lab Results after 4 mos

I had some terrible gout attacks due to elevated uric acid levels after my surgery(8/25)so i had some blood work done recently just to see if there are any abnormalities and the good news is my uric acid level went from 12 to 6.8 which is good for any Gout sufferers out there since that is the normal level. I have "stable" blood sugars for a diabetic accdg. to my doctor, Iron, Calcium, etc. are at normal levels. The bad news is my cholesterol and triglycerides are slightly elevated. I can attribute this to my protein first diet. My meals consist mainly beef dishes, some vegetables on occasions, these are the only things that would stay down. I'm unable to tolerate fish, pork and chicken. My doc has put me back on Lipitor. Anyone else have this problem especially with their cholesterol Here is the Lab results: Total Cholesterol is 212- s/b less than 200 HDL " is 31 - s/b greater than 40 LDL " is 136 - s/b less than 130 Triglycerides is 227 - s/b less than 150 My Doc's comments were "Watch diet. Sugars stable but cholesterol higher. Start Lipitor. Re-check labs in 3 mos.

Great news on the uric acid levels. My brother battles gout & I know how painful it can be. Sounds like everything else is good and really your cholesterol isn't all that bad. Do you know what your numbers were before surgery?? I haven't had experience with this, but wanted to respond anyway. Keep us posted Tammy