Cannabis isn't just for recreational use any longer. Many patients find that cannabis works wonders on pain receptors and medical marijuana is most frequently used to treat pain. But what about if you are getting surgery? Pot products can also help minimize nausea, reduce stress, and improve appetite after surgeries.
After surgery, you may want to consume cannabis to take the edge off during the recovery process. The best way to do that is by taking premium weed gummies or other potent forms of cannabis edibles.
First, you need to know how to take pot edibles (and how not to take edibles) after surgery. And you need to know when the best time to consume CBD or THC edibles is after surgical procedures for health risk reduction and optimal healing.
Read on to learn everything you need to know about eating cannabis edibles in order to have a smooth recovery.
How to Take Edibles After Surgery
Depending on the type of surgery you had, smoking cannabis may be out of the question. If you had any surgical procedure related to your respiratory system, smoking and vaping is most likely contraindicated.
However, taking an edible of marijuana or CBD is almost always okay. Check with your doctor and find out if cannabis edible consumption is safe for you and keep reading to find out how to take an edible safely.
Find the Right Edible for You
Do your research before you head to your local cannabis dispensary to make sure you are choosing the right weed edible for you. If you are looking for a good Detroit dispensary, you can search online. Using the available filters, you can find a dispensary based on license, amenities, offerings, and more. Doing so gives you a better idea of what’s available, and where.
How much do edibles cost (and how do you avoid overpaying)? What kind of cannabis does your local dispensary provide that targets pain? Which kind of edible (ie baked goods, gummy bears, etc) sounds most appealing to you to get your THC fix?
Understand Dosage
Make sure you understand the dosage in each edible you purchase before consuming them. The last thing you want to do is assume that an entire chocolate bar contains 10 mg of THC only to discover that each serving of a single piece of the chocolate bar actually contains 10 mg of THC. And don't forget the cocoa's caffeine content when scarfing down chocolate with tetrahydrocannabinol in it.
If you don't consume cannabis often, you are going to want to stay in the range of 15 mg or less per serving. Anything higher is more likely to bring on potentially unwanted side effects for those who are not accustomed to marijuana use.
Slow And Steady
When you take a pot edible, it can take several minutes to an hour for the effects to become noticeable. Unlike smoking marijuana, consuming it in the form of an edible means that it will take longer to hit your bloodstream.
As a result, it is important that you don't gauge the effects of a THC edible within the first few minutes. In other words, don't consume a single serving and then take another after 20 minutes of feeling "normal." You should always wait at least 90 minutes before upping your edible dosage.
How Not to Take Edibles
How should you not take weed edibles? It is pretty simple: don't ignore the advice above.
Don't pick up any strain of THC and assume it will produce the desired effect of pain relief. Don't take an edible without first knowing the dosage. Don't take another edible less than 90 minutes after taking the first, or risk consuming more cannabis than you intended. It could even take longer for cannabinoid edibles to take effect than that depending on your tolerance, food consumption, metabolism, medications, and many other factors.
Eating too many edibles because you haven't noticed any major effects yet is the biggest rookie mistake with cannabinoids. Start at the beginner dosing when taking cannabis edibles to be on the safe side and learn how you react to the THC, CBD, CBN, and any other herbal ingredients added.
Recover With Ease
If you are recovering from surgery and want a clean and healthy way to manage the pain, learning how to take marijuana edibles is the way to go. As long as you know how to approach your ganja edibles properly, you can recover with ease from your surgical procedure.
Incredible Edible
Edibles truly are incredible for surgical recovery! Sometimes going green is good for your health. Looking for more information on health and fitness including cannabis or CBD oil insights? Take a look at the rest of our content and find out how you can maximize your health in all facets of the high life.