Getting off blood pressure medication was my primary goal in having weight loss surgery. I want to be healthy and have a long life.

Had surgery 2/4/13 (only 16 days ago). Including the pre-op weight loss, I have lost a total of 25 pounds! My surgeon advised almost immediate follow up with my primary care doctor to manage the medications with the weight loss. This week, I have been able to get off ALL my blood pressure medications! While I am still monitoring my blood pressure, I don't think I will have to go back on meds as I continue to lose weight.

When my doctor's office called with the news, I had to shut my office door and cry. This almost feels like a dream. I am humbled beyond words at what a miracle this surgery has been - and I am only starting this process. Can only imagine all the good that will come losing the rest of this weight. Any inconvenience, discomfort, cost or hassle associated with this whole process is MORE than worth it.

Awesome! Congratulations!

That's great! You will just get healthier everyday!!! YAY!

I love it when high blood pressure bites the dust. Congratulations!

That is so great! Kuddos to you!!!

Way to go, we were sleeved on the same day, I am still on my bp med but am hoping to be off of it soon. I am down 21 lbs since sleeved. You give me hope.

Getting off blood pressure medication was my primary goal in having weight loss surgery. I want to be healthy and have a long life.

Had surgery 2/4/13 (only 16 days ago). Including the pre-op weight loss' date=' I have lost a total of 25 pounds! My surgeon advised almost immediate follow up with my primary care doctor to manage the medications with the weight loss. This week, I have been able to get off ALL my blood pressure medications! While I am still monitoring my blood pressure, I don't think I will have to go back on meds as I continue to lose weight.

When my doctor's office called with the news, I had to shut my office door and cry. This almost feels like a dream. I am humbled beyond words at what a miracle this surgery has been - and I am only starting this process. Can only imagine all the good that will come losing the rest of this weight. Any inconvenience, discomfort, cost or hassle associated with this whole process is MORE than worth it.[/quote']

I was sleeved feb 5 and I got the same awesome news yesterday. I'm down 25 lbs and off all blood pressure meds. I could not be happier!

Congrats on the weight loss!! Great job!

Missy Carver - CONGRATULATIONS on getting off your meds too! So excited for you!

So very happy for you!!!! Really good to hear your story, I will be sleeved March 11th, can't wait when I hear great stories like yours. You are truly an inspiration . Keep up the great work, I hope to be where you are soon!

So happy for u!

Thats awsome congrats! I remember getting off my blood pressure meds, best feeling ever...even better feeling when you go to the doc office and when they check your blood pressure its soooo normal! When I was obese, I use to have to run to the Emergency Room cuz my blood pressure was wayyy too high and I was always sick, felt like I was gonna die. So Im forever blessed when I hear my blood pressure is below normal now