Low blood pressure following TKR and patella resurfacing

Hi jackie , so glad ive seen your post . I have had high BP for thr last 2-3 years which i take medication for. I had a TKR 5 weeks ago and my BP also went low/normal so they stopped it but i restarted on leaving hospital. I have had a few faint episodes since which i didnt think much of it but then i took my BP and it was low which could explain the reason. Im just waiting to see the docs so will mention this . Cheerds

It may be a continuing reaction to the anaesthesia, or pain meds, loss of fluids, the trauma etc. But as I'm not a medic, you are best asking a doctor on this one. Meanwhile, take care when getting up quickly, or standing for long spells, eat little and often, get enough fluids, take everything carefully as you have been through a lot. Good luck with healing and recovery.

Pain meds lower bp. When u decrease pain meds may go back up.

This is normal & what I have experienced

I had prostate surgery last June and in November. Got a infection was in hospital for a week in June as well. My blood pressure was low when I was in there the whole time. Didn't need my meds either. Don't know why. Nurses thought it was wired. Most ppl there pressure is up from the trauma etc. Could have been lower from the meds helping me relax. No idea.

I go back to see the surgeon in 2 weeks, so it will be interesting to see what he says. My blood pressure remains 'normal' even though I have reduced my medication. Did you see your doctor Sarah and what did he say? My GP didn't seem concerned nor gave me any explanation. Yes, I was going dizzy and light headed before they took my off my pills while I was still in hospital. At one point I thought I was going to faint. Fortunately a nurse was with me at the time.