Two huge goals for me!!
I had my first visit with my primary care physician today since surgery.
First.. about 5 days after surgery I had to stop taking my high blood pressure pills because the crushed pill mixed with anything was making me throw up... so i just kinda took myself off the medicine.
Well.. when I went to see the surgeon at 2 weeks Post-Op they said my pressure was still a little high, but it wasnt horrible, and that I needed to follow up with my PCP.
When I went in today.... my Blood Pressure was 128/82. The doctor was so surprised, she checked again with the manual cuff.. this time it was 110/82!!
So........ they officially discontinued my blood pressure medicine!
That is one awesome goal that I am so proud to have reached!! And only 3 weeks in!
And another good note... I measured yesterday.... I've lost 18 inches!!
First.. about 5 days after surgery I had to stop taking my high blood pressure pills because the crushed pill mixed with anything was making me throw up... so i just kinda took myself off the medicine.
Well.. when I went to see the surgeon at 2 weeks Post-Op they said my pressure was still a little high, but it wasnt horrible, and that I needed to follow up with my PCP.
When I went in today.... my Blood Pressure was 128/82. The doctor was so surprised, she checked again with the manual cuff.. this time it was 110/82!!
So........ they officially discontinued my blood pressure medicine!
That is one awesome goal that I am so proud to have reached!! And only 3 weeks in!
And another good note... I measured yesterday.... I've lost 18 inches!!
Congratulations!!! The first of many wow moments to enjoy in the coming weeks and months.
ENJOY!
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145
It's good that you no longer need your B/P meds. But I just want to tell everyone *****ads this that suddenly stopping B/P needs is a major NO, NO. It can cause rebound Hypertension where your B/P shots up to dangerous levels which can cause a Stroke or Heart Attack.
I know someone who stopped his meds suddenly because of side effects it was causing. It was a weekend so he thought I will just stop it taking it until I can talk to the doctor on Monday. He had a stroke, and had to go through rehab and now is no longer able to work. He is only in his early 30's.
I know someone who stopped his meds suddenly because of side effects it was causing. It was a weekend so he thought I will just stop it taking it until I can talk to the doctor on Monday. He had a stroke, and had to go through rehab and now is no longer able to work. He is only in his early 30's.
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