Guest guest Posted June 25, 2001 Report Share Posted June 25, 2001 He can't have cream or butter, but gets limited mayo and avocado. He eats quite a bit of seafood. I feel like we have become gourmet cooks! But by doing this, his cholesterol went from 840 to 220, and his triglycerides went from 4800 to 120. We had to fight to keep him on the diet. We have felt very alone on this form of the diet. Please, if anyone else is dealing with this, can we hear from you? I can't relate to those numbers as I'm sure Mitch's weren't that high but I must admit I don't remember what they were. We simply quit giving him butter, decreased the cream, and increased the olive oil. He hates fish or fish oil but I sneak it in every once in a while. It's supposed to be great for the brain (EFAs or omega 3s) anyway. His cholesterol immediately went way down after the switch to olive oil but it was 299 last time we checked so still high. Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2001 Report Share Posted June 25, 2001 He can't have cream or butter, but gets limited mayo and avocado. He eats quite a bit of seafood. I feel like we have become gourmet cooks! But by doing this, his cholesterol went from 840 to 220, and his triglycerides went from 4800 to 120. We had to fight to keep him on the diet. We have felt very alone on this form of the diet. Please, if anyone else is dealing with this, can we hear from you? I can't relate to those numbers as I'm sure Mitch's weren't that high but I must admit I don't remember what they were. We simply quit giving him butter, decreased the cream, and increased the olive oil. He hates fish or fish oil but I sneak it in every once in a while. It's supposed to be great for the brain (EFAs or omega 3s) anyway. His cholesterol immediately went way down after the switch to olive oil but it was 299 last time we checked so still high. Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2001 Report Share Posted June 25, 2001 He can't have cream or butter, but gets limited mayo and avocado. He eats quite a bit of seafood. I feel like we have become gourmet cooks! But by doing this, his cholesterol went from 840 to 220, and his triglycerides went from 4800 to 120. We had to fight to keep him on the diet. We have felt very alone on this form of the diet. Please, if anyone else is dealing with this, can we hear from you? I can't relate to those numbers as I'm sure Mitch's weren't that high but I must admit I don't remember what they were. We simply quit giving him butter, decreased the cream, and increased the olive oil. He hates fish or fish oil but I sneak it in every once in a while. It's supposed to be great for the brain (EFAs or omega 3s) anyway. His cholesterol immediately went way down after the switch to olive oil but it was 299 last time we checked so still high. Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2001 Report Share Posted June 26, 2001 and : my daughter Brittany started the diet 1/29/01 and right away her cholesterol shot up to about 500. THey have watched her closely but the neurologist and dietician were comfortable that the numbers would come down and they have decreased each time we have have blood drawn. They did tell me though that it takes approx. 18 months for triglycerides and cholesterol to stabilize after starting the diet. Good for you for pushing to keep your son on the diet~~!! SUsan- mom to Brittany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2001 Report Share Posted June 26, 2001 and : my daughter Brittany started the diet 1/29/01 and right away her cholesterol shot up to about 500. THey have watched her closely but the neurologist and dietician were comfortable that the numbers would come down and they have decreased each time we have have blood drawn. They did tell me though that it takes approx. 18 months for triglycerides and cholesterol to stabilize after starting the diet. Good for you for pushing to keep your son on the diet~~!! SUsan- mom to Brittany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2001 Report Share Posted June 26, 2001 and : my daughter Brittany started the diet 1/29/01 and right away her cholesterol shot up to about 500. THey have watched her closely but the neurologist and dietician were comfortable that the numbers would come down and they have decreased each time we have have blood drawn. They did tell me though that it takes approx. 