High Blood Pressure??

Hi all; after my surgery mt b/p was normal. Until about 2 months ago it started climbing again. My PCP has put me on tenormin and diovan; and the b/p is still around 158/99. Has anyone had a return to high b/p after surgery? Does anyone think the absorbtion could cause the meds to be inefftective? My PCP says the b/p should be lower with the meds. I wonder if the PCP really understands the absorption after surgery? Thanks for listening. mark g

Mark, Yes, I do think it's possible that the you might not be getting the full benefit of your medication. One thing I was told even before surgery was taking meds with a little bit of a citric juice such as orange juice or apple juice helps break down the meds in the stomach before heading into the intestines. The citric acid dissolves things a little better. Be sure to check your meds for warnings on what you can take with them though. I had to do this when I was taking iron tabs when I was anemic. Also, if you feel your PCP isn't aware of how the surgery affects the absorption, talk to your surgeon. He may have other ideas. Good luck! Shelley