Friday, July 12, 2002

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I have been staying with my program and continue to do well and show progress. Doctor Wisse called me with the results from my blood draw. He was extremely happy with all of the results and told me to discontinue taking gemfibrozil (cholesterol medication) completely. My blood sugars were that of a person without diabetes. My cholesterol was below 135, my liver functions are fine but they did see some protein in my urine and my blood pressure was up slightly. So he wants me to monitor my blood pressure just to keep an eye on it.

The 4th of July is always a biggie at our place. It's one of the two to three times a year that I drink alcohol and eat what I want. I barbecue about 25 lbs of ribs and invite all my close friends and family members for a big eat fest. Everyone brings a dish and we eat and celebrate the holiday with gusto. Often times in the past, the 4th has been a turning point for me. Since I would often continue poor eating habits and blow off all efforts to get healthy. This year I did not drink as much as usual and I made better food choices. I still ate cookies, cakes, chips and junk. But not with the same fervor as in past years and I was able to get back into my regime by the 6th, and made a complete recovery by the 7th. I have been on or below my daily fat and sodium counts ever since.

I was able to participate at the party more than ever before. I cooked, cleaned, and ran the horseshoe contest. I oversaw the awards ceremony and held up the piñata for the kids. I was awesome, man! There were many comments made to my wife and myself in regards to how good I look and how much more energy I have. I am getting my life back.

Part of the process of regaining my life is that my neighbors and public in general. Now have to deal with me, rather than my wife. She is so nice, that most times people tend to take advantage of that. But now, they must deal with me, and I am not so easy. I am a nice guy and try to be the best neighbor I can be. But, I demand respect and I don't take any crap or put up with pushiness from anyone. So, I am becoming the mouse that roared and people are trying to adjust. I am big, strong, quick, and intelligent, and you don't, want to piss all of that off!


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