hi,

Today my doctor took me off two of my blood pressure medications - after only 2 1/2 wks post op. Can't believe I've already lost 21 lbs. Hopefully I will be off the last one soon.

Starting to feel like there is light at the end of the tunnel - just want to be healthy and active.

Trish

That's great news.

Just be aware that it can go back up. I got taken off meds in March as it dropped so low I collapsed and ended up in emrgency.Last couple of months it has been creeping back up. Last Monday it hit 180/100 so I am now back on meds.

The best thing to do is make sure you get it checked regularly.

Yep, I agree with Elcee. I was taken off, but am back on again, albeit at half the dose I used previously.

I have a family history of hypertension--even among normal-weight family members. So I keep a close eye on the numbers now.

That is great! I know how excited I was to get off my diebeties meds, then high blood pressure and high cholesteral. It's a great NSV!