Gotta get blood pressure down before 6/24 surgery

[greygirl903 45]

Good luck today!

Well my BP is down some since I have been taking meds. It's usually in the 120's over 90 something. I'm not sure how to get the bottom number down. I have been very strict with sodium in my preop diet and have been walking some.

[Kami63 215]

Well my BP is down some since I have been taking meds. It's usually in the 120's over 90 something. I'm not sure how to get the bottom number down. I have been very strict with sodium in my preop diet and have been walking some.

Great! I think the preop will help a lot. Are you on liquids only? My BP has been perfect since I started my preop. It is amazing what taking away caffeine and salt can do. Good luck! My surgery is one day after yours.

[greygirl903 45]

I am on liquid only for the most part but they said I could have cottage cheese and cheese sticks. my bp has come down but the bottom number has still been around 93/94. Im hoping the 116/94 range will still get me in surgery on monday!!

[thinnerdaysahead 48]

Something I do when I get my bp taken - is that I meditate (close my eyes and think peaceful thoughts and go to whatever place that makes me feel calm) - it always works. Also, call your pcp and ask if you can take an additional 10 mg of lisinopril?

[greygirl903 45]

That sounds like a great suggestion. I will definitely try it. Thank you :-)