An Update . . . . . .

[Alanp35]

Having followed LCHF for approx 12 months my recent bloods are amazing - just a normal test not for Big D:
Cholesterol. 3.0 used to be over 6 and struggled to keep it that low while following "recommended" low fat etc diet.
HDL 1.14. LDL 1.28. Trigs 1.28 Non HDL 1.9 Ratio 2.6.. Like I said amazing.

I eat a well balanced diet and am anaemic. I am having a colonoscopy tomorrow 18/12 to ascertain any problems with absorption of food. I am not underweight tho' , could do with losing 5kg to be honest.

Most of the year has been spent having tests for heart problems which medicines have failed to address. Despite 2 stents already in place I have now gained a couple of blockages which cannot be addressed by angioplasty and also have an aneurism on one artery as well. A bypass operation is coming up early - I hope - in 2015.

BGs are good, an occasional blip not always sure how and why but that is diabetes is it not?

Diabetes is an awful, awful disease which affects each one of us in different ways although there is a core element running through. It has highlighted a couple of existing health problems for me, problems of which I was unaware. A silver lining ? Thank God for a silver lining. Problems will be addressed, can't beat that.

Stay positive, it helps an awful lot in managing this dreadful disease.

Enjoy

 

[Bluetit1802]

Well done on your recent tests. Truly amazing. You must be so pleased. An inspiring update - thank you.

I hope your forthcoming colonoscopy can eliminate anything nasty, and good luck with your bypass.

 

[Enclave]

I had my by pass over 22 years ago .. So stay strong and look forward to the future

 

[Snowy12]

You must be really pleased you certainly have been working hard.
Goodluck with your up and coming ops.

 

[Daibell]

Hi. I hope it all goes well. To help I would try to get rid of those 5Kgs you mention by reducing the carbs a bit?

 

[pavlosn]

Well done on those lipid counts.

I hope all goes well with your colonoscopy tomorrow and bypass in the new year.

All the best

Pavlos

 

[jack412]

no wonder the Dr is scoping you...you eat fat .... the triglyceride blood fats are low and all the other lipids look good...you must be sick and not absorbing the fat

 

[Adelle0607]

Good luck with your colonoscopy @Alanp35. hopefully the prep won't be too bad. Hope the results would turn out okay as well...

 

[Pasha]

@ Alanp35 I had a quadruple bypass surgery 12 years ago and can offer a little advice. When the operation is over and you wake up in intensive care connected to the breathing machine, dont forget to breathe with the machine and not against it. I almost thought that the operation had been a big flop until I realised what had happened. Wish you all the best for the operation and a smooth recovery.

 

[eddie1968]

I've had several colonoscopies. Do not worry at all. It's painless. Just bring lots of underwear some nice soft toilet paper in case of accidents. The laxatives (usually kleen prep or Picolax) are very powerful and empty your entire GI tract quickly and you will make several visits to the loo lol. Hope you get sorted. The procedure is painless, they give you very strong painkillers and strong sedatives.

 

[noblehead]

Well done Alan, good luck with the procedure tomorrow and hope all turns out well.

 

[Kezzer4321]

Well done on your results and good luck for your op.

 

[ElyDave]

WEll done on your efforts so far Alan, and good luck for the rest of the tests.

 

[Mike d]

Just great to read of your progress and hope all goes well

Mike

 

[Brunneria]

Your bloods are amazing!

And all the best with the surgery. There'll be no stopping you once it's done!

You were one of the first ppl to ever 'like' one of m posts, so i'e got a soft spot for you.

 

[Alanp35]

Had the colonoscopy this morning. Nothing to worry about at all, some pain when they were going round the bends but that was all. In and out in under 90 minutes. Appears I have diverticulitis, mild, but there nevertheless. Simple method of managing this with even more fibre and drinking plenty -they suggested water as I don't drink alcohol. Lol.
I post this only for "knowledge" as there appears to be people who have stomach pains, blame Metformin and leave it at that. It may be something else, easily investigated and if it is diverticulitis then simply fixed. It is a lifetime problem as is diabetes. All we can do is to manage it with antibiotics when it is infected.
How this helps.

 

[Alanp35]

Thank you all for your words of support - much appreciated.

 

[Alanp35]

Your bloods are amazing!

And all the best with the surgery. There'll be no stopping you once it's done!

You were one of the first ppl to ever 'like' one of m posts, so i'e got a soft spot for you.

Thank you @Brunneria.

 

[Cloudlesssky]

A really encouraging post.
Well done, you have must be so pleased.
Take care,
Bee Gee

 

[Clivethedrive]

Hi alanp35, pleased you got a good result , hope your xmas is long and enjoyable, you deserve it ,well done:)