And THAT friends is what this is really all about.

I don't remember if I updated the whole heart murmur issue, but my results did come back great. So, I do not need to do any more follow up regarding that issue. My heart beats strong and happy!! I'm so grateful, so thank the LORD that is now a non-issue for me.

Also, I have gotten a copy of my last panel. Wow, I can honestly say I'm really working hard to ensure a healthy body! I'm far from perfect folks though, I mean... I did have half a burger for lunch today AND some seasoned fries too!!! NOOO SAY IT ISN'T SO!!! :ph34r: LOL, anyhow, it is what it is. I enjoyed every bite too. However, here's the thing. I'm at goal, so no biggie. AND, unlike before I could only eat half (actually less than half because I'd buy other things too in the past) what I purchased. Ohhhh thank you sleevie!!

Here's what my blood panel showed (as of 2/17/12):

Test..................My Result.................Normal Range

Sodium............140 mmol/L..................135-146

Potassium........4.4 mmol/L...................3.5-5.3

Chloride...........106 mmol/L..................98-110

CO2.................25 mmol/L....................21-33

Urea Nitro.........15 mg/dL.....................7-25

Creatinine.........0.71 mg/dL..................0.50-1.10

Glucose............76 mg/dL....................65-99 :wub:

Calcium.............9.2 mg/dL...................8.6-10.2

Protein.............6.3 g/dL......................6.2-8.3 (not sure how or why it's borderline... that's all I eat!! )

Albumin............4.1 g/dL......................3.6-5.1

Globulin............2.2 g/dL.....................2.2-3.9

A/G Ratio.........1.9 ratio......................1.0-2.1

AST(Liver).......19 U/L.........................10-30

Bilirubin............0.6 mg/dL...................0.2-1.2

ALT.................15 U/L.........................6-40

Alkaline Phos...46 U/L........................33-115

Cholesterol......164mg/dL..................125-200

Triglycer..........62 mg/dL...................<150

VLDL Chol.......12 mg/dL...................<30

LDL Choles.....95 mg/dL...................<130

HDL Choles.....57 mg/dL...................> or = 46

Chol/HDL Ratio...2.9........................< or = 5.0

CARDIAC RISK FACTOR: LOW RISK :wub:

LDL/HDL Ratio...1.67........................2.35-4.12 (BELOW AVG RISK!! )

Vitamin D (25).....50 ng/mL...............30-100 (According to recent studies being above 50 is best for optimal health, I will need to bump up my intake a little bit, though could be winter too...)

Vitamin D3...........50 ng/mL

Vitamin D2...........<4

White Blood.......1.9 Thou/uL...............3.8-10.8

Red Blood.........4.51 Mill/uL................3.80-5.10

Hemoglobin.......11.7 g/dL..................11.7-15.5 (*sigh* Guess I'll be upping that Iron intake!)

Hematocrit.........36.2%.......................35.0-45.0

MCV..................80 fL.........................80.0-100.0

MCH..................26.0 pg....................27.0-33.0 (Yep!! Need to up that iron... my achilles heel! I just wanted to say I have been really craving beef, which is really high in iron. Our bodies know what we need, we only need listen.)

MCHC...............32.3 g/dL..................32.0-36.0

RDW.................14.6%......................11.0-15.0

Platelet Ct.........274 Thou/uL..............140-400

Vitamin B-12.....718 pg/mL.................200-1100

AND THAT'S ALL FOLKS!! Take good care of yourself, and if all else fails be your own advocate. I demand these on a 6 month basis, and then I go get these copies from my Dr to keep an eye on my levels. I'd say I'm doing fan-freakin-tastic!! I've always had anemia issues, so this is not a shock to me. It's just ever more important to keep an eye on it since I can only eat so much.

BLESSINGS!!!

Congrats! Your levels are great! Keep up your inspirational messages. I love to read them.

Nichole

So thankful that everything good! No heartmurmur! Terrific! I like your blood panel, it's exceptional. How does it feel to be at goal? Was it the doc's goals are was it your own goals? You have really Rocked your Sleeve! and it's not stopping here.

