Latest Doctor Visit-Excellent News!

[Mitchell]

Most of the forum members who know me, or who have read my posts, know of my situation with my weight and blood pressure, and bringing such under control throughout 2005.
I had my latest Doctor visit today, my first one in four months, and the news is excellent. Iam 171 pounds, which is still technically a bit underweight from where my doctor wants me, and, best of all, my blood pressure is at a bullseye perfect 120 over 78. He is very pleased with me, and says he will not have to see me until March, 2006, with a six month layoff from a visit with him, if Iam no more than 175 lbs, and my bp stays normal next time. To celebrate, I had chinese food for the second time this week at my favorite buffet. I feel extremely pleased about my health situation now.
Well, I just wanted to share the good news. I appreciate everyone's support in regard to my health issues this year. Thanks!

Mitch

 

[crydun]

Good for you, Mitchell!!!

 

[isabeau]

Mitch i am so glad to hear that. i didnt know about your problems but you seem to be taking care of that just fine. must feel great to lose all that weight, but how much overweight were you? if thats not prying i meant.

isabeau

 

[Mitchell]

Thanks, crydun, and isabeau.

Isabeau, on March 17 of this year, I was 197 pounds, at least 20 to 25 lbs overweight, and my BP was 160 over 100. My weight was down to 169, a bit too thin, with normal bp, at my last visit on July 12th, and then today's reading. I lost 28 lbs in 4 mos.
Thanks again.

Mitch

 

[bratgirl365]

YAY, Mitchell, good for you!

 

[mark 19]

Glad to here your on the mend Mitch, I know some people who between them have had similar problems and I’m glad to here thing are going so well for you 😀

 

[milagros317]

Great news, Mitchell. I'm happy for you. 😀

 

[unclebill]

Great news Mitch!!! We are all anxiously awaiting your return to the P&R forum. With the recent weight loss, you now will be regarded as a mean, lean, Democrat machine.

 

[Mitchell]

Thanks, everyone! Bill, I do still post in the P and R occasionally. In fact, I posted something on there not long ago. I'll still come in from time to time, just not as often as before.
Thanks again.

Mitch

 

[amk714]

I'm glad to hear of your health improvement, Mitch. Keep exercising and eating a healthy diet so you can be with us for a long time! 😀

 

[Mitchell]

Thanks amk, your support is appreciated. Actually, what is weird, is that I dont exercise that much, and should more. In the summer I do swim at our complex pool, and in the winter, I do occasional situps. I lost 28 pounds, in four months, from March through July, by eating a strict low carb diet, and have maintained such, with only a 2 pound weight gain in the last four months, by continuing such a diet. For anyone who needs to lose weight, and do it quickly, go low carb. They will lose it quickly, keep it off, and look great!

Mitch

 

[giantfan121262]

That's great Mitchell! I wouldn't worry about being a little under weight. It sounds like your are right where your doctor wants you to be. If doc wants you to puit on a few pounds, all you have to do is go to your favorite Chinese food reataurant one more time. 😀. It's a good problem to have.

Congratulations!

 

[Mitchell]

Thanks, Giant. Iam allowed chinese food once a week. One restriction he has lifted from me that I was not allowed to have when I was 197 lbs is fried chicken. He talks about a "healthy life", which Iam now leading. I dont drink alcohol, ever, nor do I smoke, or take any drugs. If I can stay around this weight my whole life, and lead a balanced life, while eating a balanced diet, I can live a long time. I saw too many of my relatives destroy their bodies with excessive smoking and alcohol comsumption, and I know that life isnt for me. The only liquids I enjoy are hot tea, diet sodas, and water.
Anyhow, thanks again, Giant, Iam feeling good!

Mitch