Life High Cholesterol - Page 2

smittysbar · 01-20-2010, 01:30 PM

Had my blood work done Monday, get a call from the doctors office at 5:30 stating they need to talk to me ASAP, but would not tell me what about. SOB's had me thinking the worst all night, BS to say the least.

Ended up being high cholesterol, and when I say high I mean like 740's. I am 32, seems like something could be off, but they are giving me meds and told me to diet for 3 months and would check again.

Anyone dealt with this shit before? I know I need to get back in shape. Don't like salads, or much fruit. Any advise would be great.

seclark · 01-20-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RJ

If your cholesterol is 740, you are the freaking king of meat and taters.....with extra butter on the taters!

Seriously, that 740 can't be right.....can it? Supposedly, 220 or higher is too high.

i'd think they'd at least re-test before 3 months w/those numbers.
hey smitty...are you going to the laplata veterinarian clinic?

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**Saulbadguy** · 01-20-2010, 01:48 PM

I'd say your gravy intake might be a bit too high.

smittysbar · 01-20-2010, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by seclark

i'd think they'd at least re-test before 3 months w/those numbers.
hey smitty...are you going to the laplata veterinarian clinic?

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no

**bevischief** · 01-20-2010, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by seclark

really? never heard this before.

i've been taking lipitor for about 8-10 years.
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I have heard it from a few people and I also heard it on one of the medical programs on the radio.

smittysbar · 01-20-2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bevischief

I have heard it from a few people and I also heard it on one of the medical programs on the radio.

But why would you want it to show less? Wouldn't that be defeating the purpose of being tested in the first place?

kepp · 01-20-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

I'd say your gravy intake might be a bit too high.

Exactly. Take out the IV.

seclark · 01-20-2010, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bevischief

I have heard it from a few people and I also heard it on one of the medical programs on the radio.

well shit...i almost always drink 2-3 beers a night. i fast from around 7pm the night before blood work, but that's after the beer.

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**bevischief** · 01-20-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by smittysbar

I am a meat and taters kind of guy

Is Milk bad? I drink at least a gallon a day (skim-1%)

As long as the taters are not fried you are fine, and the meat is lean.

Demonpenz · 01-20-2010, 01:55 PM

they tried to find a good vien, but came out with a LJS chicken plank

**bevischief** · 01-20-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by smittysbar

But why would you want it to show less? Wouldn't that be defeating the purpose of being tested in the first place?

Saves from having to pay for those expensive drugs that doctors start you out on since they have help pay for those freebies from the drug companies.

ILWarpaint · 01-20-2010, 02:08 PM

Are you sure it was cholesterol and not TRIGLYCERIDES?

RJ · 01-20-2010, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by seclark

i'd think they'd at least re-test before 3 months w/those numbers.
hey smitty...are you going to the laplata veterinarian clinic?

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That's a good question. With a cholesterol level of 740, he may be officially categorized as beef.

smitty, you might consider hanging a bell around your neck until you get this cleared up. Meanwhile, I'm posting smoked chicken and salad recipes in the bbq threads.

**HemiEd** · 01-20-2010, 02:09 PM

I have never heard of 740. You should take this serious though, it will not go away on it's own.

Take it from a guy that had 5 heart "incidents" in the same week, and had to have four heart stints installed.

My highest cholesterol to my knowledge, was just under 200. It was less than 50 last time I had a test.

You need to learn to love veggies, fruit, fish and stay away from eating anything white. (bread, pasta etc.)

ILWarpaint · 01-20-2010, 02:10 PM

The National Cholesterol Education Program guidelines for triglycerides are:

Normal Less than 150 mg/dL
Borderline-high 150 to 199 mg/dL
High 200 to 499 mg/dL
Very high 500 mg/dL or higher
These are based on fasting plasma triglyceride levels.

Pants · 01-20-2010, 02:14 PM

Stay away from eggs, dairy and meat my friend. I didn't know this was possible. You need some salads in your diet for sure, wow.

01-20-2010, 01:30 PM
smittysbar Right in the Lumberyard Danny Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: LaPlata, MO Casino cash: $10004942	High Cholesterol Had my blood work done Monday, get a call from the doctors office at 5:30 stating they need to talk to me ASAP, but would not tell me what about. SOB's had me thinking the worst all night, BS to say the least. Ended up being high cholesterol, and when I say high I mean like 740's. I am 32, seems like something could be off, but they are giving me meds and told me to diet for 3 months and would check again. Anyone dealt with this shit before? I know I need to get back in shape. Don't like salads, or much fruit. Any advise would be great.
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Saulbadguy When a nightmare becomes real Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $736966	I'd say your gravy intake might be a bit too high.
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ILWarpaint **************** Join Date: May 2002 Location: West Central Illinois Casino cash: $10004900	Are you sure it was cholesterol and not TRIGLYCERIDES?
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HemiEd Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ozarks Casino cash: $-329436	I have never heard of 740. You should take this serious though, it will not go away on it's own. Take it from a guy that had 5 heart "incidents" in the same week, and had to have four heart stints installed. My highest cholesterol to my knowledge, was just under 200. It was less than 50 last time I had a test. You need to learn to love veggies, fruit, fish and stay away from eating anything white. (bread, pasta etc.)
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ILWarpaint **************** Join Date: May 2002 Location: West Central Illinois Casino cash: $10004900	The National Cholesterol Education Program guidelines for triglycerides are: Normal Less than 150 mg/dL Borderline-high 150 to 199 mg/dL High 200 to 499 mg/dL Very high 500 mg/dL or higher These are based on fasting plasma triglyceride levels.
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01-20-2010, 02:14 PM	#30
Pants Time Keeps On Slipping Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $3609900	Stay away from eggs, dairy and meat my friend. I didn't know this was possible. You need some salads in your diet for sure, wow. __________________ "Turn the channel to 26!"
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