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Can Vaporizer Be Used To Ingest Marijuana After Undergoing Open Heart Surgery?

I just had open heart surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm with a synthetic just over a week ago, am 42, also have a bicuspid aortic valve(not repaired) and I m wondering if using a vaporizer to ingest marijuana is safe, dangerous, or insane? For those unaware of what a MJ vaporizer is, it only passes hot air across the MJ releasing the THC into a white vapor, but no combustion/smoke. I really hate the pharma options and would prefer this or cooking with it, but I m scared to do it until I speak to an unbiased professional. Again, it s not full combustion, but I would like an honest answer from an expert. My surgeon is too old and too uptight to even ask, so I hesitated bringing it up. I don t want to be stupid, but I need an alternative to these pain pills. I absolutely hate them and the side effects. Thank You!
Fri, 10 Mar 2017
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Hi There

Although it's true that marijuana is being used for recreational medical purpose in some part of the world. It's also correct that using it through a vaporiser is safe as compared to smoking it. But the problem with it's use is it's completely illegal in many countries and also it's a habit forming substance. so my suggestion to you is to discuss your options with your treating doctor that's the only solution .

I wish you good luck
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Can Vaporizer Be Used To Ingest Marijuana After Undergoing Open Heart Surgery?

Hi There Although it s true that marijuana is being used for recreational medical purpose in some part of the world. It s also correct that using it through a vaporiser is safe as compared to smoking it. But the problem with it s use is it s completely illegal in many countries and also it s a habit forming substance. so my suggestion to you is to discuss your options with your treating doctor that s the only solution . I wish you good luck