Smoking after surgery reddit I had all of my wisdom teeth removed and I have been a daily smoker for years. r/trees • by scarolspectacle. Welcome to r/science!This is a heavily moderated subreddit in order to keep the discussion on science. Same day. Smoking after hiatal hernia surgery? I had to give up a weed because it was making my HH symptoms worse, and boy did it make my life unbearable for so long. It’s now three days later? Assuming your liver and kidneys are normal, everything they gave you at the surgery center is gone now. I usually smoke a bowl or two of weed (sorry if this offends anyone) after work to wind down after the day, but I'm wondering if I should stop a week ahead of my surgery? 😅😅 Yeah. Remember to take the pain medication early!! I made the mistake of waiting until the initial surgery painkillers wore off and that was a big mistake lol To prepare for surgery I quit inhalation 6 weeks pre-op, and edibles at the 2 week mark, at the request of my surgeon and it sucks. I’ve read two to four weeks post op for any kind of smoking. My anxiety would have been through the roof without weed right after that surgery, so I don't regret smoking. Stop smoking. I hear the concern of my nipples falling off if I do smoke which in turn makes me nervous about smoking any time soon, as I don’t want to run the risk of that happening but I also was a regular smoker before surgery. Anyway, I had read that smoking could have an effect on bone growth but that seemed to be only for smoking tobacco. You would have been laying around recovering with nothing to do and would have probably continued with your smoking. Of course, don't take a heavy dose a few hours before the surgery. I ate edibles starting a full day after surgery and started smoking a couple days after. Had the surgery and stayed through Tuesday It has to do with the bone healing, smoking contricts your blood vessels, cutting the supply of blood to the healing bone. Is there anyone that had surgery for their Hiatal Hernia and was able to go back to smoking occasionally/regularly after Nous voudrions effectuer une description ici mais le site que vous consultez ne nous en laisse pas la possibilité. Smoking anything has to wait until at least 6 weeks after surgery, if at 6 weeks you still have compression or scabs wait till you have neither. Even if you fail and go back to smoking, try quitting again right away. I have almost no pain and just went skiing Smoking increases your risk of gall bladder problems, including gall stones, which are already increased by bariatric surgery. The difference between smoking and not smoking was drastic in my experience. Dry socket is all based on suction issues. You can probably take some after the surgery as well as long as it is a light dose and won't cause your heart rate to shoot up so much that you start bleeding out through your surgical So I got all my wisdom teeth removed two weeks ago exactly and had no issues. i had edibles two days before surgery and was fine. A core principle of this subreddit is that feedback should be objective. I personally still stopped a couple weeks before and after surgery but it I was a daily pot smoker prior to surgery, but had to quit as a requirement of my program or I wouldn’t be eligible for surgery. Was smoking blunts at the time, more Pipe these days. my teeth don’t really hurt at all, it’s mostly my jaw that kind of aches when i’m not on the meds. dry herb would be harm reduction compared to smoking, but edibles would be less harmful than both. Don’t leave the smoke in your mouth , do more of a straight lung hit. Please read all sub rules and their full descriptions prior to posting or commenting here. Would highly recommend waiting! I looked into it online and it seems like the general consensus is that smoking after surgery is not good. Is it okay to smoke weed after my surgery? I was wondering, do any of you know the timeframe I should hold off smoking cigars? I typically only smoke them when I go camping, but I've got a few camping trips coming up, including next weekend. only out of a bowl tho instead of wraps so i didn’t have any tobacco or nicotine. Of course, side effects are possible. so far, all the swelling is gone and there’s little to no pain with ibuprofen. I think THC is helping me be more calm as this is my first time not in the care taker rolealso helps with pain management as I have been increasing my THC consumption as I titrate off the Narco. i stopped a week before mine. But I’d be cancelling half my cases if I was strict about it. Similar thing with smoking. Also never took another pain pill, which to me was an added bonus - no constipation, no walking zombie feeling . The reason why you may feel irritation now that you are not smoking anymore is that the heat from the smoke probably masked any symptoms you got from chemical irritation alone. I had no swelling after day 1 and felt normal day 3. Anything with nicotine is awful for healing because it’s a potent vasoconstrictor and diminishes blood flow. Vaping Relx w/ upcoming Hernia Surgery . I feel it made it more comfortable for me. Your lungs have probably adapted to smoking and you probably don't cough when you smoke at