I just got back from the dr. She wanted to put me on statins. I said no. She's giving me four more months to lower my numbers. (My blood pressure is fine, 114/66.)

Total Cholesterol 248 HIGH (0 - 199)
Triglycerides 63 (0 - 149)
HDL 60 (40-59)
LDL Calculcated 175 HIGH (30-99)

Glucose 72 (70 - 100)
Insulin <2 (<17)
C-Peptide 1.4 (0.8-3.1)

Vitamin D 54 (30 -100)

Celiac Panel - NEGATIVE

AST 12 LOW (15 - 37)
ALT 27 LOW (30 -65)

TSH 0.066 LOW (0.300 - 2.500)
Free T4 1.76 (0.89 - 1.76)
Free T3 3.14 (2.30 - 4.20)

So she started in on the very high LDL right away. Wanted me on statins. I said, "No. I'm a low carber. I would expect my numbers to be high, but my HDL is great." She admitted that HDL was great, but wasn't comfortable leaving me with LDL at 175. (So I'm supposed to take a statin that will also lower the HDL?!?) I told her that I'd been low carbing for four months and I wanted more time. I had JUST gotten my thyroid levels better and just started losing weight three weeks ago. She said I could have four months and then a re-check.

She said that insurance won't pay for a VAP test. (But they would pay for me to be on statins the rest of my life?!?)

I went out last night and bought flush-free niacin and odorless garlic capsules. I already take cod liver oil. I'm thinking about adding psyllium fiber pills too.

My thyroid was not controlled well until JUST three weeks ago (it's only taken three years to feel better!!) I just started feeling better and exercising because I finally have the energy to. I wasn't losing on LC after the initial first week of 8 lbs, I hadn't lost anything since June. In the past three weeks I've dropped 5 lbs. (no change in the way I LC, which is CLEAN and no processed foods or cheats), so I expect to continue to lose weight now and be active -- AND continue low carbing.

I've been working on getting my D3 up for three years. I started out at 16, then after a year of supplementing I was at 33, now after taking 6,000 mcg/daily I'm up to 54 but my goal is 80.

What do you think about my numbers? Any other advice?