Something to work for...

Hi all, just wanted to share something... My husband told me the other day that he is in contention to win a year end trip for being 1st in sales at his job. The trip is to Viequez which is a very beautiful little island near Puerto Rico and should take place sometime in April 05. Sounds pretty exciting, huh?! I have to tell you that he won last year's trip also which was to Cancun where they stayed at this beautiful spa resort. He took his Dad (for his 75th birthday) with him at my request. He wanted me to go so badly, but I just couldn't. I was just too embarrassed to try to squeeze my big body into the small plane seat, to sunbathe or swim (me! in a bathing suit!??? =)-- all in the company of my husband's coworkers. I swear, this company should be called "The Buff and the Beautiful" because everyone that works there, including their spouses seem to be these perfect human specimens and I feel like such a big blob at company parties. I try to beg off as much as I can because I just feel so uncomfortable about myself. That is one thing that will be a nice added benefit after surgery.... not feeling so self-conscious about my body! And if I have this surgery in the next month or so... maybe, just maybe I will be feeling a little bit better about myself come April. It will certainly be nice to be able to feel excited about going on this trip. Thanks for reading, Terri

Hey Terri, Thank you for sharing this.... You and I have same vacation next April 05. I will go to deaf cruise and will buy sexy bath suit and will fit an airplane seat better than I went to Disney World, Fla and the belt won t fit me all the way to plug Was embrassed to ask for extra one Hugs Kathy K

I guess we are on the same path, Kathy! April '05 should be a good month for us. I can relate to what you are saying about the seatbelts on airplanes. I finally purchased an extender because I was also to embarrassed to ask for one and was getting nervous about not being buckled. I am glad I had it when I went to China. The airplanes there seemed to be a LOT smaller than ours. YIKES! It will be a great day when I can buckle the seat belt and even pull some slack on it and then depart the plane without my hip****ting the aisle seats. Terri

I'll keep my fingers crossed for your hubby to win again! It sounds like heaven, and if you need someone to hide in your luggage, umm, I mean be a body guard, I'm available! I went to Cancun a few weeks ago and for the first time in my life I was able to buckle the plane's seat belt! Honestly, I didnt even know they adjusted!! I walked around in my tankini at the resort and for the first time in my life I was not selfconscious. I have a lot of extra skin but a skirted bathing suit covers most of that. Keep us informed of your hubby's progress! Nothing better then winning a vacation! -Deb

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!! I know I would have felt self-conscious around co-workers, etc. sitting out in all my glory in a bathing suit. However, this past month I went on vacation with my b-friend's family and to my family's reunion & very happily wore my size 12 bathing suit with pride ... the only downside is the extra flesh on my thighs! They were always huge & now they look like someone went in & deflated them! That said, for the first time in what seems like a lifetime, I wasn't embarrassed to be in a bathing suit. I haven't been to anywhere Carribean/tropical, but I'm ready!!! You put that trip on your calendar, and even if hubby doesn't win the trip, you'll have earned a nice beach vacation! Good luck! Kathy F.

Thanks Kathy, I think you're right... tropical beach vacation after WLS is a good idea no matter what! terri

Isn't it amazing to look ahead in such a positive way? I've seen a lot of people with their post-op "things I will be able to do" list. I was always self-conscious about my body and I will continue to be until I do not have more than 3 ounces of fat on me. Selfish? Maybe .. but it's just me. That's how I will feel comfortable. Congratulations to your husband! Any single co-workers over there? *wink* I'mmm justttt kiddingggg Thanks for sharing Terri - it means a lot to me to read threads like this! ---- I wanna be THIS thin (okay, 1/2 kidding) Tara

Yes Tara, I am really starting to think of all the things I will be able to do that I haven't been able to. The list is growing! Terri

OMG- I L-O-V-E Vieques. It is part of Puerto Rico. You'll either have to take a ferry or a tiny little commuter flight to get there. Both are a bit of a wild ride, but well worth it! By next year- you'll be fabulous and feeling good, I'm sure. I'd be willing to bet you're going to stay at the Wyndham Vieques (it's the only resort hotel on the entire island that could really support your husband's company group) AND it's GORGEOUS. You should look at their website for motivation! I'm jealous, for sure. What a great thing to look forward to. I hope he wins so you can have a great COMING OUT vacation. Best, Lisa C

Lisa, I went and checked out Viegues online the other day and it does look like a really NICE place. I noticed also that the Wyndham seems to be the only resort hotel available and was checking out their spa treatments. Looks like a great place! Terri