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This past week I had my 3 month post op check up.

other than disagreeing with my NUT, which I always do it went pretty well.

My only real struggle is Constipation which I am currently managing on benefiber, a stool softener and MOM capsules. If I am still needing the MOM at 6 months the NP said they would refer me to a gastroenterologist because she feels there are better medications (prescriptions) to manage the constipation.

I have lost 37 pounds, (37!!!) which is just a bit more than 30% of my excess weight, and I am really quite pleased with my progress.

The bloodwork all looked GREAT, except my WBC. it is high again. boo. Iron is excellent, Calcium - perfect - everything else was just exactly as it should be! WHOOP! WHOOP!

I have shared on other threads that a high WBC and resulting tests showing enlarged lymph nodes in my belly is why I had to wait so long for my surgery, finally having a normal WBC and cat scan in November, I think which cleared me for surgery. I am pretty disappointing that it is high again as I had hoped this was all behind me. none of the possibilities for what is causing the lymph node problem are things that I am wanting to walk through, but I have a good team of doctors. I have already reached out to the doctor in the oncology clinic to see if we need to move forward my July CAT scan.

this morning I walked almost 4 miles and felt great! I am so thankful that things at least settled down enough to let me get my sleeve, now I need them to settle down again so I can continue to enjoy this new life!

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@christinamo7... Sorry to hear... Hope it all goes well.

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thanks you two!

I am very encouraged by everything else. I am so pleased to be loosing the weight. that has to help with the other, I'd think.

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@@Christinamo7, not sure if it's like this where you live but here in NY you could be driven nuts if they find anything slightly off in test results... It's see this doctor, oh they didn't find anything so now see this doctor. It could turn outhouse seen by 5 or 6 different doctors for one out of the normal test results. It's very nerve wrecking so I feel for ya... Keep us posted

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I am in the Nashville Tennessee area.

I have a really good bariatric team (except that NUT who drives me crazy), a lovely NP as a PCP and a wonderful doctor at the oncology clinic who I think of so highly. he is a specialist. my case has them all scratching their heads - but they keep a good eye on me.

they know the WBC is caused by enlarged lymph nodes where my small intestines are - I had NO idea there was tissue holding your guts together until this happened! makes sense though. there's what they call "stranding" in there too. it's inflammation. so they think it is either cancer, an infection or something called sclerosing mesnteritis which is what they think it probably is.

isn't it frustrating that all of our other problems don't go away with WLS? seriously. we should only have to deal wit one thing at a time. ;-)

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@@Christinamo7

Agreed one problem at a time would be easiest... My heart goes out to you, your post are so supportive and encouraging to others... I'm frustrated just trying to get to the surgery part... Here in NY we have lots of choices of doctors, it's a process to meet with a few and decide on the right one... Tomorrow I'm having the consult with the third, a meeting with the NUT and the psych... I think this doctor is the one... All this getting approved is getting me annoyed.... It's like am I getting a mortgage or seeking treatment for a disease.... Keep me posted on your situation

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@ thank you for your kind words. I am sure I will keep everyone posted, if and when I know anything.

let us know how you like this doctor! I was fortunate, I knew I wanted to use the clinic in the hospital system I work for (so I could read my actual medical record) and there were 3 doctors. I liked the first one immediately and he has been wonderful to work with.

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I'm very picky, so far I loved this doctor at the seminar... Hope that's the case in the one on one but have heard rave reviews about him... Thanks

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