My Medical NSV

GiveMeCoffee
GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
in Success Stories
When I started this in January it wasn't to fit in an outfit, or anything like that. It was to live my life, to not be on home oxygen, to be able to stand up for 5 minutes without needing a breathing treatment. I'm 42 years old, and I'm way too young to be living as I was. I still have a long way to go, but every pound I lose puts me one step closer to being healthier and living longer to enjoy my kids, and granddaughter :)

Well had an awesome visit with my pulmonary doctor, his first words were "HOLY CRAP! You look GREAT!" which is much better then when he used to say "You might breath better if you lost weight", the rest of the visit went like this (well here's the stats)

Weight 51 lbs since I saw him at the end of December

BP in February was 131/104 - today 117/81
Resting Pulse Rate February 146 - today 91
Oxygen level February 92 - today 96.

And he said my breathing is the best I've sounded in over a year!

He lowered 3 of my 14 prescriptions by half and hopefully when I see him in 2 months he will lower or remove those. He didn't want to lower anything else yet as he's being cautious.

So I told him my goal before I see him on July 26th, is to lose another 25 lbs, which he wrote in my chart, he said if I come in under that goal he's not charging me for my visit!
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  • Flab2fitfi
    Flab2fitfi Posts: 1,349 Member
    Wow - that is an mazing NSV and the best incentive to keep losing weight.

    Well done on all the hard work.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,283 Member
    SO SO Proud of you JEN!!! That is so wonderful! Give yourself many pats on the back. You have such motivation, I know you will lose those 25 by your next visit.

    You inspire not only me, but so many others, to keep going.

    Congrats!!!!!
  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
    Thanks Joan you've helped me so much in the past few months, can't thank you enough!

    Thank you Flab2fit, health is an awesome motivator :)
  • nicola1141
    nicola1141 Posts: 613 Member
    That is an awesome visit!! Congratulations!
  • DAM5412
    DAM5412 Posts: 660 Member
    Great job and so happy for you!!
  • askeates
    askeates Posts: 1,490 Member
    I think this is the best NSV I have read in quite a while! Congratulations on the hard work paying off... keep it up :wink:
  • twinkiemon
    twinkiemon Posts: 216 Member
    That is wonderful! So glad you are getting healthier by the day - keep up the great work!

    Stories like this always inspire me. :)
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    awesome
  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
    Thanks everyone! I'm a bit excited so I had to share
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    Great win! Wonderful outcome to your hard work!
  • Xenophonica
    Xenophonica Posts: 79 Member
    That's awesome!
  • TurtleRunnerNC
    TurtleRunnerNC Posts: 751 Member
    Absolutely amazing! !! So very happy for you.
  • MarthasVineyard
    MarthasVineyard Posts: 35 Member
    You are doing this for all the RIGHT reasons. Bravo! Your heart and lungs are thanking you every day! I look forward to reading about your success in July.
  • jrue1985
    jrue1985 Posts: 191 Member
    WOW!! Stick to your goal :-) Sounds like you have an AMAZING doctor!!
  • JewelsinBigD
    JewelsinBigD Posts: 661 Member
    Great job!!! Keep up the good work!
  • szarlotka717
    szarlotka717 Posts: 85 Member
    Fantastic news! You can do it!
  • muwchck
    muwchck Posts: 261 Member
    That's wonderful! Keep up the good work. Make that next visit a free one.
  • LuckyMunky
    LuckyMunky Posts: 200 Member
    That is awesome!!! Good job!!!
  • HeidiCooksSupper
    HeidiCooksSupper Posts: 3,839 Member
    Best NSV of all time!!!
  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
    WOW!! Stick to your goal :-) Sounds like you have an AMAZING doctor!!

    My doctor is the best! He's the first one to say great job when its due, but also the first one to say get your butt moving if I need that!
  • morkiemama
    morkiemama Posts: 894 Member
    That is GREAT!!! Congrats!!!!! :)

    That is amazing. You are truly inspiring! Your doctor sounds awesome and like he really cares about you. He's definitely a keeper. :)
  • dalgal26
    dalgal26 Posts: 781 Member
    What a wonderful NSV! I am so very happy for you!

    Wishing you continued success in your healthier lifestyle.:flowerforyou:
  • anewlife1980
    anewlife1980 Posts: 225 Member
    wow that is amazing!! You should be so proud of yourself! You can do the next 25lbs, its worth it to save the cost of your next appt lol Nice little challenge for you, sometimes I find that helps to keep it interesting :-)
  • Pinkylee77
    Pinkylee77 Posts: 432 Member
    That is so wonderful and I am so glad you are trying and succeeding to improve your health. Your do the right thing for the right reason! YAY! Keep it up
  • CindyRip
    CindyRip Posts: 166 Member
    That is such a great inspiration. Excellent effort on your part. I too am on here to lower my weight to get off my Blood Pressure pills, whose side effects are terrible for me. Your story provided me with hope, thanks for sharing. Cheering you on for your next visit. How often does one have the opportunity for a free doctors visit? Go You!
  • dorthymcconnel
    dorthymcconnel Posts: 237 Member
    Great job! That is wonderful!
  • grandmajdk
    grandmajdk Posts: 1 Member
    Wow - you are doing a great job!! Keep up the good work and keep getting healthier. It is people like you who inspire us to keep going. Thanks:happy:
  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
    That is such a great inspiration. Excellent effort on your part. I too am on here to lower my weight to get off my Blood Pressure pills, whose side effects are terrible for me. Your story provided me with hope, thanks for sharing. Cheering you on for your next visit. How often does one have the opportunity for a free doctors visit? Go You!

    Just keep on working towards that goal, force yourself to get up and move especially when you don't want to. You can get off those BP pills.
  • daepley
    daepley Posts: 9
    A great doctor visit is a wonderful feeling!
  • sandikegz
    sandikegz Posts: 66
    OMG, you are a rock star girl! What fantastic news :) You should be so proud of you, making all the changes you have for your health. Your family must be so happy for you!!!

    Bye bye another 25 lbs! I know you can do it :)

    Great vitals too! Do a little celebration for yourself this weekend!!!

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