the moment, BUT in the future, if After jaw surgery, subjects were perceived to be significantly more dominant, more trustworthy, more friendly, more intelligent, more attractive, and less threatening. Your body gets less oxygen. Edibles would be the safest, followed by non combustible smoking (vape, pen Before the procedure it's no issue. It's not just smoking/vaping that is the risk, but nicotine itself. After jaw surgery, subjects were perceived to be significantly more dominant, more trustworthy, more friendly, more intelligent, more attractive, and less threatening. I would advise to never give up quitting. I’m super paranoid about developing dry sockets so I’m just curious when that risk goes away, largely to do with smoking. My I smoked about 2 days after all 4 of mine were out, but you can't smoke like normal (maybe you can at 13 days idk). He gave me a full pass to use edibles though. Talk strains, first times, declarations to quit or take a 'T-break' and positive/negative experiences. So i Just wanted to smoke some weed, giving my mind some rest. Realistically you wouldn't have quit smoking after surgery. I started smoking weed again day after surgery. Shouldn't even be contemplating this. I typically only smoke them when I go camping, but I've got a few camping trips coming up, including next weekend. I used to smoke before the surgery and I stopped for the peri operative period. I stupidly started smoking cigs again maybe 4 months after collapse. Just keep eye drops handy, always. and I was thinking it would probably be okay to start smoking after that? But I wanted to know if anyone else has had experience with this. Current vaper I was told all nicotine consumption needs to stop 2 weeks before surgery. I would avoid the smoking/vaping at least until all your incisions are heaed/sutures are removed. I waited exactly a week post-op to smoke and it was awful. Share Sort by: 3 months after double sports hernia surgery and I feel sharp pain in adductor when i accidently slide my leg on something slippery, does that As someone who did smoke after having a tooth out, after youre done with puffing, mix a glass of cold tap water and 2-4tbsp salt. would reopen my sutures. Good luck on your surgery! It was the best decision I ever made! Not sure what surgery you are getting but I had a Nissen Fundoplication surgery back in December to fix a HH and GERD. My question is, when did you guys start smoking I was told absolutely no smoking for at the VERYYYY least 2 weeks after surgery, but 6 weeks is the safest bet. Good luck with your surgery and I hope you feel better soon! Reply reply ItsNotMe3840 • NAD. My doctor never advised against it or for it even though he knew I was an avid user. Do this after each smoke to help maintain cleanliness. TLDR: I had facial plastic surgery four weeks ago and I want to smoke one cigarette I had a septorhinoplasty, forehead reduction/frontal sinus setback, and brow lift 4 weeks ago. Now it wasn’t anything major, only my 4 wisdom teeth being removed, thankfully. It's not just smoking/vaping that is the risk, but nicotine Ask a doctor or medical professional on Reddit! All flaired medical professionals on this subreddit are verified by the mods. Weed increases estrogen levels. The problem with smoking weed is not the weed, it’s the smoking. I This subreddit is a general hub for discussion, before and after posts, stories, experiences, and general information about cosmetic/plastic surgeries. If you got nipple grafts, it’s best to stay away from any smoke inhalation for awhile to give them the best chance of healing. You do not want dry socket. Complications Associated with Smoking After Bariatric Surgery. did cold turkey quit weed for 3 weeks the second time for it heal😂😂😂😂😂 learned my lesson. My system was saturated. Use your spirometer Has anobody had surgery to repair a epigastric hernia and been able to smoke without any problems after you recovered? Locked post. Specifically marginal ulcers. Smoking is REALLY bad for It's not exactly the smoking itself that will affect the repair but the future coughing that will result from lung damage. But then again so does beer. That shit is bad for healing. 2 weeks post op i have vaped and eaten an edible. when you smoke don’t pull hard nor pull long. Ain't gonna feel a thing or remember anything the week after. For context i was smoking tobacco and weed heavily on my first op and had quit both by my second Stop smoking. My splints still came out on day 7 , and without telling the dr anything about my smoking, he said i was healing and recovering wonderfully. i was back to smoking a pack of cigs a day post wisdom tooth surgery because I knew what i was doing. Just listen to your doctor. he said the smoke itself (regardless of nicotine or weed) was bad for the immune system and would steeply delay healing. naw not really, i have stitches but it was a very minimal surgery. I gave up weed the same time I gave up all my other medications a fee days before my surgery and then started back up 3 days after my surgery as soon as I got back into the country (sleeved in mexico). When I registered for these benefits last year there was no mention that smoking can potentially cause me to be denied care. Also, Nicotine wouldn't help PIH. For cigarette smokers, how much time did you stop smoking after surgery? im day 1 post op but im a cigarette addict and i really want to burn one :(. Now it’s ok to smoke so I went back to smoking like usual But the thing is, smoking is the only thing that doesn’t upset my stomach surprisingly! 