18 months for triglycerides and cholesterol to stabilize after starting the diet. Good for you for pushing to keep your son on the diet~~!! SUsan- mom to Brittany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2001 Report Share Posted June 26, 2001 , Daisy's cholestrol has been very good since we've introduced avocado into her meals at least once a day. Also, you probably know, but prawns are just heaped with cholestrol, so try to avoid them if you don't already. Wishing you lots of luck in finding the answers you're looking for. Love Sara (UK ketomum to Daisy, 3 years, on diet since 18 Jan 2000, drug free since 29 July 2000 and seizure free for past 5.5 months). Hello! Hi! We are and , parents of who is 9 years old and has been on the ketogenic diet since May 18, 2000. It was a long journey for us to get to the diet, but now that we are here, we are soo...glad. I would be interested in hearing how many of your kids have had elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels. We almost had to take off the diet after 3 months because his numbers went so high. Because of this, his diet sounds different from what I have read so far from the group. He gets MCT oil and walnut oil and fish oil with every meal. He can't have cream or butter, but gets limited mayo and avocado. He eats quite a bit of seafood. I feel like we have become gourmet cooks! But by doing this, his cholesterol went from 840 to 220, and his triglycerides went from 4800 to 120. We had to fight to keep him on the diet. We have felt very alone on this form of the diet. Please, if anyone else is dealing with this, can we hear from you? Thanks. "The Ketogenic Diet....a realistic treatment option, NOT just a last resort!" List is for parent to parent support only. It is important to get medical advice from a professional keto team! Subscribe: ketogenic-subscribe Unsubscribe: ketogenic-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2001 Report Share Posted June 26, 2001 , Daisy's cholestrol has been very good since we've introduced avocado into her meals at least once a day. Also, you probably know, but prawns are just heaped with cholestrol, so try to avoid them if you don't already. Wishing you lots of luck in finding the answers you're looking for. Love Sara (UK ketomum to Daisy, 3 years, on diet since 18 Jan 2000, drug free since 29 July 2000 and seizure free for past 5.5 months). Hello! Hi! We are and , parents of who is 9 years old and has been on the ketogenic diet since May 18, 2000. It was a long journey for us to get to the diet, but now that we are here, we are soo...glad. I would be interested in hearing how many of your kids have had elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels. We almost had to take off the diet after 3 months because his numbers went so high. Because of this, his diet sounds different from what I have read so far from the group. He gets MCT oil and walnut oil and fish oil with every meal. He can't have cream or butter, but gets limited mayo and avocado. He eats quite a bit of seafood. I feel like we have become gourmet cooks! But by doing this, his cholesterol went from 840 to 220, and his triglycerides went from 4800 to 120. We had to fight to keep him on the diet. We have felt very alone on this form of the diet. Please, if anyone else is dealing with this, can we hear from you? Thanks. "The Ketogenic Diet....a realistic treatment option, NOT just a last resort!" List is for parent to parent support only. It is important to get medical advice from a professional keto team! Subscribe: ketogenic-subscribe Unsubscribe: ketogenic-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2001 Report Share Posted June 26, 2001 , Daisy's cholestrol has been very good since we've introduced avocado into her meals at least once a day. Also, you probably know, but prawns are just heaped with cholestrol, so try to avoid them if you don't already. Wishing you lots of luck in finding the answers you're looking for. Love Sara (UK ketomum to Daisy, 3 years, on diet since 18 Jan 2000, drug free since 29 July 2000 and seizure free for past 5.5 months). Hello! Hi! We are and , parents of who is 9 years old and has been on the ketogenic diet since May 18, 2000. It was a long journey for us to get to the diet, but now that we are here, we are soo...glad. I would be interested in hearing how many of your kids have had elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels. We almost had to take off the diet after 3 months because his numbers went so high. Because of this, his diet sounds different from what I have read so far from the group. He gets MCT oil and walnut oil and fish oil with every meal. He can't have cream or butter, but gets limited mayo and avocado. He eats quite a bit of seafood. I feel like we have become gourmet cooks! But by doing this, his cholesterol went from 840 to 220, and his triglycerides went from 4800 to 120. We had to fight to keep him on the diet. We have felt very alone on this form of the diet. Please, if anyone else is dealing with this, can we hear from you? Thanks. "The Ketogenic Diet....a realistic treatment option, NOT just a last resort!" List is for parent to parent support only. It is important to get medical advice from a professional keto team! Subscribe: ketogenic-subscribe Unsubscribe: ketogenic-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2001 Report Share Posted June 27, 2001 , We had this problem three months into the diet. I don't have a dietician, so I've learned things the hard way. I switched his fats to mainly unsaturated fats & I've tried to stay away from processed foods (he still gets some, but mostly fresh fruits, veggies, and meats). 