So I go into surgery yesterday morning to only be woken up with the surgeon stating they had to stop because of my blood pressure plummeting and having an abnormal EKG.

The anesthesiologist saw that my blood pressure was not rising properly with adjustment meds while they were cutting on me and a EKG that wasn’t looking right.

They had everything prepared to start the procedure with the robot when the anesthesiologist told the surgeon to stop. Afterwards they did a cardiac enzyme count and it was normal they did another EKG and it was normal. I have to go to a cardiologist to be cleared before they will do the procedure.

So now I sit here with seven holes in me and an abdomen full of gas and fluid as I gained 7 pounds from yesterday morning before the procedure to when I returned home around lunchtime with nothing to gain for it.

The surgeon and the anesthesiologist think it may have something to do with the fact that I take lisinopril and they were not prepared for that. So now I have paid $17,000 cash to be cut on and nothing to show for it.

By the way my liver looked marvelous according to the surgeon.

He did ask me afterwards if I had a stress test before. I said no. He reacted surprised.....

I know God has a plan. I just wish I knew what the plan was??

Sorry to hear this, but glad you're okay and hope it goes smoothly from here on.

I am with Frustr8 too! I would like to know how you are doing and how things went with the Cardiologist?

Sorry for the delayed reply. Cardiologist recommended heart cath. Had that done through the arm (radial) instead of leg yesterday afternoon. No blockages!! He said all is good!! My blood pressure did drop again during the cath procedure to 51/26 and I felt like I was gonna pass out but he said that was due to something he injected in artery. Gave me something to combAt that and all was normal again.

My arm is a little sore today and I’ve got to keep this pressure bandage on until 6:00 tonight.

Headed Back to my Bariatric surgeon today for follow up.

Well I had both my cardiac Cath through the radial artery as did Tomkitten( my son) . So much better route than through the femoral artery in the groin. Had good friend who had his done through that route. You have to lay flat with your pressure bandage on so long but the thing he hated even more was ha had a painful lump for so long. Put a hitch in his giddy-up!
So glad yours turned out uneventful ---now back to the bariatric surgeon and see what happens next! Maybe back to surgery,and things will get completed???

So very sorry to hear that but yet again was for the best I am sure. I never had to have cardiologist clearance prior to surgery. I did, however, need to have an EKG done with the other preop testing. Not sure of your age but I do know a lot of the preop testing used to be different depending on your age.
I am sure you are crushed but YOU ARE ALIVE! Good luck at the cardiologist and keep your chin up.

Glad you were cleared with no blockages! I am concerned about your blood pressure constantly going down during your procedures. Are you going to talk to your Surgeon about putting a plan in place should that happen again that would allow him to continue with your surgery and not stop it again?

If there some sort of medication you can be given to make your blood pressures less liable? Sure hope so, I want your surgery,?to get finished!

Something very similar happened to my during my surgery. Was supposed to have VSG two weeks ago but my heart had issues and they stopped surgery after the first incision. Has been a huge emotional rollercoaster, lots of disappointment, and I’m not sure if I’ll be able to try for the surgery again.

Very sorry to hear about your experience, I am also on lisinopril and bystolic my surgeon took me off lisinopril before surgery I also had bad EKG's had a Angiogram to get cleared, I wish you the best in getting your surgery done and without issues.

And now your story has taken a good turn for YOU ARE GOING TO GET YOURS AFYER ALL,!!#

I take lisinopril and my nephrologist told me to hold the pill before surgery. I’m so sorry what happened to you!!

Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry! Hang in there and keep your chin up!