Hawaii

Christine Seese · Nov 7, 2016

Over Spring break, my husband is taking a group of students to sing at the Arizona memorial in Honolulu. Since a trip to Hawaii is not something we can normally afford, he and myself have been comped since there are so many people going. We just have to pay for our daughter, who is in the choir. Anyway, I will be 4 months out from surgery. Eating will be a challenge, but I'm hoping to already be healthy enough to handle some of the hikes. Just have to get back to walking ASAP after surgery.

HeidiRose05 · Nov 7, 2016

Wow, that's a trip of a lifetime! I'm so happy for you!! I'm sure your surgery will go great and by the time you leave for your vacation you will have already lost a substantial amount of weight. Remember to start walking as soon as you get home from the hospital so that you can build your endurance up for those hikes

Good luck Christine!!

Christine Seese · Nov 7, 2016

HeidiRose05 said:
Wow, that's a trip of a lifetime! I'm so happy for you!! I'm sure your surgery will go great and by the time you leave for your vacation you will have already lost a substantial amount of weight. Remember to start walking as soon as you get home from the hospital so that you can build your endurance up for those hikes Good luck Christine!!

Thanks Heidi. My doc is recommending short walks after I get home from hospital. My only worry is that I'll be recuperating by myself. My husband and daughter will be at Disney World for another choir event. I just won't push it I guess.

Tamara Price · Nov 7, 2016

Christine Seese said:
Over Spring break, my husband is taking a group of students to sing at the Arizona memorial in Honolulu. Since a trip to Hawaii is not something we can normally afford, he and myself have been comped since there are so many people going. We just have to pay for our daughter, who is in the choir. Anyway, I will be 4 months out from surgery. Eating will be a challenge, but I'm hoping to already be healthy enough to handle some of the hikes. Just have to get back to walking ASAP after surgery.

Christine don't worry about getting up and walking after surgery. That is one of the requirements in order to be released. They get you up and walking the same day. Going to Hawaii sounds great. I went to Maui when I was 16 and wouldn't mind going again some day. You should have the eating part of the journey down by 4 months. You will be up and walking and feeling lighter by the time of your trip.

Christine Seese · Nov 7, 2016

Tamara Price said:
Christine don't worry about getting up and walking after surgery. That is one of the requirements in order to be released. They get you up and walking the same day. Going to Hawaii sounds great. I went to Maui when I was 16 and wouldn't mind going again some day. You should have the eating part of the journey down by 4 months. You will be up and walking and feeling lighter by the time of your trip.

Thanks for the info Tamara. Maui is beautiful I've heard. It is my parent's favorite island. My husband lived in Honolulu for 8 yrs when he was a kid. Hasn't been back since. I'm hoping I get to go buy a smaller swim suit.

Lillian · Nov 9, 2016

Christine Seese said:
Over Spring break, my husband is taking a group of students to sing at the Arizona memorial in Honolulu. Since a trip to Hawaii is not something we can normally afford, he and myself have been comped since there are so many people going. We just have to pay for our daughter, who is in the choir. Anyway, I will be 4 months out from surgery. Eating will be a challenge, but I'm hoping to already be healthy enough to handle some of the hikes. Just have to get back to walking ASAP after surgery.

Wonderful opportunity!!!!

Hawaii is the only US state I have not visited. 4 months post op should be no issue for you. I was doing light cardio at 1 1/2 months and full weights at the gym at 2 1/2 months. I just needed to carefully listen to by body.

Stay hydrated and completely enjoy this life experience.

Best Regards
Lillian

Christine Seese · Nov 9, 2016

Lillian said:
Wonderful opportunity!!!!

Hawaii is the only US state I have not visited. 4 months post op should be no issue for you. I was doing light cardio at 1 1/2 months and full weights at the gym at 2 1/2 months. I just needed to carefully listen to by body.

Stay hydrated and completely enjoy this life experience.

Best Regards
Lillian

Wow. You've been to every other state? That's impressive.

Lillian · Nov 9, 2016

Christine Seese said:
Wow. You've been to every other state? That's impressive.

Well I was a military brat, an adventurous youth, my ex husband was in the military, and love to travel. The more weight I lose the more I feel my adventurous spirit come back.
One of things that helped me make my decision to have surgery was my weight affect on traveling.
You will have to give me Hawaii pointers and tips when you get back.

Christine Seese · Nov 10, 2016

Lillian said:
Well I was a military brat, an adventurous youth, my ex husband was in the military, and love to travel. The more weight I lose the more I feel my adventurous spirit come back.
One of things that helped me make my decision to have surgery was my weight affect on traveling.
You will give me Hawaii pointers and tips when you get back.

What an interesting life. I hate flying and having to ask for a seatbelt extender. I feel all of the eyes looking at me. I will tell you all about Hawaii for sure.

Lillian · Nov 10, 2016

Christine Seese said:
What an interesting life. I hate flying and having to ask for a seatbelt extender. I feel all of the eyes looking at me. I will tell you all about Hawaii for

Can't wait to hear of your Hawaiian adventures. My first vacation, after finishing my graduate degree, I plan on visiting the Hawaiian islands.

Best Regards
Lillian

Christine Seese · Nov 10, 2016

I've heard Maui is the island to check out. Because it would be too expensive to fly all of the students and chaperones there, we are staying in Honolulu. We are going on hikes, to a pineapple farm and to some beautiful beaches. I just hope to keep up.

Lillian · Nov 10, 2016

Christine Seese said:
I've heard Maui is the island to check out. Because it would be too expensive to fly all of the students and chaperones there, we are staying in Honolulu. We are going on hikes, to a pineapple farm and to some beautiful beaches. I just hope to keep up.

The world is filled with natural beauty. Raven cliff falls near Helen GA is a beautiful hike too.

HeidiRose05 · Nov 17, 2016

Christine Seese said:
I've heard Maui is the island to check out. Because it would be too expensive to fly all of the students and chaperones there, we are staying in Honolulu. We are going on hikes, to a pineapple farm and to some beautiful beaches. I just hope to keep up.

That's so exciting Christine! I can't wait to hear all about your trip!!! I'm sure you are going to have a fabulous time and you will be fine keeping up with the hike