[January]

I take four Welchol a day to help control my colitis. It's usually used as a cholesterol medicine. My cholesterol has been so low in the past that I was forced to eat high cholesterol foods.

To my absolute shock yesterday I learned that my cholesterol is so high I am at risk for heart attack and stroke. Apparently, cholesterol can be very high due to hereditary factors.

I go tomorrow to have another fasting blood test and then she said she'd start me on another kind of medicine. I have to change my entire life style. I can't tolerate fruits and vegetables because of the colitis, so it's not like I can run out and start eating apples or broccoli.

I went to the store and bought some Cheerios and lactose free milk. Other than that, I don't know what to do. No wonder I'm so tired all the time; I have sludge in my veins.

Thanks to all who read this. I just needed to talk to someone about this.

Jan

[bebop]

(((Jan)))) wish I knew how to help hon. I have great choloesterol but my tryglercirides are thru the roof! yikes! I know I spelled that soooooooo wrong hehe. hang in there hon!

[January]

I'm hanging in here, dear Be. Of all the things in the world I thought I'd ever have to worry about, that was about on the last of the list.

[bebop]

maybe the meds will bring it down quickly

[Rhapsody]

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To my absolute shock yesterday I learned that my cholesterol is so high I am at risk for heart attack and stroke. Apparently, cholesterol can be very high due to hereditary factors.

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((( HUGS ))) Jan........ I understand where you are coming from for I have to take meds for my high cholesterol due to both diet and hereditary issues - as my body naturally makes more than it can use.

Hang in there and try to eat the best you can and try out that Whey Protein Powder I told you about once a day...... it will work.

I am not for sure what you Cholesterol level is, but mine use to 379 - Ouch!
I thought my doctor was going to chock me...... now my level is at 220, so we are getting there with Vytorin.

[ECHOES]

Jan here are some other foods that are good for curbing cholesterol, from Dr Phil's "The Ultimate Weight Solution Food Guide", a great book that lists a food's serving size, calories, protein, carbs, fat/saturated fat, cholesterol, fiber, sugars, and sodium.

Page 137 also has "Top 30 Foods for Curbing Cholesterol" and I'll include some that aren't vegetables or fruits in this partial list:

Legumes such as:

Kidney beans

Cranberry beans

Butter beans

Black beans

Navy beans

Lentils

Pinto beans

Great Northern beans

Garbanzo beans

Soy-based foods

and

Oat bran

Oatmeal

Bran flakes

All-Bran

Pearl Barley

if you eat potatoes,

Sweet potato

Acorn Squash

Potato with skin

I hope this helps and I hope your new med does too.

[Perna]

Good sites:

http://uuhsc.utah.edu/pated/handouts/handout.cfm?id=889

http://www.all-about-lowering-choles...rol-foods.html

[January]

Oh Rhap!!!!!!!! Having a level of 379 had to terrify you!!!!! You are such a health oriented person. I'm sure you were in shock!

I am so very glad your levels are down. I'll let you know what the Dr puts me on. I don't know if she'll try to take me off the Welchol or leave me on it and add another type.

Hugs,

Jan

[January]

(((((((((( Echoes )))))))))

Thank you so much. I can eat a little bit of squash. Maybe I can find some. I've never heard of cranberry beans. I'll try a sweet potato and see if I can handle it.

Hugs,

Jan

[January]

((((((((( Perna )))))))))

Thank you so very much. I will see if I can print them out so I can keep that info at hand.

Hugs,

Jan

[January]

I've had Cheerios, a baked sweet potato, half a low fat sandwich and more Cheerios today. I'm trying!

[ziggy1]

GOOD SUGGESTIONS echos!! Jan do u consume Animal products, Meat, cheese, Dairy? If so these products play a huge role in cholesterol levels...! Good Luck...ziggy1

[sassypants]

I took cinnamon capsules 500 mg. and lowered mine.
My doctor wanted to put me on drugs and i said no.
I also took the oatmeal and cheerios.

I heard aloe vera flavored should help your stomach.

Good luck.

Sassy

[January]

(((((((((( Ziggy and Sassy )))))))))))

Thank you both very much. Things sure do get complicated sometimes.

Hugs,

Jan