Gained weight on vacation...thank goodness for pre-op diet!

sqerlygirl
on 11/18/10 11:38 am
I have been away from the boards for a couple of weeks...we went on a cruise and I had quite a few "last meals". Creme Brulee, lobster bisque, key lime pie, etc.... FIVE lbs back on my hips in no time!!
 
I started back on my normal eating plan as soon as we got off the ship...I was happy to find that cravings and appetite were normal and had no problem getting back on my program.

I started my 2 week Atkins pre-op diet on Monday and 3 lbs have melted off, so I'm guessing most of it was water retention (I always swell up like a sausage on vacation)
 
I planned to indulge while on the trip but the reailty of how fast those 5 lbs came back has given me more confidence that I am doing the right thing by having WLS. Having a powerful tool on my side is what I need to fight this battle!

I am having so many different feelings this week....nervous, happy, grateful, scared....and around and around they go in my mind. So happy to be back on the boards and can't wait for the 29th to be here!!!

Char
RNY 11/28/10 5' 6"
HW 263/SW 217/CW 130/GOAL 134
LW-Apple-Gold-Small.jpg image by PlicketyCat

                    

Roz !!!!
on 11/18/10 12:02 pm - Butler, PA
I've always wanted to go on a Cruise.  It sounds like you had a really good time.  I'm glad to hear you got right back on track.  The 29th will be here before you know it.

Roz

God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!

RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!!
Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119
on Maintenance

Price S.
on 11/18/10 8:26 pm - Mills River, NC
Cruses are fun and we have one planned during the winter sometime.  Last time I ate my way from stop to stop, then ate somemore. 
This summer we did a "last meal" vacation to the northeast, up to Maine and back.  Oh my, the seafood we put away.  But in the end I only gained a pound and it came off quickly.
We are happy to have you back.  The 29th will be here soon and we will welcome you to the other side and slide down the loosers bench to make room for you.

    LW-Apple-Gold-Small.jpg image by PlicketyCat  66 yrs young, 4'11"  hw  220, goal 120 met at 12 months, cw 129 learning Maintainance

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lerkhart
on 11/18/10 11:17 pm
Glad you got right back with the program.  The 29th will be here before you know it!!
Good luck.
Linda
14.5 lost pre-surgery  5'1 1/2"                                      LW-Apple-Gold-Small.jpg image by PlicketyCat
Lee ~
on 11/19/10 12:31 am - CA
Char, you're doing great.  I would have put on those five pounds too.  I swell up from looking at the food.  Good job on those three pounds coming off this week.

HW: 249   SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011

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