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Aristus

(72,081 posts)
Sat Feb 28, 2026, 01:55 PM Feb 28

Just got my most recent lab results back. Nothing but good news.

Not even the slightest risk of diabetes. Metabolic function perfect, kidney and liver function excellent, negative PSA, mildly elevated LDL cholesterol. All other lipid markers within normal limits.

I know I sometimes jokingly exaggerate how much alcohol I drink. But it was still a relief to see normal liver function, and no diabetes.

Walking seven miles every weekend is paying off...

I love you all...

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Just got my most recent lab results back. Nothing but good news. (Original Post) Aristus Feb 28 OP
Glad to hear 👍 surfered Feb 28 #1
Great news, Artistus. debm55 Feb 28 #2
That's great news! 2naSalit Feb 28 #3
Off to do my first three-and-a-half mile stretch in a few minutes. Aristus Feb 28 #5
Mine is sporadic... 2naSalit Feb 28 #7
Adverse weather conditions are why I have an elliptical walker parked in front of the TV. Aristus Feb 28 #9
Yup, your exercising is doing its job. a kennedy Feb 28 #4
Thank you! Aristus Feb 28 #6
Good news is always good news, and also points out that you're very on top of things, and not goofing off w/ your SWBTATTReg Feb 28 #8
Cheers for cheery news! JohnnyLib2 Feb 28 #10
That is good news. LoisB Feb 28 #11
Great news! cate94 Feb 28 #12
Great to hear! SergeStorms Feb 28 #13
Can do! Aristus Feb 28 #15
glad to hear about both IbogaProject Feb 28 #14
I only drink on Friday and Saturday nights. Aristus Feb 28 #18
Excellent news! Good health is a great thing. Lonestarblue Feb 28 #16
Excellent!!! AverageOldGuy Feb 28 #17
Actually, tonight a nice cold Tom Collins. Aristus Feb 28 #19
Excellent! electric_blue68 Feb 28 #20

2naSalit

(102,178 posts)
3. That's great news!
Sat Feb 28, 2026, 02:34 PM
Feb 28

I am rethinking my physical fitness strategies now that I'm on the 70th swirl around the sun. My body responds to thing differently and adjustments have to be made. But walking is part of the plan.

You must be doing things right and I agree that walking is a major component.

Aristus

(72,081 posts)
9. Adverse weather conditions are why I have an elliptical walker parked in front of the TV.
Sat Feb 28, 2026, 02:48 PM
Feb 28

SWBTATTReg

(26,237 posts)
8. Good news is always good news, and also points out that you're very on top of things, and not goofing off w/ your
Sat Feb 28, 2026, 02:45 PM
Feb 28

health. Takes a damn lot of willpower to stick to your routines.

Congrats!

IbogaProject

(5,815 posts)
14. glad to hear about both
Sat Feb 28, 2026, 04:26 PM
Feb 28

Great news on your blood work, and nice to hear your "drinking" posts are exagerated and not actual super heavy consumption. It did seem a little incongruous with you being a medical professional.

Aristus

(72,081 posts)
18. I only drink on Friday and Saturday nights.
Sat Feb 28, 2026, 04:39 PM
Feb 28

Although a lot of medical practitioners are heavy drinkers. Terrible way to manage the stress, but we do it anyway.

My heavy drinking days are behind me. Me and my tanker buddies in the Army tried to drink Germany dry. We nearly succeeded. But that was a long thirty-five years ago.

Aristus

(72,081 posts)
19. Actually, tonight a nice cold Tom Collins.
Sat Feb 28, 2026, 04:42 PM
Feb 28

That staple of 1950’s suburban cocktail parties. Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda. I’ve got my Tom Collins glass chilling in the freezer right now.



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