Weight Loss 03-26-2010 Update

“Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you?  If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is sacred, and you are that temple.” (1 Corinthians 3:16-17 NIV). 

The results of my recent medical tests, an upper esophageal endoscopy with a Maloney dilation, a barium swallow with x-rays, and an esophageal manometry study, revealed that I had a Hypertensive lower esophageal sphincter.  This was all good news with no treatment being recommended at this time.  Treatment if ever required would be either an endoscopic Botox injection or a surgical myotomy.  This explains the discomfort I was having that bore some similarity to an angina attack in that Nitro tablets eased the discomfort.

I do have one more avenue to explore and that will be with my Chiropractor.  Standing over a sink and washing dishes results in a similar discomfort that radiates through my chest area.  My wife says a neck and back brace would solve this problem. 

My weight is now within my target range.  My blue jean size is now a 34” x 32.” In January of 2009 I wore a size 38” x 32.”   My medications, however, are still the same, which tells me my blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, and etc. are all primarily hereditary.

As a side note, one-fourth cup of Oatmeal with cinnamon and walnuts eaten every day will solve digestive problems. Give it a try. 

I will report again next month. 

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