Tachycardia and low blood pressure after surgery

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I'm planning on having a full tummy tuck and breast lift in the fall. I'm terrified of getting put to sleep. I've had wisdom teeth removed and 4 c sections and after each surgery had tachycardia and low blood pressure. It's a horrible feeling! Nurses would say I would feel better in 4 hours but it takes more like 8 hours. I don't do well with drugs (even cold meds make me feel off). Is there anything I can do to prevent this? I'll be out much longer so I'm very worried. Thank you

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I encourage you to discuss your medical history with your surgeon.  Tachycardia and low blood pressure could be causes for concern unless the underlying cause is known and can be well controlled.  Certain medications given during surgery that are used to control bleeding can sometimes cause the heart rate to increase.  Anesthesia or narcotic medications can affect blood pressure.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. In agreement, it would be helpful for your surgeon to have the old records available for preparation of your blood pressure results after surgery. Best of luck to you.

Don W. Griffin, MD · Answer

I would recommend that you have your surgery in a fully accredited inpatient or outpatient surgery center with a board certified anesthesiologist present for your procedure and recovery.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your recovery symptoms.  Planning with any surgery revolves around patient safety, all the more so with an elective procedure such as a mommy makeover.  It would be important to have discussions between your general medicine doctor, plastic surgeon, and anesthesiologist to ensure that any medical issues have been addressed and optimized.  Voice your concern to your surgeon, they should be able to offer reassurances and recommendations.

Saul Lahijani, MD · Answer

I would recommend you going over this with your plastic surgeon.  In addition it would be prudent to have a complete physical by your primary physician.  In addition you can always meet and discuss your history with your anesthesiologist before surgery. Thank you for your question.Good luck.

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