I have a rhinoplasty on June 4th. I last smoked marijuana on May 30th and I was wondering if this will interact with the anesthesia. I was an occasional smoked prior to my last time smoking.
Answer: Stopping marijuana before surgery It is a good idea to stop marijuana use before rhinoplasty. If you had some a few days before surgery, it should not be a big deal. However, discuss it with your surgeon as every case is unique. Good luck.
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Answer: Stopping marijuana before surgery It is a good idea to stop marijuana use before rhinoplasty. If you had some a few days before surgery, it should not be a big deal. However, discuss it with your surgeon as every case is unique. Good luck.
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June 28, 2018
Answer: Marijuana and Surgery: The Real Danger It is imperative that you tell your surgeon that you smoke pot, and important that you cease from doing so before and after your surgery. The real danger is a hidden danger: that there are now so many other substances that are added to the pot that individuals don't know what they are ingesting or inhaling. Any number of substances, pot included, can influence the anesthesia and healing, so it's best to be safe and not smoke.
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June 28, 2018
Answer: Marijuana and Surgery: The Real Danger It is imperative that you tell your surgeon that you smoke pot, and important that you cease from doing so before and after your surgery. The real danger is a hidden danger: that there are now so many other substances that are added to the pot that individuals don't know what they are ingesting or inhaling. Any number of substances, pot included, can influence the anesthesia and healing, so it's best to be safe and not smoke.
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June 15, 2018
Answer: Smoking and Surgery Smoking in general will interfere with your anesthesia and the recovery period. I usually prohibit any kind of smoking 2 weeks prior to surgery. Use of any drug must be informed to the anesthesiologist prior to surgery who may need to modify the anaesthesiology medical regimen.
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June 15, 2018
Answer: Smoking and Surgery Smoking in general will interfere with your anesthesia and the recovery period. I usually prohibit any kind of smoking 2 weeks prior to surgery. Use of any drug must be informed to the anesthesiologist prior to surgery who may need to modify the anaesthesiology medical regimen.
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May 1, 2018
Answer: Will smoking marijuana affect general anesthesia? Hello,Thanks for your question. Coming from Colorado, that is a question we explore with every patient. What my anesthesiologists and I have noticed is that patients who smoke marijuana regularly use more narcotic during the surgery but have fairly good pain control afterwards. Some patients request to use CBD products after surgery to reduce narcotics exposure and they do well. As with any medication, you should fully disclose your marijuana usage to your doctor, surgeon, and anesthesia provider. They can then take any necessary measures to ensure your safety during and after surgery.Good luck,Dr. Shah
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May 1, 2018
Answer: Will smoking marijuana affect general anesthesia? Hello,Thanks for your question. Coming from Colorado, that is a question we explore with every patient. What my anesthesiologists and I have noticed is that patients who smoke marijuana regularly use more narcotic during the surgery but have fairly good pain control afterwards. Some patients request to use CBD products after surgery to reduce narcotics exposure and they do well. As with any medication, you should fully disclose your marijuana usage to your doctor, surgeon, and anesthesia provider. They can then take any necessary measures to ensure your safety during and after surgery.Good luck,Dr. Shah
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February 13, 2018
Answer: Effects of Marijuana To Anesthesia Marijuana can affect lung function and increases the chances of coughing and bronchitis after a procedure that requires anesthesia. Prior to any surgical procedure, I advise my patients to avoid lung irritants [such as marijuana and tobacco] at least two weeks prior to the date of the surgical procedure.
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February 13, 2018
Answer: Effects of Marijuana To Anesthesia Marijuana can affect lung function and increases the chances of coughing and bronchitis after a procedure that requires anesthesia. Prior to any surgical procedure, I advise my patients to avoid lung irritants [such as marijuana and tobacco] at least two weeks prior to the date of the surgical procedure.
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