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Help....need to get my cholesterol down, where do I start ?

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Hello, Lizziebones1, and welcome to the forum 😊

I don't know what information you've been given by your doctor but you may find this interesting.

youtu.be/mAoTwfx1Sic

If you need to lose weight, you will get plenty of support here. This welcome pack explains how the forum works and how to find your way around healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... Please take your time reading it so you get the best out of your time here. I recommend joining a weekly weigh in on the day of your choice.

We also ask that you read this information about internet privacy and security healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... , especially as you have left your post unlocked.

Wishing you all the best and I hope you become an active member of this community 😊

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S11m

Hi, Lizziebones1 , Welcome.

I just did a search of Health Unlocked for "Statins"... you could also search for "Cholesterol".

I went to a Clinical Pharmacist review today - and I am now off Statins (having just lost about four stone).

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Peachy19pinkβ€’ in reply toS11m

Hi what were your levels before and after weight loss ? If you don't mind me asking

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S11mβ€’ in reply toPeachy19pink

Sorry - I do not know.

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Peachy19pink

May I ask how old.you are ? X

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Lizziebones1β€’ in reply toPeachy19pink

Hi I’m just 47 years old 😬 getting old now πŸ˜‰

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Peachy19pinkβ€’ in reply toLizziebones1

I got diagnosed with high cholesterol too I'm on my 34 and I'm terrifed 😒 xx

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BridgeGirlAdministrator2 stoneβ€’ in reply toPeachy19pink

Have you looked at the video above? There is a lot of new thinking about the risks of cholesterol. Do some reading and exploring.

This welcome pack explains how the forum works and how to find your way around healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... Please take your time reading it so you get the best out of your time here.

You'll find a list of all our activities on the daily chat thread here healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... I recommend joining a weekly weigh in on the day of your choice.

Wishing you every success in reaching your goals 😊

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Peachy19pinkβ€’ in reply toBridgeGirl

Thank you for your reply. I will have a look through 😊

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BridgeGirlAdministrator2 stoneβ€’ in reply toPeachy19pink

You're welcome :) Take your time, don't be anxious, there are plenty of people here with different health concerns. Aim for a finding a healthy lifestyle you can enjoy for good

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BridgeGirlAdministrator2 stoneβ€’ in reply toPeachy19pink

Hello, are you wanting to lose weight and join the forum or are you just here to offer support? You are very welcome, either way

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Peachy19pinkβ€’ in reply toBridgeGirl

Hi. How do I join ? I'm wanting to lose weight due to being diagnosed with high cholesterol. I'm new to this sorry x

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