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yeah- I just wasn't sure if the abscess could be the cause of the high white blood cell count could cause the infection even if i was on antibiotics for it? :-/ … i know its for the better but i'm just disappointed I am on a time crunch because of my life/work schedule and just hope this wbc count can come down by my surgery date

Awe! thankyou!!! that's so sweet- i could use a hug!! my hubby is at work and im trying not to stress bc that can cause an increase in white blood cell count too!

Hi all- really sorry if this is a repeat thread.. just very stressed out. Had my blood work done for my pre-op clearance- surgery is August 13th and my Doc's office said my white blood cell count is elevated… I had an abscess on my inner things (bc i'm over weight they rub together and make life miserable) -any how my doc was draining it and gave me antibiotics at the time of my lab work.. I'm wondering if anyone more medical knowledge than myself could let me know if they think that could be the cause.. I understand that wbc elevation is related to infection but just unsure if since i was on antibiotics that would have been the cause? .. ugh so disappointed /stressed out they said i could retake but my PCP is on vacation (great timing right??). I guess I just want to know if anyone else has had a similar situation.. has it ended happily ever after (aka on time surgery). Thanks guys!!

Thanks to both of you! Yes I've done a lot of reading and questioning - took LOTS of questions to the doctors and really am sooo glad I found this to do nothing but read about the surgery, people's experience and their questions… sometimes it helps because people ask things you'd never think of! And Winkie- i guess i did a half job of explaining my prep.. my insurance has similar requirements.. but the diets i have done in the past have been medically supervised by my pcp and then some were just weight loss programs run by MD's.. I was really luckyh and i got my LOMN and my mental health eval and my nutritional appointments in all in 3 days… i have been very very blessed with effective and supportive health care providers… now it just depends if the insurance approves of the total of 16 months of medically monitored weight loss attempts or if they want more… Thank you for your encouragement though! i'm hesitant to wait because once school resumes i will not have the time to take off to do surgery and to recover… unfortunately my graduate program is very intensive and provides no time off after this break for the next 4 years … I really dont want to wait that long… do you think i'm rushing? I've wanted to do this for a long time but didnt have familial support until the last few months

Hi All! New to the site and somewhat newly interested in Lapband…. This became a serious option about 2 months ago.. I've tried it all… medi-weight loss, dr. weight loss, phentermine, some other appetite supressants… nothing worked… I'm young- 23, and cant live with a bmi of 40 for ever… So… after getting my parents support (my husband has been my #1 support since day 1) I sought out some places… I decided upon Hollywood Bariatrics in hollywood Fl. Dr. Brett Cohen is doing my surgery (have any of you gone to him? please let me know if you have). So here's my story. Whether or not insurance accepts my claim- i'm getting my surgery done. I Scheduled surgery for AUGUST 13!!! I CANT WAIT! I'm a little bit nervous and because weight has been a source of shame and embarrassment for me my whole life, I'm too embarrassed to tell any of my friends or co-workers.. Thats where this community comes in. Because I will have no peer support because I'm too afraid to tell anyone about my banding procedure, i'm hoping to find that comfort and support here. Plus, who can understand the pains and joys of surgery better than people who have lived it or are about to. Submitting my packet tomorrow will mean BlueCross/BlueShield has until the friday before my surgery to approve me… unfortunately we leave no time to appeal :-x anywho.. If i have to pay out of pocket, i will- well…. I'll take out a loan and then I will… So we're praying for approval- if you pray, please pray for me! Anyhow…. Hi all… I really look forward to being part of this little lap band talk community and hope I can share my experiences and support with those of you seeking it as well..So as of July 18, i'm 26 days from surgery-- does anyone have tips, warnings or stories to share,… the hardest parts to get through etc! thanks all! Bands