On the positive side I perform a self testicular exam at least twice a week
How the heck did I miss this post? :angry3:
You need to perform those exams every day, Gooch :biggrinsanta:
Facing my worst fear
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How the heck did I miss this post? :angry3:
You need to perform those exams every day, Gooch :biggrinsanta:
Well, I didn't want to sound obsessive
Blood test with a happy ending huh? Sounds interesting...then someone really might pass out though
Well, I didn't want to sound obsessive
Blood test with a happy ending huh? Sounds interesting...then someone really might pass out though
If they do, I've got my first aid certifications (and some wilderness survival, too), so they're in good hands
I love taking care of people
Gooch, how did you make out? Or have you gone yet ...
I'm sure you passed everything with flying colors
Yeah, giving blood is a good thing to do. If a person can donate, they really should. And you do get biscuits and juice afterwards ...
Diabetics who take insulin aren't allowed to donate blood. It's too risky
Results:
Total cholesterol OK
HDL cholesterol low=35mg/dL
LDL high=138mg/dL
Urea Nitrogen(BUN) slightly elavated (they said this could be from a high protein diet)
...and of course that also makes the BUN/creatinine level slightly elevated
Everything else good
Oh, yeah, over 25 bmi, but who cares about that
Total cholesterol OK
HDL cholesterol low=35mg/dL
LDL high=138mg/dL
Urea Nitrogen(BUN) slightly elavated (they said this could be from a high protein diet)
...and of course that also makes the BUN/creatinine level slightly elevated
Everything else good
Oh, yeah, over 25 bmi, but who cares about that
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Good to hear everything is well with you!
My girlfriend was volunteering at a blood drive, so I went along to help and I donated some blood. The part that SUCKED was.. at the end, where they collect the 3 vials for testing, my blood started clotting and they couldn't get the vials full. So they couldn't test it. So they couldn't use it for medicinal purposes, only research.
My girlfriend was volunteering at a blood drive, so I went along to help and I donated some blood. The part that SUCKED was.. at the end, where they collect the 3 vials for testing, my blood started clotting and they couldn't get the vials full. So they couldn't test it. So they couldn't use it for medicinal purposes, only research.
Well there are actually some numbers I need to change...and one number that concerns me although it is technically in the healthy range is my glucose. Over 100 and you're considered at risk for pre-diabetes. Mine was 97.
My super high metabolism creates a frustrating dilemma for me. I basically eat a high protein, high carb and moderate fat diet all at the same time.
I thought I might try a low carb type diet because some claim they will actually correct cholesterol levels and certainly lower glucose. I checked out the diet Christian Thibaudeau recommends. He recommends 1.5 to 1.75 g protein per lb bodyweight, .5 to .75 g per lb bodyweight fat and less than 50 carbs. Surprisingly these protein and fat numbers are about exactly what I already eat plus a LOT of carbs to get my calories
At the upper end of his formula, his numbers come to about 2800 calories for my bodyweight. I maintain at 4500. Where the hell do I get the rest of the calories? If I divide it evenly I'd be eating close to 500 grams of protein and 240 grams of fat. Can that possibly be healthy?
My super high metabolism creates a frustrating dilemma for me. I basically eat a high protein, high carb and moderate fat diet all at the same time.
I thought I might try a low carb type diet because some claim they will actually correct cholesterol levels and certainly lower glucose. I checked out the diet Christian Thibaudeau recommends. He recommends 1.5 to 1.75 g protein per lb bodyweight, .5 to .75 g per lb bodyweight fat and less than 50 carbs. Surprisingly these protein and fat numbers are about exactly what I already eat plus a LOT of carbs to get my calories
At the upper end of his formula, his numbers come to about 2800 calories for my bodyweight. I maintain at 4500. Where the hell do I get the rest of the calories? If I divide it evenly I'd be eating close to 500 grams of protein and 240 grams of fat. Can that possibly be healthy?
Gooch, there are many days I eat 500gms of protein and copious quantities of fat. I think you'll be OK, especially since you've got way more muscle mass than I do, and need a lot more protein than I do.
My overall cholesterol is 4.10. Normal is 4.2-5.2 mmol/L.
My triglycerides are 0.55. Normal range is 0.6-2.3 mmol/L
My HDLs are 1.23. Normal is > 0.9mmol/L
My LDLs are 2.62. Normal is 2.2-3.4 mmol/L
My HDL cholesterol ratio is 3.3. It used to be 2.4, but I'm getting old
To convert mmol/L of HDLs and LDLs to mg/dl, you multiply by 38.67.
To convert mmol/L or triglycerides to mg/dl, you multiply by 88.57.
So using your scale, my Triglycerides are: 48.71 mg/dl
My HDL is: 47.56 mg/dl
My LDL is: 101.32 mg/dl
As for the BMI Index, I should be dead according to the BMI. I wouldn't worry about it
My overall cholesterol is 4.10. Normal is 4.2-5.2 mmol/L.
My triglycerides are 0.55. Normal range is 0.6-2.3 mmol/L
My HDLs are 1.23. Normal is > 0.9mmol/L
My LDLs are 2.62. Normal is 2.2-3.4 mmol/L
My HDL cholesterol ratio is 3.3. It used to be 2.4, but I'm getting old
To convert mmol/L of HDLs and LDLs to mg/dl, you multiply by 38.67.
To convert mmol/L or triglycerides to mg/dl, you multiply by 88.57.
So using your scale, my Triglycerides are: 48.71 mg/dl
My HDL is: 47.56 mg/dl
My LDL is: 101.32 mg/dl
As for the BMI Index, I should be dead according to the BMI. I wouldn't worry about it