Rach8610 60 Posted October 24, 2014 So, I have lost a few lbs, and I am 5 weeks out of surgery. I am experiencing a slow heart rate of about 42 while lying flat and 51 while sitting up. anyone else having this issue?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeagleLover 1,020 Posted October 24, 2014 I think you need to call the surgeon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
belovedwar 5 Posted October 25, 2014 Are you on any BP medicine? I take Bystolic for BP and that is one of the side affects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4LgrLife_53 82 Posted October 25, 2014 Before I went for a heart cath last year, I was on metropolol (spelling?)--a beta blocker. Turned out all my heart problems were related to that medicine. It lowered my pulse rate between 32-35 beats a minute, I had chest pains and episodes of nearly passing out. My cardiologist thought I had a blockage. It was due to that medicine. As soon as they took me off of that prescription drug, my heart rate returned to normal and I felt so much better and the chest pains ceased. My heart cath (angiogram) showed no blockages. If you are not taking any of those heart medicines, recommend you see a doctor ASAP. Or if you're taking any of the medicines, see the doctor anyway---you may need to downsize your dosage or there may be some other underlying problem. A lot of those heart medications including the beta blockers have to be weaned off of to prevent other problems, so please see a doctor before you do anything like stopping your medications. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites