Cholesterol Increased After Surgery

[LisaE19 2]

Historically, I have always had low cholesterol (it had to be genetics!). The highest its ever been is 190 and the lowest was 160. 2 months prior to surgery, my CHOL was 170, TRIG = 51, HDL = 72 and LDL = 133. I am 5 months post op and had my labs done today by my PCP and my cholesterol is the highest ever - 221 with elevated HDL and LDL. I was SHOCKED. I am strict with my diet, I have had no sugar and carbs are at about 24 grams per day. I basically eat meat, veggies and low fat cheese and yogurt. I work out 7 days a week - swimming 2 miles a day, 3x per week and work out at least 30 minutes the other 4 days a week. I had better cholesterol levels when I ate crap! I have an appointment with my surgeon in April (I believe this is the visit where he will also draw labs for my 6 month check up). Has anyone else experienced increased Lipid results after surgery?

Edited March 5, 2018 by LisaE19

[MsTipps 314]

Higher HDL is actually a good thing. It's the ratio that clinicians are interested in x

[LisaE19 2]

My HDL is high - 72 (in range it should be between 40-60)

[MsTipps 314]

meat and dairy can have exogenous cholesterol but talk to your dietician hun xx

[LisaE19 2]

I will tomorrow - we have a support group meeting. Thanks!

[Creekimp13 5,840]

Damn, it's almost as if you're living on a diet of pure fat.

Wait....

In the last year, how much body fat has your body consumed? Something like a hundred pounds of it? Maybe this is related...just sayin'

[blizair09 3,250]

I have followed a Keto diet since six months before my surgery. My cholesterol finally fell into the normal range at my 1 year post-op appointment. It takes some time occasionally...

Edited March 5, 2018 by blizair09
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