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I had major issues with high blood pressure prior to surgery. Neurosurgeons worried about strokes etc.. now I am facing the opposite issue. I no longer take blood pressure medicines for months now. My blood pressure has dropped drastically, to the point where I have a hard time getting the energy to even get out of bed or do anything. The doctor is aware, and just recently did some blood work, I go in to have a bp work up (whatever that is) and an ekg. My blood pressure also drops if I get up, even if I take it slow. Sooo, I take things extra slow. It's averaging out 90/60 with a heartrate of 108 which is usually in the 60's 70's. The lowest one at the doctors office was 88/56 heartrate 104. They didn't let me go till it went up, thankfully a crying baby helped. LOL No pun. Is anyone else having this issue? Anything I can do myself to fix this?

Thanks all, good things to check in to. Will post if anything changes. Have a great day!

This thread along with the other grammar police threads crack me up. Honestly, tit for tat. Is that "condesending" enough? *shrugs* I started exploring recently looking for something and ran across this board. It's nice to have a board to rant on, however the elementary school he said she said I don't much like. If I have something to say I prefer to say it to that person. My opinion, and how I handle things. I guess this would be my rant for the day. LOL On another note....Have a good weekend (being sincere here).

I really enjoy reading success stories, thank you for sharing. Congratulations on your first year.

Welcome and congratulations. Yay, you made it! You will have both good and bad times, just take it one day at a time. Keep us posted.

Welcome to the group and congratulations on your date. Look forward to hearing your story.

I actually remember being told I couldn't be helped because of my weight. Will never forget it, I cried about it. Felt terrible, still think about it at times.

Agree with the above, talk to your doctor soon. Vomiting is not good. I hope you feel better soon, and the doctor can help you with the vomiting. Stalls will happen, it should pick up again. Take it one day at a time.

Welcome! Walking will help you out with the gas. Make sure you also stay hydrated, sip sip sip. Take it easy and keep us posted.

Wow, sorry to hear you are still having issues. Hopefully some *good news* for you soon.

Wow, sorry to hear your story and dealings with the nursing staff as well as your doctor. If not now, maybe in the future you should look into reporting the incident, I believe there are also places you can post anonymously. It is good to hear you pulled through after dealing with all that and succeeding. Welcome, and look forward to updates.

Congrats! Good luck on your journey. =)

Yay! Keep us posted.

Congrats! Looks like you are working it, way to go. I also happen to be a sleeve lover.... :Banane59:

Glad things are beginning to turn around for you. Keep up the good work.

Nice job! Can feel the tone in your writing, wonderful inspiration.

Reading this does remind me of a dark time I had in the hospital after the second surgery. I woke up, and literally felt like I was a machine or better put like the tin man on the wizard of oz. All I need is a little oil and I am good to go. My mind raced with crazy thoughts laying in the bed alone feeling completely empty. I basically had to shake myself and say hello sister, you did it, now work with it. I still occasionally have thoughts like that. I don't really talk about them much though. One of the main reasons I am here even if I don't post, reading always gives me a push in the right direction. Yes, I have bad days, but I also have good ones, the ones *I* try to focus on. Hang in there.

Congratulations! Take your time, things will work themselves out and you will figure out what works best for you. Hang in there, and keep us updated. =)

I know if I eat too fast, or don't chew my food well enough I have issues. I make sure after I eat I wait the full 30 minutes to eat as well as 30 minutes prior. As long as I follow these I am good. Oh and I can't eat spicey yet, but it's only been 5 months. Nothing sweet either, things taste way too sweet to me now.

Great news! keep us posted.

Wow, sounds like you have been through the ring a few times. I had some issues myself. I actually have moved since my surgery, I am at the 5 month mark, so need to find a new local doctor asap. However, I should add, I was losing weight faster then I was supposed to. The doctor insisted I needed more calories. I can tolerate the carnation instant breakfast protein shakes, they go down well now. I was also upped to 40 mg of nexxium and 1 prilosec a day. This has helped immensely with the GERD. I really hope you get to feeling better. The blood is not a good thing, I think a call in or an ER visit may be needed. I had a bleed the day after mine, and was vomiting a lot of blood. My vitals were also crazy, so they didn't hesitate to bring me back in. I also have had a few issues with dehydration. Not anymore though, I have learned has taken time. Things are easier and I am understanding my body much more. I really hope things get better for you.

Hope you have a good day at work. I really hope things go okay, take care.

Looking good! I haven't been brave enough to post just yet. I just once for the first time sent the family pictures on Christmas. I was happy with there reactions, however for some reason I don't like being called skinny, because one I am not, and two I don't want to go from one extreme to the other. I am big boned, so my bones are coming out again, and are extremely noticeable (and painful at times).

Best of luck to you. Post when you can.

Also make sure you wait the 30 minutes before eating and drinking. It can cause that especially early on. Secondly if you can't keep anything down, you may be getting dehydrated and need to get rehydrated. Drink slow small sips. Keep to the fluids until you can tolerate mushies again. Maybe strained cream soups? No tomato, the acid not good. Potato, mushroom, brocoli, asparagus cream soup strain well. Popcicles too as said above. Jello..and gradually add to it, slowly. I hope you get better.