Aloha!

Hi Everyone!

I have tried to read most of the posts since I have been away, but I just have run out of time! Just know that I am thinking about you all and hope that everyone is doing ok, post or pre op.

Hawaii was fun, the cruise was ok, and the travelling was a nightmare (long story...initial flight was delayed, which effected connecting flight, ended up taking 4 planes to get there, missed the first day of cruise, had to meet up with the boat in Maui).

But......I feel so blessed to have been able to handle the stress and then the adventure because I wasn't lugging around an extra 60 pounds. There was lots of food to be had, but I just kept sticking with the plan although I think I may have had one too many macadamia nuts because the scale did not budge. I was surprised when I got home to see that my weight was exactly the same as when I left. I went ziplining and went up the highest mountain/volcano which was spectacular. Glad to be home though. Time to rest after my vacation!!

Barb

That sounds like fun, I'm jealous! Glad you had a good time, despite the travel challenges.

Yes, it was a great experience. Thanks.

Barb

Great pictures. Sounds like the vacation part (not the travel part) of it was active and fun. Did you ever go ziplining pre-WLS?

Ziplinig was my surgiversary gift to myself.

Thanks. No, I had not gone before. It was pretty thrilling, but I don't think I'd go again. When I thought too much about it, it kinda freaked me out, but again, I am glad that I experienced it!

Barb

I am sorry it had a rough start but I am very greatful you had s great time. Would you have ziplined a yr ago?

I want to go to Greece, London and Paris but I told my husband I want to wait a yr. I want to be able to enjoy it. No****ch for ever possible issue because of my weight.

You have a beautiful family!

Hi Penny! Ziplining wasn't something that I aspired to do (my daughter convinced me to go), but I am glad that I did it. Travelling is another thing. I really love to travel and have been fortunate to have seen (and lived) in many places in the world. The difference at this time of my life is that now with my weight being lower, I can truly enjoy myself and move my body easily to where it has to go. Greece, London and Paris are all spectacular. You will love it!

Barb

Yes, I can not wait. Right now I still worry about fitting properly in seats, in the restaurants will I bump into the back of some, will they put me in a booth, will people look at me and whisper to themselves.. look at the fat American.

I these things only because they are real thoughts as silly as they may be. I want to travel relatively free from those. At least not as much.

I admire and respect all your travels. When talking to the bank about our retirement plan they asked us.. do you want a big home or travel. We both said travel and pay kids college. So we moved into a smaller home that we love. Less cleaning! And we and tucking away to travel the world later.

Also, good for you and your daughter for doing the ziplone!

Welcome back!!! You look absolutely glowing in your pictures!! I can't wait to hear more about your trip and the zip lining. No doubt it was all incredible once you got past the initial hurdle.

Hi D.! Yes, it was pretty incredible. Let's meet up for coffee. Is there a meeting in Burlington this weekend or is it next? We are going up to our property this weekend so I am hoping it's not this weekend. I haven't heard anything yet.

Thanks,

Barb