He said what?

Mirabilis
Mirabilis Posts: 312 Member
edited September 21 in Success Stories
Yesterday I went to my doc because of a reaction I got from taking Crestor (cholesterol meds). When he came into the examining room, his eyes bugged out, which is unusual for him, not to mention funny to watch. After he recovered himself, he said "It's just that there's so much less of you! You look really good!"

Then he realized he made what could be perceived as a "man" comment and quickly said, "I mean you look really healthy!" I was pretty happy about that, given that he's really dishy, but that's not what I was there for. Then I explained about the Crestor. He said, "Well, you might not need these drugs anymore. Let's do a blood test and figure it out from there."

As it turns out, the weight I had already lost brought my blood sugar down to normal as well.

As of today, I'm 45 pounds down since February, and I might very well be off drugs to boot. I feel like I might have just got a "Get Out of Jail Free" card!

:happy:

Mirii

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  • Wow WTG !!!!
  • triciamarie
    triciamarie Posts: 70 Member
    Good for you girl :) that's great!
  • pbxr
    pbxr Posts: 100 Member
    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! That is fantastic news ~ way to go!!!! :happy:
  • corena
    corena Posts: 141 Member
    That is awsome, keep up the good work!!
  • goal30Lori
    goal30Lori Posts: 307 Member
    That's awesome! My Doc noticed I had lost weight at my last appointment as well, it's a great feeling!!
  • tracyts
    tracyts Posts: 113
    What great news - both the being taken off meds AND the compliment from your doctor! Congrats!
  • tkrall
    tkrall Posts: 109
    Congrats!! That's awesome! :flowerforyou:

  • As of today, I'm 45 pounds down since February, and I might very well be off drugs to boot. I feel like I might have just got a "Get Out of Jail Free" card!

    :happy:

    Mirii

    Sounds like a " get back years of your life" card to me :-) WTG!!!!!
  • StephieWheats
    StephieWheats Posts: 88 Member
    I dream of my doctor saying that to me!!! Congrats!!
  • LainMac
    LainMac Posts: 412 Member
    Off some meds. Excellent!
  • TheKitsune6
    TheKitsune6 Posts: 5,798 Member
    That is SO amazing! Congratulations lady! :D
  • balfonso
    balfonso Posts: 370 Member
    Wow well done!! That's great you're off meds too!

    I wish my doctor could one day tell me I can stop taking blood pressure meds but unfortunately my doc told me that I have to take them for life. No matter how healthy I eat or how much exercise I do, my blood pressure will still be high because of my kidney illness.

    I want to prove him wrong. Miracles do happen...
  • StacySkinny
    StacySkinny Posts: 984 Member
    Congratulations, Mirii! That's wonderful news! :D You've done an amazing job at getting healthier! You should be so proud of yourself. :D
  • lisalynn35
    lisalynn35 Posts: 250 Member
    So happy for you! Excellent!
  • cparter
    cparter Posts: 754 Member
    Thanks for sharing.
  • futurerunner
    futurerunner Posts: 169 Member
    that's great! That's what it's all about!
  • Isn't it a great feeling knowing your making yourself healthy to the point you dont need medication for various thing, great job
  • peanut1967
    peanut1967 Posts: 52 Member
    Wow, that's such a great result! I think I would have started to cry ;-)
  • LotusF1ower
    LotusF1ower Posts: 1,259 Member
    Yesterday I went to my doc because of a reaction I got from taking Crestor (cholesterol meds). When he came into the examining room, his eyes bugged out, which is unusual for him, not to mention funny to watch. After he recovered himself, he said "It's just that there's so much less of you! You look really good!"

    Then he realized he made what could be perceived as a "man" comment and quickly said, "I mean you look really healthy!" I was pretty happy about that, given that he's really dishy, but that's not what I was there for. Then I explained about the Crestor. He said, "Well, you might not need these drugs anymore. Let's do a blood test and figure it out from there."

    As it turns out, the weight I had already lost brought my blood sugar down to normal as well.

    As of today, I'm 45 pounds down since February, and I might very well be off drugs to boot. I feel like I might have just got a "Get Out of Jail Free" card!

    :happy:

    Mirii

    WTG, that is excellent news!

    Losing the weight is one thing, but couple that with the possibility of perhaps not having to take the drugs any longer and it is a massive bonus to say the least!!
  • That's excellent! I got the same reaction when I have my annual review for my type 2 Diabetes.
    Last year before I started losing weight my bloods were 7.7 and my cholesterol was 5.9.
    This year after losing 25lbs (at the time of the review) my bloods were down to 7.1 and my cholesterol was down to 4.9.
    The diabetic nurse was like that's amazing! It's a great feeling isn't it? :)
  • kristilovescake
    kristilovescake Posts: 669 Member
    That's awesome! Congrats on the weight loss and on being able to get off your meds!
  • drvvork
    drvvork Posts: 1,162
    What a wonderful Day!!! Off the drugs - down the scale - and a wonderful compliment to top it off!!! :bigsmile: Keep up the great work!!
  • mablesyrup
    mablesyrup Posts: 286 Member
    That is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • batty5
    batty5 Posts: 193
    Brilliant news & so inspirational well done you deserve it.
  • hammersue1
    hammersue1 Posts: 96 Member
    Well done to you. Its great when someone notices as well as you no longer having the meds. :wink:
  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
    Awesome results. Any day that we can get off meds is a great day.
  • Behavior_Modification
    Behavior_Modification Posts: 24,482 Member
    Well that is just fantastic! Eliminating the need for medication is awesome!
  • morrigu
    morrigu Posts: 17
    that's amazing news good on ya!!
  • AnnaPixie
    AnnaPixie Posts: 7,439 Member
    That's just beautiful :flowerforyou:
  • weaklink109
    weaklink109 Posts: 2,831 Member
    I hadn't been to my doctor's office since January. When I went in a week ago, I couldn't understand why I was waiting so long after my appointment, as they are usually pretty close to being on schedule. Then the medical assistant finally came out and said, "oh there you are." Seems she had been out to get me once, (I was reading and didn't notice) since she didn't recognize anyone in the room as me, she never called my name, so it wasn't until the receptionist said "she's sitting right over there," that the MA realized I had been there all the time. Between my weight loss and a new haircut, she didn't recognize me. :laugh: :laugh:

    I have been off BP meds for several months, and during that doctor visit, my BP was 100/74. I took meds for 8 years, so it IS possible to get off them.:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
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