What are the risks of general anesthesia after smoking marijuana?

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Marijuana can have adverse effects on one goes under general anesthesia. The person can become less susceptible to anesthesia. It also can make it more difficult for blood to carry oxygen.
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a good 90 hours, you could get sick from it and youi want to drink a lot of water and pee alot so you get most of it out of your system. and if you dont you aould be hurt or they
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