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THC after gastric bypass, would I be able to drink it instead of smoking it?

wangelMar 5, 2017
Hi I have had a gastritic bypass 2 years ago. 6 years ago I was diagnosed Emotionally unstable, impulsive type. Some years ago I discovered that THC have a positive effect on my psychological wellbeing, so I smoke approx one cigarette every 14th day. But I would rather drink it, so my question is wether it will be obtained in the body in stomach after GP?

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Dr. Gregg (Kai) Nishi, MD
Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Mar 16, 2017
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