A total cholesterol of 259 in someone your age is NOT okay, Lola. Your personal take on it is correct. That's all I can say online, where I can't give medical advice. But no, 259 is not okay. Fire this doc and find someone who will guide you to better health.

Bruce: What do you mean by trending?

Ortho: While I find this doctor super sweet and nice, I'm actually thinking of changing to someone else next year although I may stay with the same clinic. I'll see what I want to do next year. The doctor did recommend me taking the whooping cough immunization. If I do decide to take it, I can always go to the pharmacy for it to save time.

I heard there's a whooping cough epidemic and that its immunization is recommended for adults. Has anyone taken it?

That 259 could be just a snapshot of a skyrocket, you have to determine if it's moving up, down or steady.

I had the TdaP in 2010, Lola. It felt no different (no side effects) than the regular Td. The 'aP' stands for acellular Pertussis. It's not a live vaccine and cannot give you the disease.

Just realized I forgot to thank you for your response.

Anyways, I just had my mammogram the other day. Made sure I shaved my armpits and all. :lol: Anyways, I went over to the screen to look at the pix while the technician was checking them over before letting me go and everything looks fine. I was going to try and ask for copies to humor Sexobon since he asked for pics but I forgot while chatting up with her. However, Sexo, they don't look sexy! You ain't missing out. :p:

Have you considered seeing a gerontologist?

No because I'm never getting old. :cool:

very true! looking at your pics I think you are stuck at 22 or 23. I don't know how you do it.

It's the attitude, man. It's the attitude. :joint: Ah yes, remember to smile and laugh often even when you're not happy. And don't ask much to be happy. For example, you can make my day with a piece of brownie or chocolate cake. :D

You can make my day with some cheesecake, in a photo.

I want some milkshake!

Lola can have mine!

I'm waiting for Big Sarge to go into his own rendition of ...

Don't you know I'm waiting for IM?