1st Anniversary Cruise/ Bicentennial Club

Hi, Haven't been on here much lately but will try to make time to give support. I do want to share this with you guys. I went on a cruise to Alaska on Princess to celebrate my 1st year out. I had gone on a cruise to Bermuda two weeks preop. I was exited on my Alaska cruise because I finnally had my mobility back, I could walk long distances, I fit in the chairs, I didn't need a seat belt extention on the plain, and I didn't cause plastic deck chairs to collapse. A cruise can be a challenge but I dump and I didn't want to dump so I watched my food intake. Low fat/Low carb/ Low sugar. I did eat a little more than I am used to but I also walked alot more. My 1st year post op check-up with my surgeon was yesterday, two days post cruise and I was afraid I was not going to meet my goal. I was actuelly afraid I might of gained. To my surprise I lost 6 pounds on the cruise!, putting me into the BiCentennial Club with a 200 lbs. weight loss since surgery! I can't believe I have lost this much. I look at my preop pics and I can't believe how big I was. This surgery has given me a new life. For those of you guys preop, stay the course, the changes this surgery brings about are incredible. It really is a life saver! Hope to be on here more often to give support, just want to return the support I got in my early stages. Peace and hope to ya all, Roger

WOW !!!! Thats great news !!!! Your really doing well !!!! Keep up the great job !!!! Can't wait to join you !!!! Laura