well let me first start off with an introduction, my name is Roxanne (friends call me Roxy)
i had dealt with this problem before but i now hae a new doctor and she didn't color coat my results as my previous doctor had!
i am 49 years and on the brink of a heart attack for my cholesterol is through the roof.
i have 3 grown kids and 4 wonderful grandchildren i can't die now!!!
so today is the FIRST day of the rest of my life....so i'm willing to take advice!!!!!
thanks


Hi Roxy - Thanks for your post and welcome to our community. I'm sorry that you are now hainv to deal with this diagnosis. Though you have not yet shared all your story with us, I am hopeful you are on a path to a healthier life.
Here are a few places on our site that you might find helpful.
The Basics of Cholesterol gives you the facts of the condition and what it means to you.
The First 48 Hours answers many of those questions you are bound to have after talking with your doctor and getting this news.
Cholesterol Treatment and Prevention will help to keep it in check.
Hope this helps - come back and share with us again.
All the best, sue (moderator)