Surgery Cancelled Due to High Blood Pressure

[tx_scorpio 17]

My doctor has referred me to a cardiologist which I will see on June 5th. It was actually the anesthesiologist who refused. I was also told that if my blood pressure was high the day of surgery then the facility would turn me away as well. Everything had been good up until Wednesday before last when I went in for my pre-op appointment. My blood pressure was always in that borderline stage, but nothing quite as high as 164/108. I am baffled why it got so high.

[SeaShells82 96]

Ok, that makes more sense. Anesthesiologists don't generally meet their patients until the day of surgery so they (understandably) tend to be more conservative in signing off on stuff like this. The BP could have been high from nerves/stress - the days and weeks leading up to a major surgery are enough to make anyone's BP spike! Glad you'll be seeing a cardiologist though. I'm sure they'll get things sorted out for you quickly. I know it probably feels like a set back but keep your head in the game and surgery will be here before you know it [emoji4]

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

Avoid caffeine, salty food...I am sure you know this though.....

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

I hope for the best for you. Keep us posted...

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

Check the sodium in your shakes - were you on preop diet? broth?

[tx_scorpio 17]

Thank all of you. I will avoid high sodium foods and caffeine; anything to get back on track.

[tx_scorpio 17]

The day that I started my pre-op was the same day my doctor checked my bp, so I didn't officially start the pre-op until the next day.

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

No deli meat, canned Soups, processed food - try to stick to cooked chicken, grilled meat, veggies, skim milk, oatmeal, blueberries, yogurt (if you tolerate milk). Use Mrs. Dash for seasoning and garlic.....

Take one magnesium at night.

[tx_scorpio 17]

Thanks for the tips. I will make sure to follow them.

[PatientEleventyBillion 851]

I had peak BP of 170s/115, and thats on only first line treatment of only metoprolol and HCTZ (hydro, Water pill). After many dietary changes 3 months later my BP was regularly 100-120/65-90 before surgery, my latest post-op and off HCTZ (only taking metoprolol) was 103/81.

If you're on amlodopine that's generally a second line treatment (for more advanced hypertension issues), and if your BP is spiking that high on second line treatment, something is wrong.. and you're very high risk of stroke or heart attack unless it gets under control quickly.

This is generally diet induced. Stay away from dense carb foods and liquids. Talk to a nutritionist or RD and get into better habits immediately.

Blood pressure spikes quite a bit during surgery. If your BP is uncontrolled as it seems now, the surgeon likely sees you as too much of a risk.

Edited May 26, 2017 by PatientEleventyBillion

[tx_scorpio 17]

Will do, thanks for the advice.

[PatientEleventyBillion 851]

Also to add.. low sodium, as in, avoid added salt.

[tx_scorpio 17]

Will do. I will make whatever sacrifice I have to make.

[lindabalseca 373]

I take lisinipril and hydrochlorothiazide it's good and protects ur kidneys....too long with high blood pressure can hurt the kidneys and then its dialysis....stay away from too much sodium drink lots of Water and more water. Practice some stress relieving techniques like meditation. Just my 2 cents [emoji179]