I was advised to quit smoking before and after my surgery, and I have successfully done so. Now, one week post-op, I am considering trying edibles for relaxation instead of the prescribed Percocets, which caused nausea. Is it safe to use edibles at this stage of my recovery?
If my patients inform me that they are using marijuana after surgery, I always ensure that they are not combining it with tobacco, as tobacco contains nicotine, which can impede the healing process. The active ingredient in marijuana itself should not cause any blood-constricting issues. If marijuana is consumed in edible form, the likelihood of any nicotine contamination is reduced.
Marijuana edibles should not have an adverse effect on your healing process. The THC in edibles does not impact healing. However, it is important to note that nicotine in cigarettes can impede healing and blood supply. For breast reduction or lift surgery, it is strongly advised to abstain from smoking cigarettes. On the other hand, patients have reported using marijuana after breast reduction without any issues. (Please note that this response is specific to the context of Seattle, WA, where marijuana is legally used by many patients.)
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