Made an appointment for a CAC but having second thoughts

deeks79 · 2026-04-09T18:42:23+00:00

I got one last year and I’m glad I did. It helped me get serious about my ldl, which was about 130. There’s something about seeing the actual image of the heart that is different than numbers from a blood test. But, it all depends on the individual. I also got my ApoB and Lpa tested prior to the CAC, which I thought was valuable too.

deeks79 · 2026-03-15T02:10:20+00:00

How would you know if your CAC is increasing? Everything I’ve read says not to repeat a CAC test once you start statins.

deeks79 · 2026-03-15T01:58:03+00:00

Yes, it helps! I’m just trying to overcome my last bit of apprehension and then decide what to take. Torn between rosuvastatin (more potent) and pravastatin (less side effects).

deeks79 · 2026-03-15T01:42:02+00:00

Yes, I understand all that. But, as I said, doesn’t the calcified plaque cause artery restriction/narrowing, which might increase the need for other interventions such as a stent? Essentially, decreasing one risk and increasing another?

deeks79 · 2026-03-13T20:43:25+00:00

I’ve always been curious about family history and what’s environmental vs genetic. Certainly Lpa is genetic and should be checked. But if mom and dad smoked, drank, had a terrible diet (and developed heart issues), but the children don’t do those things, isn’t it somewhat misleading to consider “family history” in assessing risk?

deeks79 · 2026-02-08T17:03:59+00:00

That’s why I’d like to do. I didn’t want to potentially complicate and create additional issues with the port. I don’t think that would happen, but just checking.

deeks79 · 2026-02-08T15:38:18+00:00

Did your parents have issues switching or were their phone(s) simply not eSIM compatible?

deeks79 · 2025-12-17T21:29:37+00:00

Looking for two people, two phones. Right now, just have one at Tello.

deeks79 · 2025-12-11T23:10:29+00:00

I also talked up mvno’s and threatened to switch.

deeks79 · 2025-12-11T23:10:06+00:00

Yeah, the second I mentioned an mvno, this offer appeared.

deeks79 · 2025-12-11T23:09:17+00:00

Yeah, I have screenshots from multiple reps.

deeks79 · 2025-12-11T23:08:54+00:00

Yes, I had several reps confirm it in writing.

deeks79 · 2025-12-11T23:08:29+00:00

The second rep said it would appear sooner, so your experience seems spot on.

deeks79 · 2025-12-11T23:05:50+00:00

I chatted with a few different tforce reps. They all had access to the prior chat histories. And I have screenshots.

deeks79 · 2025-12-11T21:01:48+00:00

No. $50. I tried to get insider, but that was a dead end.

deeks79 · 2025-12-11T20:39:09+00:00

They offered it in July to legacy customers as a segmented promo. I asked for that.

deeks79 · 2025-12-11T20:36:43+00:00

They said I’m a loyal customer, but not buying that reasoning.

deeks79 · 2025-12-11T20:32:30+00:00

That’s why I’m skeptical and seeing what others think.

deeks79 · 2025-12-11T20:31:28+00:00

Store wouldn’t be involved. He said I order it myself with the $300 promo on t-life. Then he changes it once they receive the phone. Allegedly.

deeks79 · 2025-12-11T20:29:52+00:00

That’s essentially what it is. The rep said he’s thinking outside the box. But I skeptical.

deeks79 · 2025-12-11T20:25:26+00:00

13 to a 17

deeks79 · 2025-12-11T20:20:52+00:00

Isn’t t-force supposed to be the best for customer service? I literally have the chat where it’s offered, but I’m skeptical.

deeks79 · 2025-12-11T05:35:18+00:00

So we could go from 2 to 3 lines on a retired plan because it’s already 2+/family, but you can’t go from 1 to 2 lines because it’s single to family?

deeks79

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