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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

Traildogbob

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6. I made the

Reply to Walleye (Original post)

Fri Jun 21, 2024, 09:54 AM

Jun 2024

Mistake for an annual physical at the VA. My cholesterol level was a whole lot higher than normal.
A follow up a month later had it back where it has consistently been.
So don’t freak out with a spike

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I have to get blood work, I had a cup of coffee with a little cream this morning does that ruin my fasting? [View all] Walleye Jun 2024 OP

I'd call your physician to be certain, but no_hypocrisy Jun 2024 #1

Thanks I think I'll wait and try again Monday. I'm really into avoidance with medical things unfortunately Walleye Jun 2024 #2

But..... FarPoint Jun 2024 #5

Yep it seems like all these time-saving devices take up all your time Walleye Jun 2024 #16

I wouldn't worry about it. MOMFUDSKI Jun 2024 #3

Thank you, the lab is open till 1:30 PM so I may try it Walleye Jun 2024 #4

I made the Traildogbob Jun 2024 #6

Thank you that's good advice Walleye Jun 2024 #9

Side note! Traildogbob Jun 2024 #10

I worked for a few summers on a commercial fishing boat for salmon in Alaska Walleye Jun 2024 #11

✌️ Traildogbob Jun 2024 #13

I'm due for lab work next week and I'll be fasting. Deuxcents Jun 2024 #7

Thanks I think I'll try going Monday morning Walleye Jun 2024 #8

Fasting means water only. I'd be less concerned about the coffee, but the cream is an issue for lipid panels... hlthe2b Jun 2024 #12

Thanks, I'm gonna try again Monday Walleye Jun 2024 #17

Yes. I. went to the lab for blood test last week and they asked if I had anything to applegrove Jun 2024 #14

Thanks I decided to put it off until Monday morning and try and find some discipline Walleye Jun 2024 #15

No. I do the same thing everytime I do bloodwork. GoodRaisin Jul 2024 #18

Thanks it came out OK Walleye Jul 2024 #19

LOL I didn't look at the date of your post. GoodRaisin Jul 2024 #20

That's OK, I guess it's pretty simple. I got arthritis. I'm starting physical therapy on Monday. Walleye Jul 2024 #21

Good luck with PT. GoodRaisin Jul 2024 #22