fluid pills

[Kammie726 8]

Before surgery I was taking a Fluid pill for excess fluid and to help with high blood pressure my BP is pretty normal now the dr told me not to take them anymore but I notice now I have swelling and excess fluid in my lower legs and feet I am however still on a beta blocker as my pluse is still very high (always has been even before I was over weight) anyone else experience this the surgeon taking you off meds but you are unsure ?

[happilysleeved 114]

Before my surgery in September, I was on a beta blocker with a diuretic in it. About two weeks before surgery my doctor had me go to just a straight beta blocker so as to not get dehydrated after. About 1 month out I went to my regular doctor and my BP was really low, so we cut the dose by 3/4. No swelling now and all numbers are good but the diuretic will definitely not help with your fluids or potassium levels.

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[Kammie726 8]

That's what I was afarid of taking if I did take my Fluid pill becoming dehydrated so I get why my surgeon stopped them I get in about 60oz of fluid but I know that's bare minimum that I need but why am I building up fluid. Right now the only thing I take is toprol xl 50mg I guess I will call tomorrow I don't see a cardiovascular dr anymore my pcp has been managing my bp but I haven't seen him since surgery