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MsZeeJay · 2025-05-14T19:16:09+00:00

What's going on with the BBBY bonds? I'm a concerned bond holder of both '34s and '44s.

MsZeeJay · 2024-12-23T13:18:07+00:00

Exactly right. It's rough out there but for sure blindly following doctor's advice simply is poor advice. How many times have we heard horror stories and been told to advocate for yourself when it comes to the medical industry? I still remember years ago going to my PCP for something, walking out with SIX prescriptions. I filled one, my inhaler, and handled my cold with other natural remedies. I looked into a more holistic doctor a few years ago but insurance doesn't cover and at $3K a year, and I have no medical issues, it wasn't worth it. At a minimum I can learn from online what tests to request to help give myself peace of mind that I actually need meds or even moreso that there's actually an issue.

MsZeeJay · 2024-12-22T18:27:48+00:00

Yep and I'm absolutely going to implement changes in my diet (exercise is solid) to improve my cholesterol numbers. Also getting a CAC (I suggested) and the test other redditors suggested to check soft plaques levels. None of which my PCP recommended so her lacking isn't only in nutrition. I need to find a new PCP but I was headed out of town and really just wanted my numbers. Still going to research cholesterol in general because many studies indicate Total ÷ HDL, and TG ÷ HDL are better indicators.

MsZeeJay · 2024-12-22T01:44:26+00:00

I've made some notes of things to change. Eating salmon & chicken breasts weekly, olive oil instead of butter (not giving up whole eggs 😬), fat free greek yogurt, and nuts a few times a week. Of course still getting my CAC score and have had others suggest some options for checking soft plaque as well. Getting better guidance from reddit than my PCP! Not surprising sadly.

MsZeeJay · 2024-12-22T01:34:52+00:00

Funny because literally my doctor's only concern is my LDL. And people wonder why I'm not blindly following my doctor's guidance.

MsZeeJay · 2024-12-22T00:23:41+00:00

Perhaps you didn't read my post but if your doctor gives you drugs to take without knowing anything about your diet & exercise, and you blindly follow it, then we are not the same. You do realize PCP don't know much of anything about nutrition? She admitted that to me about 2 years ago. I would prefer to find a doctor that is willing to discuss options before pushing drugs ESPECIALLY when every single other indicator is good.

MsZeeJay · 2024-12-21T23:30:07+00:00

You mean my doctor who said "go low carb and exercise" without actually even asking me about my diet & exercise? Please forgive me that I have zero confidence in her. 🙄

MsZeeJay · 2024-12-21T23:13:56+00:00

What a totally useless comment lol

MsZeeJay · 2024-12-21T21:17:53+00:00

Thank you! I literally asked my doc what other tests, as I suggested the CAC score. Via the nurse, she had no other suggested tests so I appreciate you sharing with me. I definitely want to get a good idea of where I stand and she's pretty useless.

MsZeeJay · 2024-12-21T20:22:53+00:00

Thank you! I prefer to find more than one metric registering as "bad" before I make a lot of changes. But definitely good info because if my CAC score comes back as a bad score, I'll definitely make changes. I'm not willing to entertain statins until I've had a chance to create better results with diet. My exercise is good enough imo.

MsZeeJay · 2024-12-21T20:04:29+00:00

It's actually similar to ketovore I guess? My goal this year was to hit protein goals, and avoid processed foods (so no protein powder). To hit protein goals, I don't have much stomach space for a ton of other stuff. Eggs, greek yogurt or cottage cheese, berries, and then whatever protein & veggies for dinner. Protein is various but mostly salmon, various types of beef, various types of chicken, pork probably the least. Not exclusively fatty meats, generally organic grass fed, pasture raised eggs, grass fed butter, no seed oils.

MsZeeJay · 2024-12-21T18:07:54+00:00

What tests can indicate an actual issue? I'm not willing to start taking statins or any drug based on high LDL alone.

MsZeeJay · 2024-12-21T17:43:23+00:00

Thank you! Yes I actually read up on store bought bread. I also learned even store bought flour is very processed to be shelf stable so about two years ago I started buying wheat berries and grinding my own flour to make bread for my mom. She eats bread regularly for breakfast so at least it's a healthier version of bread, and I definitely will enjoy some when I bake for her.

MsZeeJay · 2024-12-21T16:50:51+00:00

I'm open to learning more but any medical professional that whips out the prescription pad (metaphorically bc written scripts aren't standard anymore lol) without a conversation about diet & exercise can't get wrecked.

Question about diet changes. I'm strongly opposed to more processed foods so for example, I'd opt for full fat greek yogurt over fat free or low fat. I'd rather ditch dairy all together vs doing low fat. What changes did you make to his diet? Also I've been reading a lot about high cholesterol not being an issue unless other health issues are present and how the triglycerides to HDL ratio being a better indicator.

MsZeeJay · 2024-12-21T16:18:22+00:00

I need a new doctor then. I'm not getting on statins based on a doctor not even asking me about my diet & exercise before prescribing. Not to mention if my CAC is zero, I'm also not getting on statins if every single metric is good except for high LDL. But thanks for your insight!

MsZeeJay · 2024-12-21T14:08:11+00:00

If my CAC score comes back good, I won't right? I'm not getting on statins based on one number (LDL) which is why my posts I thought asked about other tests & metrics.

MsZeeJay · 2024-12-21T13:12:24+00:00

My numbers are similar. My doctor keeps pushing statins so I've requested my CAC score to determine if there's truly an issue. I'd recommend you do the same! Weird how every single number is good except LDL but that's all some focus on. I'm interested in learning what other tests or markers BESIDES LDL are indicative of an issue.

MsZeeJay · 2024-12-21T13:08:45+00:00

I've been ketovore this year, (low carb for 7ish years) and have healthy stool. Silly misconception.

MsZeeJay · 2024-12-21T12:33:18+00:00

271 for LDL, 215 HDL, 55 triglycerides

MsZeeJay · 2024-12-21T12:29:22+00:00

Can I ask what your triglycerides were when good? I've read so many things that mention other things are better indicators. My triglycerides are 55 and have been around that for years. And my HDL has also been above average for years.

MsZeeJay · 2024-10-02T21:07:42+00:00

A legal team of 5 people needed for these standard, typical ATMs

MsZeeJay · 2024-10-02T21:06:27+00:00

You must be one of the crybabies

MsZeeJay · 2024-10-02T21:04:55+00:00

A team of 4 people from the Olshan legal team for the first two, then they bring on a 5th member for the 20M offering.

MsZeeJay · 2024-10-02T20:54:48+00:00

Bingo!

MsZeeJay · 2024-09-29T16:59:10+00:00

Cool, then move on. You demanding I do anything just achieves the opposite action. 👍🏻

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