3 months post op, lab shows elevated leucocytosis (white blood cells)

[Hazel40 8]

I'm now 3 months post op and had just my bloodwork done. Noticed that my leucocytes were elevated (upper normal limit here 8,2, which is what my results were the last time (pre op) as they have been usually along that area before as well

Now the result was 10,1 so significantly higher, I don't have any acute illnesses at the moment, no cold, haven't had covid etc and would be interested to know if anyone else has had the their leucocytes levels increased after surgery (not directly after, rather months after)?

I have been really tired for the past few weeks but there has been some stress in my life, and I have been thinking that that would be a contributor.

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[catwoman7 10,856]

I don't ever remember having elevated white blood cells (well, unless I was sick. But not during routine bloodwork). I know that usually indicates some kind of infection - but I can see where stress might do that, too. Did your doctor say anything about your results?

EDITED to add that I just googled it. It says obesity ...or stress...can also cause a high leucocyte count

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/17704-high-white-blood-cell-count#:~:text=Leukocytosis means you have a,fighting off infection or inflammation.

Edited November 21, 2022 by catwoman7

[SleeveToBypass2023 1,812]

I was diagnosed with leukocytosis about 10 years ago. It just is what it is. As long as everything is ok, I wouldn't worry too much. One of my MS meds actually lowers WBC, so now I'm almost in the normal range lol

[KimA-GA 540]

there are many reasons for the elevation.. if it’s only 10 (mine is normally 13-15) you could have had a small infection or your body prevented you from getting sick.. just watch for trend in your overall bloodwork