😂 It’s becoming addictive because if I eat or drink anything my stomach usually feels bad after a very little amount So I i did edibles for 2 weeks because i was told coughing/vomiting/sneezing too hard/etc. I spoke to my neurosurgeon and he said I can fly. I had to give up a weed because it was making my HH symptoms worse, and boy did it make my life unbearable for so long. The subreddit for all things weed! Talk strains, first times, declarations to quit or take a 'T-break' and positive/negative experiences. I was totally fine. i haven’t smoked This is for the people who are smokers and have had their wisdoms removed and/or other oral surgery. You need oxygen for Here are the major points of smoking Tobacco or Marijuana before or after surgery:1. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I had major abdominal surgery on February 21, 2023 and started smoking cigarettes again a week and a half later. That's why they say to not drink out of straws after your surgery as well- the sucking motion can pop open yoir stitches, which will lead to an infection (dry socket). Personally, if you have a bigger surgery, it might be properly difficult to smoke for the couple days after. That's the LAST thing you need after bariatric surgery. Mix till fully disolved and let it sit, DONT swish it around just tilt your head. insisted that I quit smoking 100% for 3 weeks before and 2 months after the surgery. Hey guys, just wanted some opinions on my situation. Never had issues. Ent’s of reddit: Iv had a septoplasty over 7 weeks ago, seen my surgeon a week ago and he said everything looks good and I don’t need to see him anymore, I’ve had more congestion/swelling on one side and he said that will go away with time, I forgot to ask him if I could resume smoking weed (I have a couple times since the surgery but felt like it made me more congested but this I smoked that same day after - was still smoking cigarettes after my last tooth extraction. I not only smoked to wind down after a long day, but also used it for my PTSD and endometriosis pain. I smoked the next day after my My surgeon and the nurse who works with him both told me to wait at least 6 weeks after surgery to smoke anything. I smoked the night before and every day leading up to it. See if there’s a way for you to consume edibles or make a simple tincture until it fully heals. A place to discuss techniques, tips, recipes, and pictures of smoking meats, vegetables, fruits, or View community ranking In the Top 50% of largest communities on Reddit. So I turn to Reddit for advice! I have decided to quit smoking cigarettes for good (using patch, no physical or mental cravings), but I am not really prepared to give up cannabis for life. How long did you guys wait to start smoking again and if you started right after, did it cause any problems with healing, dry socket, etc? Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. After about a week I resumed my vaping and have never looked back. Aside from the risks mentioned above, several other complications can arise from smoking after bariatric surgery. Hey guys I had some questions about preparing for surgery that wasnt covered in my pre op. With every relapse back into smoking, the task of quitting felt more and more impossible. I had surgery at 6pm on monday and at 22pm I was at home smoking a joint no bullshit. Now that I’m nicotine free after 18 years of being hooked on various forms of nicotine, I can honestly say that I think smoking and vaping made my pneumothoraxes significantly worse than they would have been had I not returned to smoking, but as someone who understands the addiction aspect; you probably won’t stay quit until you’re truly smoking anything leads to inflammation which slows healing. Or check it out in the app stores smoking weed after SARPE surgery . The priority after PRK is avoiding conditions that might cause your BCL to become displaced. So I just got two dental implants put in today, and apparently you’re not supposed to smoke for some amount of time (I’ve gotten mixed answers ranging from 2 weeks to My surgeon is not ok with smoking, but as far as edibles, aside from case by case bases, treats it kind of like alcohol, meaning, not for the first full year after surgery, and sparingly after. My issue was the that I hear a lot of people smoke after mouth surgery (more serious procedures) and sometimes blood clots get pulled out when smoking. Archived post. I was wondering if any of you have experience gently inhaling smoke through the nose and if so, did you develop dry socket? I should add that I am smoking cannabis, not Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. FOR THOSE WHO I smoked about 2 days after all 4 of mine were out, but you can't smoke like normal (maybe you can at 13 days idk). I don’t know Update: thanks for the comments. I