I know everyone is different, but- Ballpark- how long post op did everyone see a drop/normalization of their cholesterol levels? Also anyone have any suggestions for the leg cramps caused by statin drugs, for the cholesterol? Rx'd muscle relaxers make me sooooo sleepy.

I know everyone is different, but- Ballpark- how long post op did everyone see a drop/normalization of their cholesterol levels? Also anyone have any suggestions for the leg cramps caused by statin drugs, for the cholesterol? Rx'd muscle relaxers make me sooooo sleepy.

I hope your cholesterol levels drop just from the sleeve so you can stop the statins. They are not so harmless as they are made out to be. I had my cholesterol levels tested after about a 18 months from my VSG, and bear in mind I had been eating 2 eggs at least a day for a year at that point, plus red meat and cheese. My level was 4.2, HDL = 1.7, LDL = 2.2 which is pretty good. But at the end of the day I think it's your particular genetic make up that determines your levels.

Jane x

My cholesterol before the operations was fairly high, can't remember the levels though the doc wanted me on drugs. I just went 3 months post ops and my levels were BELOW AVERAGE. I don't think the sleeve "makes" the cholesterol go down but forces a diet that drops the levels.

Have it checked again whenever your doc wants blood panels to check your Vitamin and minerals, he should do it as a rule anyway but just remind him. You might just need less drugs.

Reminder IANAD seek a medical professions opinion when it comes to your health.

Muscle cramps can be a reason to stop statins because you can end up with a thing called rhabdomyolysis which can make you pretty sick from breaking down cells.

However, taking coq10 can help too - are you on it? Statins deplete the CoQ10 which gives energy to the cells.

Make sure you talk to your doctor.

I had my blood checked 5 months after sleeve and cholesterol was the same. HOw odd, right? My triglycerides were wayyyy down though. I just had blood checked again at 13 months after sleeve and I'll let you know what it said. I don't eat as bad, so kinda weird. We'll see. I made sure I ate/drank nothing and then night before I didn't eat anything fried. I don't know if that matters, but just trying to see some results on the test.

Very afraid of Vitamin levels though. Pretty sure I'm messin up still on that. He is probably gonna yell at me.