Question:
If you have/had VasoVagal Syncope Will WLS Cure it?

About 6 years ago diagnosed with VasoVagal Syncope, which is a condition that causes my blood pressure to bottom out to nothing, I have been on medication that is actually used to lower peoples blood pressure but for me it keeps it at a consistant pressure. They do not know what the cause of it is, just that for some reason my pressure drops. Any one else have anything like this and had the surgery? Could this possibly be weight related?    — Mini Gadget (posted on March 24, 2003)

March 24, 2003
Interestingly enough, I had high blood pressure before the surgery and since losing the weight I have developed vasodepressor syncope. I think this is the same or similar condition to vasovagal syncope. My doctors said it should level out with time once the body has time to readjust to my new blood pressure (very low normal range). So far, NOT so good, but I'm hoping... 9 months out, down 107 lbs.
   — cjabates

March 24, 2003
Pre op I was on blood pressure meds and it was still high like 138 over 110. After surgery at about a month I was always dizzy and saw stars, even though I was off the pills. Over a year it slowy became normal. It takes time for our bodies to adjust to such a huge change.
   — bob-haller

March 24, 2003
Pre op I was on blood pressure meds and it was still high like 138 over 110. After surgery at about a month I was always dizzy and saw stars, even though I was off the pills. Over a year it slowy became normal. It takes time for our bodies to adjust to such a huge change.
   — bob-haller

March 25, 2003
ORIGINAL POSTER!!! Maybe I should say this differently. I have an actually disorder that causes my blood pressure to bottom out to nothing, It has been medically proven. I was diagnosed with it 6 years ago, and have contolled it with meds since. They have never been able to figure out why it happens, and I pass out. Could this be weight related?
   — Mini Gadget

March 25, 2003
Being large or small has nothing to do with vasovagal syncope. So losing your weight will not make a difference. But taking in lots of fluids will. It is important for those with this condition to constantly be hydrating yourself. You can also wear Ted Stockings that willhelp. The blood pressure drops suddenly when a person rises because of the shift in fluids in the body. (That's why the constant hydrating helps.) Try getting up very slowly and let your body adjust to the gravity pull. This should help.
   — Sue A.