Archive for the ‘Liver Functions’ tag
All my blood tests came back
First...all I know about the DUI thing is that blood came back a .01.
Basically, I have Stage 2 Hypertension (at age 33!) I'm on some strong medication and I have to get very, very serious about losing weight. They're recommending 100 pounds!!! Atkins and exercise here I come.
I'm borderline Type 1 Diabetes. Again, can be controlled by massive weight loss.
My liver functions came back normal. Can you imagine? After all the drinking I did, I only inflamed my liver; no fatty, no cirrohsis. She said it would be perfectly back to normal in 3-4 months. I really dodged a bullet here.
My kidneys, electrolytes, and pancreas are all operating within normal functions.
Basically, The HP saved me. No more alcohol ever again. Despite what the cops say, I have been sober since January and my body is coming back together.
In the midst of my craziness, there was some good news this week.
Thanks SR!
Basically, I have Stage 2 Hypertension (at age 33!) I'm on some strong medication and I have to get very, very serious about losing weight. They're recommending 100 pounds!!! Atkins and exercise here I come.
I'm borderline Type 1 Diabetes. Again, can be controlled by massive weight loss.
My liver functions came back normal. Can you imagine? After all the drinking I did, I only inflamed my liver; no fatty, no cirrohsis. She said it would be perfectly back to normal in 3-4 months. I really dodged a bullet here.
My kidneys, electrolytes, and pancreas are all operating within normal functions.
Basically, The HP saved me. No more alcohol ever again. Despite what the cops say, I have been sober since January and my body is coming back together.
In the midst of my craziness, there was some good news this week.
Thanks SR!
My monthly doctor visit
So I go see my MD once a month to monitor my progress.
My blood pressure, which topped out at 217/110, is now down 60 points and my liver functions are 75% back to normal. I guess I didn't do as much damage as I thought. My only prescription anymore is to lose 70 pounds. That makes me happy because I hate taking those damn pills. The doctor tried to give me a beta blocker and I refused, I'd rather play tennis and lift weights all day; I have nothing else.
I might make it past 40. Yesterday was a good day.
I only say this to share my experience and that sobriety is getting the Tex back that so many lost. I may never see those people again, but new people I meet will like me, because I have some motivation and happiness.
People, go see a doctor. It took away so much of the fear that us alcoholics experience.
My blood pressure, which topped out at 217/110, is now down 60 points and my liver functions are 75% back to normal. I guess I didn't do as much damage as I thought. My only prescription anymore is to lose 70 pounds. That makes me happy because I hate taking those damn pills. The doctor tried to give me a beta blocker and I refused, I'd rather play tennis and lift weights all day; I have nothing else.
I might make it past 40. Yesterday was a good day.
I only say this to share my experience and that sobriety is getting the Tex back that so many lost. I may never see those people again, but new people I meet will like me, because I have some motivation and happiness.
People, go see a doctor. It took away so much of the fear that us alcoholics experience.
