HumpDayHoratio
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Started the baby aspirin (now know as low doseI hope your wife's surgery went well, H!
Statin drugs are used to reduce cholesterol and other fats from the blood. You should let your provider know if you drink more than 2 alcoholic beverages per day, have liver or kidney disease, or thyroid problems. They're both well known statins. Atorvastatin, known by the trade name Lipitor, is a bit older and has had a good track record. Rosuvastatin, or Crestor, is a newer drug. They both will lower the LDL, or bad, cholesterol. HDL, or good, cholesterol can be increased with exercise.
Low dose aspirin has been used as a mild platelet inhibitor for years. Newer studies have shown little to no correlation with blood thinning. However, I have seen patients with stroke or heart attack helped by aspirin. I don't think it hurts to be on it and it might help.
Just try to remember, it is possible to "out-eat" your meds! They won't save you from a bad diet. There's a reason fast food is called "heart attack in a sack!"


Thanks for the gouge on the Statins. I think I’m just going to have to have a come-to-Jesus moment and accept that I need to get on these things

Made a fantastic Skillet Taco Pie for the tribe last night. Swapped out the black beans for pinto’s (more Mex than Cuban) and added diced tomatoes & Hatch green chilies. Was a big hit and easy (which is what I was going for), oh and also swapped the Pablano, for two large Anaheim chilis.
Not a fan of the nursing side but love the chef side of taking care of my shut-in!


Montezuma Hot Springs New Mex MZ
