Hello! I was just wondering if anyone else experienced a drop in B.P. or heart rate post-operatively after lap band? My B.P. normally runs around 120/70 - 120/80. The evening of surgery, it dropped to 80's/high 40's, and my pulse in between 40-50's.

My doctor wasn't concerned since I was otherwise asymptomatic - no lightheadedness, no dizziness, etc. He attributed it to anesthesia, and the nurse suggested that pain meds could be a contributing factor as well.

I am home now, day 1 post op, and using a home blood pressure cuff, I am still running around 89/56 with a pulse of 40-50.

Has anyone experienced similar symptoms? I could use some reassurance! Thank you!!!

Within a few days after my surgery, I had an appointment with my PCP; my blood pressure was ridiculously low for me (sorry, I cannot remember the readings), and had my daily dose of hypertension medications cut in half...now my BP is usually 110/70.

I did not experience any noticeable drop in my heart rate...

It would be a good idea to follow up with your PCP...they can likely offer your an explanation as to what is going on.

Best wishes...

Within a few days after my surgery, I had an appointment with my PCP; my blood pressure was ridiculously low for me (sorry, I cannot remember the readings), and had my daily dose of hypertension medications cut in half...now my BP is usually 110/70.

I did not experience any noticeable drop in my heart rate...

It would be a good idea to follow up with your PCP...they can likely offer your an explanation as to what is going on.

Best wishes...

Thank you. I will do that in the morning!

On an unrelated note, does anyone know how I can delete the second post? I tried the edit button, but there was not way I could see to delete the duplicate post. Sorry folks! If anyone can tell me how to delete it, I'd appreciate it!!

My first post op appt sounds very familiar to Sojourner's experience. Interesting... now I'm curious too.

yes me too i take bp meds and was scared to take them my bp and pluse are back up but its been i monthjust watch it i thing its the fast weight loss my son lost weight fast and he would pass out and hit the floor so its fast weight loss drink lots of water dr told him and use too