High White Blood Cell Count found when lab work was done...

[Kelly213 0]

Hi This is my first time posting, although I've been lurking around here (and lap band talk) for weeks. Everyone on here is so nice, helpful, informative, and supportive. Well, I have been struggling with the decision on whether to get the lap band or the gastric sleeve. After my consultation, and after attending a support group and a seminar, and after exploring these forums, I have confidently decided on the sleeve. Yay!! I had my blood work done on Monday. The lady called me today to tell me that my white blood cell count was high. She asked me if I was sick or had an infection of some kind. I told her that I feel fine. I ended up having to go today to get more blood drawn and get a urinalysis. Any ideas on why my count would be high, and/or how I could not know I have an infection of some kind? Could this delay my surgery? I really want to have this done before I return to school (I'm a teacher).

[kellyw74 258]

Mine was high too and they said the same thing to me asking if I had been sick! Don't worry, my dr. explained that it was not a big deal and it just means that your immune system works GREAT!! And that your white blood cells are functioning good and are good at fighting off infection!

And that is a GOOD thing!

Kelly

[ybnormal 21]

mine always runs a little high as well. At first when I have a new dr they always freak out a bit but they get used to it.