Healthy NSV

wk9t

I went to see my doctor this morning for a periodic checkup. This is the first time I have seen her since starting with MFP. She was amazed and elated at my progress thus far since she has been after me for years to lose weight.

The good news is, my blood pressure is in a normal range so she lowered the dosage on my BP meds. I have been on meds for hypertension for over 10 years. She urged me to continue with the weight loss and there is a good chance I can go on an even lower dose, or eliminate the meds altogether when I go back for my next checkup in 4 months.

She also asked me how I had been able to lose the weight and I told her about MFP. She plans to look it over and may start recommending it to other patients!

dlrcpa

That's good news. Hopefully you can get off the medications altogether.

I also lost weight because my doc said it was the first thing to do to avoid diabetes. He was tickled when he saw me the first time after I had dropped about 15 lbs (I didn't have much more to lose, but the studies have shown that losing even 5% of body weight affects diabetes risk.) I have told a couple of my doctors about MFP - but everybody has to do what works for THEM, ya know?

monalissanne

My endocrinologist had the same reaction!

Ephena

That's awesome, congrats on all your hard work! Keep it up.

w8sarge

Bravo! Way to go! What a great motivation to continue losing weight--gaining health!

Best wishes for continued success.

_HeathBar_

That's AWESOME!!! Keep up the good work.

ichorica

That's great! Wishing you more success!

dobenjam

Congratulations!

Now I really hate to be the one to ask the dumb question... but what is NSV? I've seen it a few times now.

wk9t

Congratulations!

Now I really hate to be the one to ask the dumb question... but what is NSV? I've seen it a few times now.

NSV= Non-scale victory. Don't worry, I had to ask also.

dobenjam

Ahhh, ok, now they all make sense. Thanks! And again, congrats!

wk9t

Thanks, everyone, for the encouraging replies!