GW80 Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 Any one else have to get this done, we have a history of heart trouble in our family, so have to get a blood check every so often, my last count was 4.8 but reckon after the last few days and days to come it will be round the 7 mark!! Bring on the brandy butter and Fresh cream dessert i ate a few hours ago!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slated Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 5.6 this year 5.5 last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 Mine was 6.8 or so a couple of months ago :blink: something to do with the Pancreatitis I'm blessed with, I can't alter my diet any more so on Statins now and luckily the counts getting back to normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Had the blood test last Monday and wife did - it's her first and I bet it's OK - She can stuff Cadbury's dairy milk down her like no tomorrow. Mine was 4.8 last time and hope it is still around there. Won't know till after new year - got X-Ray result's to come as well. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Mine was 7.1 about a year ago, I was advised to eat porridge for breakfast as often as possible (as its a super food) and went back for a retest and it was 3,5! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Shaw Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Mine has been 4.4 to 4.8 for the last 5 years, I just keep taking the statins ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhunter Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Just had my yearly MOT...blood pressure UP, Sugar UP and cholesterol....You guessed it!! UP! Now on statins too. Definitely on a diet after Christmas and New Year. Lettuce leaves and water I think (and not too sure about the lettuce :look: ) GH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 this is worth a read KW http://www.positivehealth.com/article/heart/cholesterol-a-symptom-not-the-disease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Mine was 4.9 last year...Not to bad for a porker... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeedoodlepigeon Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 How can you get it checked? Do you have to go to the Dr's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 (edited) Yep. I took someones blood that was 16!!! you could see visible lipids in the blood tube....******** disgusting!!! :o Edited December 24, 2011 by Evil Elvis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz2202 Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 6.7 for me and blood sugars high too. Been told gotta sort my diabetes out or I won't see old bones comfortably. I keep saying I will be good but after this festive time but this time really have got to start living a more sensible lifestyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 this is worth a read KW http://www.positivehealth.com/article/heart/cholesterol-a-symptom-not-the-disease I have just read that, it is very interesting, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 4.8 until this years check. 5.5 this year and blood sugars up, been told if i don't shift some weight i will end up with type II. im 5ft 10" and 18 st 13lb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasons gold Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 I wAs told the other week that my favourite thing prawns are very high which surprised me I wAs told the other week that my favourite thing prawns are very high which surprised me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfa taf Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 I wAs told the other week that my favourite thing prawns are very high which surprised me I wAs told the other week that my favourite thing prawns are very high which surprised me Should not surprise you , all shel fish have very high cholesterol in them. They are my favorite too ,but...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 (edited) Isn't grapefuit very good at reducing cholesterol? I think pink is the best :blink: probably why it can't be eaten by us on statins I think lifestyle and diet are more important TBH, my brother in law is in his mid forties, has smoked since he was 13, eats cheese every day, loves prawns, never even walks if he can drive, and he's just had a massive heart attack :look: Luckily he's on the mend with medication and a strict diet, I can't stand the d1ck myself but thinking of sister! Edited December 24, 2011 by jacksdad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 I wAs told the other week that my favourite thing prawns are very high which surprised me Then youll be happy to know that the latest research has shown that the cholesterol in prawns is not a type that the body can utilise and accumilate, therefore prawns, which are one of my favourite food sare safe...AND so are boiled eggs!!!!! which fall under the same classification....AND I really love boiled eggs!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 25, 2011 Report Share Posted December 25, 2011 Good old porridge oats is an excellent food to help reduce cholestrol. Also, garlic is supposed to be good as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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