I take low dose cannabis oil sublingually for anxiety and fibromyalgia. Do I need to stop before my tummy tuck surgery? If so, how far in advance and how long postoperatively should I not take it? What are the risks of consuming cannabis too close to surgery or too soon after surgery? Please note, I never smoke or vape any substances, my consumption is exclusively swallowed in oil form.
June 6, 2020
Answer: Sublingual Cannabis for anxiety and fibromyalgia? Do I need to stop before surgery H Mummy,The cannabis should not interfere with your surgery, but it may affect your ability to tolerate pain medications adequately. It seems that people who take cannabis are less responsive to narcotics in the post-operative period..Be sure to tell your anesthesiologist and plastic surgeon what you have been taking.Best,Dr. Christine Rodgers
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June 6, 2020
Answer: Sublingual Cannabis for anxiety and fibromyalgia? Do I need to stop before surgery H Mummy,The cannabis should not interfere with your surgery, but it may affect your ability to tolerate pain medications adequately. It seems that people who take cannabis are less responsive to narcotics in the post-operative period..Be sure to tell your anesthesiologist and plastic surgeon what you have been taking.Best,Dr. Christine Rodgers
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June 6, 2020
Answer: Sublingual cannabis for anxiety and fibromyalgia: do I need to stop before my tummy tuck procedure Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. Your sublingual cannabis should not impact your healing or results and can be continued. Be sure to mention to your surgeon to get the best advice based on your specific medical history and anticipated surgery extent
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June 6, 2020
Answer: Sublingual cannabis for anxiety and fibromyalgia: do I need to stop before my tummy tuck procedure Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. Your sublingual cannabis should not impact your healing or results and can be continued. Be sure to mention to your surgeon to get the best advice based on your specific medical history and anticipated surgery extent
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June 8, 2020
Answer: Preoperative protocol Dear MummyTummyNoMore, most would agree that oil consumption is not a contraindication for surgery. But every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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June 8, 2020
Answer: Preoperative protocol Dear MummyTummyNoMore, most would agree that oil consumption is not a contraindication for surgery. But every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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