Health update

 

Taken at the Flower Dome in Singapore

Yesterday was my last check-up for the year 2024. My usual blood test and urinalysis to check my fbs, lipid profile, cbc and of course my thyroid levels as I have hyperthyroidism.

To prepare for these every.3.months.blood tests, I would go on a strict diet regimen with regular exercise.  

Aerobics is my go to exercise. The Leslie Sansone walk from home program was recommended by my endocrinologist when I was first diagnosed in April 2021 with Graves disease. I would do the 3 miles walk from home regimen - that is 45 minutes daily for 5 days. I rest during weekends.

I watch what I eat - less carbs, more protein and veggies. I am NOT allowed to have junk food, canned goods, processed food, oily and salty dishes. Nothing much left to eat, really. A rather tasteless, and very miserable way of life because I like to eat and eat a lot. LOL

I have to really be motivated to keep a healthy lifestyle because honestly medicines are not cheap! Daily, I take pills for my hyperthyroidism, my high cholesterol, my trigylcerides, my hypertension aside from my vitamin and supplements.

When I saw the results of my blood chem last Monday, I was pleasantly surprised that all my misery and suffering paid off. Even though my levels are still over the range, it has gone down quite significantly.  More importantly, my thyroid levels are now within the range. I still have diffuse toxic goiter (hyperthyroidism) but it is now controlled. 

Thank God. ♥️💝❤️

My next check up is in June 2025 or in 7 months. This gives me ample time to diet and exercise. In the meantime, I will try to get in the Christmas spirit. Although truth be told, ever since my parents passed away,  the Yuletide season isn't as merry as it used to be. We miss them, terribly. 

On another note,  I am really excited about my month long vacay with sister dearest in January. =)