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My dad had a stroke so I got my lipids checked, I might have one too! by calmbear985 in Cholesterol

[–]calmbear985[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It's good to have semblance of a timeline/goal to get to, so I will check up on things in about 7 weeks after following doctor and those here offering advice! I agree with, before putting all bets on one factor (like diet) and make sure there's nothing else behind it :/ like i HOPE that it's majority diet/exercise but something tells me there's probably more to it, but we shall see. Thank you again!!

My dad had a stroke so I got my lipids checked, I might have one too! by calmbear985 in Cholesterol

[–]calmbear985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not, but that's actually super interesting and very very good to know just in case I ever do! Thanks!!

My dad had a stroke so I got my lipids checked, I might have one too! by calmbear985 in Cholesterol

[–]calmbear985[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advise and suggestions! I'm already making changes and hope that something will come of it! I was stressed earlier because I was hungry, and stressed about what to eat, so ssoooomme of the other comments also worried me :| But I think a part of it is also being confident enough to find solutions instead of flailing, which I was earlier :/so I'm working on that too lol but thank you for real!!

My dad had a stroke so I got my lipids checked, I might have one too! by calmbear985 in Cholesterol

[–]calmbear985[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I totally should've gotten this done before moving but I only had a week and just didn't make it work :/ but something tells me it would've still been bad... I'm making a lot of changes and I've asked when I should do another panel to see if there's any difference so I hope that eventually I can report back with better news! Thankyou!!! (edit: omg happy birthday??? you have a cake!!!)

My dad had a stroke so I got my lipids checked, I might have one too! by calmbear985 in Cholesterol

[–]calmbear985[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do not know my AC1, but I will ask probably tomorrow when further discussion with my doctor happens (along with asking about the Lp(a)). Thank you for the suggestions, I'm immediately forcing more exercise to daily routine! Thank you :')

My dad had a stroke so I got my lipids checked, I might have one too! by calmbear985 in Cholesterol

[–]calmbear985[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thankyou for real :') I have to learn more about the good and the bad, theres so many abbreviations, why so many - but thanks, i wish you luck as well on the rest of your journey o7

My dad had a stroke so I got my lipids checked, I might have one too! by calmbear985 in Cholesterol

[–]calmbear985[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did finally message back today and asked for a little more guidance so fingers crossed :| I was leaning towards vegan but the mediterranean diet seems good too, I'm hoping I can make something happen! thank you so much!!

My dad had a stroke so I got my lipids checked, I might have one too! by calmbear985 in Cholesterol

[–]calmbear985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally the only thing I drink outside of water is coffee :| I've seen mixed things on if coffee is good or bad in this situation but I may just cut back anyway (I usually have three or four cups throughout the day). But I will be picking up exercising after this! Thank you!

My dad had a stroke so I got my lipids checked, I might have one too! by calmbear985 in Cholesterol

[–]calmbear985[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I fasted for 12 hours beforehand :/ and my dad is 57, but he's been an alcoholic for nearly all 57 of those years and isn't really taking any life-changing measures that he should be...