Cholesterol

[ddlxray 21]

I have given blood for over 15 years. Even when I was below 200 lbs, my cholesterol was terrible. It was highest last summer at 270. In March, it was 234. I gave blood on the 3rd, which was a month after surgery (as long as your cleared it was fine to donate) I was able to give a double donation with the ALYX machine, it takes rbcs and gives you back your platelets and wbcs, along with fluids. I hardly have a high enough hemoglobin to do the machine but this time it was at a great level. I checked my cholesterol a couple days after my donation and it was 181! It has never been below 200 in over 15 years! I consider the surgery a success even in one month and if I stay at this weight. I plan and hope to lose much more but to not worry about having heart issues knocking on my door every minute is a reason I wanted this. To be healthier!!

[OKCPirate 5,323]

That is great. Gotta love it when a plan comes together.

[AngelaWilliamsMD 290]

That's awesome. Congrats!

[sleevenv 483]

Do you still have your gall bladder?

[tami1970 26]

That's awesome I have high cholesterol and high blood pressure and my surgery is August 18 I hope it helps me as well.

[ddlxray 21]

Do you still have your gall bladder?

No gallbladder anymore. That surgery was 20 years ago.

That's awesome I have high cholesterol and high blood pressure and my surgery is August 18 I hope it helps me as well.

Good luck!! I hope it helps you as well !