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Cholesterol meds

My cholesterol came down very fast. I was allowed to half my meds three months ago, and today, I am off completely. Hurray!!!!! I am at 8 months.

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    That's so wonderful! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!

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    That's so wonderful! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Congrats! And thanks for letting us know. I'm hoping to dump my cholesterol and high blood pressure meds too! I have an appt. for the Dr. for the blood pressure meds. I'm gonna bring up the cholesterol meds while I'm there.

    Lynda

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    Feedyoureye:

    Congrats! And thanks for letting us know. I'm hoping to dump my cholesterol and high blood pressure meds too! I have an appt. for the Dr. for the blood pressure meds. I'm gonna bring up the cholesterol meds while I'm there.

    Lynda

    After surgery, the Doc kept me on the regular dose for a while, watching my labs which were really good. Then she made me take half the pill for 3 months, then retested my labs... They were almost the same after lowering the dose by half. If the problem was genetic rather than weight related, the numbers would have shot up again to some degree. Best of luck with your labs! It feels great to dump the drugs!

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    Congrats! At 8 months I halved my bad cholesterol and triglycerides and double my good cholesterol Just proof of diet and exercise effects on your body!

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    This is great news - congratulations! Not only are you healthy - think of the $$$ you are going to save!

    I was able to get off my cholesterol meds at 3 months. My total cholesterol was normal, as were the HDL and LDL levels. First time in A LONG TIME. All 3 of those had been normal. I go on Friday to see what my 6 months labs say - I hope I get to stay off the meds and it isn't hereditary.

    I wish you continued success on your journey.:)

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    This is great news - congratulations! Not only are you healthy - think of the $$ you are going to save!

    I was able to get off my cholesterol meds at 3 months. My total cholesterol was normal, as were the HDL and LDL levels. First time in A LONG TIME. All 3 of those had been normal. I go on Friday to see what my 6 months labs say - I hope I get to stay off the meds and it isn't hereditary.

    I wish you continued success on your journey.:)

    Thats fantastic! Best of luck with your new labs.

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