HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

[bigbrian]

as any on who had the bypass had high blood pressure before the op and nt been taking anything fr it

 

[bigbrian]

can anyone tell me if they had high blood presssure when they went for the pre op am ad the op got loads of questions to ask but no one seems to be answering me

 

[TC33]

Hi Brian, I have high blood pressure but it was controlled when I went for my pre-op. The anaesthetist said as long as it wasn't over 160/90 it would be fine, luckily it was about 135/85 and the same on the day of the op. Hope this helps

 

[bigbrian]

Thanks that was help full ive been to get blood pressure tableys today from docs so it will be under contoll gt my pre op on 27th hope it wont be too long after tht for my app

 

[TC33]

Fingers crossed, hope all goes well

 

[soohoo]

blood pressure

I take tablets for blood pressure.and they changes them.it was up when I went for the pre op.but she said it was probably just getting worked up over the pre op.give the sister a ring at the dept that puts you on the list.and see if the doctor as made any comments.which consultant are you on.i start my carb pre op diet tomorrow.2 weeks to go.i am excited and scared but here we go.take care

 

[Madcatwoman]

I had high blood pressure pre op, was 195/110 before meds, the dropped to 165/95 with 10mg ramipril. Now, 9 months post op it was 100/60 at last bp check so dropped to 5mg ramipril and being checked again soon.