My best NSV yet...

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mauryr
mauryr Posts: 385
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Today was my annual physical . In years past, it was filled with stern discussions of elevated lipids, pre-diabetes, high cholesterol, elevated heart rate, sleep apnea and high blood pressure. Last year, the pre-diabetes was replaced with real type-2 diabetes. BMI was north of 35 - obese.

Today, the dialog was quite different: The doc said - half in jest - that he wanted to put my picture on the wall, as an example of a success story. Heart rate, sugar, lipids, pulse rate, blood pressure - Normal. Snoring (and likely sleep apnea) gone. BMI <25 - normal.

The only downside of today's visit was that it pre-empted my daily exercise, my racquetball game.

I know that many of us here participate in MFP for the goal of having a conversation with the doc like mine was today, especially those of us who are... well... not kids. I wish you all the best in maintaining your regimen, and having this goal met, both for your benefit, and for the benefit of those who love and depend on you.

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  • triciap79
    triciap79 Posts: 121 Member
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    Awesome NSV! And an even better success story that MFP really works if you work it. Congrats and thanks for sharing :o)
  • MrsPhan11
    MrsPhan11 Posts: 2,502 Member
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    That is awesome! Congrats on not only losing the weight but to a new and healthier you! Keep up the good work.
  • mpcass
    mpcass Posts: 86
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    Amazing story! Thanks for the inspiration to keep at it.
  • fateschild
    fateschild Posts: 114 Member
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    That is wonderfully awesome. That is a conversation that we all want to have with our doctors.
  • sunrise611
    sunrise611 Posts: 1,850 Member
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    This is the best NSV yet and the real reason to lose weight - to be fit and healthy!

    You DID it!!!!!!

    Congrats!!!!!
  • Claible
    Claible Posts: 106 Member
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    This is Awesome!
  • Chairless
    Chairless Posts: 588 Member
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    I have an appointment booked with my doc for an unrelated matter next month, i should be well within the healthy BMI then coming from 30+.

    I'm not leaving that place until i get a high five from a medical professional.

    Good story man, well done.
  • AmerTunsi
    AmerTunsi Posts: 655 Member
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    That is really a great NSV! Congrats!
  • fh1951
    fh1951 Posts: 441 Member
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    no question about it, you've literally turned your life around... awesome nsv!
  • Cynthiafaron
    Cynthiafaron Posts: 114 Member
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    That is GREAT ! - I have lost more than 40 since my last Dr visit - I was pre- everything ! I can't wait for my physical next week - I am going to knock my Doc off his chair !
  • AmyS618
    AmyS618 Posts: 37 Member
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    Way to go! You are such an inspiration!
  • eamconnor
    eamconnor Posts: 130 Member
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    Were you wearing the skinny jeans?:smile:
  • WolffEarl
    WolffEarl Posts: 379 Member
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    Awesome results. It is always so impressive how willing the body is to become healthy if only we give it half a chance. I am impressed. The scary part is that it takes us sometimes so long to realize the power we have to create either a much healthier body or a sick one. If only our bodies could speak to us directly. RIght now, yours is saying: Thank you for given me a new lease on life. Be well,

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