Is Smoking Weed Advisable After Gall Bladder Surgery?

Posted on Fri, 29 Apr 2016

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Question : Hey I just got my gallbladder removed..I'm having pains and on percocets. Can I smoke weed ?

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Weed can be smoked one to two weeks after surgery.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

1. Gall bladder surgery requires giving anesthesia and some of the midicines might be in your system.

2. It is recommended to smoke weed after one to two weeks from the surgery and then it will not cause any problems.

3. Weed smoking is an addictive behaviour and can be harmful to your general health. Please do it cautiously.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar