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Is It Safe To Smoke Marijuana After Minor Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?
Hi, I had minor endoscopic sinus surgery last Friday, and I was wondering if it's OK to vaporize marijuana (I have a Cal medical card fyi) as a pain killer, because I've found vicodin has had too many negative mental health effects on me. Please advise. Thanks!
Mon, 5 May 2014
hello,thanks for ur query, minor endoscopic sinus surgery includes sinus ostium widening which denotes bloody procedure. as most of nasal surgeries are open surgeries where it is difficult to suture and will kept open for natural healing. 1wk old wound will be very much sensitive for marjiuna, it may leads to continous sneezes followed by bleeding which also causes infection.u can wait till 3 weeks-5week depanding on ur healing power. all d best.take care.
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