Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Health

dem in texas

(2,674 posts)

5. If you are taking hypertension meds, don't ever drop them.

Reply to NYC_SKP (Original post)

Sat Jun 14, 2014, 04:59 PM

Jun 2014

I know a similar situation like yours where a friend of mine dropped weight, starting exercising and went off his meds. He looked great and was excited about his new health regimen, but sad to say, he suffered a stoke and it the effects were not good, he had mental and physical damage that he was not able to overcome and had to stop working. My mother, who had high blood pressure from way back, took her meds every day and lived to be almost 90.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

35 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Just back from a "Debridement" surgery following a brain surgery. ACA covered. Ask me anything! [View all] NYC_SKP Jun 2014 OP

I thought 'debridement' was another word for divorce. PoliticAverse Jun 2014 #1

My dear NYC_SKP! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2014 #2

Healing vibes, Skip. GentryDixon Jun 2014 #3

The LAST thing you needed was more surgery! greatauntoftriplets Jun 2014 #4

If you are taking hypertension meds, don't ever drop them. dem in texas Jun 2014 #5

Taper slowly under a doctor's guidance Warpy Jun 2014 #7

Good luck with your recovery. I too am on a PICC line with IV meds and TPN auntAgonist Jun 2014 #6

Sterile golves aren't necessary Warpy Jun 2014 #9

I still have the PICC and the TPN. Going well so far. Keeping it clean is the important part. auntAgonist Jun 2014 #33

De-bride-ment surgery...you got divorced? rocktivity Jun 2014 #8

Glad to hear you are doing better now. Here's to a quick, and uneventful rest of your recovery. nt Mnemosyne Jun 2014 #10

Here's wishing you a full, speedy recovery. Don't forget your hypertension meds - LoisB Jun 2014 #11

Wishing you well, NYC_SKP. democrank Jun 2014 #12

Well, I am glad you got your tail back to DU brer cat Jun 2014 #13

Can you smell purple? quakerboy Jun 2014 #14

Glad you are back among the living and wishing you the best of recoveries. cbayer Jun 2014 #15

BE WELL, SKP! elleng Jun 2014 #16

Beautiful! NYC_SKP Jun 2014 #19

Lots of bunnies and GROUNDHOGS! EDITED X2. elleng Jun 2014 #24

You're like a prolific book of neverending beautiful photography, ellen.. Cha Jun 2014 #30

Delightful! NYC_SKP Jun 2014 #32

What an ordeal! Wishing you well. Shrike47 Jun 2014 #17

Sending you healing thoughts. emsimon33 Jun 2014 #18

"following a brain surgery"... awoke_in_2003 Jun 2014 #20

Ha! NYC_SKP Jun 2014 #21

Glad you made it... awoke_in_2003 Jun 2014 #22

Hope Your Recovery Goes Well - All The Best cantbeserious Jun 2014 #23

I had no idea. Missed you. Glad you are applegrove Jun 2014 #25

Are there any lingering side effects from the surgery TlalocW Jun 2014 #26

The first surgery had lingering effects of pain and swelling, second surgery has relieved that. NYC_SKP Jun 2014 #27

good luck MFM008 Jun 2014 #28

I wondered where you were, SKP! I thought probably Cha Jun 2014 #29

Oh my SKP! sheshe2 Jun 2014 #31

My best for your recovery! flamingdem Jul 2014 #34

Thank you, flamingdem! NYC_SKP Jul 2014 #35