just had top surgery yesterday and got stocked up on weed soda. Ease into it I would recommend smoking alot especially if your on percs or oxys Smoking after a skin graft I had a major surgery that included a skin graft. Ever since then my mouth has felt completely normal. I use very little tobacco and don't smoke all that often, but didn I don't exactly live in a legal state, so I never received info on smoking after surgery- but I had ACL and Meniscus repair on 1/17 and smoked pretty frequently with no issues. DREADFUL PAIN. I am a medical cannabis patient. Edit: changed my mind. smoking anything leads to inflammation which slows healing. I have a hernia right next to my belly button and my insurance approved me for having it removed. i did eat a couple edibles like the week after surgery and was fine Hey guys I live in a very conservative country and I can’t really ask my doctor for legal reasons. Smoking after abutment . Wait until your blood clots form cause the sucking motion can pull them out and delay your healing process. What does scare me is I had another surgery a year ago and it was an open surgery, I somehow got a cold right after surgery and couldn’t stop coughing and thought my stitches would burst open. I don’t smoke but I would personally wait at least 6 weeks. The air we breathe is filled with oxygen, which is needed for most functions in the body, including healing after surgery. Would avoid nicotine products altogether though. i quit tobacco after first surgery , but after two months i smoked three packs on three Reddit iOS Reddit Android Reddit Premium About Reddit Advertise Blog Careers Press. Can I smoke after gallbladder surgery? I just had my gallbladder removed today. Unlike flesh, if your bones heal wrong it's a done deal, you'll need another surgery to correct it. I I haven’t smoked weed since before my surgery — a week ago now — and this is the longest t break I’ve taken in recent memory lol smh. I am now on day 5 after my tonsillectomy and I still have pain but only when swallowing. Or check it out in the app stores one of the first times I smoked after surgery, it was about 2 weeks post op and my buddys were over and I rolled a fat joint and smoked the whole thing. Unlike flesh, if your bones heal wrong it's a done deal, you'll need Smoking reduces oxygen levels in the blood, which can make it more difficult to handle anesthesia and can increase the risk of complications during surgery. Anyways, here’s what happened. It felt like sand was in my eyes after smoking, it was painful. Don't cough though. If you are having surgery, you also may experience complications Considering surgery for your foot or ankle? Learn how smoking affects your surgery outcome, including healing, infection risks, and pain levels. You can probably take some after the surgery as well as long as it is a light dose and won't cause your heart rate to shoot up so much that you start bleeding out through your surgical Yooo so a bit late but I had my surgery roughly 8 months ago and returned to smoking maybe a month post surgery nd here’s my advice/ experience. i haven’t smoked I was also using a bone stimulator belt for 2 hours per day. If you stopped smoking nicotine for that long then why start the habit again. There appears to be no or very limited marijuana studies. I was told all nicotine consumption needs to stop 2 weeks before surgery. "ask your doctor", but the only impediment to smoking marihuana should be whether it irritates your eyes or not. But definitely will not be smoking till I’m back to normal (9-12 months). 2 days after the Most specialists recommend abstaining from smoking for 2-3 weeks before a rhinoplasty, while others may insist on a full month or two. I will tell you to take every precaution for post-op. Many people will drink/ smoke after surgery and be fine. Without normal neutrophils, an infection could set in that may require antibiotics or even more surgery to cure. Smoking is so so bad for you. I get my surgery on Thursday. The problem is when you do it every day with bad nutrition and no exercise. Biggest danger is suction undoing the blood clot - why u can’t use straw. no dry sockets or issues with infection. What happens if you smoke weed after an epistaxis and septoplasty surgery? I recently had an endoscopic control epistaxis surgery, along with a septoplasty surgery. The Dr. I switched to a Juul maybe 6 months ago and that’s been working for me. Dry socket hurts like a bitch and I got it from the first day on from sucking on a popsicle. Nicotine and wounds don't mix. Mine said to wait a minimum of 2 weeks, obviously the longer the better. After 2 mins dont spit just let it dribble out into a sink. Not a pleasant experience but does the trick. i was serious tobacco smoker and daily weed smoker also. ️ But i also read that people say after 6 months so i really don't know anymore. Smoking will cause irritation and restrict the blood smoking should not be done in the weeks leading up to surgery or the few weeks after. One of the reason they don’t want you smoking after surgery is because of the intubation during surgery and healing from that. real advice please! ovary and Fallopian tube and I smoked 5 