lab results

This is the convention for posting lab results:

Hemoglobin -your result- (lab range)

So: 
Hgb: 11.5 (12-16)

And you put them whether the result is high, low, or normal.

Even better would be if you begin an excel or google spreadsheet, upload it to the internet, and share the link with the forum.  Keep all lab results in one file so you can see changes.  That is the best way to do it.

Thanks Kayla, this is very helpful I wil lpost my next labs that way.  Not sure how to share a link but my son can help me do that.  I am sure I will have more labs once I see my specialist.  

Sue, you said:

When I first had my DS I had a great doctor who followed everything thoroughly and I was having good lab results but I never actually saw the results myself.

My surgeon thought my D was great at 45 (normal is 35 to 100) . Surgeons and the nuts that work for them do not understand the levels we actually NEED. If it's not labeled low or high, it's fine.

That's why actually getting a copy each time is critical in your process. Now, I will be honest, I do NOT know how the Canadian system works in that regard but here in the US, you have a legal right to a copy of your medical information like labs.

Now, trends in your labs will be as critical as the actual number...you can be fine in one item but if trending down each time, it also needs addressing.

And yes, we typically aim for the middle to top of each range. (most of them anyway, LOL) As far as a few, like glucose and A1C, I personally am aiming for the BOTTOM of the range.

As far as the "lack of support", this doesn't just affect you but all the people reading this who are new or not following their own health. Each of us has a responsibility for those coming behind us to keep this surgery as an option for everyone. Not everyone is sunshine and rainbows...I had my fair share of them as well...but I hung in there like you seem to be doing...

Oh, and we are also on a limited income...as both my husband and I are on Social Security and Medicare. We just have to budget for what is important. WANTS come far down the list IF at all.

Liz