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The doctor for Good Morning America host Robin Roberts said Friday that her star patient was "energized" after a five-minute bone marrow transplant on Thursday and was now being monitored for signs of recovery.
Dr. Gail Roboz, speaking on GMA, said Roberts, in characteristic fighting fashion, had already sent her an email message saying she "wanted to go home!"
But, the oncologist, who called Roberts, 51, "a powerhouse," noted that the next 7-10 days were crucial for the injected stem cells, donated by Roberts's sister Sally-Ann, to grow properly, ridding her of the rare blood disorder, myelodysplastic syndrome.
"It's not instant," Roboz told show host George Stephanopoulos. "Rebuilding ... takes weeks to months," with a goal of leaving the hospital in about 30 days.
As the doctor explained, “We have to roll with the punches over the next few days because, don't forget, her systems are down and Sally-Ann's aren't up yet so we're in that in-between zone of watching very carefully. We are wanting every day to be a good day, but we are ready for some bumps in the road.”
Roberts, who had thanked supporters via video message, was surrounded by TV colleagues and friends Diane Sawyer and Sam Champion on Thursday for the transplant.
After a blessing of the harvested stem cells and prayer, her fave tunes, including "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," were played during the brief procedure.
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26 Eylül 2012 Çarşamba
Johnny's Report Card
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Well my lab results of my Lipid Profile are back. Here's what they say:
So, my overall cholesterol is well within the recommended limits. My "good" HDL is close to the recommended minimum of 39, but my Triglycerides are very high.
The National Cholesterol Education Program guidelines for triglycerides are:
Current recommendations are to keep the triglycerides well below
500mg/dL, and low enough to reduce your VLDL to safe levels. Your VLDL
level is considered safe if it plus your LDL level are no higher
together than 130mg/dL. Doctors do not routinely measure VLDL, but if
you subtract your HDL cholesterol from your total cholesterol, you can
get the LDL plus VLDL sum.
So in my case, total cholesterol less HDL is (173-37) or 136. So I'm close on total VLDL+LDL, but the Tri's are way out of the safe range.
Triglyceride levels are very sensitive to diet, exercise, and health habits. It is common to have high triglycerides if you are overweight, if you are physically inactive, if you drink alcohol or smoke, or if you consume a high-fat and high-carbohydrate diet, particularly if your carbohydrates are not whole-grain foods. Triglycerides are also elevated in people with diabetes, kidney disease, thyroid disease, and certain inherited cholesterol problems. High triglycerides are one sign of the metabolic syndrome, a collection of health risks that indicate a very high risk of heart disease. It is important for you to be tested for diabetes and to have your blood pressure evaluated, because these are other features of the metabolic syndrome.
It is possible to substantially improve triglycerides by increasing your exercise and sharply cutting the amount of saturated fat and rapidly absorbed carbohydrates (processed flours or simple sugars, including milk sugar) in the diet. You should substitute whole grain foods, fruits and vegetables, skim milk and reduced-fat foods wherever possible. Medications are also available to lower triglycerides, including statins, gemfibrozil (Lopid), fenofibrate (Tricor), niacin, and omega-3 fatty acids.
In the last post I mentioned the recommendations for lowering Triglycerides.
In my case, I'm eating pretty well, getting 3-5 intense workouts each week, taking Omega-3 fish oil caplets (yuk), and tearing up the produce department. So I think I have two causes left:
1. I have a hereditary disposition to high Triglycerides
2. I need to cut back or eliminate alcohol
I have an appointment with my PCP this week. We'll see what he says about all of this.
Lipid panel:
cholesterol, total 173 mg/dl <200 (GOOD!)
HDL cholesterol 37 mg/dl >39 (CLOSE!)
cholesterol/hdl ratio 4.68 <5.00 (GOOD!)
LDL cholesterol, calculated (can not be calculated when the
triglyceride exceeds 400 mg/dl).
triglyceride 712 mg/dl <150>(BAD!)So, my overall cholesterol is well within the recommended limits. My "good" HDL is close to the recommended minimum of 39, but my Triglycerides are very high.
The National Cholesterol Education Program guidelines for triglycerides are:
- Normal Less than 150 mg/dL
- Borderline-high 150 to 199 mg/dL
- High 200 to 499 mg/dL
- Very high 500 mg/dL or higher
- These are based on fasting plasma triglyceride levels (I was fasting for 12 hrs).
