RE: Fw: lab

August 8, 2005

I think one of the hardest things to learn if you're a " helping person "

by nature is that there are people whom you cannot help and that,

ultimately, the determining factor as to whether someone succeeds in

improving health (barring the unexpected) is whether he or she has his

or her heart in the effort.

That said, I must confess (and please don't interpret the following as

intolerance) that I just don't understand food cravings or, as so

eloquently put it, junk " calling your name " . Yes, food can be delicious.

But there isn't a food I can't pass up, especially if it means the

difference between life and an early death.

But perhaps there's something else at work here: I dare say most of us

thought when we were twenty that we were immortal. Likewise, I suspect

that far too many of us think complications happen to " those other

people " ; they're not going to get *us!* And all-too-many of us find

otherwise the hard way when it may be too late (but isn't always, thank

goodness).

Put another way, in situations such as with 's friend, what

we're dealing with is an inability or unwillingness to apply rational

thinking to the situation and a lack of self-discipline or, perhaps,

even a fatalism ( " eate drink and be merry for tomorrw you may die! " ).

Mike

> Yes, it is.

>

> Re: Fw: lab

>

> It is very hard pat to see friends killing themselves like that. Especially

> when you have the anser and tools to help them live a long and productive

> life. *sigh*.

>

> Regards,

>

> lab

> > >

> > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > >

> > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory testing.

> > >

> > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There is no

> > > indication of anemia.

> > >

> > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney studies as

> > well

> > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium, potassium,

> > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > >

> > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > cholesterol

> > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > considered

> > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or cardiac

> > patient

> > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> numbers

>

> > to

> > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is typically

> > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> triglyceride

> > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the " good

> > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above 30, if

> > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> numbers

> > > are somewhat elevated.

> > >

> > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a diabetic)

> was

> > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > >

> > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > >

> > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of 466,

> normal

>

> > is

> > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May who

> had

> > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule repeat

> > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional testing

> > regarding

> > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same study

> as

> > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > potentially

> > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of your

> > current

> > > medications that would be contributing to this present condition.

> > >

> > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to start

> you

>

> > on

> > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> studies

> > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > >

> > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication. If you

>

> > have

> > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact me.

> > >

> > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > typographic

> > > correction.

> > >

> > > Sincerely,

> > >

> > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > >

> >

> > >

>

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> > of

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August 8, 2005

I think one of the hardest things to learn if you're a " helping person "

by nature is that there are people whom you cannot help and that,

ultimately, the determining factor as to whether someone succeeds in

improving health (barring the unexpected) is whether he or she has his

or her heart in the effort.

That said, I must confess (and please don't interpret the following as

intolerance) that I just don't understand food cravings or, as so

eloquently put it, junk " calling your name " . Yes, food can be delicious.

But there isn't a food I can't pass up, especially if it means the

difference between life and an early death.

But perhaps there's something else at work here: I dare say most of us

thought when we were twenty that we were immortal. Likewise, I suspect

that far too many of us think complications happen to " those other

people " ; they're not going to get *us!* And all-too-many of us find

otherwise the hard way when it may be too late (but isn't always, thank

goodness).

Put another way, in situations such as with 's friend, what

we're dealing with is an inability or unwillingness to apply rational

thinking to the situation and a lack of self-discipline or, perhaps,

even a fatalism ( " eate drink and be merry for tomorrw you may die! " ).

Mike

> Yes, it is.

>

> Re: Fw: lab

>

> It is very hard pat to see friends killing themselves like that. Especially

> when you have the anser and tools to help them live a long and productive

> life. *sigh*.

>

> Regards,

>

> lab

> > >

> > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > >

> > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory testing.

> > >

> > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There is no

> > > indication of anemia.

> > >

> > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney studies as

> > well

> > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium, potassium,

> > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > >

> > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > cholesterol

> > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > considered

> > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or cardiac

> > patient

> > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> numbers

>

> > to

> > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is typically

> > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> triglyceride

> > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the " good

> > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above 30, if

> > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> numbers

> > > are somewhat elevated.

> > >

> > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a diabetic)

> was

> > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > >

> > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > >

> > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of 466,

> normal

>

> > is

> > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May who

> had

> > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule repeat

> > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional testing

> > regarding

> > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same study

> as

> > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > potentially

> > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of your

> > current

> > > medications that would be contributing to this present condition.

> > >

> > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to start

> you

>

> > on

> > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> studies

> > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > >

> > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication. If you

>

> > have

> > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact me.

