Got some bad news. Through all this extensive pre-op testing, it was discovered in my blood work that on 3 results, my body is showing elevated white blood cells and high markers for inflammation. My PCP is confused and has no idea what's going on. He's tested for parvo, fifths disease, and reumatoid arthritis and lupus, but all came back negative. He is now referring me to a reumatologist for more testing. The earliest appt I can get with them is October 31st I am hoping for surgery at the end of December. Does anyone think this may hold up my surgery? I will be finished with it all and the 6 months in December.

My PCP is not crazy worried, but confused as to wtf is going on. Could this delay surgery?? :(

I wouldn't know but I'm wishing you the very best.

I wouldn't know but I'm wishing you the very best.

Thank you Mami. I hope this doesn't mess up anything or delay anything

Anyone??

I have rheumatoid arthritis and had no problem getting my surgery date. I am not 2.5 months post op. You will not be able to have the lap band though.

As for the blood work - please keep in mind that 25% of patients never show positive for RA. I was one of those people and it took about 4 years for a diagnosis. Please make sure you do not give up finding an answer. I had to go through several doctors to get my answers. RA is something you can live with and the surgery has helped me so much. Keep your chin up and get second opinions from doctors!

I have rheumatoid arthritis and had no problem getting my surgery date. I am not 2.5 months post op. You will not be able to have the lap band though.

As for the blood work - please keep in mind that 25% of patients never show positive for RA. I was one of those people and it took about 4 years for a diagnosis. Please make sure you do not give up finding an answer. I had to go through several doctors to get my answers. RA is something you can live with and the surgery has helped me so much. Keep your chin up and get second opinions from doctors!

Thank you so, so much for this. I feel so much better. I have heard that even if the markers come back negative for RA...it means I could still have it, like you just said. I have severe joint/muscle pain in my legs, but I know it'll help to get at least a 100 lbs off of me with the surgery. I'm glad to hear that nothing should mess up my potential surgery date though. Thanks again!

I always have high white blood cells, and no one knows why. I had surgery with them high (not weight loss surgery, but surgery nonetheless). Hope this helps.

Wendy

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That does help, thank you!

I also wanted to add to shop around for bariatric doc. I interviewed two and the one I decided on understood auto immune diseases. I hope everything turns out well for you.