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Real Name: Kevin Morrison Gender: male Date of Birth: December 19, 1973 Member Since: April 10, 2008 Last Signed In: November 20, 2008 Profile Views: 561 Blog Views: 2717 Crickets Christmas Stories SAHD and BC the vote Anybody home? Mac or PC? Facebook? getting closer she said... April 08 May 08 June 08 July 08 August 08 September 08 October 08 November 08 
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Can't Get Rid of Me That Easily
In the last six weeks, I've gotten my cholesterol down from 305 to 170, and my triglycerides down from 900 to 140. I didn't know it was possible to do it that quickly! now we'll get them down even farther! 6 comments from 4 users
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posted by
kevinmorrison
on May 17, 2008 at 09:46 AM
and I'm down 12 pounds posted by
HeatherIjames
on May 17, 2008 at 04:47 PM
wow!!! that's impressive! you must spill the secret. my husband needs to lower his cholesterol. posted by
srfbluemama
on May 17, 2008 at 05:47 PM
Yes--spill it! How did you manage to do it so quickly? posted by
kevinmorrison
on May 17, 2008 at 11:28 PM
OK, here's what happened. I was in the doctor's office for an updated physical for our adoption paperwork. On my last physical (over a year earlier) it was pointed out to me that my cholesterol and triglycerides were at levels of concern. My doctor prescribed Lopid to help reduce the levels along with excercise and better diet. BUT the Lopid kept me awake. I literally did not sleep for 3 and half days. I decided I would rather kick the bucket in 10-15 years because of my cholesterol, than next thursday because of lack of sleep. So I dumped the Lopid and tried to eat/excersise better. But this last physical, my numbers went UP, well beyond "concern." Since my prior physical, my dad had quadruple bypass surgery and the primary noted culprit was his cholesterol. So this all amounted to a nice slap in the face. The doctor prescribed Zocor this time, which I've now been on for two months, and I haven't noticed one single side effect. In addition, I've pretty much cut out red meat and cheese, and I read every single label, avoiding anything with greater than 0% cholesterol. I do cheat. I'm not perfect. So the silver lining is knowing that I can have those things every once in a while. I've also been excersising more, nothing serious, no gym memberships or anything. Just messin around in my house... crunches, small weights, push ups, and a few laps around the neighborhood a couple times a week. It really was a much easier lifestyle change than I originally anticipated. Maybe it took the slap in the face, but I don't even crave red meat anymore. I'll eat it if it is served to me, but I don't order it. Anyway, I don't know how much help that was and I don't know what percentage of my reduction was due to the Zocor, but it might be worth checking out! posted by
srfbluemama
on May 19, 2008 at 07:44 AM
Congratulations! :) It's great that you've been able to bring your cholesterol under control so quickly! posted by
Heidi
on May 21, 2008 at 05:08 PM
Glad to hear you're going to be among the living a little longer. :-) Hope the exercising is going well. How are your shins?
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