days after surgery only a small puff or 2. Also i told my anesthesiologist and she was very nice about it, some ive heard don’t recommended it but she told me she even gets patients who shoot up heroin the day of surgery she just needs to know so she know hows to safely treat you. Just so that you're aware, smoking weed before surgery greatly increases the risk of waking up in the surgery and other complications. They said that smoking constricts blood vessels and can have negative effects on healing. You can probably take a lower dose ibuprofen if it eases your mind, the OTC tabs are 200 mg. Still check with your neurosurgeon if you are in the same boat though, as your situation might be different. I smoked my first spliff since surgery yesterday (day 11 after surgery) and I could feel my knee - not sure if that makes sense lol. Weed is literally a main cause for gyno. My doctor said to avoid smoking a month before and after to help with healing. Should patients stop smoking 6 weeks before surgery? Of course. I've smoked through other surgeries before. It says I should wait 48 hours after surgery before I start smoking cigarettes. Recent research shows that some smokers may have more pain after surgery than nonsmokers. :/ The paperwork I was given says I'm good for edibles after surgery at the 1 week mark, and good for inhalation at No!! Don't do that! You get dry socket from the sucking motion of smoking, not the smoke itself. PLEASE LISTEN TO MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS OVER A STRANGER ON REDDIT. It all kinda depends on personal experience since i've heard plenty of friends wake up in Don’t smoke the same day/continue to after. I vape since I quit smoking about 5 years ago and I stopped after surgery for only 1 day. Like you, I was also incredibly addicted and smoked about a pack a After my wisdom teeth got extracted i waited until the numbness subsided. I've always continued to use the gum after surgery. When I got my surgery I could barely open my mouth for a straw for the first day. Embed Go to trees r/trees • by Brilliant-Ad3217. Try to keep some gap in between. Over and over again. i really want to hit my vape, have only been doing nose hits so far, and my friends r smoking View community ranking In the Top 20% of largest communities on Reddit. after my 2 weeks post op i asked my surgeon if i could switch to my vape and he said yes, but warned me against smoking bud. Barely any cravings. Reddit is not a replacement for an in-person dental professional. Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now After surgery, I had edibles and I smoked as little as I could, but I did have to smoke. Same with clubbing. Not that I'm saying to not take a medical professionals advice but I don't see it being a problem, especially with "slowing down" progress. My bone graph surgery was to say kind of disturbing lmao and the revocery was a bit intense but i healed up super quick after that. I smoked weed daily leading up to the surgery and for quite a while afterwards. However, quitting smoking permanently is the best course of action for your overall health. I started smoking weed again when I could cough fully with no hesitation and little pain. I’ve never had a dry socket, gotten plenty of teeth pulled. does that answer your Our analysis indicates that smoking is associated with an increased risk of surgical site infection, wound disruption, and postoperative pulmonary complications. I think as long as you aren’t smoking it you should be okay. I not only smoked to wind down after a long day ngl i smoked the day after my extraction, all i do is put gauze in my mouth but make sure it’s wet. I started to feel better after the second week, went back to work at a high strenuous/physical job 3. At first they told me to stop 7 days before surgery but since I smoke cause of very bad insomnia I didn't want to quit and decrease my health/energy levels for the surgery. It's important to let the anaesthetist know. they also told me that I would have to quit vaping 4-6 weeks before the surgery for the smoking cessation. There is nicotine in tobacco, but not in marijuana. The surgery is on Tuesday. still plant based oil/tar and smoke in the lungs. Maybe a month after release. So I have 2000mg of gummies in tow. I just never pulled too hard on the blunt and avoided straws for a couple days. It's not the MJ itself that is problematic. My surgeon said he doesn’t care that i smoke weed daily before surgery, but I don’t plan on smoking after because of the fact that im getting a major surgery in the chest area and I don’t want to be coughing. Is it safe to smoke a cigarette? I am dying right now. The results may drive the It has to do with the bone healing, smoking contricts your blood vessels, cutting the supply of blood to the healing bone. hey guys! so my top surgery is in 7 weeks (so excited) and i have quit smoking for some weeks now because i want the surgery to go well. Hernia rates for people with asthma are much higher and is evidence that excessive coughing is a cause for hernias in the first place. It has been 26 hours since my surgery. My second surgery nobody cared since it wasn't nicotine. Horrible feeling. my question is, when exactly is that? i read somewhere that It can slow healing but it won't like double the healing time. