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PierinaAnn
PierinaAnn

Hello

I have my pre op on the 25 January with op booked for the 1 February. My problem will be my blood pressure. I have had it monitored by go, average blood pressure was 144/85, I am on a low dose of medication now. However even after seeing the gp today, it still not behaving. I am going to monitor it at home myself and keep records. I have calming hints from a previous op, but do you have any advice that you can share.

Thank you

Ann

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  • elizabeth70228
    elizabeth70228 PierinaAnn

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    Hi!

    Avoid all forms of caffeine, reduce sodium intake, drink plenty of water and eat blood pressure lowering foods ,e.g., celery, porridge. Hope you get sorted out soon. X

    • PierinaAnn
      PierinaAnn elizabeth70228

      Posted

      Hi Elizabeth

      Op went ahead on 1/2

      They had gp's letter saying my average monitor was 140/85 and I was lucky that I was the first one taken to theatre!

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