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The THC can mix with the chemicals implanted into your blood stream during surgery. Usually its no big deal but there are occasional reports of blood clots, overwhelming headaches, and numbness in your"pelvic region" for up to 3 weeks.
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How does smoking affect surgery?
Smoking increases the risk of coughing, bronchospasm, or other airway problems during the operation.
Why are patients asked to stop smoking prior to surgery?
This way, you improve your lung ventilation, avoid bronchoconstriction, reduce your chances of thrombosis, reduce chances of pneumothorax... Well basically, as you already know, smoking is not good for anything, and it does increase your operative risk by a lot. It also reduces healing after surgery.
Is thin blood surgery risk?
If by thin blood you mean you are on anticoagulant, then yes it is a risk for any surgery. You can get excessive bleeding and ideally you will have to stop anticoagulant therapy a few days before surgery
What should I know before undergoing cosmetic surgery?
You should know all the risk associated with cosmetic surgery before you undergo any.
Preparations Before Bariatric Surgery?
There are many things a person can do to help themselves prepare before bariatric surgery. Before having the surgery performed, it is important that the patient fully understands what the surgery entails and the potential risks and complications that are involved. A consultation with a board certified physician can help a patient feel more prepared and be more knowledgeable about the surgery. Usually before a patient undergoes bariatric surgery, their doctor recommends that they start to eat a healthy diet and engage in an exercise program. If the patient is a smoker, it is also in their best interests to quit smoking at least a month before the procedure, which will lessen the risk of any complications during and after the surgery.
Why should aspirin not be taken before surgery?
because.......................................it is
How does cigarette smoking impact the risk of testicular cancer?
A 2004 study showed that cigarette smoking increased risk of testicular cancer and quitting smoking did not reduce the risk.
Can you take Advil before outpatient surgery?
Aspirin should not be taken before surgery, as it can increase the risk of excessive bleeding
Can you take Aleve after surgery?
Naproxen (Aleve) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.This type of drug can increase the risk of bleeding and should not be taken before surgery. Ideally you should stop this medication 24 hours before your surgery date.
Can smoking after plastic surgery result in scar tissue under eyes?
Some research has shown that smoking slows the healing of wounds, and may increase the risk of, and cause excess, scarring. http://news.healingwell.com/index.php?p=news1&id=522752
What should I know before going in for spine surgery?
your doctor's experience at this particular surgery all the risk including if a blood transfusion is needed is your blood type available.
What are the risks of ear reduction surgery?
There are many risk from ear reduction surgery. The first risk many people do not think of is infection. Scarring is another risk of the surgery which needs to be taken into consideration.
