Hello,
I haven’t been well for a number of years with tachycardia & fatigue. A few years ago I was given Orthostatic Hypotension as a diagnosis following a tilt table test, although now my blood pressure often seems to rise on standing/walking. An echocardiogram in December has shown Grade 1 Diastolic Dysfunction which has probably been caused by years of tachycardia, and could now be contributing to my fatigue. Underlying all of this I think I likely have low blood volume.
I’ve now been booked in for a mastectomy next Thursday and I’m worrying about how my body is going to react to the general anaesthetic. So, my question is does anyone else have experience of similar underlying conditions & has had surgery? Do you have any tips? I’ve not seen an anaesthetist yet, presumably I will on the day - is this too late to ask for extra fluids?