Question:
Has anyone been unable to walk pre-op due to pulm. hypertension and walked ok post-op

I am posting this question for my mom. She just got her surgery date for Lap RNY on June 10th and there is one thing I have been wondering ever since she started this journey. She has pulmonary hypertension and can't walk more than 5 feet without being painfully short of breath or having chest pain. When she goes out of the house she must use an electric scooter to get around. I was wondering if anyone out there has had pulmonary hypertension before the surgery or her same problems and if so how are you doing post op? Thanks in advance. Lisa    — [Deactivated Member] (posted on May 19, 2002)

May 18, 2002
Hi Lisa. I would answer your question with a YES -- SHE WILL BE ABLE TO WALK post-op! I am doing lots of things at 6-1/2 months post op that I couldn't do pre-op. Example: I am off three of my meds; blood pressure, cholosterol and arthritis meds, I don't snore anymore and I am walking everyday for exercise. She's just around the corner from a happier, healthier lifestyle. Encourage her all you can.
   — Annie H.