Cramming for a blood test

lsocoee · 10-29-2009, 11:22 AM

I'm getting life insurance and they are going to come steal my blood in a week to check me out. I had blood work done a few months ago and everything came back within the expected ranges, but I'd like to make my blood work look good.

I already eat plenty of fiber and drink lots of water. Are there any other ways to quickly get my blood to look good? And don't give me any of that "eat right and exercise" nonsense

Of course, my current plan will be to go on a low sodium, low fat diet for the next week and daily exercise, but does anyone have any new info or recommendations?

Colton · 10-29-2009, 11:23 AM

Stay away from starches like potatoes, corn, etc. My Grandpa is on dialysis and this is one of his procedures when he has bloodwork in the coming week. Good luck!

EquinsuOcha · 10-29-2009, 11:32 AM

Eat raisins. But not the whole raisin, just the skins. Oh, and not raw, you have to steam them.

KoruptTaco · 10-29-2009, 11:34 AM

Good luck, I don't really have any advise but I just went through the same thing. It ended up when they got the bloodwork back that they actually DROPPED my insurence even cheaper. The nurse was asking if I was a runner HAHA. For the past 6 years all I have done is east fast food and drink alcohol in college. Guess I just got them good genes

mjp2 · 10-29-2009, 11:36 AM

There you go! Just eat fast food and drink plenty of alcohol and you're set!

KoruptTaco · 10-29-2009, 11:36 AM

Word!

meteoraman2514 · 10-29-2009, 11:36 AM

dont eat about 10-12 hours before the blood work, that way you hdl, ldl, and tryglyceride counts will be good. i made the mistake of eating a brownie about 6 hours before the blood test i had and my try. count was 288 and they want it below 150. the lady told me to fast 10-12 hours next time to get a good count of everything. exercise and eating some good veggies and fruit will bring you hdl count up.

silverback07 · 10-29-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by EquinsuOcha

Eat raisins. But not the whole raisin, just the skins. Oh, and not raw, you have to steam them.

Got any good recipes for the unused raisin cores?

EquinsuOcha · 10-29-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by silverback07

Got any good recipes for the unused raisin cores?

You could always make smoothies! You'll need 7,237 raisin cores, 3 cups of ice, and a cup of seltzer water.

TimberT · 10-29-2009, 11:44 AM

Omega 3's will help your HDL. Alchohol (in moderation) will actually help your HDL as well but can cause problems with your liver/kidney function indicators. I'd stay away from red meat for a few days as well (can also alter your liver/kidney function indicators).

chris4x4 · 10-29-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mjp2

There you go! Just eat fast food and drink plenty of alcohol and you're set!

Bingo! Dont forget Drugs....LOTS of drugs....pills......needles.....whtever. Ask TacoNut...Hes a Hippy, he could hook you up.

lsocoee · 10-29-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Colton

Stay away from starches like potatoes, corn, etc. My Grandpa is on dialysis and this is one of his procedures when he has bloodwork in the coming week. Good luck!

yeah, I'm going to go very low carb for the next week.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EquinsuOcha

Eat raisins. But not the whole raisin, just the skins. Oh, and not raw, you have to steam them.

You want to come over and peel the skins for me?

Quote:

Originally Posted by KoruptTaco

Good luck, I don't really have any advise but I just went through the same thing. It ended up when they got the bloodwork back that they actually DROPPED my insurence even cheaper. The nurse was asking if I was a runner HAHA. For the past 6 years all I have done is east fast food and drink alcohol in college. Guess I just got them good genes

I like your method.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjp2

There you go! Just eat fast food and drink plenty of alcohol and you're set!

That's the way it seems to me.

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Originally Posted by meteoraman2514

dont eat about 10-12 hours before the blood work, that way you hdl, ldl, and tryglyceride counts will be good. i made the mistake of eating a brownie about 6 hours before the blood test i had and my try. count was 288 and they want it below 150. the lady told me to fast 10-12 hours next time to get a good count of everything. exercise and eating some good veggies and fruit will bring you hdl count up.

OK, I'll fast for 24 hours and be really prepared.

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Originally Posted by silverback07

Got any good recipes for the unused raisin cores?

I'm going to use the destructive method for removing the raisin cores

Quote:

Originally Posted by EquinsuOcha

You could always make smoothies! You'll need 7,237 raisin cores, 3 cups of ice, and a cup of seltzer water.

how many raisin skins should I eat hourly?

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimberT

Omega 3's will help your HDL. Alchohol (in moderation) will actually help your HDL as well but can cause problems with your liver/kidney function indicators. I'd stay away from red meat for a few days as well (can also alter your liver/kidney function indicators).

On an ongoing basis, I agree, but I don't know if it will help in a week. Worth a shot though.

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

Bingo! Dont forget Drugs....LOTS of drugs....pills......needles.....whtever. Ask TacoNut...Hes a Hippy, he could hook you up.

any particular drugs I should be looking into?

tigerfan00 · 10-29-2009, 02:14 PM

meth or crack

dorifuto · 10-29-2009, 02:16 PM

One thing they do is to take your blood in the morning when its at its worst. Wake up a few hours early and hydrate.

chris4x4 · 10-29-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lsocoee

any particular drugs I should be looking into?

I dunno....Whatever you have in your cabinet. And maybe find a guy on the street. If the company finds them in your system...they will realize that, being as you already have them in you, it will save them money as they wont have to pay for them down the line. OR....they may think your gonna die in a month, therefore, give you super duper low rate...??

Gsquare · 10-29-2009, 03:40 PM

If you consume alcohol regularly, Milk Thistle. Pop 3 caps a day for a few days (a week is better) before the test. Helps get your liver panel numbers in order. Works and is good for you.

Brunes · 10-29-2009, 04:00 PM

Eat some sponges or that oil litter to soak up the extra crap in your system.

tigerfan00 · 10-29-2009, 04:01 PM

im thinking that you should probably go on and chug some exlax or something too

just in case

01tacoprerunner · 10-29-2009, 04:06 PM

Tigerfan is right chug a few bottles just in case one doesnt do it

FoxySandChick · 10-30-2009, 01:10 AM

hmmm.....maybe do one of those full body cleanse things over your weekend

10-29-2009, 11:23 AM	#2
Colton You feelin' lucky, punk? Name: Colton Joined: May 2009, #17626 Location: Smithfield, VA Gender: Male Posts: 7,730 Future 2010 DC MGM 4x4 Automatic	Stay away from starches like potatoes, corn, etc. My Grandpa is on dialysis and this is one of his procedures when he has bloodwork in the coming week. Good luck! __________________ "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

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