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a I'm a very consistent daily weed smoker. I did 2 weeks before my surgery and haven't smoked anything for almost 4 months now. Be careful after the procedure as smoking can cause dry socket in the holes where the teeth were until they fully heal. Although the risk with weed is less, combustible smoking can still impact your results. Smoking after surgery Hey, i just had my surgery yesterday and i think it went well ( didnt see much since i still have bandages on ). New comments cannot be posted. View community ranking In the Top 20% of largest communities on Reddit. Verified professionals will have flair assigned to them. You experience more pain after surgery. Depending on who you speak to, the recommendation for cigarettes after top surgery is 3-6 weeks as it can greatly impact your healing process, esp if you’re getting nipple grafts. I had back surgery last year and this is how it was described to me. At 2-3 weeks after you can do CBD and thc edbiles and such but nicotine oral products and patches have the same restrictions as smoking I had inguinal surgery on October 8th, I had open with mesh. I stopped smoking a week before the i did edibles for 2 weeks because i was told coughing/vomiting/sneezing too hard/etc. However, when I check online I see some sites say to wait 24 hours and others say wait 72 hours. I deff want to quit but i was also paranoid about my surgery and i was great ! A smoker myself, not gonna judge, but i advice highly against smoking after it for the time that your dentest says u should'nt smoke, u can suffer from something that will make u regret it, since u don't wanna quit just yet just think of it as a break, and u wont stress about it that much considering u're gonna get back to smoking when the I have a very weird post op experience. When I asked my surgeon and doctor about smoking weed they both essentially said “there are no studies that show any negative effects cannabis can have on recovery, if anything it could relax your muscles and help with pain”. Then your hormones will be fucked up. You can't smoke out of a bong, too much suction, use a pipe/bowl or joint and use very little sucking force, it's the force of suction that rips the clots out and causes dry socket. They allowed me to smoke 1 joint per day this last week, the last being Sunday afternoon (little less than 24 hours before surgery). My office recommends 48 hours and others recommend 72 hours to a week. I also got RIPPED maybe 8 hours before the surgery, the night before. I hate this and it doesn’t seem fair or right. . This time I put a bit more thought into it and stopped nicotine (not vaping, just using nic-free liquids) a few days prior to surgery. I have my surgery scheduled for next Friday at LVI. I didn't get any issues during or after surgery. I was one of the unlucky ones that still developed an ulcer, and trust meyou don’t want one. However, we recognize that many people want to discuss how they feel the research relates to their own personal lives, so to give people a space to do that, personal anecdotes are allowed as responses to this comment. Ear piercing -- should be able to do that whenever. NAD! THIS SHOULD NOT REPLACE THE ADVICE YOUR SURGEON ADVISES YOU. I was honest about it the day of surgery and my anesthesiologist said it was not a big deal. Hernia and smoking . There was at least one study that showed the use of cannabis actually increases pain after surgery. A: It is recommended to quit smoking at least three to six weeks before and after plastic surgery. I say it's your I know smoking is bad, but I wanted to ask what other surgeons have said of when it is safe to smoke cigarettes or vape after surgery. I understand that it greatly affects healing and I was planning not to smoke after the surgery because I’m so sick of this all that I want to do it right. Alreast have the gauze out so a few hours after the surgery to close up . This past Sunday, I went to the ER with severe stomach pain, was told I had appendicitis and needed surgery in the morning. For my first surgery, I was told to stop smoking anything as soon as I could (which was a month in advance) and to not smoke for 2 weeks after. One week would probably be fine as well but honestly if you feel like you are going to get bad widthdrawl symptoms you may want to postpone. I am 6 weeks post op. I had my last cigarette the night before back surgery six years ago. Smoking is REALLY bad for I felt terrible about myself. Important thing is to stay positive, be smart, take things slow. Mind you i had a pretty nasty infection. but it’s not like “don’t smoke a single thing the whole first year after surgery”. Smokers have been shown to have up to four times the risk of infection after foot surgery than nonsmokers. ya teeth just freak me out highkey, im missing three adult teeth genetically and have been in the process to get this implant since i was like maybe 12? Welcome to r/PlasticSurgery! This subreddit is a general hub for discussion, before and after posts, stories, experiences, and