I am having a problem with high blood pressure this weekend. I am under a bit of stress with my Blazer in the shop costing mega bucks, :faint: found out that I have to pay a admit fee for my surgery:faint: and starting the no fat week of my pre op diet. I have had BAD headache the last 2 days. Bummer weekend. Also my Dad is having a pacemaker in on the 8th. :nervous

I was borderline high in Sept and now I guess it has gone over the edge.

Anyone have any tips on lowering it?? I hope this will not delay my surgery date which is on the 19th!!!!:clap2:

I did have a pity party for myself on Friday. I just could not help it.

I am better now and am getting very excited for my banding. I am looking forward to starting my new life.

Rene'

5'4"

220

Banding date 1-19-2007:biggrin1:

So sorry to hear you are having trouble. Try going salt free, no soda pop, and do some relaxation to bring your beta waves down. Deep breathing, think calming thoughts and watch what you eat, good luck.

Are you on medication for it? I was on medication until following my surgery. I was advised to stop it the day before and not to take it the day of surgery, but they made arrangements for me to be able to have it the next day. As it was, we played it day to day, and I have not needed it since. In the begining it was borderline, and I made the choice to not take it, but as the weight dropped, so did it. I now run right smack dab in the middle, of normal!!! 128/72 this evening! I used to take 2 different meds, and over the years have tried several, and increased dosage, as it continued to rise. If for no other reason, this surgery was a success!

Good Luck---I agree with lovabully (welcome to you btw!), avoid the salt, and do what you can to relax....the headache is likely a combination of the BP, as well as the diet changes. And hey, with what yo will save on food, you can pay the charge and for your Blazer!!! Not trying to make light of your troubles, I really am sorry, it does seem like the old saying "when it rains it pours" is true for you right now. Hope it all settles down, and that you have an uneventful, surgery and recovery!!!

Good Luck!

Kat

:update:

I went to my dr Monday am do to the high blood pressure. It was 190/110 at her office. I got put on meds and Zanax 2x a day for stress. this should bring it down before next Friday my surgery date. I spoke with the guy that set up my sx and he said that would not be a factor in canceling it. He said being put under lowers it so I should be ok.

I really really want to be banding and it is getting sooo close.

Rene'