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Can I Undergo Gall Bladder Removal Surgery If I Smoke Marijuana?
On Monday I have a consult to discuss having my gallbladder removed. Over the course of the last year I have regularly used a small amount daily of marijuana and plan to tell my doctor, just in case. I'm 27 and in good physical health otherwise, but I'm curious as to what expect from my doctor, such as will they still be willing to do the surgery? As I'm dealing with a military hospital, it is still likely a week or two before the surgery occurs, and I have no problem quitting (except for the fact that I'm so sick to my stomach all the time I've lost 13 lbs in 10 days, but am still more than willing to do it). Should I tell my doctor? And will he likely still be willing to do the surgery?
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Wed, 25 Jun 2014
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Yes you need to tell your doctor about the marijuana. there is no contraindication to do the gallbladder surgery, but the anesthesia medications that will be used for you during the surgery might interact with the marijuana, so you need to tell them about it for safety purposes.
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