Blood pressure question

[tinahall 27]

I'm skittle over 3 weeks out and have had high blood pressure for about 6 or 7 years. I take 20 mg of lisinipril per day. I took my blood pressure today and its been so low. (106/64, 95/47)

Is it possible it could go down so soon? I've lost 22 lbs and was sleeved on May 23. I'm not dizzy or anything and I feel great. Anyone else experience this ?

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[taurabird 142]

You need to see your regular doctor immediately to reduce your BP meds. Yes it can happen that fast and with just a little weight loss. Congrats!

[Sleaveman 3]

Mine went down immediately. 130/82 day of surgery,and 102/78 next day. Dr said this would probably happen. Went off blood pressure meds day after!

[Thatguy 53]

ya i got taken off my bp meds completely

[auntmissa1 39]

I also have not taken bp meds since the day before surgery. I am usually just under 120/80 without meds now.

[mulan3472000 5]

My bp was high in the hospital, they said it may have been from the anesthesia. It's been a bit high since I left on Tuesday but was finally coming down yesterday. I am still taking my meds. I really hope I can get off the meds .... But high bp runs in the family. ????

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[Kristine 18]

My doctor took me off my high blood pressure medication about a week post-op (my b/p was 86/44). I am nine months post vsg and still off medication. My blood pressure runs 110-120 over 60-70. Love it!

[CCRNonherway 78]

I'm so thankful for this thread. I take lisinopril every morning and if I forget, by noon I have a pounding headache. My surgery is scheduled for the 25th, first thing in the morning, and I've even thought about getting up at midnight just to take my pill! I know i have to trust in the medical system to take care of me, but it sounds like I may not need anything?! Thanks for sharing!

[tinahall 27]

I'm so thankful for this thread. I take lisinopril every morning and if I forget' date=' by noon I have a pounding headache. My surgery is scheduled for the 25th, first thing in the morning, and I've even thought about getting up at midnight just to take my pill! I know i have to trust in the medical system to take care of me, but it sounds like I may not need anything?! Thanks for sharing![/quote']

I was allowed to take mine the morning of surgery if you need too. Thank you all for sharing it just seemed crazy it could happen that fast but I feel so blessed that it has !!!!

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[SMO 193]

I don't take any bp meds but my bp came down dramatically after surgery. It was high right after surgery. Most likely from all the fluids they pumped into me, but at my two week appointment it was 100/60.

[johnlatte 1,232]

I was taking 150mgs of Avapro. Stayed on it for a while as my weight came down, then dropped to 75mg and now am off entirely. I wouldn't recommend just dropping the meds without talking to your Drs. There's nothing related to the surgery itself that is magically going to drop your BP. As you drop the weight, the BP should come down as you are seeing.

[KayCTheNewMe 50]

I was taking propanalol before and metroprolol post op (I am quite allergic to lisinopril) and I had the same problem with my bp going low. I can't say do what I did, but I ended up going cold turkey without meds 4 weeks post op and tracked it for a week to see where my bp and heart rate was at. after that week I started running lower than 120/80 every time and I am still not taking it. when I spoke to my surgeon he looked at it and said it was something definitely not worth treating anymore. it really can get better that quick!

[tinahall 27]

I was taking propanalol before and metroprolol post op (I am quite allergic to lisinopril) and I had the same problem with my bp going low. I can't say do what I did' date=' but I ended up going cold turkey without meds 4 weeks post op and tracked it for a week to see where my bp and heart rate was at. after that week I started running lower than 120/80 every time and I am still not taking it. when I spoke to my surgeon he looked at it and said it was something definitely not worth treating anymore. it really can get better that quick![/quote']

Thank you!!! I am off mine for the time being and they want me to keep track of it for a week so hopefully I will be all good!!! My only prob is I have terrible white coat syndrome so when I go to the dr I have to wait about 30 min before they get an accurate reading bc my first one is always so high. Haha

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[CCRNonherway 78]

I was allowed to take mine the morning of surgery if you need too. Thank you all for sharing it just seemed crazy it could happen that fast but I feel so blessed that it has !!!!

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When I went to my pre-op testing and instructions, they told me to take all my normal meds with a sip of Water, so I am much relieved about that! Tuesday here we come!

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[HatheryOnHerWay 603]

wish I could go off my meds soon, but unfortunately my high blood pressure is anxiety-based. Bla!