That's awesome! Glad you have a healthy ticker!! Was worried there for a bit. And hey, just because you had a burger and fries doesn't mean you aren't perfect. You are! A half a burger is not a whole burger, and I am sure the fries were not the extra large fries we all used to get! And the best part is you enjoyed it!! That's awesome! Too many times we get down on ourselves when we really shouldn't. I had a handful of Peanut Butter M&M's today. I started to get down about it, but then I realized "when was the last time I did that?" I couldn't remember, and I know I won't do that everyday. It was a treat.

Anyways, congrats on being healthy! We are all grateful for you!

Thank you Yorkie Fan!!

So thankful that everything good! No heartmurmur! Terrific! I like your blood panel, it's exceptional. How does it feel to be at goal? Was it the doc's goals are was it your own goals? You have really Rocked your Sleeve! and it's not stopping here.

Hi dorrie I actually DO have a heart murmur, it's just that though. It's harmless, and very slight... thank goodness!

How does it feel to be at goal? AMAZING!! FANTASTIC!! PHENOMENAL!! And best of all a big huge RELIEF!!

I was never given a # on the scale as a goal. So I made up my own based on my clothing size. I hit that goal 15 Lbs ago... and it's just been me against gaining my weight back ever since. So far, I'm doing great. Thank you for always being such a pleasure!!

BTW, 2 of my cats have a heart murmur. They are doing exceptional. I knew one had a murmur bc the breeder got it back from someone who purchased him and returned him back as defective. He is the best CAT I've ever had. He's an Ocicat. Hang in there.

That's awesome! Glad you have a healthy ticker!! Was worried there for a bit. And hey, just because you had a burger and fries doesn't mean you aren't perfect. You are! A half a burger is not a whole burger, and I am sure the fries were not the extra large fries we all used to get! And the best part is you enjoyed it!! That's awesome! Too many times we get down on ourselves when we really shouldn't. I had a handful of Peanut Butter M&M's today. I started to get down about it, but then I realized "when was the last time I did that?" I couldn't remember, and I know I won't do that everyday. It was a treat.

Anyways, congrats on being healthy! We are all grateful for you!

Thank you Vance! Believe me, I don't beat myself up... or at least I do my best not to. As long as the majority of what you're doing is the right thing, then you're doing great. And you are SO RIGHT! Let's see, this is what I used to eat... (I can't believe I'm writing this down BTW!!) A double anything (WBC or Double Whopper type thing), Largest fries available and a shake on top of that. Sometimes if I was feeling lucky I'd even throw in some chicken nuggets too... WHOO!! I could eat any man under the table, no lie.

Congratulations! Your albumin is normal so I wouldn't worry terribly about the protein.

Thanking God for your good report.

Wonderful News! You are an inspiration to so many of us "newbies"....Blessings~Melanie:)

Yayyy! I'm so happy for you my friend!! good health is PRICELESS! You are blessed. Keep me in prayer that my upcoming tests go well, so I can join you in living a healthy life...hugs!

nice!! very nice weight lose you have achieved so far!! im impressed.

That is what it is all about!!!!

Thank you sleeve friends!!!! I feel really good, and I can finally say after sooo many years that I am comfortable with where I am!

S - You're in my prayers sister!! <3

Diva, congratulations to eberything you have accomplished. You are truly an inspriation to all of us. BTW I am LOSING on your bootcamp diet. 2 more days. (Yes I am one of those who weighs everyday and always will!)

Diva, congratulations to eberything you have accomplished. You are truly an inspriation to all of us. BTW I am LOSING on your bootcamp diet. 2 more days. (Yes I am one of those who weighs everyday and always will!)

Yayyy!!! I'm glad it's working for you! It's perfectly ok to weight every day. I have been in the last week as I'm trying really hard to get my mind right before I get way off track and it helps. It's just really important to note that if it seems to ruin your whole day, and go off the deep end when you don't see a loss every single day, then it's not a good thing. It is all in the mindset.

Keep up the good work!!