BP medicine

I never hit the point of being on cholesterol medicines. Mine was at 235 2 years ago but the
doctor did not pursue putting me on meds. This year, after losing 25 pounds and eating a whole lot
better I am now down to 175. No need for cholesterol meds. I think the major culprit for me was
the large quantities of cheese that I used to consume. I'm eating cherrios for breakfast which is
supposed to help lower cholesterol. I don't know if losing weight and a change in diet will help
someone with genetic high cholesterol. From what I have read, losing the weight will help with
your blood pressure or at least that is what the doctor keeps telling my husband as an insentive
to lose weight.

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I would like to hear from any of you who have gone off of blood pressure medicines and/or
cholesterol medicines due to weight loss. I have cronic high blood pressure and genetic high
cholesterol and I would love some inspiration. I keep hoping once I get my weight down I might be
able to reduce the meds. Especially now that my insurance has changed and

I

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am paying more. Bird Need to lose 45#

I've not been on medication, but before WW my bp was 145/95 (I'm 30). Latest check (after reaching
goal) was 130/78. I attribute most of that to losing the extra weight and eating better.

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93.5/73./162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

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I would like to hear from any of you who have gone off of blood pressure medicines and/or
cholesterol medicines due to weight loss. I have cronic high blood pressure and genetic high
cholesterol and I would love some inspiration. I keep hoping once I get my weight down I might be
able to reduce the meds. Especially now that my insurance has changed and

I

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am paying more. Bird Need to lose 45#

Four years ago I weighed 272lb and my BP was just above normal, now - with a much healthier diet and
weighing 196lb my blood pressure is higher and if it's still high in another month I have to start
medication.

No, I can't explain it either.

My doctor did suggest taking a fish oil supplement as that can help some.

Jane

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I would like to hear from any of you who have gone off of blood pressure medicines and/or
cholesterol medicines due to weight loss. I have cronic high blood pressure and genetic high
cholesterol and I would love some inspiration. I keep hoping once I get my weight down I might be
able to reduce the meds. Especially now that my insurance has changed and

I

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am paying more. Bird Need to lose 45#

I am lucky to be able to say I don't take any meds but I have heard several
talk about needing less so keep up the good work and I am sure you will be
rewarded, Lee
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Quoted message said:

I would like to hear from any of you who have gone off of blood pressure medicines and/or
cholesterol medicines due to weight loss. I have cronic high blood pressure and genetic high
cholesterol and I would love some inspiration. I keep hoping once I get my weight down I might be
able to reduce the meds. Especially now that my insurance has changed and

I

Quoted message said:

am paying more. Bird Need to lose 45#