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!

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21426373

http://www.attn.com/stories/9894/when-to-use-painkillers-or-marijuana

Two most interesting articles I have found. My SO has horrible knee pain, so that's what got my attention about this.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21426373

http://www.attn.com/stories/9894/when-to-use-painkillers-or-marijuana

Two most interesting articles I have found. My SO has horrible knee pain, so that's what got my attention about this.

I'm not dependent on it, I just use it when the pain is unbearable. It's quite fascinating to read. Thank you for tagging me in this!!! Tell your SO- I can so relate!

@@acm21_

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21426373

http://www.attn.com/stories/9894/when-to-use-painkillers-or-marijuana

Two most interesting articles I have found. My SO has horrible knee pain, so that's what got my attention about this.

When the day came when the "Hawaiian" could no longer keep the pain demons at bay from my crumbling knee, I knew it was time for a replacement.

It worked for about 6years, then the replacement. I have been pain free from knee pain ever since.

I don't regret doing either---not for a second.

Thank you for the articles.

@@Valentina I have been looking for remedies EVERYWHERE! I've done the PT, both aquatic and ground. Didn't work, I tore my ACL back over 6 years ago, and doctors convinced me it was nothing, but I knew I tore my ACL. few years later that same knee gave out, and they gave me a knee brace, but told me not to become dependent on it, as well as the usual the anti-inflammatory meds, that didn't help. And a few months ago I walked into a door- which damaged the knee all over again. This time I seen a new doctor in a new area where I went to college. I had an MRI, which showed wear and tear and damaged from a ACL tear. I was just confused, it was something that I already knew. The doctor told me "You have arthritis and you'll need your knee replaced before your 30" I asked why couldn't they just fix it while I was still young..and she told me my age was a problem, then she proceeded to tell me I NEEDED TO LOSE WEIGHT- which i was already aware of. She then wrote me a referral to PT again. I went to another doctor in my home town to get another opinion... He told me I needed to lose weight, which I was sick of hearing, but I knew it was true. Then he tried something knew and gave me a injection shot in my knee, which worked, and its worn off. I use marijuana when the pain is unbearable, which is usually when it rains.. They just wont take my knee seriously...

@@Valentina I have been looking for remedies EVERYWHERE! I've done the PT, both aquatic and ground. Didn't work, I tore my ACL back over 6 years ago, and doctors convinced me it was nothing, but I knew I tore my ACL. few years later that same knee gave out, and they gave me a knee brace, but told me not to become dependent on it, as well as the usual the anti-inflammatory meds, that didn't help. And a few months ago I walked into a door- which damaged the knee all over again. This time I seen a new doctor in a new area where I went to college. I had an MRI, which showed wear and tear and damaged from a ACL tear. I was just confused, it was something that I already knew. The doctor told me "You have arthritis and you'll need your knee replaced before your 30" I asked why couldn't they just fix it while I was still young..and she told me my age was a problem, then she proceeded to tell me I NEEDED TO LOSE WEIGHT- which i was already aware of. She then wrote me a referral to PT again. I went to another doctor in my home town to get another opinion... He told me I needed to lose weight, which I was sick of hearing, but I knew it was true. Then he tried something knew and gave me a injection shot in my knee, which worked, and its worn off. I use marijuana when the pain is unbearable, which is usually when it rains.. They just wont take my knee seriously...

Sometimes, especially with our own health care issues, we have to be our own advocates.

I was told the same thing about my knee----I was too young to have it replaced. I finally convinces my orthopod that I would rather have a knee replaced twice (a knee replacement is supposed to last about 10yrs) than to live one more week with the excruciating pain that I was in. I had my knee replacement two weeks later.

Oh yes, I had the cortisone shots. I even had the injections that are made from cocks' combs. They all helped short term. I don't know what others do, but I don't live my life "short term".

If you honestly are convinced that you have given the alternative treatments a fair shot, then get out there and fight for what you feel you need.

I did and have not regretted having my left knee replaced for one minute.

Good luck and please posting on your progress.

I know this is an old thread...but just some points (I have not read all 14 pages)

1. An addiction is defined as something that prevents a person from tending to normal daily activities, and is typically not someone one can just quit cold turkey.

2. Not all cannabis users inhale it...which means smoking for them is not an issue.

3. It has some great benefits, from nausea relief and appetite stimulant to pain relief to anxiety relief.

4. There are strains out there which typically do not cause the munchies.

5. Not everyone uses cannabis "for fun." Some people truly benefit from it on many levels.

Be responsible. Do your research. Never drive or operate heavy machinery while under the influence.

I really hate it when people are judgmental and make assumptions.

I know this is an old thread...but just some points (I have not read all 14 pages)

1. An addiction is defined as something that prevents a person from tending to normal daily activities, and is typically not someone one can just quit cold turkey.
2. Not all cannabis users inhale it...which means smoking for them is not an issue.
3. It has some great benefits, from nausea relief and appetite stimulant to pain relief to anxiety relief.
4. There are strains out there which typically do not cause the munchies.
5. Not everyone uses cannabis "for fun." Some people truly benefit from it on many levels.
Be responsible. Do your research. Never drive or operate heavy machinery while under the influence.

I really hate it when people are judgmental and make assumptions.

I smoke fairly often to help with anxiety and sleep I'm having surgery on the 13th my doc requested me to stop while I'm doing my pre-opt diet I will continue to medicat after surgery

I smoke fairly often to help with anxiety and sleep I'm having surgery on the 13th my doc requested me to stop while I'm doing my pre-opt diet I will continue to medicat after surgery

I suggest trying vaping or edibles as after surgery coughing will feel like death

I suggest trying vaping or edibles as after surgery coughing will feel like death

oh yess I know I do both [emoji3]

On 3/21/2015 at 5:00 AM, wannaBthinsoon said:

I promise I will try it after my surgery and I'll give a shout out about my experience. (some of these responses truly had me laughing out loud!! folks need to "lighten up"!)

I would love some updates on this!

Superrrrr late to this entire thread, but I have a med card and use weed for sleep/anxiety as well.....I had two doctors tell me different things. One said to stop smoking 6 weeks before pre-op, then afterward only edibles after 6 weeks post-op. Another said stop smoking and eating weed entirely. I don't understand how edibles can mess up your gut afterward, and I somewhat understand how smoking can cause ulcers, but I want to know if anyone had gastric bypass and after the 6 weeks post-op started vaping and eating edibles.

I use daily on days off, and had zero issues. I don’t get munchies or tempted eat/overeat. It has not slowed my weight loss a bit having lost 135lbs in the last 6 months. Lots of people have prejudices towards it because of misinformation and lack of education. Just be careful as smoking it can cause ulcers to form, which is why I use sugar free edibles or vape.

Does vaping cause ulcers or just smoking cigarettes or cannabis?

I have not had a problem taking a hit here and there. If munchies is the problem don't have that first bite of anything because it leads to more. I knew when you asked that question the crowd would start preaching, lighten up people you only live once enjoy!