Blood pressure

[DMarie59 4]

I am 6 wks post op. I was able to come off of my blood pressure medication and now my blood pressure is up again 167/84. Has anyone had this issue. I really don’t want to restart taking my meds.

[GassyGurl 428]

Is it a one time reading, or multiple high readings? How active are you? I'm now able to keep mine in check with walking, Water and keeping my sodium lower. Every now and then it's a little high, like if I ate Jerky the day before.

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[DaleCruse 756]

Who took you off your blood pressure medication? If it was your surgical team, that's one thing. But if you took yourself off, that's a different matter. Either way, please consult your surgical team & together agree on a plan. Good luck!

[Danny Paul 761]

3 hours ago, DaleCruse said:

Who took you off your blood pressure medication? If it was your surgical team, that's one thing. But if you took yourself off, that's a different matter. Either way, please consult your surgical team & together agree on a plan. Good luck!

I bought a home blood pressure machine to monitor my BP daily. My BP pre op was 120/80 with meds. It is now 114/72 after I took myself off my meds. Sometimes it does go up to 121/79 but for most times it stays at 114/72. When I had my three month post op visit I told my surgeon that I took myself off the the BP meds. (I also spoke to my primary care Dr as well) Both know the reason for my WLS was to get off as many meds as I could. I excercise 4x a week at the gym and I stick to the plan as far as eating goes. Pre surgery I didn't put any additional salt in my food and I still don't. As for the BP monitor I took it with me to the Dr to see if it is as accurate as his. It passed the test, so I know my readings are correct.

[DMarie59 4]

I took myself off of the meds because my readings were very low. I am back on the meds now that my readings are high with multiple readings. I have just started walking and hope that this will help.

[jaidajacoby2 28]

Is it a one time reading, or multiple high readings? How active are you? I'm now able to keep mine in check with walking, Water and keeping my sodium lower. Every now and then it's a little high, like if I ate Jerky the day before.

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Plz always check sodium content....even on your jerky!