Did you miss me?

Hi Guys..... I am back and better than every..... I had the most beautiful time. It was so romantic, warm and sunny and everything I could imagine it would be and more....... My husband and I needed this so much and it just confirmed how much we love each other. We had one rainy day and it was only our first night and lasted 10 minutes.... I am the brownist I have ever been in my life and I sun bathed every day. I discovered it didn't matter about my saggy legs and extra flab on my stomach or flappy arms....it defines who I was and where I have been and who I am now. I was not the biggest on the beach and I wore a two piece but it was a tankini and others who were obese and super obese also wore two pieces and some were wearing bikini's and I honestly gave them credit for not caring...It wasn't something I would have done and I was happy for them that they were comfortable in their own skin..... Gave me something to think about after all we have been through..... John and I went on an all day excursion where we traveled by speed boat to an island called the Soana Island and it is a sancutory. It has about 200 people living there and there is no building allowed and it was the blues****er and I held a star fish and did a little snorkling there. I am not a good swimmer so it was suprising to John that I was willing to do it. I am also afraid of heights and get motion sickness and I rode on a catamaran and sat on the net....Big accomplishment for me..... We did go on a half day snorkling trip were we swam with nurse sharks and stingrays and did some snorkling in schools of fish. They were so beautiful and colorful. The Dominicans were so friendly (unless you were shopping) and we saw them do a caribbean festivaldance and tasted their rum (Ron in their language) and it is called mamajuana...Very tasty and two shots made me drunk by 12 noon on one day.....I thought I ate alot and I mostly chose to eat protein foods and ate loads of fish....There was something for everyone. I didn't gain or lose any weight while I was away and I did expect a weight gain...Happy to see it wasn't though! I honestly feel this surgery has changed me in so many ways and I would never have enjoyed this vacation like I did if it wasn't for wls. I actually felt beautiful and sexy for the first time in over 20 years...No I am not vain and really do not think I am beautiful but it was just a feeling I had and it is hard to explain. It came from deep inside and I am sure some of you understand.....I can't explain the feelings I had! I did shop and pride myself with my ability to get good deals and I love to shop....but after shopping there it depressed me. I was feeling anxious and shaky because of the way they barter and make you feel horrible just to buy their stuff.Some things for example....they tried to sell me a beach towel for $25...2 thin cheap tshirts...$21 sunscreen $24 for something you could buy at walmart for $6, they didn't want to barter and sell cheaper and pretended to be nice until you refused their prices and then they turned nasty....The one thing I hated about this trip! Any way I missed you all and here are a few pics of my wonderful trip! http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g294/LadyBugMom87/100_3094.jpg http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g294/LadyBugMom87/100_3079.jpg http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g294/LadyBugMom87/100_2989.jpg http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g294/LadyBugMom87/100_2878.jpg http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g294/LadyBugMom87/100_2865.jpg Hugs and kisses to you all! Chris

WOW You look great!!! Yes, I missed YOU!! We are supposed to be in the mid 60's here next week. I'm going to work on my tan too!! Welcome back..I'm glad you had such a good time. Hugs, Anna

You are brown and your husband is a hottie. What more could a girl want? Glad you had a good time and made it home safe! Teresa

Thanks Teresa, I think he is pretty hot too! Hugs Chris

Wow you look amazing Chris. Sounds like you had a blast.

Sounds and looks like you had a great time. You're gorgeous in your pictures. Your husbands a cutie, too! Makes me want to go on a vacation right now. I'm glad you had a good time. Karla

Wow you do look great....no fair saying you are beautiful one minute and the next sentence taking it back...you are beautiful .............get that through your head... Looks like you guys had a wonderful time, I can't wai until I go we go on vacation by ourselves ....no kids HAVE A GREAT WEEK TORI

Welcome back Chris We did miss you. It's been deader than a doornail around here Your pictures look terrific and you are so so tan. Oddly enough last Thursday I was watching House Hunters on HGTV. They did a show on a gal from NYC that oved to ***** Cana and it made me think of you She bought an adorable condo right on the beach there for just $125,000!!!! Maybe a great place to retire............mmmmmmmmmmmmm. Anyway it's good to have you back with us! Sending hugs, Ronna

Hey Ronna, I did travel outside the resort and don't think I would ever want to live there. The resort itself was beautiful but the rest was all poor areas.. I did have a great time and it was so relaxing! I bet you are looking forward to your trip soon too. Hugs Chris