November 23, 2010 by Bethy.

Well, I had the 6 month check up at the doctor.  The one I’ve been working toward and I’m very, very pleased!  So is the doctor!

I went from a A1C level  (blood sugar level of last 3 months) of 6.8  to a Non-diabetic level of 5.7 !!!! Yeah!!!

Also, my cholesterol dropped from 246 to 192 !  I told her I haven’t taken the simvastatin yet that she gave me and she was really pleased that it dropped like that without the meds and that I did it with diet and exercise. 

My Triglycerides was 289 and now 155, and my HDL went up from 34 to 35. So she would like me to start taking a half dose of the simvastin until I can get the Trigl. below 150.

I am also able to get OFF of one of my high blood pressure medications all together (the other one, which I will stay on was lowered last month).  She wants me to still take the Metformin, which is the one for the blood sugar, because it is really helping me, and no need to get off that one yet until I get to goal and hopefully will be able regulate my BS without it.

All my other tests for liver function and kidney function were good and no problems. 

I really feel like I got an early Christmas present.  I am also thankful for all who have supported me and prayed for me.  

And the journey continues………….

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!

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November 12, 2010 by Bethy.

Down 36lbs, only 4lbs to make it 40.  Hope I can do that before I see the Doctor.  Cause on their scale with clothes on, lol,  it will be more like 36lbs.

Spent yesterday moving lumber, chairs, junk wood from the backyard.  Starting to build the sides of the water falls with rock.  Lots of hard work but it will look great when we’re done.

PSU plays Ohio State on Saturday at 3:30pm.

GO PSU!   WE ARE……..PENN STATE!

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November 8, 2010 by Bethy.

Had a great weekend RV camping/tailgating at the PSU game.  Saw Joe Paterno’s 400th win against Northwestern.  Before the half it was sad, but Sue said if they get a touchdown right before the half that should fire them up.  Well it did!  It was an awesome game and tailgating in “RV City” was really fun.  It was a really COLD weekend, but I think we were all prepared.  LOTS of food, beer, and fun.  We got to visit with April, Matt, Nate, Steph and Steph, and of course Frank and Sue who camped with us.  We are definitely going to do it again, maybe a couple times, next season.  Take our motor home and their camper and put them front to front and make an area between to party.  It will be awesome, and then we will also have more room for kids to sleep over  .

I’m down 34lbs as of this morning!  I’ve been watching my carbs again since last week and this weekend I kind of pieced on meals here and there and walked a lot!  So that was boost this morning. 

I go back to the doctor next week for my 6 month check up and I’m hoping that when I get weighed with clothes on (lol) I’m at least 30lbs down on their scale. 

I’ve gone from a size almost 20 to a comfortable 14.  Yay!  Looking forward to losing the final 44lbs.

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