Raised BP and operations...........

[jackthehat]

I've been for my pre-op assessment and my BP results were high. Admittedly I haven't had it tested for 18 months, or so, but it's always been bang-on..........
I don't usually suffer with White-coat syndrome, but am willing to concede that it may have been a factor. I was also on day-5 of a course of anti-biotics for a UTI.
I now have to have have 3 separate tests at my GP surgery to see if my BP is high or if it was just a 'spike'.

As I'm due to have an operation within the next fortnight, if my BP persists in being on the 'high-side' will it have any impact on the surgeon's willingness to proceed with the op ?

Thank you for any insight.

[bednobs]

yes, it probably will, depending on how high it was. If it is just "raised" for your age it will probably be ok. if it's bery high, it will depend on how important it is to have the op now

[Sqad]

The surgeon couldn´t care less about your BP, but the anaesthetist will not be too happy and it may persuade him to postpone the operation until your BP is investigated.

[bednobs]

or her squad :)

[Sqad]

bednobs....;-)

[Jemisa]

Of course, They don't want you having a stroke during the proceedure.
Calm down relax. maybe in the back of your mind you fear the op.

"I must take positive action and face my fears"

jem.

[jackthehat]

OK.
Practical tips for sudden, if not immediate, reduction in High BP, please............:o)

[Sqad]

JTH ;-).....forget it......leave it to the Medical people.

[honky-tonk]

Daily walks are good for bringing down blood pressure.

[anneasquith]

decrease your salt intake,

[Sqad]

JTH Let us not be silly here......Microdiscectomy involves dissection and dividing of important nerves and it is done under a microscope and it is important to have the BP low or even lower than normal, as just a drop of blood under the microscope will look like a gush.

Leave it to the experts.

[Jemisa]

Sqad is right, there are No tips for sudden and immediate reduction of BP otherwise there wouldn't be thousands, no, millions of people walking about with the prob. It wouldn't be a prob then would it?

I'm afraid it may be you'll have to go on the 'statins'.

jem

[jackthehat]

Just returned from my first of the 'repeat 3'.....................still high :o(

I have to go back on Wednesday and then Friday.

My op is scheduled for a week on Friday therefore I have precious little time to address this issue myself.

So, if I go for long walks (uncomfortable due to my back problems) it ought to help reduce my BP................providing I don't ingest any of the salty sea-air ? :o)

[CuteToni]

Some gentle exercise may help jackthehat. What about swimming, it's good exercise and I find it relaxing too. Some basic yoga and deep breathing techniques may help also.

[jackthehat]

I was trying to work out if there was any sort of emoticon for ignoring someone...........

Apparently there isn't................so in future, if you could content yourself with the thought that whilst I have read your posts, I cannot find anything within them that merits a response.

[ummmm]

pmsl....what a waste of typing. Like Jack is someone who gives a sh!t...