> > >

> > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > typographic

> > > correction.

> > >

> > > Sincerely,

> > >

> > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > >

> >

> > >

>

> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

> ----

> > > This e-mail may contain identifiable health information that is

> > subject

> > > to protection under state and federal law. This information is

> intended

>

> > to

> > > be for the use of the individual named above. If you are not the

> > intended

> > > recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use

>

> > of

> > > the contents of this information is prohibited and may be punishable

> by

> > > law. If you have received this electronic transmission in error,

> please

> > > notify us immediately by electronic mail (reply).

> > >

August 8, 2005

Eating is a head game. My wife council's a lot of people with eating disorders

and an eating disorder is the inability to say no to food, or, totally avoid it

and starve to death.

Most think an eating disorder is just anorexia and starving to death. Not true.

Obesity is an eating disorder as well and requires counseling.

Mike, your quite lucky to be able to view food the way you do. Probably because

your parents were balanced eaters and modeled good eating habits for you?

Regards,

lab

> > >

> > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > >

> > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory testing.

> > >

> > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There is no

> > > indication of anemia.

> > >

> > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney studies as

> > well

> > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium, potassium,

> > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > >

> > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > cholesterol

> > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > considered

> > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or cardiac

> > patient

> > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> numbers

>

> > to

> > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is typically

> > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> triglyceride

> > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the " good

> > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above 30, if

> > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> numbers

> > > are somewhat elevated.

> > >

> > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a diabetic)

> was

> > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > >

> > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > >

> > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of 466,

> normal

>

> > is

> > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May who

> had

> > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule repeat

> > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional testing

> > regarding

> > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same study

> as

> > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > potentially

> > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of your

> > current

> > > medications that would be contributing to this present condition.

> > >

> > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to start

> you

>

> > on

> > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> studies

> > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > >

> > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication. If you

>

> > have

> > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact me.

> > >

> > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > typographic

> > > correction.

> > >

> > > Sincerely,

> > >

> > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > >

> >

> > >

>

> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

> ----

> > > This e-mail may contain identifiable health information that is

> > subject

> > > to protection under state and federal law. This information is

> intended

>

> > to

> > > be for the use of the individual named above. If you are not the

> > intended

> > > recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use

>

> > of

> > > the contents of this information is prohibited and may be punishable

> by

> > > law. If you have received this electronic transmission in error,

> please

> > > notify us immediately by electronic mail (reply).

> > >

August 8, 2005

Eating is a head game. My wife council's a lot of people with eating disorders

and an eating disorder is the inability to say no to food, or, totally avoid it

and starve to death.

Most think an eating disorder is just anorexia and starving to death. Not true.

Obesity is an eating disorder as well and requires counseling.

Mike, your quite lucky to be able to view food the way you do. Probably because

your parents were balanced eaters and modeled good eating habits for you?

Regards,

lab

> > >

> > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > >

> > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory testing.

> > >

> > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There is no

> > > indication of anemia.

> > >

> > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney studies as

> > well

> > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium, potassium,

> > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > >

> > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > cholesterol

> > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > considered

> > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or cardiac

> > patient

> > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> numbers

>

> > to

> > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is typically

> > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> triglyceride

> > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the " good

> > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above 30, if

> > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> numbers

> > > are somewhat elevated.

> > >

> > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a diabetic)

> was

> > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > >

> > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > >

> > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of 466,

> normal

>

> > is

> > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May who

> had

> > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule repeat

> > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional testing

> > regarding

> > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same study

> as

> > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > potentially

> > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of your

> > current

> > > medications that would be contributing to this present condition.

> > >

> > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to start

> you

>

> > on

> > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> studies

> > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > >

> > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication. If you

>

> > have

> > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact me.

> > >

> > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > typographic

> > > correction.

> > >

> > > Sincerely,

> > >

> > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > >

> >

> > >

>

> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

> ----

> > > This e-mail may contain identifiable health information that is

> > subject

> > > to protection under state and federal law. This information is

> intended

>

> > to

> > > be for the use of the individual named above. If you are not the

> > intended

> > > recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use

>

> > of

> > > the contents of this information is prohibited and may be punishable

> by

> > > law. If you have received this electronic transmission in error,

> please

> > > notify us immediately by electronic mail (reply).

> > >

August 8, 2005

Eating is a head game. My wife council's a lot of people with eating disorders

and an eating disorder is the inability to say no to food, or, totally avoid it

and starve to death.

