Lasix to help with tummy tuck swelling on a patient with high blood pressure?

November 1, 2016

im 5 weeks post op tummy tuck and "swell hell" is real! Especially the more active I am. I also have high blood pressure and currently take amlodipine- controlled with systolic in the 120s but DIastolic still in the 90s. I'm a nurse on a very busy and short staffed labor and delivery unit working 12 hour shifts and heavy lifting is expected. I'm worried about the swelling will worsen once I return to my duties at work. Should I ask my Docs about switch me from amlodipine to lasix ?

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November 13, 2016

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November 3, 2016

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November 3, 2016

Answer: No lasix for post-op swelling

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