• I have huge lump on my arm from missing after shooting up meth?

Do I reschedule my 4th shoulder surgery scheduled for tomorrow? I have a huge red bump on my arm after shooting up and missing meth. I don't want to tell the doc. What do I do?

4 Answers

  • Surgeon
  • Ansonia, CT

Please consult with an OTP center and start treatment for substance use disorder.

  • Surgeon
  • Memphis, TN

Reschedule for sure.

  • Surgeon
  • Joliet, Illinois

Don’t do surgery now you may have lympadenitis. Your shoulder will get infected. Please see your PCP.

  • Surgeon
  • Dallas, TX

Tell your surgeon. If you have an infection, it could seriously compromise your surgery. If you used meth, that could put you at risk for heart complications during surgery.

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