ddlxray 21 Posted August 11, 2015 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!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OKCPirate 5,323 Posted August 11, 2015 That is great. Gotta love it when a plan comes together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AngelaWilliamsMD 290 Posted August 11, 2015 That's awesome. Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleevenv 483 Posted August 11, 2015 Do you still have your gall bladder? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tami1970 26 Posted August 11, 2015 That's awesome I have high cholesterol and high blood pressure and my surgery is August 18 I hope it helps me as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddlxray 21 Posted August 14, 2015 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 ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
