I need advice for my mom - High Cholesterol Message Board

Kirii · 01-06-2005, 05:41 PM

she has some seriously bad cholestrol issues. Her cholestrol is 300+ her triglycerides is 499

I'm scared that she's gonna die, she won't stop smoking or drinking, can't eat salads for blood thinning issues. I'm at the point of begging her to see a specialist. She's on lipitor not sure of dose, but her doctor called personally at 7 30 tonight to let her know how high it is. Well her doctor is a LPN. I'm not sure if my mom should go see a specialist, but she needs to do something :/

She's 200 pounds at 5'6" She diets, but it doesn't help. We rarely use oil at home and if we do it's Olive Oil. We grill instead of frying to.

Uff-Da! · 01-06-2005, 10:19 PM

The very high triglycerides sound like she may be eating a high refined carbohydrate diet. Is that the case?

Tobias · 01-07-2005, 03:34 PM

She probably needs to immediately address some lifestyle issues that threaten her health, namely the smoking and the weight. The triglycerides are alarming also. Have her ask her doctor for assistance with smoking cessation and weight loss. I know this is a big order an maybe one at a time is all she could handle. If I had to pick one, it's be to stop smoking NOW. That is the one step that she could take right now that would improve her health.

Michael01 · 01-08-2005, 06:32 AM

The best thing your mother could do is spend a few months at a Health Spa. I know of one in Florida that takes health very seriously. People go there to make major changes in diet and lifestyle. Your stay is supervised by the Medical Director. They teach you what to eat, how to shop for food and how to prepare it. It's an educational process to improve one's health and lose weight. I know someone who went and what a difference it made in this person's life. Lost a lot of weight and is now living a very healthy life. The off season price is $1295 which includes room and 3 healthy meals daily. Also includes cooking courses, lectures, activities such as pool exercises, yoga, group walks and the services of the medical director. If your Mom can afford to do this it's her best option. It will make her a healthier person and add years to her life. These Health Spa's exist all over the USA.

Kirii · 01-10-2005, 09:38 AM

She eats breads alot, but is switching to wheat bread and cutting down her cheese. She was quitting smoking, but gave it up. She's lost 15 pounds so far but it's not helping. She probably can't afford the spa, but I have 3k saved up and am more than happy to let her borrow it since she's my mom. I want her to see a specialist, but she's stubborn as a mule :/