Tuesday went in to get my lapband done, got all prepped, poked. Dr came in and said my white blood count was too high. (17,000) and he didn't want to do it since it ws that high. He just talked to my lung dr. (i have interstitial pnuemonitis-chronic rare lung disease & no its not from smoking, never smoked a day in my life.) Now this doesnt make sense to me, bcuz the Wednesay before, everything was fine. Not sure how it could go up that high, that fast. Meds weren't change, and hadnt been eating, was on the pre-op liquid diet.

So gota go in for bunch of test tomorrow w/lung dr, then get things were they should be and redo it all over again.

I'm terribly sorry that happened. No wonder you're venting, you certainly have every reason to. I hope you get good news next week.

Oh goodness so sorry to hear of this. I can just imagine your disappointment and concern. Hope next week you get better news and will be able to get your band. Please keep us posted.

Well I'm so sorry that happened to you. I can't imagine the disappointment of being totally ready to go and then being told you have to wait a little longer. However, it is my understanding that the white count elevates when you have an infection and for that reason I think in the long run you'll be better off waiting. Post op recovery for most people is very easy and quick, but one can have complications. I got an infection after surgery and was readmitted to the hospital.

After waiting and waiting for my surgery date, and my "new beginning" I found myself very sick afterwards. If you can avoid this in any way shape or form then I say do it! Your day will come, just try and stay patient and count your blessings. This way, after surgery, your journey can begin immediately instead of trying to overcome another illness caused by having surgery when you were sick.

Good luck, this is a great move you're making, you're going to just love the way you feel when you start losing with the band. Its really quite amazing.

Wynn