Update on my situation with this. I did find a new doctor and had a physical last fall. My total cholesterol is even higher, but my HDL is even higher and LDL is the same. She in no way mentioned statins after hearing my lifestyle and family history. After the visit, I decided to forgo all red meat in my diet. I still eat chicken and fish, as well as some dairy, but I would say my diet is vegetarian 4/7 days. So, we will see how a year of this goes. I didn't eat that much red meat, but I did eat it. Upped the veggies, too.