Anyone here going on NEXT YEAR'S cruise?

Hello to all  I was just wondering if anyone here on the NC Boards will be doing the Cruise to Lose 2008? Me and my hubby are... I just wanted to know if I bump into someone ... Or maybe the ones here can meet up and have a drink of water or something LOL.. Just asking and IF you did a cruise last year how was it?  We've never been on a cruise so this will be exciting for us... I know we will need passports and to pack light and to make sure of the formal attire that will be needed for some of the dinners and shows.. and casual wear, walking shoes, relaxing shoes.. etc.... anybody want to add to it.. I know it's along ways off but we would like to be prepared... Blessings

Hey Taryn -

I'm going! We've been on a couple of cruises in the past and they are a lot of fun. While there is a bunch of food available, I have to say that I never had overeating issues with any of the cruises.

I'm sure that you'll find plenty to do. There's always a bunch of different things going on. I love to get dressed up, so I was do the formal thing. Guess that means I'll be looking for evening wear this holiday season ... ;-)

Be sure to take some bug spray, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. We took waterproof wallets that we could take with us when swimming or snorkeling. Of course, swim suits and cover ups. Even with my slimmer, but lumpy legs and upper arms, I may take some.

You'll need some cash for shopping and excursions. On the boat you should be fine, since the only things they charge for are drinks and sodas. Oh! and photos. They'll probably be taking photos at most of the events, plus some on formal evenings. They are usually reasonable priced and kind of fun.

Hope to see you then.

Barb

P.S. Eventually, you'll need to post a photo so that I'll recognize you when I run into you. LOL

LOL Once I get a NEW camera AGAIN... I will upload one of me... I don't understand what happened to the last digital.. one day it comes on and there's nothing on the LCD.. we tried a new memory card and still nothing.. The places I took it to too get looked at wanted way tooooooo much to look at it or fix it.. so I'll be getting another one soon.. Blessings

Hello Eveyone,  I wouls love to attend the next cruise...please send me some information if possible. [email protected]

I would love to go also.  Could you give me some information also.  [email protected]

My mom and I both had RNY so we both we love to go.

Hi ladies here's the info Our Ruby Cruises/Morton Plant Hospital Cruise to Lose is taking place on September 30th from Port Canaveral (Orlando area) on Royal Caribbean's BEAUTIFUL ship, Mariner of the Seas.  We are doing a week's cruise to the Eastern Caribbean, making ports of call in St. Thomas, St. Maarten, and the Bahamas, and throughout the cruise, the Morton Plant Bariatric Team will be conducting seminars, presentations and support group meetings.  The team consists of three surgeons, a nurse practitioner, a bariatric coordinator who is also a very successful WLS grad, and a nutritionist.  It is going to be a BLAST, and we have many OH'ers already booked; in fact half of the members of the group are from this board!!!  I'm so excited! Anyway, one very nice lady who booked her cruise awhile back called me yesterday morning with a dilemma.  The person she was rooming with (her son) is now unable to go, which, if she can't find a room mate, also means SHE can't go.   She is SO upset.  She asked me to see what I could do to find her a cabin mate.  I felt so bad for her - she was nearly in tears!  So together, she and I are doing everything we can to find her a roomie!  Can you help?? SOOOO....we are looking for a female to share a Balcony cabin.  The cost is $731.28 total - includes all tax and port fees - with a $30 rebate mailed directly to you after the sailing for a net fare of $701.28.  If you are familiar with cruising, you know that $700 for a BALCONY cabin on an upscale, resort style ship like Mariner of the Seas is unheard of, and in addition to all of the ship's regular activities, we are offering the services of the Morton Plant Bariatric Team. If you would like to join in and be a part of this FANTASTIC experience, and at the same time, help another WLS'er out, please let me know!  You may PM me, send me an email [email protected], or call me directly (toll free) 866-685-7829.   If you visit my website www.rubycruises.com, you can read up on the Cruise to Lose - the upper right hand side of the home page has a link entitled "Cruise to Lose" - you'll see my picture (lady in a pink shirt holding up a REALLY BIG pair of jeans which I wore to the hospital the day of surgery! LOL).  You can see my story there including an article and a TV news interview clip I did for our local CBS affilliate back in April.  The prices listed on the website are CURRENT prices (our group is sold out except for one Jr. Suite), however THIS PARTICULAR Balcony cabin was booked prior to the group's close, and is available at the $700 price. So....anyone able to help out?  Let me know!!