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Is It Safe To Smoke Marijuana Before Having Surgery?
I'm about to undergo surgery in a few days. I smoke marijuana every day and I was wondering if not telling my doctor was a dangerous decision. I still have around 4 days until my procedure and I plan to not smoke in that span. Do you think I will be ok?
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
varies some between individuals. best answer is to say if it hasn't bothered you up til now then unlikely to now. second, if we haven't had people dropping dead daily....then how likely is it that this is dangerous?
we DO have people dropping dead frequently from smoked cocaine and...also....food.
I am certain that your surgeon has already cautioned you about not eating before surgery because you would regurgitate it and have the food go down the lungs
we DO have people dropping dead frequently from smoked cocaine and...also....food.
I am certain that your surgeon has already cautioned you about not eating before surgery because you would regurgitate it and have the food go down the lungs
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