Last year I was hit by an 18 wheeler semi and I got thrown 100 ft. I broke the lower half of my back along with vertebrae’s. Both my collarbones and both scapulas. A few ribs... I’m supposed to be dead, but God has better plans.

I’m a 26 year old woman that weights 412 lbs. If I didn’t eat edibles, I would be hooked on narcotics or God knows what. With the daily pain from my accident, do you think if I only use it before a meal, would that be okay? I know it’s bad to use after surgery because it makes you hungry, but I use it to help with pain, not to make me hungry. Help...

-Hopeless

2 hours ago, SkinnySoon? said:

Last year I was hit by an 18 wheeler semi and I got thrown 100 ft. I broke the lower half of my back along with vertebrae’s. Both my collarbones and both scapulas. A few ribs... I’m supposed to be dead, but God has better plans.

I’m a 26 year old woman that weights 412 lbs. If I didn’t eat edibles, I would be hooked on narcotics or God knows what. With the daily pain from my accident, do you think if I only use it before a meal, would that be okay? I know it’s bad to use after surgery because it makes you hungry, but I use it to help with pain, not to make me hungry. Help...

-Hopeless

Not all strains or products make you hungry. I'm on Dronabinol myself, a FDA approved THC. Haven't had a single issue. I would be more concerned about the sugar content of the edible since they most seem to be gummies or candy in nature. Have you discussed this with your surgeon?

11 hours ago, SkinnySoon? said:

Last year I was hit by an 18 wheeler semi and I got thrown 100 ft. I broke the lower half of my back along with vertebrae’s. Both my collarbones and both scapulas. A few ribs... I’m supposed to be dead, but God has better plans.

I’m a 26 year old woman that weights 412 lbs. If I didn’t eat edibles, I would be hooked on narcotics or God knows what. With the daily pain from my accident, do you think if I only use it before a meal, would that be okay? I know it’s bad to use after surgery because it makes you hungry, but I use it to help with pain, not to make me hungry. Help...

-Hopeless

I'm sorry that happened to you, but glad you're around!

I'm about five weeks out and have indulged a bit myself. I find the traditional stereotypical hunger effects don't kick in. As Matt mentioned, it depends on the individual product, often times, and also how you plan for it. Perhaps have it at the end of a meal, or as you mentioned at the beginning so you're already filling up on appropriate foods. One thing to keep in mind is that you may tolerate some foods better than others after surgery, and sugar is a common trigger. It's harder to find edibles without sugar in them (some sugar shouldn't be a problem, but if you need 100mg dose and you're eating 10-10mg gummies which each have 5g sugar, that would be a problem). So, you might be better served with a tincture/oil if you can get your hands on it. Not sure if you're in a friendly state or if you're stuck using what's available in your area. Another option is getting some Cannaoil or the like so you can use it in your cooking.

No matter what, I wouldn't worry too much, you'll find an option that will suit you post surgery, methinks. Best of luck with everything, SkinnySoon!