I was tested in February, 6 weeks after beginning LC eating. My total cholesterol was around 358. I tested again recently and it's 301. I did the VAP testing which showed that my LDL/bad cholesterol was mostly the light, fluffy and harmless kind of cholesterol. My Trigs are 69, HDL is 80, I think? those numbers are AWESOME I read a lot on the subject before deciding *not* to take statins, and I'm ok with my higher cholesterol. I believe I read that if you have trigs under 100 that chances are your LDL cholesterol is mostly the harmless fluffy kind

I hope that helps! Don't panic - I also think you should have the thryoid testing just in case that's what making your #'s high. Good luck!