Okay, So I'm MOSTLY Following Orders
By Jim Bauer
@porwest (99981)
United States
May 25, 2025 6:49pm CST
I try as best as I can to follow doctor's orders. On my last visit he told me my cholesterol was very slightly elevated and to refrain from eating as much pork.
Of course, pork is a staple in our house.
So, I have followed his orders mostly, significantly cutting it back. At least the less lean cuts like pork butt and pork steak.
But tonight, we're having braised pork butt steaks, which we actually have not had in at least two weeks. And that's saying something in our house, trust me. But I had to get some pork for some pulled pork we have planned next weekend with our guests on our next camping trip, and Schnuck's had pork butt steaks on sale for $1.39 per pound.
I simply could not pass them up. Doctor's orders aside, I think we're good. Of course, I am sure I will know for sure when I head out for my next visit in the next few months.
Meanwhile, I played with AI a bit and had it cartoonize a picture of Grayson we had of him when we first got him and he hid behind the washer and dryer. I thought AI did pretty good with it, and he's just as cute as a cartoon as he is in real life.
What do you think?
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@1creekgirl (43620)
• United States
26 May
Grayson is adorable however he's pictured. You'll get your cholesterol down. I learned to not eat anything high in cholesterol or triglycerides at least two days before the blood test.
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@porwest (99981)
• United States
16h
Not sure what spiked it, honestly. I never had any issues with it before. But I have cut back significantly at least on the pork. Maybe that will help? Who knows?
BTW, I agree about Grayson, but of course, I may be just a wee-bit biased as well. lol
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@LindaOHio (189425)
• United States
26 May
Cute AI Grayson pic. Pulled pork sounds amazing. I'm on 2 meds for cholesterol.
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@pitsipeahie (5275)
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26 May
Sometimes exploring AI can be fun! I think that's a terrific cartoonized Grayson!
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@Beestring (15409)
• Hong Kong
26 May
That's a cute cartoon. AI did a good job.
Here, we have a soy milk which helps to lower the level of cholesterol. It is effective. I'm sure you have something like this in the US.
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@FourWalls (74974)
• United States
26 May
You can always take pravastatin for your cholesterol. 
(Unless you can’t…meaning there’s a medicine that you take that interacts with it, or you love grapefruit too much to give it up.)
Cute AI picture of the kitty. 
(Unless you can’t…meaning there’s a medicine that you take that interacts with it, or you love grapefruit too much to give it up.)
Cute AI picture of the kitty. 
@DaddyEvil (149153)
• United States
26 May
Atorvastatin is one of the meds I take once a day. The doctor suggested I eat more chicken instead of beef, turkey and pork... It's a good thing I like chicken. Of course, now I'm not supposed to eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice. 
It's always something...
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@moffittjc (124439)
• Gainesville, Florida
13h
I have yet to dive into the world of AI, mostly because I don't ever seem to have time for it, but also because I'm just not that familiar with it. But, like anything, the best way to familiarize yourself with something is to dive right into it. So maybe one of these days. The AI picture of Grayson did turn out pretty darn good, I must say.
Low cholesterol has always been a blessing in my life, as (knock on wood) I've never had any issue with it. Now my blood glucose levels, well that's another story altogether.
A pork butt steak sounds delicious, as well as pulled pork. My birthday is coming up this Friday, and I know the girls will be taking me out for a steak dinner. I just don't know where yet. But I'm looking forward to it.
@lovebuglena (46403)
• Staten Island, New York
8h
I like both Grayson and Cal’s images. Pork, what does it taste like? 
I haven’t had pork since 2014 probably. That’s when I met hubby. Gave it up out of respect for him. And then I gave up seafood too.
I haven’t had pork since 2014 probably. That’s when I met hubby. Gave it up out of respect for him. And then I gave up seafood too.