Labs

[libby43 136]

My surgeon office just called me. The labs show my bad cholesterol is high 195 and the good cholesterol is also high 230. The labs also show my Vitamin B is low. The nurse didn't think I needed to see the Dr again to go over the labs. I was told to up my B12 and stay off the eggs. This doesn't not seem right , I feel like more should be done. Any advise is welcome. Plan on calling my regular Dr for appointment, so he can go over these labs with me.

[JamieLogical 8,719]

Are you post-op? Your total cholesterol is 425?!?! That's crazy high. Not to panic you, but you should definitely get in to see your PCP as soon as possible.

PS: It's been proven that dietary cholesterol (like what is in eggs and shrimp) doesn't raise YOUR cholesterol. So not sure why laying off the eggs would help. The do have SOME fat I guess and fat is what raises cholesterol in your body... but still they are a good source of Protein so I don't see the benefit of cutting them out.

[libby43 136]

Yes almost 7 months post op. I agree with you that high and need to see my regular Dr. Many different studies has been on eggs and different finding back and forth, so not sure about eggs. My labs before surgery was great and cholesterol was good . This has all change since my surgery.

[JamieLogical 8,719]

Yes almost 7 months post op. I agree with you that high and need to see my regular Dr. Many different studies has been on eggs and different finding back and forth, so not sure about eggs. My labs before surgery was great and cholesterol was good . This has all change since my surgery.

Do you track your food? I'd be curious to know how much fat you are getting in your diet.

[libby43 136]

I track my food but never keep a record of the fat , but going to start doing that now. Only traced Protein, Water and calories.

[stacyrg1 90]

At 1 year post op my cholesterol went out of control. Before surgery my cholesterol was perfect. At my 1 year, my total cholesterol was 368 and my LDL cholesterol was 297. My surgeon made me rerun the labs because he was sure there was a problem with the vial. No. Second test was similar. He got together with my PCP and nut and they immediately increased my calories to 1200 a day (up from 850). My numbers are trending downward but are still in the 220 range. I don't agree (and neither do my doctors) that certain foods increase your cholesterol. Eat eggs if you want, but I would definitely keep an eye on your numbers and have your labs rerun

[libby43 136]

At 1 year post op my cholesterol went out of control. Before surgery my cholesterol was perfect. At my 1 year, my total cholesterol was 368 and my LDL cholesterol was 297. My surgeon made me rerun the labs because he was sure there was a problem with the vial. No. Second test was similar. He got together with my PCP and nut and they immediately increased my calories to 1200 a day (up from 850). My numbers are trending downward but are still in the 220 range. I don't agree (and neither do my doctors) that certain foods increase your cholesterol. Eat eggs if you want, but I would definitely keep an eye on your numbers and have your labs rerun

I'm only getting around 600 calories in a day. I'm having trouble eating more. Could my low calories be causing this problem. I talked with my nut and she said it tKes time to continue working toward 800 calories a day.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

At 1 year post op my cholesterol went out of control. Before surgery my cholesterol was perfect. At my 1 year, my total cholesterol was 368 and my LDL cholesterol was 297. My surgeon made me rerun the labs because he was sure there was a problem with the vial. No. Second test was similar. He got together with my PCP and nut and they immediately increased my calories to 1200 a day (up from 850). My numbers are trending downward but are still in the 220 range. I don't agree (and neither do my doctors) that certain foods increase your cholesterol. Eat eggs if you want, but I would definitely keep an eye on your numbers and have your labs rerun

I'm only getting around 600 calories in a day. I'm having trouble eating more. Could my low calories be causing this problem. I talked with my nut and she said it tKes time to continue working toward 800 calories a day.

Only 600 calories a day at 7 months post-op sounds really low. What is your Protein target?

[stacyrg1 90]

That was the working theory behind my lab results. Since my numbers are improving its hard to argue with them

[libby43 136]

I'm getting in 70 and some days more, if I drink a Protein Shake.

[libby43 136]

That was the working theory behind my lab results. Since my numbers are improving its hard to argue with them

This is making more sense to me than just stop eating eggs. I'll just drink more Protein Shakes to up my calories and Protein. I can do really good some days and other days the food really makes me sick. The eggs alway went down very easy for me.

[Pescador 1,374]

Our primary care internist has been our lifesaver as far as watching our labs, the surgeon not so much. I am low in Thamine and taking injections three to four months. I am taking many supplements.

[libby43 136]

Our primary care internist has been our lifesaver as far as watching our labs, the surgeon not so much. I am low in Thamine and taking injections three to four months. I am taking many supplements.< /p>

I'm on many supplement as well.

[jhclikesshopping@gmail.com 285]

@@libby43 - one note. Regarding you B - I wonder if instead of a B12 you should look at a B Complex. Remember - there are more Bs to consider than 12. I take a B Complex instead of just B12.

Also - don't be afraid to ask for cholesterol test again. Sometimes, you might have a false reading. What was your cholesterol before surgery - have we gone up? down? stayed the same? These things matter too.

and yes - talk to you doctor.....

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Here is a good article about foods and cholesterol:

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/cholesterol/art-20045192