general information about cosmetic/plastic surgeries. I wish I never went back. Definitely have help for the first 2-3 days, or really the first week. I quit smoking entirely today My surgeon said to stop smoking after surgery which I did, I was just wondering when is a good time to start again. Couldn’t laugh without straining my incision for an entire month. Cuz once youre out of surgery, its just the physical act of smoking that anyway, smoking inherently makes getting blood around the body harder. r/weed is the legitimate, original and most inclusive marijuana community on Reddit. Please abide by the following rules in order to get an accurate answer to your question: Saying that "your friend smoked after surgery and was fine" is on the principle "well, if your friend jumped off a bridge I cut down dramatically before surgery but had a few cigs a few days prior, i stopped smoking 8 days after but caved and have been smoking again. Q: What if I have a weak moment and smoke Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. Overall better not risk it but it hey guys so i’m having a ton of health anxiety about smoking. If you need to have weed, do what I did and get/make edibles. I haven't been completely successful, but I've cut back around 80%. if you can i’d chill on joints. The pre-surgery checkout is tomorrow. I would have an occasional cigarette prior to scheduling surgery, but I stopped completely for 3 months preceding the surgery itself. I'm a very consistent daily weed smoker. Smoking weed isn't going to conflict with your surgery. To be clear, I am not a dentist. It can slow healing but it won't like double the healing time. It's more the what kinda chemicals are coming out of burning the joint. Or check it out in the app stores Home smoking after surgery. You’re already gonna be putting your body through trauma with the surgery, not worth adding in the extra stress. Firstly I wouldn’t recommend smoking for at least a month post surgery, I had to learn the hard way. Ask him “ when can I start smoking again” and you will get your answer, whatever you smoke does not matter. See I had a laporscopy not even 2 weeks ago yet, and I had the same issue, see i decided to smoke weed a week after surgery, keep in mind I only smoked small amounts bc the coughing hurt, and anything to do with my belly button hurt, as long as u take ur meds that numb everything, and just smoke small hits small amounts it will still get u high Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. Smoking increases the chance that after surgery your bones and tissue may not heal well, the area may become infected, and you may have more pain. smoking weed isn’t that much healthier for you than smoking a cig (despite what people on the internet say). The smoking aspect really does impact your healing I’ve read some people started smoking 1-2 days after having top surgery; I don’t like to push my luck so I err on the side of caution and give my body a chance to heal as much as possible. I definitely reccomended edibles, oils, tinctures and creams, etc for after surgery so you can use those whenever and however soon afterwards instead of having to wait another week. Smoking restricts blood flow and severely reduces healing. Yooo so a bit late but I had my surgery roughly 8 months ago and returned to smoking maybe a month post surgery nd here’s my advice/ experience. I have been cutting down compared to my old vaping ways ever since I got my wisdom teeth done 4 days ago and haven’t smoked since is there any way I can smoke without getting dry socket right now or is it still to early too Update: Did smoke a blunt today (it was these crazy ass moon rocks I didn’t know how dangerous they were and forgot how to walk)I think everything is fine in my mouth I’ll lyk tomorrow after I smoked them i rinsed with salt View community ranking In the Top 20% of largest communities on Reddit. They were also perceived as happier and less angry, less surprised, less sad, less I did eat edibles though. Try to avoid smoking afterwards for as long as possible to let your body heal - you may not feel like smoking anyway after surgery, I sure didn't. Maybe only 12 hours before surgery, smoked before bed after surgery. I use to smoke weed all the time, had my last spliff 2 days before surgery. However, most joints are rolled Learn why it’s important to stop smoking before surgery. Or check it out in the app stores Can you smoke weed or dab through your nose after dental implant surgery . No complications, no issues. I did ask the anesthesiest if it’s okay to smoke now and she said after two weeks it shouldn’t be a problem. Smoking or nicotine regardless puts you at such greater risk of complications during and after surgery. also ended up infecting the surgery area when exhaling and had to remove implant and wait for it to heal and redo the process again. i got all 4 wisdom teeth extracted about 7 days ago. the thing is, i am actually quite a heavy smoker, and stopping these coupls of weeks has only been doable because i keep in mind the fact that i will be able to smoke after surgery again. But at 4 days, you're likely re-epithelialized anyways. Share your photos and videos of