High BP, High Fear

[LaineyStarr 3]

So today i went into what was to be my final meet with my surgeon, Dr.s appointments already always have me on the edge and perhaps it was the chinese from a few days ago that added but my bp was 177/125!! yes, i know, i was shocked too so I have been put in a holding pattern while some things are checked out, I came home and rested and last check gave me a 141/97.. still a bit high but a lot lower than before. I am just hoping this doesn't put me off my date of 3*18-13.. really want to get this journey going.. but now i'm scared that this is going to throw things off kilter. I tried to look for a similar thread so forgive if this is a repeat.

[leeann71 539]

First of all dont stress that raises your blood pressure. It probably was the chinese food with all the sodium in it. Just take a step back and hope for the best. If it does not go away, then there is a reason you might want to wait on the surgery to get it under control. Everything happens for a reason. You will be fine and congratulation on taking the steps to get healthier.

[TheGamer 406]

Prior to surgery I was routinely 140/90 or thereabouts, and that was when I was still on medication for HBP. It didn't delay or impact my surgery in any way.

[LaineyStarr 3]

thank you so much for responding.

[Olivereindeer 30]

Hi, I'm an RN and used to work in anaesthetics. It us always wise to have a patient as stable as possible prior to surgery - it is frustrating for you but most sensible to get your BP under control first otherwise your surgery and recovery will be compromised. Thus just may mean repeated your BP for a while to see if it was just a 'one off ' event or maybe modifying your meds. It won't mean u can't have surgery and in fact just reinforces your reasons to have WLS.

Alternatively if they use a cuff that us too small it will give a high reading. With a reading that high we always have the patient rest and repeat it in 20 mins and again at 40 mins.