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Just went to my yearly physical, I was sweating bullets as I have been eating a lot more than I was back when I had my first labs done a year ago. I was afraid I would be back in the poor results camp after a stellar report last year.

Well . . . it's dang near PERFECT AGAIN! BP was 120/80 (in the doctors office, I have a lot of "white coat syndrome" issues) cholesterol was 133 - actually LOWER than last year, triglycerides was 64! Fasting blood sugar was 88. All the other blood tests were right in the good to excellent range.

Man, why didn't I get sleeved years ago! I cannot endorse this surgery enough, it has RADICALLY changed my life and health. I may fall over dead tomorrow but at least I'll do so as a fit and healthy person rather than a fat blob.

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Just went to my yearly physical, I was sweating bullets as I have been eating a lot more than I was back when I had my first labs done a year ago. I was afraid I would be back in the poor results camp after a stellar report last year.

Well . . . it's dang near PERFECT AGAIN! BP was 120/80 (in the doctors office, I have a lot of "white coat syndrome" issues) cholesterol was 133 - actually LOWER than last year, triglycerides was 64! Fasting blood sugar was 88. All the other blood tests were right in the good to excellent range.

Man, why didn't I get sleeved years ago! I cannot endorse this surgery enough, it has RADICALLY changed my life and health. I may fall over dead tomorrow but at least I'll do so as a fit and healthy person rather than a fat blob.

Woot Rootman!! I have white coat syndrome too, so I get that. LOL :) Cheers on another year of excellent health and many many more to come!!

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Congratulations! You've done wonderfully!

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That's awesome. You are truly an inspiration. You're making me feel guilty though, lol. I know I should definitely go in and get my labs done. I want to make sure everything is good.

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Fantastic! I love hearing all of these great victory stories from those who have been sleeved already. I can't wait to join all of you :)

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Congrats Rootman! I love reading your posts and seeing your smiling face in your profile pic. You have been an inspiration to me on my weight loss journey.

Lynda

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have a lot of "white coat syndrome" issues) cholesterol was 133 - actually LOWER than last year, triglycerides was 64! Fasting blood sugar was 88. All the other blood tests were right in the good to excellent range.

Hi Rootman

WooHoo - doing the happy dance. You are terrific. :)

What wonderful stats

i have been "watching" you since i started in sleeveland 4 months ago, and people like you - do make me feel great. You have accomplished so much, reading about all your excercising et al, which BTW, I hate exercise :angry:

keep on keepin on

continued success

kathy

BTW please tell me what WCS is, thanx

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BTW please tell me what WCS is, thanx

WCS= White Coat Syndrome, having high blood pressure in your doctors office, e.g.. being so nervous because of the professionals in white coats taking it. I used to have them take it twice and it would drop, sometimes dramatically, between the first and second times. Some deep breaths and shaking it off always helped. I was already certain mine was good as I have been taking it regularly at home and the gym and it was always good there - in fact better - than at the docs, so I was LESS nervous about it this time.

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Congrats and great job following your plan Rootman!

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Love it! I need to go see my pcm. Last time they said my blood pressure was amazing. Coming from a LONGGGGG line of high blood pressure I kind thought it was a big deal!

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That is awesome, it is a great feeling to KNOW you are healthy. That was also my best feeling when I got my reports back, all the hard work has paid off and we know the lifestyle we must lead to maintain it. Congrats to you.

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Rootman - I am proud of you - you have done wonderful work with the sleeve. I wish my cholesterol was as low as yours! I echo your thoughts about "why didn't I do this earlier?"

What Vitamins / supplements do you routinely take?

Sharon

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Awesome!

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