Hey fellow bandsters I am four months banded and did my 3 month blood work to check my nutrition levels. So it turns out I have high Cholesterol and low iron.

Can anyone help me out with some tips for low cholesterol foods or lowering my cholesterol. Also if you have this problem has your doctor put you on any meds? I don't understand how I have

this high cholesterol since I work out almost everyday and eat good. I guess not good enough. This is very frustrating news

Are you on a low carb diet? That can contribute to high cholesterol in some people.

If you are, see your nutritionist and tell them about your cholesterol issue so they can help you tweak your diet to better fit your needs.

Yes Missy I am on a low carb diet

Yes Missy I am on a low carb diet

Talk to your nutritionist for sure. It's not horribly common but some people have problems with high cholesterol and/or high blood pressure when on low carb diets. Your nutritionist can help you make the necessary changes to help bring the cholesterol back down.

And sometimes, it is genetic. Your body does not have the off switch when it comes to dumping cholesterol into your system so it functions properly. If your diet is clean, you exercise, meds may be the only other option.

I have a feeling that your levels will improve with weight loss and exercise. You could always try Fish Oil, which is over-the-counter and comes in a mini capsule now. Are you taking an iron supplement?

I'm on a low carb diet, have lost 92lbs and still had to be put on lipitor. Your doctor doing the blood check can look at your levels (Trig/LDL/HDL) to figure out you have the genetic issue or if it's food and determine if you need the meds. It runs in the family and since my Trigs were at a good number, she knew I was a genetic case and put me on meds. It sucks, I thought I would beat it, but can't help it.