[AbsoluteEnvy 18]

Angry,

How long before surgery did they do that?

[Justinh125 472]

I doubt your doc would spend the extra expense in testing unless he/she had reason to believe there was already something seriously wrong. Every test is expensive for them, so it adds up.

[Mrs.RRn 2,110]

Usually not. I know you said you've quit- just keep that up bc marijuana does interact with many medications...

[ScottsGirl 106]

They probs won't test for drugs, but inhaling the smoke itself could cause ulcers after surgery, so you should consider quitting for life. No pressure! I've heard that even second-hand smoke isn't safe.

[desertgirl6801 63]

Many test ran....drug test included. may want to take a trip to the head shop just be be on the safe side or....just be honest, im sure its not the first time your doctor has heard it and it wont be the last.i do know those liquid 6 hour window drinks saved my butt a few times!

[Jerseyslved 10]

Before buying any cleanse take a trip to cvs and buy an at home drug test ($20). If it is out of your urine it's long out of your blood. It takes 3-30 days out of urine depending on some variables including amt smoked, regularity of smoking, fat/muscle composition, etc.

[CassieWNY 100]

In all likelihood they will not drug test you for THC (marijuana). They will ask you many times about drug use of all kinds for use by the anesthesiologist. Before going in you may want to give some thought to your answer so you are not caught offguard.

There are very effective products at cleaning your system of THC indicators for urine tests. If you are going that route, then I would suggest doing so in the next 24 hours while you do your pre-op.

As I understand it, the products do not work well for clearing your system of THC indicators where you have a blood test. Saying that, the reliability of a blood test for THC is questionable beyond 72 hours and highly questionable beyond 7 days. If you anticipate a blood test only, then quitting two weeks ahead of time is ideal.

Best of luck on your surgery and your continued journey.

[Mommas159 10]

Just want to add, that although all the things listed my clear your system for the Surgeon to approve you I strongly urge you to be honest with your anesthesiologist. Some of the chemicals in marajuana can change the chemicals they use to put you under. Tell him when you quit and how often you used before. Trust me, you will not be his first patient to tell him ever, I highly doubt you'll be even his first of the day. Please take my word for it but if you're still hesitant, google marajuana and anesthesia. (Warning: only for the strong willed to look up....some of it what you'll read can cause nightmares!)

Good luck and good for you for being open enough to ask, most don't!

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

i think it depends on the surgeon. i am pretty sure that my surgeon does and if you are positive he makes you do a substance abuse program before surgery. to be on the safe side drink all the Water you can and try to get in some exercise. you could also go to a smoke shop and pick up something to clean your system.

Myth. They don't "clean" your system. They dilute your urine. It's still a gamble.

[endless80 697]

I told my surgeon I smoked and he said don't smoke 2 weeks before or after. That's all. They don't care.

[Justinh125 472]

Myth. They don't "clean" your system. They dilute your urine. It's still a gamble.

Actually, all the Water they tell you to drink dilutes your urine. Those "cleanse" things just try to mask the fact that you drank all the Water.< /p>