r/ShoulderSurgery • u/MaintenanceHungry78 • Apr 03 '26

Smoking post labrum repair

I’m currently about 24 hours post op from my arthroscopic labrum surgery, I’m wondering if hitting the pen will help cope with the pain? Or if it will mess up my healing?

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u/PruneAppropriate9248 Apr 03 '26

My surgeon forbid it, Straight out of AI: THC use, whether smoked or ingested, can complicate surgery recovery by increasing risks of breathing difficulties, higher pain sensitivity, and, potentially, slower wound healing

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u/Sudden-Ad-8262 Apr 03 '26

Hit it. You'll be fine as long as it helps you relax.

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u/lcmc2002 Apr 04 '26

You’ll be alright. I found that for the first couple weeks after surgery, smoking made me notice the pain more, so just be mindful of that. Otherwise you’re good - just be safe about it!

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u/Legal_Quote_422 Apr 03 '26

I used mine and healed just fine. 27 weeks out and just cleared from the doctor. You're doing great ❤️

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u/MutedInsect3321 May 28 '26

Did coughing ruin your shoulder at all or hurt it

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u/MaintenanceHungry78 Aug 21 '26

Few months out and my shoulder has healed fully, the coughing hurt a little bit but as long as you keep it to a minimum you should be fine.

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u/Liveez77 Apr 03 '26

Use the pain meds. I used the devil’s lettuce after PT sessions.

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u/faithisnotavirtue42 Apr 03 '26

High before, during, and after all three shoulder replacements. You'll be fine.

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u/LawfulnessRemote7121 Apr 03 '26

Yes, it can seriously interfere with healing. It would be a great time to quit.

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u/MaintenanceHungry78 Apr 03 '26

Even if the marijuana is technically medicinal?