Almost perfect :-)
JaceyMarieS
Posts: 692 Member
Had my 6 month check up today and received almost all good news
Starting weight - 322
6 months ago - 238
Now - 200.25
Verdict - Keep going! Onederland and the "overweight" category are next.
Starting A1c - 7.3
6 months ago - 5.5
Now - 5.2
Verdict - Well within normal range. Continuing Metformin is completely up to me - I've elected to reduce the dosage back down to 1000 mg/day, switch to the XR version and see where I am in 6 months. Since i am B-12 deficient, I'd like to see if B-12 supplements and lowering my Met dosage raises that to an acceptable level.
Starting Total cholesterol/HDL/LDL/triclycerides 207/37/136/169
6 months ago - 172/40/109/116
Now - 161/53/89/86
Verdict - almost there! Still need to raise my HDL and lower my LDL, but total cholesterol and triglycerides are now excellent.
Starting Blood Pressure - 106/71
6 months ago - 108/67
Now - 104/62
Verdict - BP has never been an issue
In January, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and B-12 deficiency and had an ultrasound of my thyroid done. That has come back abnormal, so I need to have an uptake and scan done. Just waiting for a callback from the nuclear medicine scheduling department
Almost a perfect visit - just in time for my vacation starting tomorrow night :-)
Starting weight - 322
6 months ago - 238
Now - 200.25
Verdict - Keep going! Onederland and the "overweight" category are next.
Starting A1c - 7.3
6 months ago - 5.5
Now - 5.2
Verdict - Well within normal range. Continuing Metformin is completely up to me - I've elected to reduce the dosage back down to 1000 mg/day, switch to the XR version and see where I am in 6 months. Since i am B-12 deficient, I'd like to see if B-12 supplements and lowering my Met dosage raises that to an acceptable level.
Starting Total cholesterol/HDL/LDL/triclycerides 207/37/136/169
6 months ago - 172/40/109/116
Now - 161/53/89/86
Verdict - almost there! Still need to raise my HDL and lower my LDL, but total cholesterol and triglycerides are now excellent.
Starting Blood Pressure - 106/71
6 months ago - 108/67
Now - 104/62
Verdict - BP has never been an issue
In January, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and B-12 deficiency and had an ultrasound of my thyroid done. That has come back abnormal, so I need to have an uptake and scan done. Just waiting for a callback from the nuclear medicine scheduling department
Almost a perfect visit - just in time for my vacation starting tomorrow night :-)
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Awesome. You've worked hard and the rewards are there. Fantastic numbers.0
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Congrats!0
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This is a superb result.
Ever since we became "MFP friends" we have matched one another stride for stride, so great to see we are doing it with the A1C as well.
Not sure I understand the significance of the thyroid and B-12 issue, but, I am sure you will tackle it in your usual determined way,
Brilliant, well done.0 -
That's a really great achievement and a just reward for all your hard work, very well done. Your methodical approach and careful analysis provides lots of useful information to many people in this group. Thank you for sharing your great news because stories such as yours are a real source of encouragement to every member in the group. Enjoy your holiday.0
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What, an inspiration you are!..A huge round of applause! Your determination, successes and achievements (are) amazing!
A grand slam, and I'm extremely happy for you!0 -
This is a superb result.
Ever since we became "MFP friends" we have matched one another stride for stride, so great to see we are doing it with the A1C as well.
Not sure I understand the significance of the thyroid and B-12 issue, but, I am sure you will tackle it in your usual determined way,
Brilliant, well done.
We are, aren't we? Now I need to get my exercise levels up to yours....you are lapping me ;-D0 -
Congrats, KD, that's truly fanstic news. I'm so happy for you. I'll be thinking of you with the uptake and scan. Good luck.
Now enjoy that vacation!0 -
So great! Awesome job!0
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You are an inspiration ! So happy for you and all your success.0
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That is awesome KD.. very good news and you can see how hard you have tried and succeeded in this fight of being healthy. Keep up the great work and hope the test come back good for the thyroid/ vit. B-12 too.0
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Congratulations! The hard work does pay off, you are an inspiration!0