's cholesterol when from 444 to under 200 after the first month of changes (doc couldn't believe it). I also added flaxseed oil which is suppose to help with lowering cholesterol. But, I tell you, it really scared us when we got that 444 reading, we were scared too that we would have to go off the diet (what a scary decision - between heart disease or epilepsy). Thank goodness that this diet can be modified to handle these things. Kathy in Tennessee Mom to - 6 - Keto kid since 02/00, Med free, seizures 95% reduced Mom to 'lil sis, a - 3 " Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you. " Isaiah 46:4 On Mon, 25 Jun 2001 20:25:33 -0700 " & Sene " writes: > Hi! We are and , parents of who is 9 years old and > has been on the ketogenic diet since May 18, 2000. It was a long > journey for us to get to the diet, but now that we are here, we are > soo...glad. I would be interested in hearing how many of your kids > have had elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels. We almost > had to take off the diet after 3 months because his numbers > went so high. Because of this, his diet sounds different from what > I have read so far from the group. He gets MCT oil and walnut oil > and fish oil with every meal. He can't have cream or butter, but > gets limited mayo and avocado. He eats quite a bit of seafood. I > feel like we have become gourmet cooks! But by doing this, his > cholesterol went from 840 to 220, and his triglycerides went from > 4800 to 120. We had to fight to keep him on the diet. We have felt > very alone on this form of the diet. Please, if anyone else is > dealing with this, can we hear from you? > Thanks. ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Hi, Janet -- Glad to have you join us! ) You and I share a couple of similarities! I fitness walk, too, using Sansone's " Walk Away the Pounds " DVDs (I highly doubt I walk anywhere near as much as you! LOL)... And, my biggest problem is also the sweets (chocolate, pop, cake, cookies, etc). Intuitive Eating is nice because, I can still HAVE the sweets, but I need to keep them within the boundaries of " hunger " and " fullness " ... otherwise I go on an all-out binge. :-? PS... Congrats on releasing 25 lbs and keeping it off! Jenn <>< > > I am new to the Intuitive Eating method. > > I lost 25 pounds two years ago and I have maintained it, mostly > because I am now a fitness walker. > I fitness walk one to three hours 6 days a week. > > My weight gain came from overeating sweets like cake and chocolate. > > I have never had a problem with regular food but the sweets. > > I have been controlling sweets, but I want to learn how to enjoy > them and not gain, just how to eat them like a regular healthy > weight person does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Welcome Janet! I also love to fitness walk. I have a friend that I walk with when our schedules allow. I also have a few of 's WATP DVDs and enjoy doing those. I wear a pedometer every day and keep track of my steps so I know how active I have been. Glad to see some other walkers here! :-) Rhonda Hi, Janet -- Glad to have you join us! )You and I share a couple of similarities! I fitness walk, too, using Sansone's " Walk Away the Pounds " DVDs (I highly doubt I walk anywhere near as much as you! LOL)... And, my biggest problem is also the sweets (chocolate, pop, cake, cookies, etc).Intuitive Eating is nice because, I can still HAVE the sweets, but I need to keep them within the boundaries of " hunger " and " fullness " ... otherwise I go on an all-out binge. :-? PS... Congrats on releasing 25 lbs and keeping it off!Jenn<><>> I am new to the Intuitive Eating method.> > I lost 25 pounds two years ago and I have maintained it, mostly > because I am now a fitness walker. > I fitness walk one to three hours 6 days a week.> > My weight gain came from overeating sweets like cake and chocolate.> > I have never had a problem with regular food but the sweets. > > I have been controlling sweets, but I want to learn how to enjoy > them and not gain, just how to eat them like a regular healthy > weight person does. -- Rhonda DuellAssistant County LibrarianPotter-Tioga Library System502 Park Ave.Coudersport, PA 16915phone: (814)274-7422 fax: (814)274-9137email: rduell@...www.pottertiogalibrary.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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