Current recommendations are to keep the triglycerides well below
500mg/dL, and low enough to reduce your VLDL to safe levels. Your VLDL
level is considered safe if it plus your LDL level are no higher
together than 130mg/dL. Doctors do not routinely measure VLDL, but if
you subtract your HDL cholesterol from your total cholesterol, you can
get the LDL plus VLDL sum.
So in my case, total cholesterol less HDL is (173-37) or 136. So I'm close on total VLDL+LDL, but the Tri's are way out of the safe range.
Triglyceride levels are very sensitive to diet, exercise, and health habits. It is common to have high triglycerides if you are overweight, if you are physically inactive, if you drink alcohol or smoke, or if you consume a high-fat and high-carbohydrate diet, particularly if your carbohydrates are not whole-grain foods. Triglycerides are also elevated in people with diabetes, kidney disease, thyroid disease, and certain inherited cholesterol problems. High triglycerides are one sign of the metabolic syndrome, a collection of health risks that indicate a very high risk of heart disease. It is important for you to be tested for diabetes and to have your blood pressure evaluated, because these are other features of the metabolic syndrome.
It is possible to substantially improve triglycerides by increasing your exercise and sharply cutting the amount of saturated fat and rapidly absorbed carbohydrates (processed flours or simple sugars, including milk sugar) in the diet. You should substitute whole grain foods, fruits and vegetables, skim milk and reduced-fat foods wherever possible. Medications are also available to lower triglycerides, including statins, gemfibrozil (Lopid), fenofibrate (Tricor), niacin, and omega-3 fatty acids.
In the last post I mentioned the recommendations for lowering Triglycerides.
In my case, I'm eating pretty well, getting 3-5 intense workouts each week, taking Omega-3 fish oil caplets (yuk), and tearing up the produce department. So I think I have two causes left:
1. I have a hereditary disposition to high Triglycerides
2. I need to cut back or eliminate alcohol
I have an appointment with my PCP this week. We'll see what he says about all of this.
Stayin' Alive
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A very busy spring so far, with my youngest graduating from high school (with tons of honors and awards - congrats Jen!). Also I played in the pit for GMHS' production of Grease, and we had a crazy busy second quarter at work. I'm also getting into Wedding and Senior photography season in Erie.
My challenge 8 months into this, is keeping the healthy aspects of my post MCI life going strong. I'm 100% compliant with the medicine and trying to keep up with the fitness, but some fatigue still remains from my Tricor/Simvastatin inner battle. I'm hoping it works itself out.
Diet-wise, I'm still getting a lot of fiber and flora. I do occasionally have a bit of fried food or a steak, but I'm doing pretty good there. We joined a farm cooperative - Wild Winds Farm out in the Harborcreek area, and we are already starting to receive lots of organic produce, which will continue each week into the fall. They include some recipe ideas, which will help us use the new items creatively. We also put in some peas, cukes and green peppers in our tiny 32' garden.
I'm also thinking of getting a road bike and riding to work when I don't have events after work. That will be exciting, and keep my fitness going.
So no news is good news I guess. I haven't made it back to my Cardiologist but my PCP is working with me on medications and such.
A reminder to all you dads out there: Next weekend is Father's Day. Schedule a checkup so you will be around for many more of them!
My challenge 8 months into this, is keeping the healthy aspects of my post MCI life going strong. I'm 100% compliant with the medicine and trying to keep up with the fitness, but some fatigue still remains from my Tricor/Simvastatin inner battle. I'm hoping it works itself out.
Diet-wise, I'm still getting a lot of fiber and flora. I do occasionally have a bit of fried food or a steak, but I'm doing pretty good there. We joined a farm cooperative - Wild Winds Farm out in the Harborcreek area, and we are already starting to receive lots of organic produce, which will continue each week into the fall. They include some recipe ideas, which will help us use the new items creatively. We also put in some peas, cukes and green peppers in our tiny 32' garden.
I'm also thinking of getting a road bike and riding to work when I don't have events after work. That will be exciting, and keep my fitness going.
So no news is good news I guess. I haven't made it back to my Cardiologist but my PCP is working with me on medications and such.
A reminder to all you dads out there: Next weekend is Father's Day. Schedule a checkup so you will be around for many more of them!
Still, Stayin' Alive
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It's been a bit since I posted on the heart blog. I've been crazy busy at work and with my photography business.
I have been staying on my medicine and extras (Omega 3 and 6 supplements). We'll see how my September blood work turns out.
