Question:
High Blood Pressure (2 years out) ???
I have found recently that I have my high blood pressure back. I was taken off of it 6 months after surgery. Then about 6 months ago discovered I had it back. I eat healthy, dropped 85 of my 100 LBS (wanted) and play raquetball 4-5 times a week. My issue is I have moved out of the state I had surgery donein and NO bariatric Dr. Will touch me with a ten foot pole. I have tried 4 different meds and nothing is working. I don't know if anyone has a similar problem? (Not sure my Dr understands the mal absorption issue) What blood pressure med works for any of you? Just want to be able to make suggestions to him as to what we could try. My blood pressure is still sky high after 6 months of different meds. Thanks Kristie 285-202-180 — continuedmoon (posted on March 3, 2008)
March 3, 2008
This seems unusual for having lost the weight. I wonder if you should
consider a cardiac specialist rather than bariatric's at this point. You
know the typical drill for reducing blood pressure I'm sure... low
salt....stress reducers....etc. But if it's not getting under control with
meds.... they should be looking at something that could be causing this to
happen. I went off meds instantly after surgery. I always had a bp of
140/90 or worse....now it's 115/70 and I was on diavan hct, when it was
bad. It has a diuretic in it...which was great for me. But I didn't need
it after surgery and still don't...but I'm only 4 months out. I surely
hope it doesn't return. That's got to be disconcerting for sure. Do they
take your reading immediately following your arrival at the clinic? Do
they retake it after you've sat and relaxed awhile? Maybe you have some
anxiety...with moving...and seeing new doctors...could cause some of that.
I'd also consider getting a home monitor...I did that after I had pregnancy
induced hyper-tension. It was nice to see how I was doing without going to
the clinic all of the time. I hope you find some answers....and best
wishes! Keep calm....smile....(easier said than done I'm sure...)
Hugs...Cheryl
— Cheryl K.
March 3, 2008
Several years ago my blood pressure could not be controlled until my doctor
used this combination: Nefedipine and Postassium Chloride in the morning
and accupril and hydrochlorothyazide at night. With these four medications
I am kept in check. However, I decided not to have bariatric surgery last
week after a year of preparation. The reasons are complex, but I believe
the bottom line is that I don't have that much to lose at this time. I
wish you well, Kristie!
Carmen
— [Deactivated Member]
March 3, 2008
I am only 3 months post op but I am still on high blood pressure
medication. My Dr. recently changed it due to my bp was running high, I
now take lisinopril-hctz and right now it seems to be doing the job. My
problem is now is that I may be a diabetic now and was not one before
surgery. I guess we have to take the good and deal with the bad. Hopefully
you can find a medication that works.
— TONYA WOODS
March 3, 2008
Not all bp problems are caused by obesity. There could be a heart defect or
something in you circulatory system causing the problem. Genetic facts can
cause high bp. I use Verapamil (generic for Calaan) and I recently had a
pacemaker implanted due to low pulse rate. So I have both problems. I too
was off of bp meds for 10 months, then on, then off again, and now back on
with the pacemaker.
— Dave Chambers
March 3, 2008
I took Altase per my Cardioligest, but he has taken me off of it because my
blood pressure dropped so low. I still take Altinal for fast heart beat
when working out. I would find a heart specilest. Only drughs to stay
away from are time release like Nisspan. They just pass through you too
fast. Keep up the good work, but look at your new inviriment, as changing
job and strees there and at home can bring back the blood pressure issues.
— William (Bill) wmil
March 3, 2008
Great news. Try www.newyouhealthclub.com. I have a friend that had high
blood pressure and started taking these fruits n' veggies in a capsule.
Everything evened out. I could tell you other stories if you are
interested. Dr. Titus Duncan in Georgia, bariatric surgeon, has all of his
patients on these caps. Check it out!! Let me know!!
— bariatricdivalatina
March 3, 2008
— continuedmoon
March 3, 2008
First, Kristie, this is not an issue I have personally but as another
person suggested you HBP may not be weight related. I'm sorry the meds you
have tried have not resolved the problem and as you say the mal-absorption
issues may be part of the problem. You might want to join:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG. Lots of experienced long term
post-ops there that might be able to share their experince. Great group of
individuals and the only requirement to post is that you be 1 year post-op,
but you can read if you are less than that.
Secondly, I find it disturbing that people are allowed to promote their own
website, on this forum, where they sell a product, in the context of the
answer to a question another preson poses. Is this not some violation of
Obesity Help policy? I have seen this individual do it several times and
find it bothersome. We are here to offer support and suggestions, possibly
this individual could just speak from personal experince, i.e.; this
'product' worked for me. Just a suggestion. Blessings,
— ALF
March 3, 2008
When I was overweight my blood pressure was borderline high (280) I lost
140lbs and 2 1/2 yrs later was diagnosed with high blood pressure and put
on medication, the pills have helped and i now have a normal reading I was
told that I have true hypertension because I did not get it until after I
lost weight, 3 years later I'm still at 143.
— Lil' Booty
March 4, 2008
Hi Kristie, thanks for writing. Please tell your doctor that you need
him/her educated on wls. They are caring for you and need to know the
benefits and risks. You are paying them for this service and you need
special care in that area. Also, contact your prior surgeon and see if
they will recommend a surgeon in your area and the problems you are having
finding one. That is an outrage to me that when you move another surgeon
will not care for you. It is bad enough that they do that with people who
go out of country for surgery, but when you move in us, there is no reason
to continue care. You might want to contact your insurance company or the
medical board in your area and complain about this and see if you can get
care. Take care, Patricia P.
— Patricia P
March 4, 2008
Kristie, One of the people you might try talking to is a pharmacist,
hopefully one who knows about WLS. There are many combinations out there
and you need to find the one specifically for you. All docs have their own
favored drug or combination. Your pharmacist can work with your doctor to
find the one(s) that will work for you. Julie
— JulieJD
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