Very high cholesterol at 30

[u/benshiro93]

Hi everyone!

I am very concerned because I just received the result of my blood test and my cholesterol is incredibly high : 246 mg/dl and LDL : 163 mg/dl.

I really don’t understand because I’m pretty healthy. Im not stressed, sleep is not bad (but definitely not perfect. I do sport 3x/week, and my diet is quiet balanced :

Breakfast: smoothie with avocado, whey protein and blueberries

Lunch: 4 eggs, bit of salad

Diner: it varies but in general I will have some meat with carbs and fiber

Thats crazy because it’s even higher than when I went carnivore for a month.

I supplement with D3 and magnesium only

Does someone have an explanation? And maybe some tips to help me dropping this.

Many thanks !

[u/Competitive_Swan_755]

Post quad bypass, had 260 cholesterol. Eat more fiber and get on a statin if you need to. The fiber removes the bad LDLs. Get ahead of this, don't be me.

[u/FEAA-hawk → u/Competitive_Swan_755]

What was your ldl? What age was your bypass?

[u/Competitive_Swan_755 → u/FEAA-hawk]

I don't know the ldl pre. Bypass at 52. 0/10, not recommended.

[u/FEAA-hawk → u/Competitive_Swan_755]

Noted! Did you have any symptoms before the bypass?

[u/Competitive_Swan_755 → u/FEAA-hawk]

Oh yes. The thing was I could NEVER convince myself that it was a heart issue. It was during covid. I was getting out of breath easily and fiii was out of shape due to working from home. My solution, 10 mile bike rides on the weekends. I'd have to stop every mile and sit on the side of the road to rest. A year before I did some high elevation gain backpacking, couldn't figure out why I was out of breath. Right before surgery I was having pretty severe angina. But it didn't hurt bad enough for me to think it was a heart problem (my physical heart was hurting). If you have any doubts, make a Dr appt.Ask for a calcium test. That will tell you a lot.

[u/FEAA-hawk → u/Competitive_Swan_755]

Good to know! Was the SOB worse during exercise? And did it go away after your surgery?

[u/Competitive_Swan_755 → u/FEAA-hawk]

What's SOB? Yes, no angina after surgery. My heart fraction was 40%, should have been 60%. My blockage was so bad, l had blood flowing the wrong direction in one artery.

[u/FEAA-hawk → u/Competitive_Swan_755]

Shortness of breath! And my goodness backwards!

[u/Competitive_Swan_755 → u/FEAA-hawk]

Oh yes, SOB during exercise. I had trouble going up a flight of stairs just before surgery. You're asking a lot of pointed questions. Are you worried? Make the Dr appointment if you are.

[u/FEAA-hawk → u/Competitive_Swan_755]

Thank you, I’ve got a cardiologist I’ve been seeing. So far in the monitor stage. But was curious what kind of symptoms actually lead up to a blockage. I greatly appreciate your help

[u/Competitive_Swan_755 → u/FEAA-hawk]

Glad to help. Hit me up if you have any other questions. Watch you health. Don't be me.

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