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Can Stopping Of Weed Smoking Cause Any Problem To Knee Operation?
I am 45 years old, I use viagra and I also smoke weed. I have a knee operation in four days time which will be done under general anesthesia. Although, I from now on till the operation on Tuesday I will not smoke any weed but, will that help in any way?
Sat, 17 May 2014
Yes it will help. Post operative you may have sleepp problems and anxiety due to withdrawal from weed. Take care and your surgeon about your addiction.
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