Most think an eating disorder is just anorexia and starving to death. Not true.

Obesity is an eating disorder as well and requires counseling.

Mike, your quite lucky to be able to view food the way you do. Probably because

your parents were balanced eaters and modeled good eating habits for you?

Regards,

lab

> > >

> > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > >

> > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory testing.

> > >

> > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There is no

> > > indication of anemia.

> > >

> > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney studies as

> > well

> > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium, potassium,

> > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > >

> > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > cholesterol

> > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > considered

> > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or cardiac

> > patient

> > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> numbers

>

> > to

> > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is typically

> > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> triglyceride

> > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the " good

> > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above 30, if

> > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> numbers

> > > are somewhat elevated.

> > >

> > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a diabetic)

> was

> > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > >

> > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > >

> > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of 466,

> normal

>

> > is

> > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May who

> had

> > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule repeat

> > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional testing

> > regarding

> > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same study

> as

> > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > potentially

> > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of your

> > current

> > > medications that would be contributing to this present condition.

> > >

> > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to start

> you

>

> > on

> > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> studies

> > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > >

> > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication. If you

>

> > have

> > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact me.

> > >

> > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > typographic

> > > correction.

> > >

> > > Sincerely,

> > >

> > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > >

> >

> > >

>

> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

> ----

> > > This e-mail may contain identifiable health information that is

> > subject

> > > to protection under state and federal law. This information is

> intended

>

> > to

> > > be for the use of the individual named above. If you are not the

> > intended

> > > recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use

>

> > of

> > > the contents of this information is prohibited and may be punishable

> by

> > > law. If you have received this electronic transmission in error,

> please

> > > notify us immediately by electronic mail (reply).

> > >

August 8, 2005

:

You're quite correct re my parents; we had plenty of desserts and had

somewhat of a meat-and-potatoes lifestyle but we didn't have desserts

all the time nor did we eat a lot of fried foods or junk food. For

example, I never knew what a Dingdong was until I hit grad school.

(grin)

Mike

> Eating is a head game. My wife council's a lot of people with eating disorders

and an eating disorder is the inability to say no to food, or, totally avoid it

and starve to death.

>

> Most think an eating disorder is just anorexia and starving to death. Not

true. Obesity is an eating disorder as well and requires counseling.

>

> Mike, your quite lucky to be able to view food the way you do. Probably

because your parents were balanced eaters and modeled good eating habits for

you?

>

> Regards,

>

> lab

> > > >

> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > > >

> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory testing.

> > > >

> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There is no

> > > > indication of anemia.

> > > >

> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney studies as

> > > well

> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium, potassium,

> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > > >

> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > > cholesterol

> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > > considered

> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or cardiac

> > > patient

> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> > numbers

> >

> > > to

> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is typically

> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> > triglyceride

> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the " good

> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above 30, if

> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> > numbers

> > > > are somewhat elevated.

> > > >

> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a diabetic)

> > was

> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > > >

> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > > >

> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of 466,

> > normal

> >

> > > is

> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May who

> > had

> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule repeat

> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional testing

> > > regarding

> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same study

> > as

> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > > potentially

> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of your

> > > current

> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present condition.

> > > >

> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to start

> > you

> >

> > > on

> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> > studies

> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > > >

> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication. If you

> >

> > > have

> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact me.

> > > >

> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > > typographic

> > > > correction.

> > > >

> > > > Sincerely,

> > > >

> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > > >

> > >

> > > >

> >

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> > ----

> > > > This e-mail may contain identifiable health information that is

> > > subject

> > > > to protection under state and federal law. This information is

> > intended

> >

> > > to

> > > > be for the use of the individual named above. If you are not the

> > > intended

> > > > recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use

> >

> > > of

> > > > the contents of this information is prohibited and may be punishable

> > by

> > > > law. If you have received this electronic transmission in error,

> > please

> > > > notify us immediately by electronic mail (reply).

> > > >

August 8, 2005

:

You're quite correct re my parents; we had plenty of desserts and had

somewhat of a meat-and-potatoes lifestyle but we didn't have desserts

all the time nor did we eat a lot of fried foods or junk food. For

example, I never knew what a Dingdong was until I hit grad school.

(grin)

Mike

> Eating is a head game. My wife council's a lot of people with eating disorders

and an eating disorder is the inability to say no to food, or, totally avoid it

and starve to death.

