Blood Tests Update and Random Ups/Downs
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, 06-24-2016 at 08:42 PM (2209 Views)
Friday, Jun. 24, 2016
I had my blood tests results today. My primary care physician was on vacation, so I met with a different doc, as I waited for he/she to show up in the examining room. I wasn't sure what to expect. To my surprise, he was pleasant and friendly, and he had read my chart and told me right off the bat that he was very excited for me.
My cholesterol went from 220 to 145 since December 2015. My HDL is one point below the normal range, but it actually went up since the last blood test. The only way to raise it he said was by cardiovascular exercise and intake of more omega3s. I am no longer Vitamin D or Iron deficient, and most importantly my A1C, fast and random glucose tests were perfect! I am no longer prediabetic!!! for now. Last blood test result I was one point from Type2 Diabetes. My hope is that through my gastric sleeve I can keep Diabetes at bay for as long as possible.
As someone who considered the good, the bad and the ugly of Bariatric Surgery, this was a risk that I took to enter the second stage of my life. I can celebrate 50 years old knowing that I have done all I can to enjoy life! Free of obesity-related illnesses, and not be a burden to my children.
Regarding ups and downs, this week sucked big time. My energy was in the pits; mostly I believed because I started my moon on Monday, but also because there are a few family problems that have boggled me with much worry. I spent two days secluded, most of it in bed sleeping, except to eat and take a few phone calls. All I can do is leave everything in God's hands, knowing I only have control of what I do. I felt depressed like I have never felt it before. I didn't tell the doctor because for one, I am able to take care still of myself, shower, eat and do a few minor chores, and the other is that I know it is circumstantional. Being away from my life partner doesn't help, but come August the lease is up on this apartment, and I will be heading back home to join him.
I pick up my nephew later on from the airport. My sister-in-law called me and said he was acting up and said he was refusing to get in the car to go to the airport because she didn't let him take some game console. I asked to speak to him, and he gave me attitude. God Grant Me The Serenity....
My sister, rest in peace, left us a huge mess. And everyone seems to think I have the answers (and finances) to their problems. Lord, make me a channel of thy peace...
My daughter's marriage is falling apart, my heart is breaking for my granddaughters, for her, and for my son-in-law. All I can do is pray for them, support and love my daughter as she finds her path. My Creator, show me the way of patience, tolerance, kindness, and love...
I celebrate the victories of life, along with mourning, defeats, and obstacles I must continue to overcome.
Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity to
Accept the things I cannot change;
Courage to change the things I can;
And the Wisdom to know the difference.
(and the difference is me)