Moving to Oahu in February

Hello everyone!  I thought I would introduce myself.  We are currently in the DC area, and my husband is getting stationed on Schoffield in February.  We are very excited and looking forward to Hawaii.  I am 7 1/2 months out from Lap Band surgery , but I was just revised to the VSG last week.  I lost 70 lbs in 6 months with the band, but I was way too tight and did it the wrong way.  I never could find my sweet spot and was always sliming and throwing up no matter how much I chewed or even drank liquid.  It was a series of fills, unfills, fills, unfills, etc.  I had pain everytime I ate, so I couldn't take it anymore.  My Dr agreed to revise me to the sleeve, and I had surgery on Nov 24th.  I gained 4 lbs in about a month and a 1/2, back up to 199.  Now, I am down to 192 since surgery.  I am in a great support group at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in D.C. right now, and I was hoping there were some support groups that might be close to me in Hawaii.  Can anyone help me out?  We still do not know where we will be living, but I am assuming it will be closer to Schoffield.  We were told that housing for field grade officers is very scarce, so it looks like we will be living off post.  Any help/advice is appreciated.

Jessica

E Komo Mai, Jessica! I just wanted to welcome you here to the Hawaii Board. I can't help you with those questions, but I believe there are some here who can.

Congratulations on your revision and your success. I had a VSG the end of May, so I just celebrated my 6 month surgiversary.

We're a small group here, but a loving one! Hopefully, someone will come around and answer your questions.

Malama pono.

My husband actually lived in Kihei many moons ago and Maui Fudge and Icecream,  Thank you for the warm welcome as well.  We might have just found a house on the North Shore to rent from someone that is military, and we are really excited!  Completely remodeled 4 bed 3 bath 1800 sq ft house,  and we can fish out the back door.  The timeframe works perfectly, so hopefully it all works out.

You are doing fantastic on your weight loss!  Congratulations on your 6 month anniversary!

Jessica

Hi Jessica,

Congrats on your weight loss so far. And what a wonderful place to move to.....Hawaii!!! I can't tell you about support groups as i am on Kauai....but, there is a wonderful gal named Jeni who lives on Oahu and who also has had the VSG. She hangs out on the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy board. I'd suggest hooking up with her and she'd be more than happy to help yu out.

Aloha,

michelle

Thank you so much Michelle!  We are very excited!

Hi Jessica,

Welcome to the Hawaii boards. I live on Oahu and just had RNY on 11.13.08. I am interested in a support group also, if I find out for sure I'll let you know.

Ole

I think Dr. C comes down everymonth for a support group.  Dr. Fowler has meeting everymonth also.  You might want to call to see if you can attend.  I don't see why not.  We did have to pay $600.00 for the surgeon fee but that was for follow ups with the nut, physical trainer and with him.  Because you are military you might want to call Tripler and see if they have any support groups that you can go to.

Welcome to Hawaii!!

Aloha,
Asia

Thank you Asia!

Welcome to Hawaii....i live on Maui but am having my surgery on oahu soon...ttyl and alohas

Good luck on your surgery and thank you for the welcome!



Jessica