High Bp

[muffintop 62]

So Im obviously over weight and have high blood pressure. I do not take meds, but do have them. Will they still perform my surgery if its pretty high? Granted I have had a horrible day.... but considering i listed it as a co morbid thing..Should I worry. Im afraid they might cancel it once I get there? Im guessing it will be high there too with the worrying:-(

[dwbrown1978 26]

When is your surgery??? Are you able to take your meds? I don't know about after you are sleeved, BUT high BP is a concern when you go under anethesia... You can probably google it, I think. My BP was close to the high range (but not over) and my PCP was concerned. I was prescribed a very mild BP medication to take for the next three weeks prior to my surgery. She told me having borderline BP wasn't a deal breaker for me, but wanted me to get it down prior to surgery even if just a little lower. My BP wasn't considered high however, just borderline. How high is yours?

[newgrandmother 725]

they will cancel if your bp is to high take your meds stay away from salt and relax. when is your surgery?

[CJ_Redux 137]

I had surgery in Mexico (you can read about it here). The day of my surgery, I ended up arriving late due to travel delays and re-routing. By the time I got there, i hadn't eaten or drank anything for about 15 hours. My blood pressure was pretty high (154/97...something like that). I was surprised because it had NEVER been so high. Usually 120/80. So they checked it again. Same...high. They did an EKG (or is it ECG??). I asked the cardiologist if my bp would be a problem and he said it was probably high due to my travel, but that they'd give me something during surgery, but not to worry. I was worried. But now I'm 4 months out and bp is normal and no problems from surgery at all. If you're worried, you should ask your surgeon. Good luck.

[muffintop 62]

its 158/118 so I guess I should maybe at least take the pills till then. My surgery is the 25 of this month.

[newgrandmother 725]

that is dangereously high please take your meds you dont want to have a stroke

[CJ_Redux 137]

its 158/118 so I guess I should maybe at least take the pills till then. My surgery is the 25 of this month.

I agree with the other poster. You don't want to do anything to endanger your health. But please, please, PLEASE talk to your surgeon prior to going all the way to Mexico. I'm sure in doing bariatric surgery, you wouldn't be the first high bp patient they've seen. But they may have specific instructions for you. Rather than asking on this forum and coming up with a decision, talk to the person who's hands you're putting your life in. Good luck!

[Robbino 32]

I agree with everyone else muffin, take those meds! My BP is around the same as yours, and I'm on meds too. If its a cost issue, or because of side effects, your Dr may be able to prescribe something different. I'd hate for you to get down there and have to postpone surgery to get your BP down. Hopefully after surgery you won't need them for much longer anyway.