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Opiates and general anesthesia

2018-05-04 19:57:16
I am having bariatric surgery in a week. I am currently taking hydromorphine daily and will continue up to the surgery. Are there any risks with that and going under general anesthesia?
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Please Tell this to your surgeon during pre operative Check up.

Answered2018-05-05 02:32:09

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