What an incredible feeling!

angerama
on 8/29/06 1:05 pm - Las Vegas, NV

I've had one of the best days today in a long time! I saw my PCP today, and we've decided to discontinue my hypertension medication! WooHoo! I've been taking it for 12 years and was up to 200 mg of Toprol XL a day pre op. That is ALOT of Toprol. So, after surgery, we had gradually decreased it over time. A month ago, we dropped the dose to 25 mg. and I did just fine. So, the doc said let's try no meds for a month and see what happens. I am just so excited I can't stand it. I had no idea that taking medication was such a big deal to me until I was released from it. Health REALLY does mean everything! Angie

michdeb
on 8/29/06 1:49 pm - Southeast, MI

RNY on 05/12/05

Congratulations, Angie, that is good news. I understand the medication thing. I was able to get off my hypertension med right after surgery, and haven't wanted to take any other prescription since then. When I occaisonally have to take Celebrex for my knee pain, I am very aware of taking a drug. Probably most of us were on some medication for our co-morbitites pre-op, just being off of them is a victory. Debra M.

Rejoicing 2B free
on 8/29/06 2:54 pm - southern states

What great news Angela ! Ahhh ! The perks of this wls journey. Congratulations. I just got off mine 2 wks ago also. Won't miss them, but wonder if the pharmaceutical companies will miss our $

Mary