What are your thoughts on a vlc diet for weight loss in a 32yo w/high cholesterol? had great stress echo 5yrs ago, no other issues besides anxiety.

It depends.: This liklely depends on how high your cholesterol is and how heavy you are. If you are in good shape/normal weight, you can do it, but you might not need it as much as you would if you are overweight. You don't want to deprive yourself of important nutrients that you would get in a balanced diet, and some cholesterol is good for you, and keeps your body from hoarding it. So be sure you need it.

Good plan: Carbohydrates often contribute to bad cholesterol profiles. Eat whole organic non gmo foods and avoid sugar and processed carbs. Complex carbs ok in small amounts. Cook with coconut oil.

Only if you are obese: Vlc(very low calorie diet)is only indicated if your bmi is over 30 and you need to loose weight fast but it is better if you are obese and have high cholesterol, you go on just low calorie diet with portion reduction and low in saturated fats from animal sources like meat and diary products, more fresh fruits and vegetables, high fiber in diet and low carbohydrate as well.

Need to follow up with your doctor: Your doctor ordered the tests and you may have diabetese and a kidney infection or some other condition you may need more tests and depending on you symptoms may need treatment.

Prostate condition: You may have either a prostate condition like prostatitis or beningn hypertrophy, or a ctone in kidney, ureter or bladder or an infection you need a check up and urine test and may or may not need a cat scan or ultrasound exam.