Low Heart Rate after surgery

[lachellove 486]

Did anyone else have this issue

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

What does this mean?

[lachellove 486]

What does this mean?

under 64 beats per minute?

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I have heard about this and my doctor mentioned this to me as well but showed no immediate concern....stumped...

[AlanaRN 419]

I do. My HR has been in the 50's since I had surgery. Resting HR the other day was 53. It's not something to be too concerned over.

[LisaDomalewski 79]

Mine gets as low as 48 - my doctor also said it does not need to work as hard !

[MarciaN 391]

I haven't had my surgery yet but have lost almost 50 pounds pre-op. My resting heart beat is always in the 60's now. (started in the 80s) I was told that my heart didn't have to work as hard now that I am losing weight. But...it is always good to monitor it and share info with your doctor. (I have the fitbit Charge HR so I can check it whenever I want.)

[lachellove 486]

Thanks ladies I was like sheesh my is 40 or 44 ... Scary. No pain though.

[pixieredhead 79]

Mine is. I've been seeing a cardiologist for it. It's usually in the 40s. He said it's likely related to the vagus nerve. It's still scary and am hoping it'll sort itself out cause i feel fine even though it's low.

[BarrySue 602]

Mine goes down to the upper 40's when I'm on pain meds and sleepy. It's fine. Hell, there are some athletes and super healthy people that will breathe 6-8 breaths a minute because their bodies are simply that efficient.