Question:
I have been schedule for surgury three times each time my blood presser is high I hav

been to renal doctor my doctor everyweek for three months I want to get this over with they think I have white coat syndrome    — peachesorange (posted on July 30, 2007)

July 30, 2007
Sally, you failed to say what your BP was before the surgery. Did your Nephrologist stop the surgery? Or, did it flip you out and you backed out? I also used to have White Coat Anxiety, but with enough doctors seeing me constantly it finally resolved it'self. I take it you have diabetes and Kidney disease. I do as well, but am on 4 BP meds. I hope this helps. I am schuald for surgery on the 7th of August. They can adjust your BP during surgery. Right now I have to have mine adjusted because it is running to low for a change. Good luck and try to relax more. Easier said then done. Use imagery. My favorite is imagine an aquariam with beautiful fish swimming gracefully through the water. Believe it or not, it really helps.
   — bderuiter

July 30, 2007
BUY A BLOOD PRESSURE MACHINR FOR YOUR HOME. MAKE SURE YOU KNOW HOW TO USE IT. CHART YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 3X'SA DAY FOR 30 DAYS AT HOME. IF IT IS NORMAL BRING THE CHART TO YOU PRIMARY AND SEEK HIS ADVICE. IF YOUR PRESSURE IS ALWAYS HIGH YOU ARE A RISK.
   — GERALDKALTER

July 30, 2007
have they sent you to a cardologist? they can send you home wearing a BP monitor to track whats up. in addition they may be able to chill you out immediately before surgery like the day before with some happy pills:) I can understand your fear, its fight or flight and I was a nervous wreck the morning of surgery. If I could of just been able to see a glimpse of my post op life I would of JUMPED ONTO that table.....
   — bob-haller

July 30, 2007
I was diagnosed with white coat syndrome (also called office hypertension) back in 1994 when I was pregnant with my daughter. I bought a home BP monitor and did as another poster suggested. Take it 3 times a day, charted it for the entire pregnancy and that's how I was diagnosed. Try the same thing or yes, see a cardiologist. Good luck!
   — crystalsno

July 30, 2007
Hi Sally, thanks for writing, but I am not sure what you are asking. I think you are just frustrated, and I am sure you have good reason. We had one woman in support group that had to wait for over two years to be cleared for surgery. Her heart and other issues were just too big. You need to trust your doctors and do what you can to get your blood pressure in check for surgery. It is for your safety. As much as you want to move forward with surgery if you awoke with major complications or worse yet, didn't awake from surgery, you and your family would have huge regrets. Work with your doctors and be patient for your own healths sake. Take care. Patricia P.
   — Patricia P

July 31, 2007
If this is happening when you arrive ask for a 15 min or so quiet time and get retested. This may give your BP time to settle down and you will be on your way to surgery. I use to have that happen at my regular appointments and this process worked for me. Good Luck and God Bless, Norma
   — njkbutton

July 31, 2007
thank you all for your answers , I went to see my surgent today and he took my presser and it was high again but he said to take all my medicine the morning of my schedule date and see if the anesthesia aproves
   — peachesorange

August 20, 2007
If you have white coat syndrome (or any anxiety/panic for that matter) you would probably find it very helpful to find a therapist/counselor/coach that could teach you how to to relaxation exercises... usually only takes one or two sessions to learn these exercises and I bet they will help you with more than just having the surgery done. These exercises are also helpful post-op and can really be an asset in managing any pain and discomfort you may have afterwards.
   — mrsidknee