My first stint of four weeks between INR readings turned out to be flawless. Despite my inconsistent diet and periodic consumption of alcohol my levels have stayed within the therapeutic range ever since the Great Blood Clot and Pulmonary Embolism Fest of 2014.

Best news: I get another four week reprieve before visiting the bloodsuckers again.

Bonus: I managed to remember to fast until the lunch hour so finally got the ol’ lipids checked too.