sexy buds, plants, or cherished pieces. The day after i smoked my nose felt okay i think (but not sure, it also feels weird) but i do not recommend it. On a microscopic level, chemicals found in I never stopped smoking at all. be smart and bite down on the gauze while smoking and avoid creating too much pressure around the wound site. I feel horrible about that. Yay! Also he said that some people fly in to get surgery and a week after surgery they fly home so it’s not an issue. started smoking again about 3 weeks after surgery. That's why smokers get in trouble for smoking after surgery. Your operation was a year ago. Hello, I had an open wound surgery some days ago, and, unfortunately, I am a chain smoker who smoked 2 packs a day. Preparation for surgery . I'm guessing your body just adjusted to the heat of smoking after a while, and now that you're solely vaping, you are more sensitive to the active compounds in weed. If you have to just inhale verrryyy lightly, and rinse out GENTLY with some warm salt water. The pain killers they gave me have made me feel nothing but nauseous so I wanted to smoke to get some relief. Just switch over to oils or edibles and you're good to go. Hi 😁 I quit smoking when I had my first part of the dental implant put in, started again a few months later out of stress and just had my 2nd part of the implant, the abutment installed yesterday, Is it the same or can I get away with a couple of The problem with smoking weed is not the weed, it’s the smoking. I google almost every type of surgery and advice is a person should not smoke before or after surgery. I was wondering if anybody has any experiences My doctor printed out guidelines for me to follow. Even a year later, it's still rough (only when smoking or in dry environments). Just because you were fine doesn't mean everyone will be and that's pretty dangerous advice to give someone. But recently I've gone 2 months without smoking and feel better than ever. Any anecdotal comments elsewhere in the discussion Hello! I am well aware that smoking after wisdom teeth extraction can likely cause a dry socket. One time I stood up too quick during the early days of the recovery after smoking and it 721K subscribers in the smoking community. The doctor told me that smoking would hinder the healing process, but that it was my decision on whether or not to suffer for a longer time. And once recovery is over you'd go on Get the Reddit app Has anobody had surgery to repair a epigastric hernia and been able to smoke without any problems after you recovered? Locked post. I wasn't allowed gummies of ANY kind for the first full year after surgery, that's just how the plan was set up, but I now occasionally take edibles for This isn't necessarily everyone's experience, i literally smoked 2 hrs before i went into surgery for my 4 wisdom teeth. I woke up during the middle of my surgery. Smoking After Surgery . Try edibles I was smoking weed and vaping nicotine 20 mins after I was released. Smokers have a higher chance of getting Crohn's Disease. I smoked a Reddit iOS Reddit Android Reddit Premium About Reddit Advertise Blog Careers Press. If you miss weed that bad you can take edibles. Smoking of any kind has a very high rate of causing ulcers after gastric bypass. Especially for developing blood clots ☹️. I kind of envy the plastics guys that have the balls to draw a hard line about this stuff. I can't imagine coming out of anesthesia and not using nicotine because anesthesia makes me irritable as fuck already. I think you should do what you've gotta do. Recovery was fine and I'm very happy with my results. Also to my I second this, i did this when i got implants and was dying of pain after surgery. I was 19 at the time and smoking 3-4 grams of flower and several dabs every day. Scabs have fallen off but not all of em. The risk of cancer and addiction isn't worth the slim possibility of results when you can treat PIH/PIE with topicals. I dont feel it affected my recovery. 5 weeks in, this Thursday is week 5 and I'm working out with weights and everything now. I knew that I needed to abstain from smoking weed for 4 weeks prior to let any residual carbon monoxide work it's way out, but there was never any discussion about when it's safe to resume. It also eats muscle tissue, which is already melting away because you can't properly use the quad. Hello, I am at 8 months open septoplasty-rhinoplasty and approximately 9 months, yesterday I smoked one cigarette and while smoking, my nose started to sting and when I arrived home, I saw my nose got swollen from inside, which made both nostrils look a little bit different from inside. It’s no secret that smoking causes serious health problems, including heart disease, asthma, and lung cancer. I smoked maybe a week post surgery and it completely delayed/ stoped the healing process. So i tried IT myself after 1 month bc i Just had a lot of things going on at home. They were also perceived as happier and less angry, less surprised, less sad, less It reoccurred and needed the op again, i had quit smoking weed by that point, I had it done in November and was fine by mid January. ezsjipty rktdh cch irzoa qnmua pdcm lzh biibr jupbc lyneb