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Hi John
I am 49,pretty healthy but overweight. I have always had blood pressure in the high normal range since childhood. Coincidently(?)I have always had difficulty losing weight even though I am active and eat healthy.
I have been checked no thyroid or other issues other than the blood pressure.
My wife,a nurse,checked my BP a couple months ago and it was very high-160/96 I think.
I decided to take the natural route first and began taking CoQ10 and garlic supplements,exercising even more,and reducing carbs.Total calories was a little less than usual.
My blood pressure began going down and now is normal 120/87.
I have noticed that I am actually losing a little weight now.
Was the elevated pressure all those years the reason I couldnt lose weight?
Bud,
This is a potentially interesting correlation, but I am not aware of any data that points to high blood pressure as a cause for obesity. (On the other hand, obesity certainly does increase the risk and severity of high blood pressure).
Best wishes,
Dr JP
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John Pilcher, MD
Expertise
I can answer medically oriented questions about bariatric surgery including: patient selection, preparation for surgery, differences between types of bariatric surgery, aftercare following bariatric surgery. I can answer detailed questions about gastric bypass, Lap-Band, gastric sleeve, and revision bariatric surgery. I am only somewhat familiar with Biliopancreatic diversion. I am not prepared to answer insurance or other financial questions related to bariatric surgery.
Experience
I have been a practicing bariatric surgeon since 1995. About 85% of my current practice consists of bariatric surgery, including all of the above procedures except biliopancreatic diversion. I am the senior surgeon of a 5-surgeon group. I am recognized among surgeons and other medical professionals as the most experienced bariatric surgeon in my region.
Organizations
Fellow of American College of Surgeons
Member, American Society for Bariatric Surgery
Education/Credentials
BA in Biochemistry - University of Virginia
Medical Degree - University of Virginia
Surgical Residency - University of Virginia
Awards and Honors
Alpha Omega Alpha
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