Feb 5, 2022·edited Feb 5, 2022Liked by Dr Joel Yong
I historically have high chloresterol.
Total 235 -250
HDL 65-80
LDL 170
with 10 mg Crestor daily I can get total down to ~ 180-200 with changes coming from LDL.
I tried diets in the past to control it, the food was not enjoyable at all and did not help.
So I gave up on diets. I do not have bad diet though, very little processed food, almost no fried food. But I must confess I like fried chicken so I will have 3 or 4 pcs in one splurge each year.
My doctors including my cardiologist talked me into taking Crestor again. I take it maybe 4x per week now.
My father had 4 heart attacks and a quad bypass. He died of late Parkinson's many years later. My brother 3 years older had 4 stints at one time. He waited almost too long to see a doctor. No heart issues with me, my last stress test was good. I just keep up exercise and stay active. I refuse to live in fear of a heart attach.
I eat 1/3 cup of oatmeal, 1/2 - 1 banana, and 1 apple daily plus seasonal fruits as well. My stools are normally smooth. Only have stool issues when I do not drink enough water.
I historically have high chloresterol.
Total 235 -250
HDL 65-80
LDL 170
with 10 mg Crestor daily I can get total down to ~ 180-200 with changes coming from LDL.
I tried diets in the past to control it, the food was not enjoyable at all and did not help.
So I gave up on diets. I do not have bad diet though, very little processed food, almost no fried food. But I must confess I like fried chicken so I will have 3 or 4 pcs in one splurge each year.
My doctors including my cardiologist talked me into taking Crestor again. I take it maybe 4x per week now.
My father had 4 heart attacks and a quad bypass. He died of late Parkinson's many years later. My brother 3 years older had 4 stints at one time. He waited almost too long to see a doctor. No heart issues with me, my last stress test was good. I just keep up exercise and stay active. I refuse to live in fear of a heart attach.
I eat 1/3 cup of oatmeal, 1/2 - 1 banana, and 1 apple daily plus seasonal fruits as well. My stools are normally smooth. Only have stool issues when I do not drink enough water.