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— gigi_c (posted on January 22, 2009)
January 22, 2009
I would check with my doctor. You don't want that to get too low. Find
out why your blood pressure is getting lower. It may be an underlying
problem or simply a shock to your system from losing so much weight so
rapidly. Let us know what happens. Good Luck and God Bless,
vinnigirl, retired RN
— vinnigirl
January 22, 2009
— gigi_c
January 22, 2009
Greetings Gigi, Please do tell us more so we can give you some pointers.
How much water? How much exercise? Blessings. Christine Gibson, MS, MA,
OH Life Coach in training, OH WLS Support Group leader
— Christine Gibson
January 22, 2009
High blood pressure is one of those things that is usually resolved after
gastric bypass...But low blood pressure is not something I have heard
associated with GB either...But I learn something new daily...At least you
are on the right track and didn't waste time getting to a doctor and went
as far as pushing it further. Being your own health care advocate is so
important after GB because there just is NOT enough long term info and
studies of what goes on with us after surgery. This might not have anything
to do with your surgery...but be certain they are completely aware that
you had RNY! Best of luck to you and hopefully it's just dehydration that
you can fix all by yourself!
— .Anita R.
January 23, 2009
I had low blood pressure and didn't know until I called my doctor and they
had me come in. They couldn't even get a reading. Finally after the 4th
try it was 70/40. I was wisked off to the ER for IV fluids. After that I
didn't need to continue my bp meds. Definitely check with your doctor. It
is not normal and not good.
— MastaP
January 23, 2009
I have had low blood pressure after WLS. It's been as low as 80/45. I have
had it taken several times when the nurse thinks there must be a mistake
and wants to take it again. They always look shocked. I have been told by
more than one Dr that as long as I am not symptomatic, ie. lightheaded,
passing out, etc, then research is showing low blood pressure to be a good
thing.
I would suggest you still talk to you PCP about your concerns and get their
opinion, but I certainly did go from one extreme to the other.
— corky1057
January 23, 2009
I had low BP before surgery and now.... they wonder if I am alive when they
take my BP. It's crazy. The machines that do it automatically, think I am
dead and I have to have them do it manually. I was told by my NUT and PCP
to eat more salt - not working that well, don't really like salt - so I may
need to have my prescription for salt pills filled. I get dizzy and light
headed - so I have to stand slowly and get my barrings before walking, etc.
I am always cold, not freezing.... taking small steps to make it better.
Good luck.
— jammerz
January 23, 2009
Have you stopped taking your bp meds after WLS? It is common after rapid
weight loss for people to have to wean or discontinue their bp meds and/or
diabetes meds. Make an appointment with your surgeon and have things
checked out. I was a little dizzy when standing up or changing position
and just felt fuzzy headed. I am a nurse and have a bp cuff and accucheck
at home and checked everything. Both were low so I had to discontinue my
meds. Best of luck,
Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
— DawnVic
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