Need info on Good Cholesterol

I went to my regular dr for my physical which involves them taking some blood. I got in the mail today that my good cholesterol (HDL) is low. They say to raise it get exercise and eat oatmeal and fats such as olive oil. Why do I need to raise it? Why do I need to eat fats? Is this normal for us after surgery? Jennifer

yes mine was low also because we are not eating fats anymore like we use to I was getting dizzie & feeling faint & I started eating a little more fats & it helped me & I exercise everday of the week almost, acrobics 2 a week & run or walk 3 miles a day so get the walking shoes on it will help

Not sure why they want the Good Cholesterol up but they do. My doctor suggested to DH to have a glass of wine or any alcohol beverage a day (just one) and it would raise it. It Did!!! Go ahead and have that "adult beverage" Rachel