>

> Most think an eating disorder is just anorexia and starving to death. Not

true. Obesity is an eating disorder as well and requires counseling.

>

> Mike, your quite lucky to be able to view food the way you do. Probably

because your parents were balanced eaters and modeled good eating habits for

you?

>

> Regards,

>

> lab

> > > >

> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > > >

> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory testing.

> > > >

> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There is no

> > > > indication of anemia.

> > > >

> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney studies as

> > > well

> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium, potassium,

> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > > >

> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > > cholesterol

> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > > considered

> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or cardiac

> > > patient

> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> > numbers

> >

> > > to

> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is typically

> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> > triglyceride

> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the " good

> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above 30, if

> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> > numbers

> > > > are somewhat elevated.

> > > >

> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a diabetic)

> > was

> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > > >

> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > > >

> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of 466,

> > normal

> >

> > > is

> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May who

> > had

> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule repeat

> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional testing

> > > regarding

> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same study

> > as

> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > > potentially

> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of your

> > > current

> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present condition.

> > > >

> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to start

> > you

> >

> > > on

> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> > studies

> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > > >

> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication. If you

> >

> > > have

> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact me.

> > > >

> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > > typographic

> > > > correction.

> > > >

> > > > Sincerely,

> > > >

> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > > >

> > >

> > > >

> >

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August 8, 2005

:

You're quite correct re my parents; we had plenty of desserts and had

somewhat of a meat-and-potatoes lifestyle but we didn't have desserts

all the time nor did we eat a lot of fried foods or junk food. For

example, I never knew what a Dingdong was until I hit grad school.

(grin)

Mike

> Eating is a head game. My wife council's a lot of people with eating disorders

and an eating disorder is the inability to say no to food, or, totally avoid it

and starve to death.

>

> Most think an eating disorder is just anorexia and starving to death. Not

true. Obesity is an eating disorder as well and requires counseling.

>

> Mike, your quite lucky to be able to view food the way you do. Probably

because your parents were balanced eaters and modeled good eating habits for

you?

>

> Regards,

>

> lab

> > > >

> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > > >

> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory testing.

> > > >

> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There is no

> > > > indication of anemia.

> > > >

> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney studies as

> > > well

> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium, potassium,

> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > > >

> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > > cholesterol

> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > > considered

> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or cardiac

> > > patient

> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> > numbers

> >

> > > to

> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is typically

> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> > triglyceride

> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the " good

> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above 30, if

> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> > numbers

> > > > are somewhat elevated.

> > > >

> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a diabetic)

> > was

> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > > >

> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > > >

> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of 466,

> > normal

> >

> > > is

> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May who

> > had

> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule repeat

> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional testing

> > > regarding

> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same study

> > as

> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > > potentially

> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of your

> > > current

> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present condition.

> > > >

> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to start

> > you

> >

> > > on

> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> > studies

> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > > >

> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication. If you

> >

> > > have

> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact me.

> > > >

> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > > typographic

> > > > correction.

> > > >

> > > > Sincerely,

> > > >

> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > > >

> > >

> > > >

> >

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August 8, 2005

I'm sure others on list would join in me saying this... if I had only been

raised with those sorts of eating habits!

Regards,

lab

> > > >

> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > > >

> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory testing.

> > > >

> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There is

no

> > > > indication of anemia.

> > > >

> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney studies

as

> > > well

> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium, potassium,

> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > > >

> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > > cholesterol

> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > > considered

> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or cardiac

> > > patient

> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> > numbers

> >

> > > to

> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

typically

> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> > triglyceride

> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the " good

> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above 30,

if

> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> > numbers

> > > > are somewhat elevated.

> > > >

> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a diabetic)

> > was

> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > > >

> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > > >

> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of 466,

> > normal

> >

> > > is

> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May who

> > had

> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule repeat

> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional testing

> > > regarding

> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same study

> > as

> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > > potentially

> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of your

> > > current

> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present condition.

> > > >

> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to start

> > you

> >

> > > on

> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> > studies

> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > > >

> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication. If

you

> >

> > > have

> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact me.

> > > >

> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > > typographic

> > > > correction.

> > > >

> > > > Sincerely,

> > > >

> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > > >

> > >

> > > >

> >

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> >

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> >

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August 8, 2005

I'm sure others on list would join in me saying this... if I had only been

raised with those sorts of eating habits!

