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My name is Barbara and I live on Oahu in Hawaii. I am an Army spouse going through the program at Tripler Army Medical Center for surgery. I am 33 years old with 4 children, 5'3" at 235 lbs. I have a family history of obesity, diabetes, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure...you name it we have it. Fortunately I have not had any issues with those things as of yet, but I do have other aches and pains related to my weight and just under went a sleep study for sleep apnea. I am looking for all types of information, and I have questions to ask as well. Hopefully this will be a way to a new, healthier lifestyle for me.

Hey Barbara... I'm Dana (25, 2 kiddos) and about to have surgery very soon (I hope at least). All I'm waiting for is insurance approval (and that was supposed to have been submitted on Wednesday) so you know I'm over there calling a bunch of times...I think I called twice already. Welcome...the Hawaii board is a little quiet...but there are lots and lots of great woman (and men) around here. =) Good luck. Dana

Welcome Barbara!!

Welcome to the board... It is kind of slow here... but we are glad you are here. I am also an Army spouse, I had my surgery in town at Straub. I wish you the best with Tripler(they do have a wonderful program) it takes time but from what I hear it is worth the wait. At the time I went there were no surgeons. If you are every in the SB Family Practice Clinic stop by the front desk and say hello... Jai Welcome again...

Hi Barbara! It's great to hear you're story. I too have just started the journey at Queens Weight Management Center and will be having surgery in November. I found a great protein drink from GNC called ISOPURE. It has 0fat 0sugar and 50grams of protein. It comes in different flavors, I've only tried the strawberry cream and I love it.