Question:
I'm 4 mos. post op and my cholesterol level has gone up 80 points! Anyone do this?

My pcp wants me to go on meds to lower my level. Why would this increase happen now that I'm eating healthier and exercising lots? Anyone else experience this? Any suggestions?    — Nancy W. (posted on March 25, 2003)

March 24, 2003
I would ask for a second test. Sure sounds like a mistake.
   — bob-haller

March 24, 2003
I recently had a goofy cholesterol test -- caused by eating something the morning of the test. When I had it redone it was 75 points lower. I agree with Bob; take the test again.
   — Tamara K.

March 25, 2003
Prior to surgery I was on Lipitor. My surgeon said that I wouldn't need those anymore to stop. My PCP said that was fine. Well my surgery was 3 months ago and I recently went for my yearly physical and my points had gone up 50 points and I was fasting that morning! My PCP ian't sure what is going on so I am back on lipitor for 2 months and will be rechecked again. I just knew that my points would have been very low since I had lost 45 lbs. Pretty strange! So you are not alone!
   — Lisa B. A.

March 25, 2003
Exercise will raise good cholestrol. Try lots of exercise. Still believe its a flakey test.
   — bob-haller

March 25, 2003
I have heard that a serum cholesterol test is an indication of what you've eaten for the previous 2 weeks before the test. So, if your cholesterol results were elevated, think back to determine if your diet within the last few weeks may have contributed and if so, retake it when you've had time to clean it all out of your system. Take care.<br> Lap-RNY 1/13/03 -83lbs & Counting!
   — thumpiez