dr. apt today

[jkgregory]

My Doctors appt went great today!! Hes taking me off my blood pressure meds.. I start taking a half a pill tomorrow.. When my blood work comes back then we can see about taking me off of the thyroid meds.. Besides that everything is great!! Hes so proud of the weight i have lost.. When i get my test results back i will post them.. He gave me a copy of my tests from last year before ldl.. Ill post those to.. 

[jencita]

That is so awesome!! I was under the impression that I would be on thyroid pills the rest of my life! I wonder if there is a chance I can go off those?  I was diagnosed with postpartum hypothyroidism and was told I probably would have to take the pills for the rest of my life. I was lucky that the Dr. prescribed them again for a whole year without me having to see her again - but I haven't had my blood tested for at least 18 months.

[rodie]

Katie,
That is AWESOME news! You have to be so happy about that?  Any time you can get off meds is a GOOD THING.
Continued success,
Hugzzz
Rodie

[Joyful Friend]

Katie, So many good side effects of LDL.   JF

[crickadoodle]

I just love reading all the positive effects of LDL.  Great news, Katie!

[ladyhawk21]

it is wonderful about the the blood press meds- however i express concerns about the stopping the thyroid meds.  the only reason to be taking off your meds is if you are going hyper (due to hashi) and you are losing to much weight.  i have hashi and after a while your thyroid is completely destroyed and you have to stay on the meds the rest of your life- while you are on the down swing (hyper) you can be off the med but it is a cycle- i gained was on meds- lost was off meds gained again and by this time my thyroid was so screwed up it caused stressed on my adrenal glands.  so i would do some research and ask your Dr to test for antibodies, just to make sure
would love to see your blood work (ask dr always to do Free T3 when testing thyroid) if he does not do it already most do not

Renee

but great job!!!!

[jkgregory]

Hey ladyhawk.. Im hypo thyroid.. Im on very little medication for it.. I should have my results back next week and he had said we would cut my thyroid meds in half first to see how i do.. When i was diagnosed i never even showed any symptoms.. Im just sooo happy to have eliminated one pill.. Even though its not gone yet.. I have to take a half a pill for a month before coming off the blood pressure.. Im counting the days down.. 28 days to go.. 

[jkgregory]

The results are in!!!!!

                    before ldl                            during ldl

              Triglycerides/fat- 170                                99         
              LDL (bad)          133                              102
              HDL (good)          37                                30
              Cholesterol total  204                              152
              TSH (thyroid)      3.74                            2.7

My doc says to keep up with ldl but were not changing my thyroid meds at this time... Maybe next time.. Im so grateful to have ldl and all my support!!! I couldnt have done it with out all you!!!   

[rodie]

Katie,
WOW what great numbers,thats gotta make ya happy? Just goes ta show ya,that ldl is a great woe.
Hugzzz
Rodie

[wendysgoodnews]

What a great report from the doctor.  I bet he was happy with ya!

[cuzican]

I am so happy for you, you look great...I will have lab drawn soon.  Hopefully it will be good also.

Barb

[LINDA RN]

My cholesterol still up but coming down. Whether I get it below 200 or not, I am sticking to LDL. I know I feel better especially getting the blood sugars stabilized. Congrats Katie, your numbers are so great!

[hopefull]

Wow Katie!!!! Look at the weight you have lost. Your Doc must really be impressed! Way to go. And what and encouragment to so many others thanks for sharing!

[jencita]

Katie,
Your weight loss has been amazing!!! to say the least! Wow!! and just look at your test results!! You are a wonderful testimony of how great this WOE is!! You are my inspiration!!

[jkgregory]

Thanks guys!!! Im so thrilled with my numbers.. My blood pressure was a little high yesterday.. It was still 112/82 but i havnt seen anything over 75 with my bottom number in a while.. Must be from the weening off the bp meds.. I just need to give my self time to adjust..

[Joyful Friend]

Katie, such a good report!  There are so many benefits from eating LDL foods.  JF