Moxie75
10-10-2005, 02:41 PM
:mad: I just called my doctor to arrange another bloodwork and she told me that cholesterol cannot go down in 6 weeks and that it takes at least 3 months for anything to take affect. I am 6 weeks now with an almost vegetarian diet and I'm sorry but I cannot beleive it takes 3 months for this to show. My appointment is not until 12/5 now ...What are your thoughts? Lisa
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StenoLady1
10-10-2005, 02:52 PM
Hi, Lisa
My problem is the opposite of yours. After initial cholesterol check (first time in my life), doc wanted me to recheck in a month. I had to push him for three months. I'm in the "borderline high" category depending on what you read, what day you read it and the time of day you read it ;)
Lysne
My problem is the opposite of yours. After initial cholesterol check (first time in my life), doc wanted me to recheck in a month. I had to push him for three months. I'm in the "borderline high" category depending on what you read, what day you read it and the time of day you read it ;)
Lysne
NHone
10-10-2005, 02:54 PM
Sure it can go down that quickly. In fact your cholesterol can vary from day to day. It is a serum cholesterol test. It is in your blood.
Uff-Da!
10-10-2005, 04:10 PM
I think I'd be very tempted to call back and say, "I'd like to PROVE to you that cholesterol can go down in six weeks. I've made drastic changes in my diet, I've seen reports of others whose cholesterol has gone down by as much as XX in a month or less, and I'd like an appointment for later this week."
Someone reported on this or another message board not too long ago that their cholesterol had gone down a lot in that time. Why don't you look back over the messages on this board. I'll go to the other one I frequent and see if it was there. The title was a good clue and it was within the past month I read it.
Someone reported on this or another message board not too long ago that their cholesterol had gone down a lot in that time. Why don't you look back over the messages on this board. I'll go to the other one I frequent and see if it was there. The title was a good clue and it was within the past month I read it.
Moxie75
10-10-2005, 04:16 PM
I know I agree with all of you..That was Grioghair/Steve that posted his went down in like 6 weeks because I remembered our stories sound similar. I know what I will do call back next month and schedule a blood tests and then go see the doc. They will not rememeber next month that I called today. I wish we could test out our own accurately. I want the homocysteine and the CRP done with it...Lisa
Uff-Da!
10-10-2005, 04:27 PM
Okay, I found one I was thinking of on the other message board. The man said his TC had gone down from 190 to under 150 in about a month after going on a high fiber diet. He didn't say how much his wife's had gone down in the same time. Hers had been higher to start, and they went on the changed diet together.
Moxie75
10-10-2005, 04:39 PM
Okay, I found one I was thinking of on the other message board. The man said his TC had gone down from 190 to under 150 in about a month after going on a high fiber diet. He didn't say how much his wife's had gone down in the same time. Hers had been higher to start, and they went on the changed diet together.
My trigs are only 73..
My trigs are only 73..
Uff-Da!
10-10-2005, 04:49 PM
My trigs are only 73..
That's great! The man on the other board didn't say what his trigs had been, only the total cholesterol and some LDL and HDL info. But to me if the total can go down 40 points in one month when it is starting out under 200 to begin with, this surely gives a good hint that someone else's might change enough to warrant another test sooner than three months, especially if they are starting out with a total cholesterol that's considerably higher.
For myself, though, when I started a diet change, I didn't WANT to test until at least three months. It took me that long to begin to figure out what I was doing. But you've been on the boards and checking into what cholesterol was all about for long enough that you likely have a much better idea of how it all works than I did when I started.
That's great! The man on the other board didn't say what his trigs had been, only the total cholesterol and some LDL and HDL info. But to me if the total can go down 40 points in one month when it is starting out under 200 to begin with, this surely gives a good hint that someone else's might change enough to warrant another test sooner than three months, especially if they are starting out with a total cholesterol that's considerably higher.
For myself, though, when I started a diet change, I didn't WANT to test until at least three months. It took me that long to begin to figure out what I was doing. But you've been on the boards and checking into what cholesterol was all about for long enough that you likely have a much better idea of how it all works than I did when I started.
Moxie75
10-10-2005, 05:11 PM
That's great! The man on the other board didn't say what his trigs had been, only the total cholesterol and some LDL and HDL info. But to me if the total can go down 40 points in one month when it is starting out under 200 to begin with, this surely gives a good hint that someone else's might change enough to warrant another test sooner than three months, especially if they are starting out with a total cholesterol that's considerably higher.
For myself, though, when I started a diet change, I didn't WANT to test until at least three months. It took me that long to begin to figure out what I was doing. But you've been on the boards and checking into what cholesterol was all about for long enough that you likely have a much better idea of how it all works than I did when I started.
I sure hope so but the truth will be in the bloodwork..thanks, Lisa
For myself, though, when I started a diet change, I didn't WANT to test until at least three months. It took me that long to begin to figure out what I was doing. But you've been on the boards and checking into what cholesterol was all about for long enough that you likely have a much better idea of how it all works than I did when I started.
I sure hope so but the truth will be in the bloodwork..thanks, Lisa
nfulmer
10-10-2005, 06:10 PM
Lisa,
My cholesteroll droped by 28mg/dl in 4 weeks after switching to a "low fat" diet. If you would like to get your cholesterol checked more often contact your local
hospital(s) to see if they offer "free" health screenings. Most hospitals offer public health screenings at least every two months. Nearly all of them test for high cholesterol. Hope this helps. ~Nancy
My cholesteroll droped by 28mg/dl in 4 weeks after switching to a "low fat" diet. If you would like to get your cholesterol checked more often contact your local
hospital(s) to see if they offer "free" health screenings. Most hospitals offer public health screenings at least every two months. Nearly all of them test for high cholesterol. Hope this helps. ~Nancy
Moxie75
10-11-2005, 09:07 AM
Lisa,
My cholesteroll droped by 28mg/dl in 4 weeks after switching to a "low fat" diet. If you would like to get your cholesterol checked more often contact your local
hospital(s) to see if they offer "free" health screenings. Most hospitals offer public health screenings at least every two months. Nearly all of them test for high cholesterol. Hope this helps. ~Nancy
Great Idea thanks, ;) Lisa
My cholesteroll droped by 28mg/dl in 4 weeks after switching to a "low fat" diet. If you would like to get your cholesterol checked more often contact your local
hospital(s) to see if they offer "free" health screenings. Most hospitals offer public health screenings at least every two months. Nearly all of them test for high cholesterol. Hope this helps. ~Nancy
Great Idea thanks, ;) Lisa
Lady50
10-11-2005, 10:43 AM
My doc didn't check mine either after 6 weeks. It was 269 6 weeks ago. They only checked my thyroid.
Might be firing him soon. ;)
Might be firing him soon. ;)
Moxie75
10-11-2005, 11:11 AM
I just got this Doc I fired my other one..i'm thinking of going back since he always gave me what I asked for..Lisa
Lady50
10-11-2005, 11:13 AM
Yes, I would go back since you "get what you want". That is called a good doc that listens to what the patients want. Mine is quite stubborn headed.