Blazn Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Ok, so I have done really well since being banded! Felt like I was eating pretty good with the occasional slip-up. Well I started my pediatric rotation last week and we went in to see our first patient today and I started feeling nauseated. Then I became a little diaphoretic and the room started spinning. But I propped up against a wall and thought to myself...."Ok self, you are getting a virus, you need to go to the bathroom, do whatever (not sure which kinda virus it was going to be yet, if you know what I mean) and then go home." That's all she wrote! I woke up not sure how long later but not long at all. I passed out!! Cold!! What the crap? Well we checked my blood sugar (which I was sure was fine - I had a protein bar for breakfast) - it was 101. I was helped into another room (keep in mind there is a mom, dad, and small child in the room I just passed out in) and I called my hubby to come get me and take me home. Well I'm home now and I have a headache and a small bump on my forehead but other than that fine. But I have diagnosed myself. My blood pressure bottomed out. When I was 50lbs heavier my blood pressure was always like 140s/90s so my MD started me on HCTZ (which is a water pill but it helps with BP). Well since losing the weight my BPs have been 120s/80s - which by JNCVII standards (the people who stage hypertension) that is still pre-hypertensive (the 80s part). So I said well I'll cut my pill back and take 1 every other day. Well I took my BP Friday and it was 109/73 - perfect!! Really, it's not low, it's perfect! So I skipped my pill Friday and Saturday and took one yesterday afternoon. It is also that time of the month so I figured I was carrying a little extra fluid anyway - so what the heck? Well you know the rest of the story. Not trying to scare any of you just wanted to point out to make sure you are following up on these things. Drink plenty of fluids (which I am guilty of not doing)! If you are a diabetic - watch your blood sugar - it may level out one of these days! If you are hypertensive - watch those BPs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 How scary that must have been! Get you some rest..I hope that doesn't happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGreen Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 WOW! Scary. I am so glad to hear you are ok. Get some rest and thanks for sharing this important information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisem Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Wow, that must have been scary. I'm sorry that happened to you, but I'm glad you are alright. Get your rest today and you should be fine. Ever since starting this new lifestyle change, I can totally tell when my blood sugar is low and I need something. I'm not diabetic, but I can still tell. It's amazing what our bodies tell us constantly....Feel better and get some rest today! Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenlynn79 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Oh my gosh Misty! I hope you feel better soon and take it easy for a while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 That's scarey, I hope you feel better soon...it's a good thing you are nurse and know these things!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1BandedBabe Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Ouch! Hope you get to feeling better soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ackovach Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 I hope you feel better soon. Maybe no more hctz for you..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazn Posted August 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Thank you all for your sympathy and concern but I'm fine. I am about to go grill me some chicken - getting a little hungry. But I mainly posted this to warn everyone about the meds and keeping a watch on these things. That's scarey, I hope you feel better soon...it's a good thing you are nurse and know these things!! Well although I am a nurse sometimes when it's you or your family you seem to down play things and overlook other things so I am considering this a lesson learned. I hope you feel better soon. Maybe no more hctz for you..... I think you're right!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Glad you are feeling better and ready to eat!! Enjoy your dinner and take care of yourself!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawkchick75 Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 That is one of my fears. My work is very busy and non-stop, but if I get hungry you betcha I eat! But with the band I do have a fear that if i'm not hungry time will pass by and I will forget to eat. I'll have to be really aware of my schedule and make sure I eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vix Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Thank goodness you are ok! Good information to know...thanks for sharing and hope you are back to normal soon... > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willi333 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Hey Misty, just wanted to see if you are feeling better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazn Posted August 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Hey Misty, just wanted to see if you are feeling better Yes, I am - thanks for asking. Needless to say I have not taken my HCTZ since Sunday and I took my BP today and it was 116/69. So, I am almost positive that my BP bottoming out is the reason for me fainting Monday. But I am doing great and I go back to clinical tomorrow. Maybe things will go a little better this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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