Marijuana and Life after Bariatric Surgery

[Wannabeskinnie 59]

To drink my Protein, not tendering..grrr autocorrect

[charmia 5]

I think this is a good question. Weed gives me the munchies bad. Last time I smoked out though I ate celery with a little bit of hummus and tried to chug Water. I don't think I will get high after surgery though because the temptation to overeat would be too much.

[IcanMakeit 1,318]

@@charmia, that's my take on it, too. I think that since smoking marijuana lowers inhibitions, you could end up making bad food choices and/or overeating. I'm not a smoker but if I was, I would avoid it post surgery.

Just my $.02: Lets be careful how we use the term addiction. If it's applied indiscriminately to every behavior we don't approve of, it loses its meaning.

[Hertsukfem31 50]

This topic is merely being presented as an educational topic with hopes that there has been experiences in the use of Marijuana after bariatric surgery. I smoke marijuana maybe once a week like having a glass of red sangria to relax after a long hard week. Although I'm not a frequent user, I am wondering if I will be able to use it after surgery. Fact for me is that it does induce hunger and I am sure this would not be condusive to being successful after the sleeve, but let's be real, there may be users out there who give it try. Unfortunately, there are not any concrete studies on this either like there is for tobacco and alcohol users.

So feel free to enlighten and share your thoughts.

Thanks!

My personal experience of this operation I am a comfort eater and even now I am starving mentally needing food a lot so U will be worse if smoking that as it induces hunger also! I know a lot of people who smoke it and I won't go around them at present as I get secondary highs occasionally and I know that makes me hungry!

[jadama22 110]

I think this is a good question. Weed gives me the munchies bad. Last time I smoked out though I ate celery with a little bit of hummus and tried to chug Water. I don't think I will get high after surgery though because the temptation to overeat would be too much.

Thanks Charmia,

Not sure if everyone necessarily feels hunger after smoking weed, but in this case it seems like you took a chance an conquered, but not tempting yourself sounds like the way to go.

[Julie norton 2,850]

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

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

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

[blacktee92675 120]

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!

[cockapoomom 89]

@@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.

[Froggy63 34]

This topic is merely being presented as an educational topic with hopes that there has been experiences in the use of Marijuana after bariatric surgery. I smoke marijuana maybe once a week like having a glass of red sangria to relax after a long hard week. Although I'm not a frequent user, I am wondering if I will be able to use it after surgery. Fact for me is that it does induce hunger and I am sure this would not be condusive to being successful after the sleeve, but let's be real, there may be users out there who give it try. Unfortunately, there are not any concrete studies on this either like there is for tobacco and alcohol users.

So feel free to enlighten and share your thoughts.

Thanks!

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 ............

[SueHowie 26]

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.

[Trish Olson 12]

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.

[smiley922 447]

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.

Edited March 22, 2015 by smiley922

[jadama22 110]

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.

HI SueHowie

Thanks for your response and for sharing your experience. I work in the health industry and Marijuana is being widely used to treat many ailments. It is actually being looked as very promising for those looking to other options rather than the use of opioids. Many patients find that it eases their nausea and does help them sleep. I also think the prompt of hunger does vary depending on the individual, but as you suggested, perhaps the use of it should wait until the bariatric patient has had a firm hold on their new sleeve and adapting to their new way of life.

This is great, I am hoping more will continue to share their experiences.

[jadama22 110]

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.

Hi Trish Olson,

Thanks for your feed back, I am not much of a drinker, but I do have wine once in a while. Some of the postings I've read show that some go through many psychological changes and may develop dependencies, such as the over use of alcohol and behavior changes like maybe becoming compulsive shoppers and over spending. I believe it is very critical to make sure that if one has any underlying issues that may cause overeating and a sense of comfort derived from food that lead to binge eating - it is critical pre-surgery to seek that help beforehand find out what is going on that may be causing it, Because of my choice to seek surgery and realizing my bad emotional eating habits, I chose to see a psychologist so that I can sort through my emotions now. I'm finding that some of it is coming from traumatic events experienced in my early child hood, but the great thing is that I am addressing it and facing my demons head on. I truly want to change my life with regard to my weight, but also to have a complete transformation in the areas of mental and spiritual health.