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ghostforest

[NSV] first bloodwork since keto - all results are best on record

My keto supportive Dr. asked me to get some blood work done so we could see how that part of it is going. I did my blood draw yesterday and all of my results (cholesterol, CBC, TSH, fasting glucose, etc) came back as personal bests since my chart with her started (2008). All cholesterol is normal and so is fasting glucose. No more borderline high values anymore. Thanks, keto. My body is happy with you inside and out!

Edited to add that Hb A1C was also very good. Not a shock that keto would stabilize blood glucose, but the A1C result was great to see since it reflects long-term sugar stability.

Posted Jun 25, 2014, 9:51 PM UTC · edited

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CerikalF/24/5'3 SW: 286 GW: 120•

Woohoo! congratulations! Good bloodwork deserves a party and a half.

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ghostforestOPF/41/5'6" SW:255 2.10.14 CW:183 GW:170ish•

thank you!

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TramaDoll30/F/5'5"HW:246 KSW:228 (6/9/14) CW:191 GW:140•

I wish I could upvote your NSV twice! There are so many markers of improving health that are not quantitative in nature (e.g. more energy, radiant skin), but sometimes I just love numbers! Not only are you feeling great in the now, you are bettering yourself for the future. Congrats and keep it up!

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ghostforestOPF/41/5'6" SW:255 2.10.14 CW:183 GW:170ish•

Thank you!!! My doctor, while very keto supportive, is also very proactive and wants to medicate for borderline cases of higher glucose and cholesterol. So, no longer having anything near borderline puts me squarely in the no pill zone with her blessing. Yippee!

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TramaDoll30/F/5'5"HW:246 KSW:228 (6/9/14) CW:191 GW:140•

That's so fantastic! Good on you for taking charge of your health, and good on your doctor for giving you the support and resources to do it.

There will always be things in life that are beyond your control, but it's gotta be pretty darn empowering to know you're controlling the things you can!

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Were you nervous? I'm a little anxious about my first new-doc visit. I scheduled a regular physical with possible bloodwork, if she wants to establish a baseline (and that's part of my annual wellness/physical exam) and I'm a little nervous. It's been ages since I've been to a doctor and even longer since I've gotten bloodwork done. I'm a little scared to think that I might be one of the outliers that will see bad results.

Eek!

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ghostforestOPF/41/5'6" SW:255 2.10.14 CW:183 GW:170ish•

I was a little bit nervous, but a lot interested. I had done a lot of reading on cholesterol tests while doing keto (yay for keto science nerds!) for weight loss and I know some people get a ballooning number due to fat cells being liberated. For most people, after the major weight loss period ends and once your body is keto adapted, cholesterol goes to normal levels. For me, I knew that would probably be about a year based on my loss goals. I expected my fasting glucose and triglycerides to be low, but all tests being lower and within normal range was a big (slightly unexpected) bonus. Don't worry, your baseline is not your final verdict. If you stick with it, you'll see tests trending toward improved health. KCKO!

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TramaDoll30/F/5'5"HW:246 KSW:228 (6/9/14) CW:191 GW:140•

You should absolutely get baseline blood work done - and don't be afraid to ask for it! It won't do you any good to sit around and wonder about your numbers - knowledge is power!

Don't forget to check with your doc's office about their requirements for drawing fasting labs - most will want you to have nothing but water in the 12 hours leading up to you appointment.

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lekantoF/42/5'5" | SW 260 | Keto SW (5/6/14) 190 | CW 165 | GW 130•

Awesome! I'm getting mine done soon and can't wait to see the results.

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ghostforestOPF/41/5'6" SW:255 2.10.14 CW:183 GW:170ish•

Thank you! I was unusually excited to see my results come in! Repeatedly refreshing my health insurance website for bloodwork results was a new one for me!

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earwormsF/25/5'7' | SW: 190 lbs | CW: 170.8 | GW: 140ish lbs•

We had a non-fasting blood test done through my work the other day. My numbers were great! My good cholesterol was a little low (but still in good range), so the nurse told me to eat more fatting foods, and I told her I think I could handle that! ;)

Grats on your numbers, and I'm glad to hear you have a supportive doc as well.

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ghostforestOPF/41/5'6" SW:255 2.10.14 CW:183 GW:170ish•

Awesome! I'm interested to see what my non-fasting numbers look like as well. I was honestly shocked to see my total cholesterol being within normal range considering how many cholesterol-laden foods I eat these days!

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0fftherecord32/5'9" | SW 286 (4/20/14) | CW 262 | Next Goal 250 | UGW 186•

That's wonderful!

Hmm..... Has anyone ever compiled a national /international list of keto-friendly doctors? (might be a short list, lol) It would probably help people in major cities, at least. Just a thought.

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ghostforestOPF/41/5'6" SW:255 2.10.14 CW:183 GW:170ish•

Good question! If my doctor wasn't keto supportive, I'd probably kick her to the curb because I'd be suspicious that she's not paying attention to current research and evidence-based standards of care. But, I also live in a large urban area, so I have the luxury of having many choices when it comes to doctors. I'd imagine in underserved areas, that wouldn't be so easy.

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Nora_OieNora_Oie 60F|5'5"|HW: 245|SW:226|CW 176||GW 160•

Thank you for this. That's what I'm hoping for. How long on keto?

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ghostforestOPF/41/5'6" SW:255 2.10.14 CW:183 GW:170ish•

Since February

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awell852/F/5'5" | SW 233 | CW 207 | GW 150•

YAY!!! You've just validated my journey here!

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