New Here! Hello all.

[Derek Campbell 7]

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 :-)

[Laurac727 92]

Wow good luck my dear I will be thinking of u Wednesday! I visit my clinic for pre op appts Wednesday best of luck to u n add me if u want n update after

[SuzeMuze 338]

Nice to meet you too Derek, and welcome! We're all in your corner- you'll get through this! Welcome to the boards

[dmaddox1 15]

Nice to meet you Derek. My surgery is Dec. 15th...so I'll be following right behind you. And I totally agree with you about the liquid diet. It has been horribly painful for me to. I just say to myself...just let me get thru this day...and so far I have made it through 7 of them.

I will be thinking of you on Wednesday also...you do go now...ya hear!

[brightlife0305 40]

Hi Derek, I'm a newbie, too. Today is your big day. You are in my prayers. I hope we get to hear about how you're doing afterwards. My date is Dec. 17 and I'm starting the dreaded liquid diet today. Best of luck to you! Here's to a fantastic 2015!

[Tinamarie75 3]

Good luck to all of you I'm 6 months out 84lbs gone so far it's all worth it!!!!

Edited December 10, 2014 by Tinamarie75

[enjoyinglife 313]

Nice to meet you. Best wishes!!!!

[Djmohr 6,965]

Nice to meet you Derek! Good luck to you today. Sending warm thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery!

[Eeb 3]

Good luck ! It's the best thing I've ever done!