Man I really hope i dont get banned for asking this but I don't know where else to turn. Prior to surgery I was a regular grass smoker (with a medicinal card) but am curious as to how safe it is after surgery because I know that cigarette smoke is harmful and can cause ulcers. Sometimes I really don't care to eat and it helps me force some Protein in me but I don't want to hurt myself. My surgeon told me he honestly doesn't know if it's as harmful as cigarette smoke but assumes it is. There's nothing on the internet about it either so I've kind of run out of resources :[

- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgerversary: 6/11/12

Kaylee, I can't see why you shouldn't be able to ask that. However I don't know that you are going to get a reliable answer from anyone. Even if somebody has been doing it without any issues, doesn't mean they won't start to get them down the line. I think the question is whether you really need it and if there are alternatives? I have a serious back condition that requires me to take NSAIDS that also cause ulcers. My doctors are busy trying to find other management options ahead of the surgery. If its medicinal use I would go back and push a bit harder with your doc.

Not sure how the THC will affect your metabolic system. If its the smoke that is the only problem, then your best bet would be a vaporizer. It only gives you the THC and no smoke. It can take a bit of getting used to, because you are not going to cough. No smoke just a cloud of vapors. It is the only way it tastes like it smells. But it does use a lot of green. No longer a smoker myself, but what can I say, I was a teen at one time in my life. Also try cooking it with a sauce. There are tons of was to cook with it if you look online. In order for the THC to be released and active, it has to be heated to at least 325 F. However speculation says it can slow down your metabolic rate, and that is counterproductive. Good luck on your journey and yes, by all means, stay away from actually smoking. No filters and the heat is ten times stronger than the pissy little protection of a filter.

I think it would cause harm because it's still smoke going into your body:pouch.

No idea if it would be harmful or not but could definitely lead to snacking and possibly too much eating. Could get some bad habits back if not careful.

Has anyone been rescheduled or declined from surgery for smoking marijuana? I don't smoke cigarettes...never have, but have I "have a friend" that likes to partake in the herb. I have my preop blood work next week and I know they are testing for nicotine...weed has none. Any thoughts? And...yes, I know all the soapbox worthy advice. Thanks in advance for leaving the preaching at church.

I just had my labs done a week ago and was totally surprised to find out that my case manager had ordered a UA toxicology screen for common drugs (both prescription and not). She had not mentioned it earlier.....

My doctor required testing for all substances before performing surgery.

My doctor didn't test for anything. I would suggest investing in a vaporizer, that way your not inhaling smoke. I was also wondering about edibles, but I didn't think anyone n here would be able to answer that either.

I actually just decided to call my surgeon... Was tired of stressing about it. My surgeons nurse said it would not hurt anything.... Just to lay off until surgery bc it will affect anesthesia... She said it is not a big deal... Def. Wouldn't cancel surgery bc of it. Hope this helps anyone else looking!!

My doctor said the same thing... Pretty much. Nothing 3 months prior to surgery. She said invest in edibles as the smoke is bad and she has no research to indicate that the vape is safe.

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Edited April 21, 201610 yr by ambermj

What about trying CBD oil instead?

I have a friend who had bypass about a year and a half ago who relied on NSAIDs for relief of significant back and shoulder pain. Her doctors are both aware of and in agreement with her use of marijuana for managing her pain post-surgery. She was also given the "edibles over inhalation" advice.

Did you ever end up trying LSD?

Was hitting da J the day i got released from the hospital...(mid-Nov) gotta go slow though & you gotta want this weightloss frfr bc munchies are real but your determination MUST be real-er ...digg?

Can you do edibles instead? My friend ended up going that route, even though smoking was quicker, the syrup she took was easier.


HW: 328 (02/21/17)
CW: 275 (preop 53# disowned)