@jlharsh - I am getting a second opinion on the stress test. My PCP ordered the calcium scan based on a finding on a PMSA scan (prostate cancer). She made a cardio referral and told me that if it was going to take too long, she could order a stress test. So I am going to get her opinion too.

I really felt the doctor was very knowledgeable. He did an EKG, pointed to the peaks, noted how "sharp" they were, and said that if there were serious blockages, it would not look like that. (Although my knowledge base is very limited. He could have told me anything, I wouldn't have known better) Couple that with the fact that I have been asymptomatic, and I guess he felt comfortable adding Zetia and monitoring.

As for Zepbound, he is the second doctor who has made that recommendation. My oncologist also did a few weeks ago. My PSA numbers tend to be odd, and he ordered the scan to ensure that there was no further cancer. (It was negative, so I'll take that win). He believes the weird numbers are from post-radiation inflammation and said that he has noticed his patients on Zepbound have far less. He also knows I could lose weight and am pre-diabetic, but he was more interested in the anti-inflammatory effect. And the fact that having your blood sugar under control shows better outcomes for prostate cancer patients. So yes, I will meet with PCP this week. I will probably use a compounded version due to cost.

As to Pop Tarts, it's the Chocolate Fudge that I am too weak to walk past. Although I now make sure there are none in the house.