Counting down to July 26th!

Aloha Hawaii friends.....I wish more people would come in here and post. I have gone over to the Calif. forum because so few people come into Hawaii's room. PLEASE come back!! Yesterday I saw behaviorist with a friend of mine who is my support person. Julie (the behaviorist) wasn't happy that I won't have anyone to come back to Maui with me from Honolulu, but she is letting me go anyway. And IF I should have any complications where I need someone to help me come home, I will send a ticket to my friend to come over and take me back. It's only a half hour airplane ride...how hard can it be? The airport will be the toughest, and I can get an airline employee to push me to the gate in a wheelchair if I need to. Just blowing off steam. I'm getting close and getting a little skitterish! I think I'm OK on the weight. I've lost a few pounds so don't think they will send me home for being over orientation weight. I hope all my Maui WLS friends are doing great. I miss seeing you at meetings and group sessions. Aloha, KarenS

Aloha Karen, I sounds like you have things all planned out. As a very independent person I have often managed to do things on my own that other people have advised against. It is not always the easiest route, but it always works out. Did you do the pedometer challenge? Whether you did or not I hope to see you at Mitzi's group tonight. Michelle

Aloha Michelle......Thank you for your encouraging words. I, too, am very independent and don't mind at all doing things on my own...in fact, many times I prefer that. I am going to try to make it to Mitzi's group tonight. I also want to go to Michelle's group tomorrow...so we'll see. I did not do the pedometer challenge because I have a bad leg and walking is difficult for me. That is one of those things I will welcome after surgery and weight loss...being able to walk again without pain. Good luck in your process! KarenS

hello there or i must learn to say aloha!!!are you on maui? i would love to talk anytime on the board or phon. i feel alone without my surgeon and family. i have my immdt family of chorus but theres no place like home. i love hawaii so far yet we will only be here for 3 years. military life. gotta love it. now are you saying you need help traveling or you have that taken care of. also im new to this board so what are you having done if its not to personal. talk to u soon. teresa 320/174/140

Aloha Teresa......Yes, I am on Maui, and will be coming to Oahu for pre-op on July 18th, and then back again on the 26th for surgery. I am so glad that you came into the Hawaii room. Please come in often and talk to us. I hope your time in Hawaii is wonderful for you. Are you having this surgery? If so, when? As for as my traveling, I still worrying about getting from hospital to boarding gate of airlines, but I think I will just rely on the airline personnel. They are usually very good about this sort of thing. Thank you so much for your kind words, and it is my pleasure to meet you. KarenS

Aloha karen, just wanted to wish you luck.....I wish I still lived on oahu I would be happy to help you. I lived over there for 21yrs and miss all my friends and the lifestyle. I know you probably feel anxious (I did) but this surgery is the best thing I ever did for myself. I will be praying for you. Hugs...Alice

Aloha!!! my dear friend Karen! I've missed our fun chats back and forth. You are going to make it sweetie I promise!!! I had so many people frown at me for having my kids all to myself right after discharge from the hosp. and I made it!! We do what we have to do because it is worth it to us. Hang in there girl - you are sooooo close!!! I can't wait to share in your joy!! We are so close to one another, we'll be able to share lots of notes. Someday we'll have to meet! I'm thinking of you... Have a beautiful day, k? Tin K