The Doctor Would Like to Speak to You...

*mobile phone rings*

"Hello, Siti Rozana?"

"Yes, speaking."

"I'm calling from D. Lim Clinic."

"Yes?"

"Your blood test results are here, the doctor would like to speak to you. Can you come in tomorrow?"

"Yes. See you tomorrow."

PANIC - words ringing in head "... the doctor would like to speak to you..."

*sms Shane*

"Shane! My blood test results are ready, the doctor says he wants to speak to me. Should I be worried?"

"Aiyah, you ah. No lah. I'm sure the results are good and he's just probably wondering how you did it. You tell him about the program lah. Give him the website address."

"Hmmm... ok lah. Thanks! :)"

*visit to clinic*

"Hi doctor!"

"Hi. Ok let's have a look at your results here... (he explains everything...)"

"Ummm... can we compare this to the results I took last time?"

"Sure. Ok your cholesterol has improved!"

"Cool!"

"Just keep up with what you're doing, you're on the right track!"

"Thank you! See you again in a few more weeks for another blood test!"

One Hundred & Ten Over Seventy

I went to the doctor yesterday to get my blood test done. On this adventure you must go get a blood test every 6 weeks to see if there are any improvements in your blood profile. I missed the first 6 weeks and now on my second 6 weeks, I was ready to go for it. It's important that you fast 10-12 hours before the blood test so that you can get accurate readings on the following:

1. Lipid Profile (Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Cholesterol/HDL Ratio and Triglycerides)
2.  Diabetes Mellitus Profile (Glucose)
3. Liver Profile (Total Bilirubin, Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, A/G Ratio, SGPT/ALT, SGOT/AST, Gamma GT, Alkaline Phosphatase, Lactate Dehydrogenase)
4. Kidney Profile (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Urea)
5. Serum Creatinine (Creatinine)

This is actually just the basic blood test and most clinics will offer it in a package.

I look forward to receiving my blood test in a couple of days and to make a comparison from when I first did the blood test prior to going on this adventure.

Dr. Lim also took my blood pressure and I was so happy when he told me it's 110/70! Normal range is 120/80. I still remember when it was the time I was running around busy helping out with Rozi's wedding in June that my blood pressure was 180/90! I recall I was so upset that I cried...

Now, progress has been made and I'm so pleased with myself!