Question:
HAS ANYONE TRIGLYCERIDES BEEN AS HIGH AS 732?

My triglycerides are 732. My PCP has put me on Tricore and it has caused side effects. I am having sharp pain in my abdomin that last a few seconds everyday and also when I urinate it burns. Please someone respond and let me know if this will help me out in getting the surgery approved through my insurance also.    — Nicole H. (posted on May 25, 2002)

May 25, 2002
Mine were over 300 and I thought that was really high. Wow, yours are high! And mine helped me get approved, so it should definitely help you.
   — Cheri M.

May 25, 2002
It seems to me that mine were somewhere between 500 and 600. I also took tricore. I had a lot of muscle pain all the time. It did bring it down somewhat but it was still high. Now everything is normal and I dont take any of those kinds of meds at all now.
   — Deb H.

May 26, 2002
My Triglycerides were 1095 before being put on Gemfibrozil and only dropped to 477 after taking the medication. I believe that was a big factor in my PCP sending me for a consult with my weight loss surgen. I am now 8 weeks out and down 35 pounds. I don't know what my Triglycerides are now as I won't be having my blood tests for another month. Have you told your PCP that you are experiancing side effects? Maybe you should and possibly he could change your medication. Good luck!
   — Robin S.

May 26, 2002
My triglycerides pre-op ranged from 600-3000 on 600mg of gemfibrozil(Lopid) twice a day. At 3 months post op my triglycerides were 141 on NO MEDS since the day of surgery. Normal triglyceride level is <150.
   — jsuggs

May 26, 2002
Pre-op triglycerides 853. 12 wks out 257 with 56 lb weight loss. No meds. Repeat lipid profile in 8 wks.
   — Anne J.