High Blood Pressure....🙄
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Hi to all ya fine hippies 👍
Well I have a date for the op, early October 😁 thing is at the moment I have high blood pressure, and the hospital said they would cancel if I couldn't get it under control. ??
I'm currently on meds for my blood pressure, but it's still on the high side, I'll try get in Doc's this week, but just thought I'd ask if anyone had come across this problem and any tips / hints on what might help...
As ever, any replies most appreciated..😆
Stay safe Stay happy... Pete 😎
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Anne68156 monkeypearl
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Well you certainly don't have much time to get the BP under control. My husband is having a similar problem at the moment. He was put on a new BP medication, had it rechecked at the doctor's office one month later. The dose was then increased and he will go back in another month. Do you have a BP monitor at home? We do and my BP is always several points lower at home than it is at the doctor's office. Perhaps you are suffering from white coat syndrome?
bridget32982 monkeypearl
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pathenryd monkeypearl
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Hi there. I too have high blood pressure and my doc increased my meds to be sure it was under control before my op. Problem was, my date got postponed twice whicg meant I was taking a higher dose for longer than planned. I also bought a BP monitor from Boots the chemist for £20 and recorded my BP at different times to show the hospital when I went in for the op. Thankfully it was ok, around 145/95 which isn't ideal but manageable. Think it was helpful to do this as some of us suffer from the 'white coat syndrome' where our BP rises because we're anxious when visiting our doctors!
I'm on Vezarim and Lisinopril.
By the way, they drop your BP when you have the surgery, well my anaethetist did. Safer I spose.
I had my new hip on the 20th Aug in Crewe and am recovering really well, using only one crutch now fpr stability!
Best thing you'll do is having that new hip!
Good luck, remember to let us know how you got on!!👍🏼😊
Patty
monkeypearl
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Hiya guys, 😁
Well on paper I'm in on the 5th October for the THR, blood pressure and things haven't been on my side. They got me booked in at doctors Friday at 8am for update on blood pressure and also check my weight ??
They still positive I'll be in on the 5th, I'm starting to think it might be best to hold back a little, just doesn't feel right, I got a lot of other things going around and around, I'm certainly no mentally ready for next week, like I said got lots going on, but this also could be a good thing, iie distracting me from what's going on, just thought I'd as if others thought I should be holding back or just go with the flow...
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Stay Safe & Stay Happy.👍
Pete
jen86183 monkeypearl
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If you cancel now, next time you may find another excuse to cancel.
Just think, by Christmas you will be pain free and walking without support. I would say, have it done, then it is finished with, you will wonder why you hesitated. Loads of luck, not that you will need it.
monkeypearl jen86183
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Hiya Hippies 👍
Well been doctors this morn, they put me on some more Meds for the blood pressure, had a call from hospital and all is on for next Friday, D-Day 6 days and counting. Any advice for the final week, got a lot to sort at home but should be set, week from now I should be on the other side 😊 that is the fellowship of very fine Hippies 😆
Stay safe & Stay happy
Pete 😁
jen86183 monkeypearl
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Monkeypearl, have you cooked and frozen some meals, if not I would it helps. Make sure you organise a table (on wheels if poss.) near your bed to put magazines, tv controls on, to occupy yourself. Pots, pans and any other cooking devices close to hand, if necessary, on the work surface, you will not be able to bend down to cupboards. Look around, anything you use regular make sure it is high enough to reach.
Loads of luck for friday. 😊👍
ptolemy monkeypearl
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