Derek Campbell

I'm doing alright. Hurts to move here and there but is getting better. Dozing a bunch due to meds lol.

Yea. I actually already home :-) hurt, but its to be expected.

Well I'm already checked in, have the stupid gown on,IV in, and relaxing meds are in me already. Just talked to the anesthesia doc. So wont be long before I go in for surgery.

Good luck!

Dec 10th for me ????

My surgery is set and is a few days away. Anyone else having it the same day? I figured I could find a surgery pal :-)

Hundreds of years ago, Native Americans began using the leaves and bark of the witch hazel plant as a folk remedy.

As it turns out, witch hazel contains tannins, oils, and other substances that appear to:

Lessen inflammation

Draw tissue together

Slow bleeding

Why do people take witch hazel?

Today, you can find witch hazel in your local drugstore. People often use it as an astringent, which draws tissue together and constricts blood vessels.

People apply witch hazel to the skin for a variety of problems, such as:

Itching

Inflammation

Injury

Insect bites

Bruises and minor burns

Varicose veins

Hemorrhoids

I know this sounds weird but witch hazel wipes really help. After you wipe clean, use a witch hazel wipe and things will start feeling better and get better over continued use. If you cant find wipe you can use liquid witch hazel on toilet paper for the same effect. Both can be typically found in the pharmacy section at Wal-Mart near rubbing alcohol or at a similar store. Hope it helps :-)

I've recently decided to join after visiting many times for information along the process leading up to the decision for surgery. Tons of great info and tips. I want to thank you all for that.

It all eventually lead me to the decision in September to go through gastric bypass surgery to lose weight but also to try to better my overall health so I can be there as my daughter grows.

I am disabled and have several health issues that I hope can get better after weight loss. If not, then maybe after weight loss the dosages of my medicines could be reduced cause they tend to do more damage then good. Sadly, many of them are the only ones that work and I'm allergic to many others.

With all that being said, my true journey begins when I have surgery December 10th. I am filled with excitement and nerves. Surprisingly not much else cause ive been on my liquid diet since the day after thanksgiving lol.

I can say I have not cheated and I am proud of that. But to be honest, I think the liquid diet absolutely sucks and is probably the hardest part in my eyes.

Well enough said for now. Nice to meet you all :-)