So mad I could chew nails.

Since vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin, you won't just pee out the extra.  If you take too much, your level will get too high.  30,000 IU is not likely to be too much - the vitamin D Council says vitamin D toxicity may occur if someone takes more than 100,000 IU a day, but they are also talking about people with "normal" digestive tracts, not RNY folks. 

Anytime you increase your D3 significantly, I would get labs done again in a couple months to see how your level is.  Then you can adjust as needed.

Thanks, Kelly

It took me thirteen month after WLS to get off my scrip for hypertension. 

You are rushing things.  Take a chill pill and work towards your goals.  It will all work out.

I am four years out, probably weigh around 160-165, and still suffer from high blood pressure. For most, people, weight loss results in lower BP, but, sadly, not for all. It just may be an issue that you continue to deal with. Don't let it get you down. Rather than focusing on this one negative, try to concentrate on the myriad of positives your weight loss will bring. Good luck to you, my friend!

When you take your BP do you sit for 5 minutes before taking it? Sit with your feet flat on the floor in a comfortable table chair, sit up nice and straight and then take your BP after the 5 minutes. Take your BP several times a day after various activities with the minimum of the 5 minute rule of sitting before taking it. What I do is sit with a nice magazine or book for the 5 minutes and the time goes fast. This gives your body a chance to settle down and the BP to stabilize. These are the instructions that i have from my doc. I have high BP when I first get into my doc's office and the nurse takes it but by the time she has come into the room, talked with me and caught up on my health time line my BP is lower and normal by the time she takes it. I was on two BP meds and was able to cut out the evening one.

My doc took me off my BP meds last Friday, I am 20 weeks out. Chill, you'll be okay. Remember your hormones will be off for at least a few weeks, maybe more. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

One reason for the high bp could be the result of rebound hypertension since you have been on the clonidine patch for the last month.  Missing the dose or stopping clonidine can have that effect.  So don't be too hard on yourself.  And get back on the patch as soon as possible.  Just a thought.

I'm sorry I don't have any advice, but I just had surgery 5 days ago.... and the "punch a kitten" comment hurt my achy side from laughing !!  lmao

Hi, just wanted to put in my 2¢ worth.  I'm older-just turned 70, am almost 10 yrs. out with a RNY.  I too had family health issues I wanted to correct before I fell to the same fate.  There is a long history of Heart, HBP & Diabetes in my family.  I was only about 1 yr. on diabetic meds, had been on HBP meds for over 20 yrs. & had two stents.  I have lost & maintained about 100 lb loss, at my age this took about 1 yr, I'm sure yours will happen faster.  In the time of surgery I left the hospital not diabetic-HOORAY.  About 6 yrs. after my RNY I did have to have another stent.  My BP meds have changed very little.  All of these meds are through my Cardiologist (he is very much into well-care) & he is super happy with my results.  My yearly blood test for my RNY surgeon & my Cardiologist have been perfect since surgery.  Whatever you do, please take you meds as your Dr. tells you, you are defeating the purpose of the meds if you do not.  As we all know, HBP is a silent killer.  You are doing very well with you weight loss, just do what your Drs. tell you.  For the rest of my life I will take pre-natal vitamins twice a day along with several other supplements that my Cardiologist recommends.  Due to family history, I will always be on some type of heart & BP meds, but that I can live with.  Life is so much better now.  Stay positive & be happy where you are.  

I too had RNY for health issues. I am a cancer survivor, have the autoimmune disease Dermatomyositis and at my "breaking point" was when I was nearly 300 lbs with high BP, borderline diabetes and being told by a doctor I "probably" had only a few year to live if I didn't get my weight under control.....I was wheelchair bound with a service dog.  

Gina is a  very good person I respect who has a lot of experience and guess what...It took a good 6 MONTHS to get most of my med conditions under control....Some are NOT. I still have Dermatomyositis (stabilized and in remission now) no moreHigh BP or High Blood sugar...BUT...My osteoarthritis actually got worse.  I am no longer in a wheelchair or need my Service Dog, and I go to the gym and do weights and resistance training and hoseback ride, but as Gina and others have said...The surgery isn't a "cure all".....It will help you LOSE the weight but I am still on Synthroid and a few other prescription meds. (Was on nearly 13 pre op am not down to 4). You have to be realistic. And getting "stressed" and drinking caffiene is NOT going to help. Take a warm bath, get a massage (Massage therapy has been the best thing in the world for me) take a walk (a slow gentle walk in the evening or a cool gym). You're a "newbie"   You're a nurse. You KNOW that nothing is going to happen overnight.  Not meaning to be disrespectful just honest. (((((hugs)))) and hang in there, OK?

Warmly,

Jackie