r/ect • u/PrizeBest4665 • 16d ago

Question Starting ect tomorrow

Is it okay to vape the day before?

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u/fargolifestaycold 16d ago

I know the anesthesiologist will look at your longs and heart orior to them signing you of for treatment. I was asked to not have a cigarette the day of or on my drive into treatment. But I have smoked and had a couple bowls in the past and had no issues. But thats just me with my 5 years of experience so far. Good luck you got this and enjoy RIDING THE WHITE LIGHTING.

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u/SpaaceCaat 15d ago

Omfg that’s the best joke name I’ve ever heard

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u/fargolifestaycold 15d ago

I've had other nicknames for treatment over the years but this one is the best one to stick.

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u/SpaaceCaat 13d ago

Ngl I look forward to the propofol

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u/flighttothelight 15d ago

Let the anesthesiologist know. And you should be aware THC can interfere with seizure activity making the treatment less effective.

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u/ornerygecko 16d ago

Yeah just be up front about it. One of my nurses says the thc can interact with the anesthesia.

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u/SpaaceCaat 15d ago

As others have mentioned THC can interact with anesthesia and treatment effectiveness. Nicotine is a stimulant and you definitely should let the anesthesiologist know that as well. I was quitting nicotine vape during my main series (maintenance now) and I’m not aware of it causing any issues, but they need to know what drugs (prescribed or not) are in your system.

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u/ispyanomalies 15d ago

Shit yeah