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Do I only need a support person to pick me up after MOHS surgery?
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@pjs7, that sounds like an overall great outcome. I bet it must've been stressful to have surgery postponed because of a spike in blood pressure. That alone is enough to increase the blood pressure (bad joke). Like you, I'm glad that the precautions were in place to keep you safe and that surgery went ahead a week later.
Do you continue follow-up with a cardiologist or PCP to monitor the blood pressure? Has it returned to normal or is this a new health issue?
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@colleenyoung It really was stressful to have the surgery postponed. I even had to go to the ER at St. Mary’s right after they cancelled the surgery because they were concerned when my bp stayed so elevated! But I was able to get back home for an appointment with my provider and get medication right away to get my blood pressure lowered. And I’ve had follow-up appointments and things seem to be steady for now. I had noticed my blood pressure creeping up some over the past few years but had never had a reading above about 140 so it was pretty upsetting when all this happened. I do go back to Mayo the end of November for a full body check and I’m praying I don’t have any other cancerous moles but at least I know what the MOHS surgery is all about and know I can handle it if I do.