Question:
My platelet count & white blood cell count are low never had a problem B4 wls

could this be from fobi pouch procedure? I have never had a problem with platelets or anything like this. The bone marrow biopsy came back negative & the doctors can't seem to find anything & I need to have gallbladder surgery, one dr says the plt ct is fine & the surgeon says its too low. Any info would be appreciated!    — tinanitch (posted on September 18, 2006)

September 18, 2006
I have ITP, which is a disease of low platelets. Always did, so not WLS induced. I don't know anyone else with it. The WBC might or might not be related, but I think I'd be asking a hematologist if it stays too low. How are your iron, ferritin, B12 & folate levels?
   — vitalady

September 18, 2006
I have had ITP for about 10 years. May platelets are low but healthy so I go to a hematologist four time a year to keep track of them. So far I haven't had to do anything major. You do have to be careful of excessive bleeding and take care of your teeth! I had to have infusion therapy to have a tooth pulled. Your mouth has so much bacteria it could get in your bloodstream in case of tooth loss.
   — Elanda

September 20, 2006
I have never had a history of low platets or blood clotting problems until recently. 6 weeks post op, to the day, I had to have emergency gallbladder surgery. After that surgery, I developed internal bleeding, improper blood clotting and had to have a transfusion. I can't help but wonder if there is any relation to WLS myself. I hope more people reply with their experiences too.
   — ljtx1965