Hypertension

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

I have borderline hbp and was taking 7.5 of lisinopril prior to wls. My surgeon took me off the lisinopril. And here is the weird thing - the three times I have had a follow-up appointments with the PA at the surgeon's office my bp has been on the higher side 140-150/85-90 and I said - that's too high - you took me off the meds - so? The PA said - well you need to see your primary doctor. But YOU guys are the ones that took me off the meds! So I put myself back on my normal dose this week and have a call in to my primary. I have my surgeon share all results w my primary, whether or not they read them is anyone's guess.

[Berry78 4,261]

Blood pressure meds can have side effects. Slightly elevated blood pressure (systolic up to about 140 or 150) isn't super dangerous.. so it's a judgement call as to the benefit of medicating these elevated pressures. I chose not to medicate mine once I was consistently under 150 systolic.

If I was running 148-152, I'd probably take a half-dose, depending on the med.

Of course, this is with the idea that I'm in a weight-reduction phase, and expect the pressures to continue improving. If I were in a weight- stable phase, then I'd want to stay on a blood pressure medication with pressures over 140.

[FluffyChix 17,414]

You guys are all so McSchmarty! Thanks for helpin us out!