Regards,

lab

> > > >

> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > > >

> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory testing.

> > > >

> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There is

no

> > > > indication of anemia.

> > > >

> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney studies

as

> > > well

> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium, potassium,

> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > > >

> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > > cholesterol

> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > > considered

> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or cardiac

> > > patient

> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> > numbers

> >

> > > to

> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

typically

> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> > triglyceride

> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the " good

> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above 30,

if

> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> > numbers

> > > > are somewhat elevated.

> > > >

> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a diabetic)

> > was

> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > > >

> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > > >

> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of 466,

> > normal

> >

> > > is

> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May who

> > had

> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule repeat

> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional testing

> > > regarding

> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same study

> > as

> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > > potentially

> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of your

> > > current

> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present condition.

> > > >

> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to start

> > you

> >

> > > on

> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> > studies

> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > > >

> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication. If

you

> >

> > > have

> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact me.

> > > >

> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > > typographic

> > > > correction.

> > > >

> > > > Sincerely,

> > > >

> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > > >

> > >

> > > >

> >

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August 8, 2005

I'm sure others on list would join in me saying this... if I had only been

raised with those sorts of eating habits!

Regards,

lab

> > > >

> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > > >

> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory testing.

> > > >

> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There is

no

> > > > indication of anemia.

> > > >

> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney studies

as

> > > well

> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium, potassium,

> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > > >

> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > > cholesterol

> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > > considered

> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or cardiac

> > > patient

> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> > numbers

> >

> > > to

> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

typically

> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> > triglyceride

> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the " good

> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above 30,

if

> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> > numbers

> > > > are somewhat elevated.

> > > >

> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a diabetic)

> > was

> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > > >

> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > > >

> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of 466,

> > normal

> >

> > > is

> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May who

> > had

> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule repeat

> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional testing

> > > regarding

> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same study

> > as

> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > > potentially

> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of your

> > > current

> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present condition.

> > > >

> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to start

> > you

> >

> > > on

> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> > studies

> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > > >

> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication. If

you

> >

> > > have

> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact me.

> > > >

> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > > typographic

> > > > correction.

> > > >

> > > > Sincerely,

> > > >

> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > > >

> > >

> > > >

> >

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August 8, 2005

Guiess I was lucky in one way. I have been diabetic since the age of 22

months, so never grew up with cookies, cake etc. My mother was always at a

good weight herself, so us 3 girls learned how to eat correctly as

youngsters. I was 10 and went to live with my aunt because of family

situation and that is when my eating habits became bad. She felt sorry for

me not being able to eat junk food, so she quickly taught me how! (she

always had a weight problem.) After tha, even though I went back to live

with my mother, I had learned how to like junk food. We didn't eat it much

at home as we did not have it, but I use to spend any extra allowance on

Dairy Queen and candy bars-which my mother did not know about!

Re: Fw: lab

Eating is a head game. My wife council's a lot of people with eating

disorders and an eating disorder is the inability to say no to food, or,

totally avoid it and starve to death.

Most think an eating disorder is just anorexia and starving to death. Not

true. Obesity is an eating disorder as well and requires counseling.

Mike, your quite lucky to be able to view food the way you do. Probably

because your parents were balanced eaters and modeled good eating habits for

you?

Regards,

lab

> > >

> > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > >

> > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory testing.

> > >

> > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There is

no

> > > indication of anemia.

> > >

> > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney studies

as

> > well

> > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium, potassium,

> > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > >

> > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > cholesterol

> > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > considered

> > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or cardiac

> > patient

> > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> numbers

>

> > to

> > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

typically

> > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> triglyceride

> > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the

" good

> > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above 30,

if

> > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> numbers

> > > are somewhat elevated.

> > >

> > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

diabetic)

> was

> > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > >

> > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > >

> > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of 466,

> normal

>

> > is

> > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May who

> had

> > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule repeat

> > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional testing

> > regarding

> > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

study

> as

> > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > potentially

> > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of your

> > current

> > > medications that would be contributing to this present condition.

> > >

> > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

start

> you

>

> > on

> > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> studies

> > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > >

> > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication. If

you

>

> > have

> > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact me.

> > >

> > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > typographic

> > > correction.

> > >

> > > Sincerely,

> > >

> > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > >

> >

> > >

>

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August 8, 2005

You are right Mike. She has given up without even trying. For instance for

breakfast this morning she had a bowl of Wheaties with a banana and a piece

of toast. Basically no protein and all carb. She has insulin dosages set so

she can eat stuff like that and not have high blood sugars and I keep

telling her that she could take less insulin if she quit eating so many

carbs, but it falls on deaf ears-so I rarely say anything to her anymore.

