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Honestly, I'm a bit skeptical about this vibrating weight loss pill. It feels like yet another gimmick targeting people desperate to lose weight.
It's great that you're proactive about getting it checked out. I haven't had the same experience, but I've heard that changes in white blood cell count can sometimes happen after surgery. Hopefully, the hematologist can shed some light on what's going on.
It's great that you're actively monitoring your health and seeking specialized care to address any concerns. Your proactive approach is commendable and ensures you get the best possible support. I hope you find answers and solutions soon!
start with small changes. I am not sure if we are allow to post links, however if you look up this youtuber he really makes it all make sense and its doable. no gimmicks nothing- check him out if you feel like it - Maverick Willett. I got a food tracker baritastic (bariatric tracker) recommended by my surgeon's office. I have a Fitbit to track my sleep, steps, etc. But Maverick is amazing and inspirational.
It's good that your primary care physician is taking your declining WBC count seriously and referring you to a specialist. With proper evaluation and management, you can identify the cause and take steps to address it. If you have any concerns or questions in the meantime, don't hesitate to reach out to your healthcare provider for guidance. snow rider
Interesting personal footnote to my original post ..
I ran into a checker at a local grocery store where I sometimes shop. She has always been MO but on this visit, the first in several months, I could tell she had lost a good amount of excess weight. 
I was suspecting WLS, but when I complimented her on the loss she told me that she has been using one of these injectable weight loss drugs instead. I gave her the warning about all the recent problems with those drugs, but she just blew it off, claiming that the patients who are having problems with the medication are "continuing to eat" like they did before, instead of eating less. 
In other words, she is looking at it that the drug's effectiveness is due to its supression of appetite. Therefore, if the patient continues to eat as they did before despite the lack of hunger then they are going to get in trouble with the drug, e.g. the gastroparesis. I'm not sure how that could be, but that was her claim. 
I wonder how many users of the drug are under a similar (mistaken?) impression.
Frank talk about the DS / "All I ever wanted to be was thin, like that Rolling Stones dude ... "
HW/461 LW/251 GW/189 CW/274 (yep, a DS semi-failure - it happens :-( )
My Summer goals are not necessarily weight related but, in some ways, I guess they could be. My goal is to hydrate better, stay consistent with my vitamins and protein and to get stronger/tone up. I would be over the moon if I could maintain that AND stay slim/at my best weight for health, if that makes sense.
How are you doing with your goals for Summer 2024? Have your techniques been effective for you?
I truly empathize with these people; however, once I started learning about these medications, I knew that if enough people were using GLP1 medications that we would naturally see more of the side effects like gastroparesis, for example, and that the lawsuits would be rolling in. Informed consent is so important, and someone always draws the short straw in life. I do wonder why some of these people would not have bariatric surgery when I see how the medications impact them and the stress of the shortages, etc.
Debbie P. How are you doing now?
I had a different wls in the mid 90's. I began having some late night, early morning heartburn a couple of months ago... I found if i eat a high protein snack - 3 oz meat, maybe 2/3 crackers.-.No junk..... about 2 hours before bed, i don't have any heartburn. If your issue has not resolved, you might try this...
You are wise to be concerned about acid reducing meds.. no acid = more impairment of nutrition, bone and tooth loss.
To build your blood count, iron .. try dessicated liver, it comes in Organic in capsules.. follow directions on bottle .. Liver is the perfect food, it contains every item needed for your body to utilize the iron in it and any additional you recieve from other items you eat.. I am missing an intrinsic factor and can not absorb any Iron except prenatal and Foltrin. from pharma... easier to get and keep liver pills.. . in a pinch i can make my own... from raw ingredients.
This is something i have been watching.. have not posted in a long time could not get in, probably because of a browser incompatibility... so in today for the first time in years. This drug is being used by diabetics who can't loose weight and those who choose a diet high in sugars and can't loose weight. Unfortunately is being pushed in spite of it's high out of pocket costs. It is made from gila monster poison. "Can a man take fire into his bosom and not be burned?" , quote seems to fit- as a reasonable answer.
