Blood Pressure Down

Hi all, Just had to tell you my good news. Yesterday when I went to the Dr's my blood pressure was the lowest it has been in 3 years. They took it 3 x's . Maybe, just maybe I can work myself off this med finally.  Last week I had a couple of episodes where I felt like I was going to pass out. I think this was blood pressure.  Has anyone had this problem ? I am losing weight again and hope to continue. My shot term goal is to lose 7 lbs by June 6th when I go back to see the Dr. See all lighter. Joanne

Congratulations Joanne!!!!!!  That is great news!  Did the doc cut your dosage back - that's what mine did, then will discontinue if the BP remains where it is now!  Good to hear too that you're losing again - keep it up!!!!!! 

Cathy, Thanks, I am really working hard at it. I am eating 3 healthy small meals and 1 healthy snack.  Getting my water in  and exercising. Planning, planning and more planning. I am really trying to keep focused. It is not easy. I do have bad days still but I am working on them too. My short term goal is to get off 7 lbs by June 6th. I CAN DO IT!!!! See you lighter. Joanne

Joanne, miracles never cease. My blood pressure went really low, 90/40. Funny thing though I never was light headed or dizzy. Only when I got in the hot tub for over 5 minutes. Good thing I had to have an EGD, which is when they found the low pressure and the Doc told me to stop taking the BP meds immediately. Bad thing was I had to do the EGD without the good knock out drugs. Dr. Irgau was pretty fast, good thing. I gagged for 10 minutes. Loosing the weight has cured alot of issues I used to have.  Keep up the awesome job GF. ((hugs)) Elissa

 Elissa, I am making eggface bites as I type for tomorrow. I am so determined to get back where I was and off BP meds. Life is really getting stressful for me but I am determined to win this race. Bob starts chemo Wednesday . Due to past treatments he only has a 10% chance it will work. His blood supply is not very good. I know he really wants  me to win this battle so I will try my hardiest to stay focused and take care of him too. Please keep him in your prayers. Take care and hopefully I will see you lighter next month. Joanne

Joanne, Congrats on the loss and I hope things continue in a good way for you.  I will keep you and your husband in my prayers.  Its been a tough year for me but with friends like you it makes it a bit easier....just remember when things get tough reach out and someone will help.  We all understand about obesity and life issues!  Its amazing that we are still doing so well with all the stressors we have to deal with.  I am hoping things improve soon for us all. Hugs and Fleece Blankets (Yup in pain and cold still) Debbie

Debbie, Thanks !! I feeling is mutual. I know I can always count on you and other friends here.  Let's just remember we can only go to the bottom and there is no place to go but up !!!! Many of us have been to the bottom thru this last year. Things has to get better for all. I am still on track but it is an everyday struggle as you so know.  I am so sorry to hear you are still in pain. A special prayer will go up for you tonight. You hang in there and know we are all pulling together for all our needs. Take care and I hope to see you and Tim lighter soon.  Joanne