She definitely needs counseling, but won't go.

Re: Fw: lab

>

> It is very hard pat to see friends killing themselves like that.

Especially

> when you have the anser and tools to help them live a long and productive

> life. *sigh*.

>

> Regards,

>

> lab

> > >

> > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > >

> > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory testing.

> > >

> > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There is

no

> > > indication of anemia.

> > >

> > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney studies as

> > well

> > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium, potassium,

> > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > >

> > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > cholesterol

> > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > considered

> > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or cardiac

> > patient

> > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> numbers

>

> > to

> > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is typically

> > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> triglyceride

> > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the " good

> > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above 30,

if

> > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> numbers

> > > are somewhat elevated.

> > >

> > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a diabetic)

> was

> > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > >

> > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > >

> > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of 466,

> normal

>

> > is

> > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May who

> had

> > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule repeat

> > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional testing

> > regarding

> > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same study

> as

> > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > potentially

> > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of your

> > current

> > > medications that would be contributing to this present condition.

> > >

> > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to start

> you

>

> > on

> > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> studies

> > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > >

> > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication. If

you

>

> > have

> > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact me.

> > >

> > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > typographic

> > > correction.

> > >

> > > Sincerely,

> > >

> > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > >

> >

> > >

>

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> > to

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> > of

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August 8, 2005

shame on you pat! you and that dairy queen! *grin*

You'd think I did that as a kid too *chuckle*

Regards,

lab

> > >

> > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > >

> > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory testing.

> > >

> > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There is

no

> > > indication of anemia.

> > >

> > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney studies

as

> > well

> > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium, potassium,

> > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > >

> > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > cholesterol

> > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > considered

> > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or cardiac

> > patient

> > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> numbers

>

> > to

> > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

typically

> > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> triglyceride

> > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the

" good

> > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above 30,

if

> > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> numbers

> > > are somewhat elevated.

> > >

> > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

diabetic)

> was

> > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > >

> > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > >

> > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of 466,

> normal

>

> > is

> > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May who

> had

> > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule repeat

> > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional testing

> > regarding

> > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

study

> as

> > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > potentially

> > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of your

> > current

> > > medications that would be contributing to this present condition.

> > >

> > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

start

> you

>

> > on

> > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> studies

> > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > >

> > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication. If

you

>

> > have

> > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact me.

> > >

> > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > typographic

> > > correction.

> > >

> > > Sincerely,

> > >

> > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > >

> >

> > >

>

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August 8, 2005

shame on you pat! you and that dairy queen! *grin*

You'd think I did that as a kid too *chuckle*

Regards,

lab

> > >

> > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > >

> > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory testing.

> > >

> > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There is

no

> > > indication of anemia.

> > >

> > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney studies

as

> > well

> > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium, potassium,

> > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > >

> > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > cholesterol

> > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > considered

> > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or cardiac

> > patient

> > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> numbers

>

> > to

> > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

typically

> > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> triglyceride

> > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the

" good

> > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above 30,

if

> > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> numbers

> > > are somewhat elevated.

> > >

> > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

diabetic)

> was

> > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > >

> > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > >

> > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of 466,

> normal

>

> > is

> > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May who

> had

> > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule repeat

> > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional testing

> > regarding

> > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

study

> as

> > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > potentially

> > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of your

> > current

> > > medications that would be contributing to this present condition.

> > >

> > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

start

> you

>

> > on

> > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> studies

> > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > >

> > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication. If

you

>

> > have

> > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact me.

> > >

> > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > typographic

> > > correction.

> > >

> > > Sincerely,

> > >

> > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > >

> >

> > >

>

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August 8, 2005

Yeah, and I did not get the small children size cone either!

Re: Fw: lab

shame on you pat! you and that dairy queen! *grin*

You'd think I did that as a kid too *chuckle*

Regards,

lab

> > >

> > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > >

> > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory testing.

> > >

> > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There

is

no

> > > indication of anemia.

> > >

> > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

studies

as

> > well

> > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium,

potassium,

> > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > >

> > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > cholesterol

> > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > considered

> > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

cardiac

> > patient

> > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> numbers

>

> > to

> > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

typically

> > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> triglyceride

> > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the

" good

> > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above

30,

if

> > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> numbers

> > > are somewhat elevated.

