Question:
Has any post-ops had low blood pressure?

I just went to my doctor for my year check up and i had extremly low blood pressure? He said it was ok cuz of all the weight i have lost (140lbs). But i just had it checked 2weeks ago and it was fine. What does this mean? I am so nervous! He said people as petite and I am now will have low blood pressure. It was 84/52. This scares me to death.    — Candiss T. (posted on June 21, 2002)

June 21, 2002
I have had low blood pressure my whole life. It has become even lower with my weight loss. Mine is about where yours is as well. And my docs dont seem too worried about it. Just be careful getting up too quickly, it sometimes will make you a bit lightheaded.
   — RebeccaP

June 21, 2002
I was diagnosed with low blood pressure at my one-year check-up as well. I was told it was a result of the huge weight loss. I still get very dizzy and light-headed if I stand up too quickly. My doctor told me it was nothing to worry about, and advised me to add liberal amounts of salt to my diet.
   — Juan C.

June 21, 2002
My wife who is 14 months post-op has also had problems with low blood sugar. Suggestions would be to increase fluids, salt and potassium intake. Also low blood pressure can be a symptom of B-12 dificiency, so you may try boosting your intake of B-12. That really helped my wife. I am 3.5 months post-op and off medication for high blood pressure.
   — Dell H.

October 3, 2002
This is interesting... today, my blood pressure was 84/62. Also low for someone who is ALWAYS 120/80. I'm a post op and at goal so what's been mentioned here about the weight loss and resulting low BP is interesting to me. Furthermore, I have frequent bouts of dizziness. Particularly when getting out of bed in the morning or if I move from a sedentary position too quickly. I will be seeing my WLS doc on Monday and I am going to take this information to him. Thanks to all of you for posting!
   — Tamara R.