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Good news from the Doc today
happycauseIride
Posts: 536 Member
I went to the doc for routine blood work on Aug 2. It was not a good day for me. I was told then that my triglycerides were too high, my total cholesterol was too high, my glucose levels were in pre-diabetic range and my blood pressure was 135/88. I've been hypothyroid since 2006 and on meds for that only. I'm 37 and I weighed in at 284 lbs.
Fast forward 3 months to today...I have lost that magic 10% of my body weight, my blood pressure was 122/72, my triglycerides were down over 100 points, my total cholesterol was down 40 points and my glucose is no longer in pre-diabetic range.
My doc was VERY happy with my progress. She was full of praise. I am so happy right now. Diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease are hereditary in my family. I will be the first to admit that I was scared. I still am. I don't want that and I don't want that at such a young age. But I am relieved that all my hard work has paid off. I am by no means done, I still have a lot of work to do, but it is so motivating to know that my work is doing some good and helping me to be healthy again.
Fast forward 3 months to today...I have lost that magic 10% of my body weight, my blood pressure was 122/72, my triglycerides were down over 100 points, my total cholesterol was down 40 points and my glucose is no longer in pre-diabetic range.
My doc was VERY happy with my progress. She was full of praise. I am so happy right now. Diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease are hereditary in my family. I will be the first to admit that I was scared. I still am. I don't want that and I don't want that at such a young age. But I am relieved that all my hard work has paid off. I am by no means done, I still have a lot of work to do, but it is so motivating to know that my work is doing some good and helping me to be healthy again.
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Great work! I hope to get results like you.0
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Great job! It must be so nice to be so healthy!0
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Great work!
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Fantastic news! I bet it inspires you to carry on too0
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Fantastic!! Keep up your work and dedication .. never forget .. and always remind yourself.
You may beat the odds .. at the very least, push off the bad stuff for many many years to come! CONGRATULATIONS!! You're amazing! :flowerforyou:0 -
great job! I am hoping for similar news next month!0
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Great job!!! Keep up the great work!0
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