Back from vacation and a "normal" BMI

This has to be the first time ever I've been on a 7 day cruise and LOST weight!

We just got back from a wonderful "Christmas present" cruise to Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Cozumel trip and I was afraid to get on the scale. but I lost 2 pounds taking me into the "normal" bmi range. I've still got a long way to go but my experience on this trip makes me so happy I had the surgery 6 months ago.

This is our 5th cruise since Nov. 2010 and it was the most exciting time ever.

I took the stairs several times instead of using the elevator, I used to use it to go up or down even one floor. This time I traveled several floors at an almost jog on the stairs.

To celebrate the new me I went down the slide on the ship something before I never would have done for fear of what others would think. I felt normal for the first time in a very long time.

We walked all over the three stops and shopped and spent one afternoon jet skiing in the ocean, I can't believe how different life is.

I did get sick one day on the trip, constipation was the culprit along with some turkey that I probably ate too fast. But regardless it was much easier than I expected. Did I "cheat" on my eating plan, yes, am I upset no. Why? because they were planned cheats. I didn't put anything in my mouth I didn't think about first. My cheats were simple a couple bits of melting chocolate cake and ice cream each night at dinner. I shared the dessert with my husband and kept it well controlled. I can't help but be proud of myself for keeping control and thinking.

For anyone reading who is considering this surgery, go, make the appointment, talk to the doctor and get ready for the start of the rest of your life.

Glad you had a good time and kept in control of your food intake. I swear it didn't seem like you were gone that long.LOL

Maybe when I bet a normal BMI I'll go on a cruise too. Someplace warm my husband would melt.LOL Where did you board

the ship?

we boarded the ship in New Orleans, that way we could save money and drive down. Not sure I'd do that drive again though lol. We're looking at next year's trip already. It's the cheapest way to travel with 7 people like we have.

Wow sounds like you had a phenomenal time!  I can't wait to go on a cruise someday.  And all the activities too!!!  What a great post-wls gift!

Mallisa

Mal you should start shopping for one now you'd be amazed how cheap they are!