Hellppp! Pre Op did not go as planned!

I started yesterday off with first getting TOM - I said better this week then next week.  And I carried on.

I went to work for 2 hours and got some stuff done then went for my pre-op at the doc's office.  They were concerned because no one had scheduled a stress test.  After several discussions it was left that the anethesiologist (bad spelling, I know) would make the call.  So they stressed me out.

I went from the doc to the hospital for pre admission testing.  They took blood (lots of blood) and I had not eaten so I got a little queasy.  But I was OK.  My blood pressure was 155/94 - high.  It has run high since this last weight gain.  So a very nice young girl (I don't think she was more than 18!) came in and introduced herself as the anethesiologist (I'll stick with this spelling for now!).  She did an EKG and said that my left ventricle was enlarged due to the high blood pressure. 

I now need to lower my blood pressure as low as I can before Monday OR THEY WILL CANCELL MY SURGERY!!!  So much for the stress! LOL

My primary doc gave me a prescription for Hydrochlorothiade 25 mg once a day and Atenolol 25 mg 2 times a day.  Does anyone know if this will do the trick?  What else can I do (Beside not worry) that will help? 

Oh, and the anethesiology said I did not need a stress test.

I would appreciate any advice, help I could get!

Deb

Debbie, I am not a doctor or a nurse, but I did sleep at a quality inn last night.... seriously though, I know about High BP. You are too stressed! Simmer down. What are your hobbies? First and foremost, ya gotta get your mind off of the SURGERY and WHEN. You need to look at today. Today your goals should be 1. Enjoy life. Today is a great day! The sun is shining...the snow is melting....the signs of spring are all around. Enjoy being alive. Enjoy your family...enjoy friends! Just....enjoy life! 2. Clear your mind of all the harmful thoughts. this is the hard thing I know. Be positive. If YOU aren't positive, who is? You have to keep a right spirit. "the spirit of a man sustains him, but a wounded spirit who can bear?". 3. I am praying for you.

do you walk around in a bath towel too? Scott

I too am not a dr.. but I'm sure that medication combo will work. I was on both before surgery and my bp was well managed. I do think you're overly stressed though. Step back, take a deep breath, all that's meant to be will be. Stop, breathe and relax. May I suggest a really good massage, get your nails done or a pedicure. Something to relax yourself.

Well, I am feeling a little better.  I now believe that the pills will work and that issue will be resolved.  Also, the relaxation tips will also help. The doc's office called and said they did want a stress test done on Thursday morning.  I talked with the folks at NY Heart who are doing it and they said if there were any heart related problems that would cancell this surgery I would have known long before this point.  The woman said I would have had chest pains, exreme high bp and the like to have them reschedule.  This is just a routine test and an enlarged ventricle would not be reason to cancell. She also told me to chill out and try to relax.  I have told DH from now until Monday morning I am doing nothing but take it easy! So I do feel a bit better! Deb

 

 

HEY!! I am glad you are doing better.

Great news about the standard procedure.

Good idea about taking this weekend off...do something fun!!

God bless ya....

Deb, I am sorry you had such a hard time - the last thing we need is more stress, right? Sounds like everything is better now so try to stay relaxed & things will happen when they are meant to!! I will keep you in my prayers & hopefully things will be smooth for you from here on out!!! Good Luck!! Cece