I have hit the gym 2-3 days per week all year. It's a bit lighter now, but hopefully I can keep it up. I really need to burn some more calories or cut back on the intake to lower the body weight.
So dear readers, try to eat right, get a lot of exercise, and keep taking your medicine. And if you haven't been in for a checkup in the last year, you owe it to your family to go! Yes it will be uncomfortable. Yes it will be something you don't want to face. Yes they will find something odd, and you will have to go for more tests. But it's better than the alternative!
And speaking of that, make sure you have good term life insurance if you have a family. And get a will.
And, have a nice day.
I have been staying on my medicine and extras (Omega 3 and 6 supplements). We'll see how my September blood work turns out.
I have hit the gym 2-3 days per week all year. It's a bit lighter now, but hopefully I can keep it up. I really need to burn some more calories or cut back on the intake to lower the body weight.
So dear readers, try to eat right, get a lot of exercise, and keep taking your medicine. And if you haven't been in for a checkup in the last year, you owe it to your family to go! Yes it will be uncomfortable. Yes it will be something you don't want to face. Yes they will find something odd, and you will have to go for more tests. But it's better than the alternative!
And speaking of that, make sure you have good term life insurance if you have a family. And get a will.
And, have a nice day.
Heart Walk 2012!
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Once again, we're gearing up for our annual Heart Walk in Erie.
• Heart disease is the #1 killer of Americans, claiming over 600,000 lives annually
I have made a significant donation to the American Heart Association. Please consider donating as well!
Here's the link to donate to my Heart Walk page.
Thanks, and be healthy!
• Heart disease is the #1 killer of Americans, claiming over 600,000 lives annually
I have made a significant donation to the American Heart Association. Please consider donating as well!
Here's the link to donate to my Heart Walk page.
Thanks, and be healthy!
25 Eylül 2012 Salı
Genetic Roulette The Gamble of Our Lives – Movie
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A film by Jeffrey M. Smith – Narrated by Lisa OzA production of the Institute for Responsible TechnologyAre you and your family on the wrong side of a bet?
A film by Jeffrey M. Smith – Narrated by Lisa OzA production of the Institute for Responsible TechnologyAre you and your family on the wrong side of a bet?
When the US government ignored repeated warnings by its own scientists and allowed untested genetically modified (GM) crops into our environment and food supply, it was a gamble of unprecedented proportions. The health of all living things and all future generations were put at risk by an infant technology.
After two decades, physicians and scientists have uncovered a grave trend. The same serious health problems found in lab animals, livestock, and pets that have been fed GM foods are now on the rise in the US population. And when people and animals stop eating genetically modified organisms (GMOs), their health improves.This seminal documentary provides compelling evidence to help explain the deteriorating health of Americans, especially among children, and offers a recipe for protecting ourselves and our future.Follow This Link To Watch The Film — http://geneticroulettemovie.com/COVVHANew Proof: GMOs Cause Tumors, Organ Damage, and Premature Death in Rats
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The first long-term study shows the devastating effects of Roundup herbicide and genetically modified maize.
If you've ever wondered if the concern over GMOs is just hype, you've now got your answer.A new study shows that Monsanto's Roundup herbicide and genetically modified maize cause tumors and organ damage in rats.The French study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Food and Chemical Toxicology, details an experiment in which rats were fed a diet containing NK603 (a seed variety that has been modified to withstand application of the herbicide Roundup) or were given water containing Roundup "at levels permitted in the United States," reports Reuters.The results? Rats in the study died earlier than rats on standard diets. Of the Roundup group, half of the male and 70 percent of the female rats died prematurely. By comparison, among rats with normal diets, 30 percent of males and 20 percent of females died prematurely. The Roundup rats also experienced mammary tumors and liver and kidney damage. Monsanto/Dow is EVIL- Jump
If you've ever wondered if the concern over GMOs is just hype, you've now got your answer.A new study shows that Monsanto's Roundup herbicide and genetically modified maize cause tumors and organ damage in rats.The French study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Food and Chemical Toxicology, details an experiment in which rats were fed a diet containing NK603 (a seed variety that has been modified to withstand application of the herbicide Roundup) or were given water containing Roundup "at levels permitted in the United States," reports Reuters.The results? Rats in the study died earlier than rats on standard diets. Of the Roundup group, half of the male and 70 percent of the female rats died prematurely. By comparison, among rats with normal diets, 30 percent of males and 20 percent of females died prematurely. The Roundup rats also experienced mammary tumors and liver and kidney damage. Monsanto/Dow is EVIL- Jump
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