Hold on - did my doctor just throw down the gauntlet?

[missdiane]

Well I know you'll be digging this, veganhothead . With the new doctor I have, I can log into an app on my iPad or go on a website and send non-urgent messages. This morning I decided to let him know that I'm going to be participating in Veganuary. One is I wanted to make sure he didn't want to test anything additional before I do this and secondly, as a litmus test to see how he would react. Some doctors seem to dismiss a plant-based diet as unhealthy. The fact that on my recent test results that he recommended lowering my carb intake made me wonder.

I mentioned that if the month went well that perhaps I'd continue it. I mentioned that I was doing research on ways to transition healthily as well as I said that I have done "vegan for a week" in the past with success. His response was quick and positive. He thinks it's a good idea and wants to retest my level in May. Wait...May? So I guess I'm committing to this longer term! Oh my! Well, guess I'd better continue prepping, eh?

I'm on three medications to lower my blood pressure. My A1C is slightly higher than it's usual 5.8 at now 6.0. My total cholesterol is slightly high at over 200 - my LDL is a little high and HDL is low. I also have all these structural issues which could use some weight loss and lowering of inflammation. So as long as I don't eat a bunch of crappy processed-but-still-vegan food, I should see some improvements in all of these things.

Comments

[amethyst-witch.livejournal.com]

So wait, are you going vegan for the next seven months?! Wow! Very cool--I look forward to reading about this effort :)

Good for you <3

[spikesgirl58.livejournal.com]

I hope it will work for you and you will see those numbers come down.

[veganhothead.livejournal.com]

Oh I am digging this resolve of yours big time! And I'm glad the doc approves.

If you ever need recipes, or anything just holler.

I can't wait to see you in Veganuary!