> > >

> > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

diabetic)

> was

> > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > >

> > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > >

> > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of 466,

> normal

>

> > is

> > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May

who

> had

> > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule

repeat

> > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional testing

> > regarding

> > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

study

> as

> > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > potentially

> > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of

your

> > current

> > > medications that would be contributing to this present

condition.

> > >

> > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

start

> you

>

> > on

> > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> studies

> > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > >

> > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication.

If

you

>

> > have

> > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact me.

> > >

> > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > typographic

> > > correction.

> > >

> > > Sincerely,

> > >

> > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > >

> >

> > >

>

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>

> > to

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> > intended

> > > recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution

or

use

>

> > of

> > > the contents of this information is prohibited and may be

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> by

> > > law. If you have received this electronic transmission in error,

> please

> > > notify us immediately by electronic mail (reply).

> > >

August 8, 2005

Yeah, and I did not get the small children size cone either!

Re: Fw: lab

shame on you pat! you and that dairy queen! *grin*

You'd think I did that as a kid too *chuckle*

Regards,

lab

> > >

> > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > >

> > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory testing.

> > >

> > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There

is

no

> > > indication of anemia.

> > >

> > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

studies

as

> > well

> > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium,

potassium,

> > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > >

> > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > cholesterol

> > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > considered

> > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

cardiac

> > patient

> > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> numbers

>

> > to

> > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

typically

> > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> triglyceride

> > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the

" good

> > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above

30,

if

> > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> numbers

> > > are somewhat elevated.

> > >

> > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

diabetic)

> was

> > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > >

> > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > >

> > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of 466,

> normal

>

> > is

> > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May

who

> had

> > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule

repeat

> > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional testing

> > regarding

> > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

study

> as

> > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > potentially

> > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of

your

> > current

> > > medications that would be contributing to this present

condition.

> > >

> > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

start

> you

>

> > on

> > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> studies

> > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > >

> > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication.

If

you

>

> > have

> > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact me.

> > >

> > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > typographic

> > > correction.

> > >

> > > Sincerely,

> > >

> > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > >

> >

> > >

>

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>

> > to

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> > intended

> > > recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution

or

use

>

> > of

> > > the contents of this information is prohibited and may be

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> by

> > > law. If you have received this electronic transmission in error,

> please

> > > notify us immediately by electronic mail (reply).

> > >

August 9, 2005

I went to the school for the blind in Muskogee Oklahoma from the years of 65

until 76 and they served all you could eat and a dessert at every meal. plus

we had any kind of snacks in the dorms and then there was the snack machines

in the snack bar. but bad eating habits can be stopped and I suppose we all

have to fight different one's. nothing worth having is going to come easy.

they say, the harder you fight for some thing worth having, the more you

appreciate it when you achieve it. I am going to find out if it is true. 74

pounds down and still about 100 to go.04to find out if this is true.

lab

>> > > >

>> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

>> > > >

>> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory testing.

>> > > >

>> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There

>> is no

>> > > > indication of anemia.

>> > > >

>> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

>> studies as

>> > > well

>> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium,

>> potassium,

>> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

>> > > >

>> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

>> > > cholesterol

>> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

>> > > considered

>> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

>> cardiac

>> > > patient

>> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

>> > numbers

>> >

>> > > to

>> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

>> typically

>> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

>> > triglyceride

>> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the

>> " good

>> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above

>> 30, if

>> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

>> > numbers

>> > > > are somewhat elevated.

>> > > >

>> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

>> diabetic)

>> > was

>> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

>> > > >

>> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

>> > > >

>> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of 466,

>> > normal

>> >

>> > > is

>> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May

>> who

>> > had

>> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule

>> repeat

>> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional testing

>> > > regarding

>> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

>> study

>> > as

>> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

>> > > potentially

>> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of

>> your

>> > > current

>> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

>> condition.

>> > > >

>> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

>> start

>> > you

>> >

>> > > on

>> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

>> > studies

>> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

>> > > >

>> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication.

>> If you

>> >

>> > > have

>> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact me.

>> > > >

>> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

>> > > typographic

>> > > > correction.

>> > > >

>> > > > Sincerely,

>> > > >

>> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

>> > > >

>> > >

>> > > >

>> >

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>> > > > recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution

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>> >

>> > > of

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August 9, 2005