High cholesterol 😬

[Lizziebones1]

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

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

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(Not working as expected?)

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 😊

[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).

[Peachy19pink in reply to S11m]

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

[S11m in reply to Peachy19pink]

Sorry - I do not know.

[Peachy19pink]

May I ask how old.you are ? X

[Lizziebones1 in reply to Peachy19pink]

Hi I’m just 47 years old 😬 getting old now 😉

[Peachy19pink in reply to Lizziebones1]

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

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Peachy19pink]

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 😊

[Peachy19pink in reply to BridgeGirl]

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

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Peachy19pink]

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

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Peachy19pink]

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

[Peachy19pink in reply to BridgeGirl]

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