Hi all:)

Just arrived yesterday from an 8 day cruise... YIKES!

I'm 5 mths post op and have fairly great restriction.... I can say I made good choices 85% of the time on the cruise.... I do however feel a few pounds piled on.

My question is.... Should I wait to weigh myself maybe 1 week or so, or bite the bullet and step on the scale????

Bite the bullet and step on the scale. What will it hurt. If you gained, then you know you need to buckle down a bit and start fresh. If not.....then I would say you did great on that trip!! Good Luck to ya!

Thanks Tricia... I'm so scared though!! Lol

I dont want to get frustrated at myself:(

I know what you mean though... It will make me work harder! Good luck to you too:)

I have an 8 day cruise coming up pretty soon - I'm almost considering just taking my scale with me to keep myself in line, lol.

Bite the bullet and step on the scale. What will it hurt. If you gained, then you know you need to buckle down a bit and start fresh. If not.....then I would say you did great on that trip!! Good Luck to ya!

I agree burying your head in the sand doesnt make u weigh any less. Thats like having a bill turn up in the mail and then not open it, u will still owe the money whether u open it up or not

Isnt not weighing yourself part of how u got to your starting weight ? i know it was for me .. i never even owned any scales, now scales are my friend not my enemy

I weigh myself 2 times a day. Doesn't discourage me one bit. You gotta know where you are to get to where you're going.

tmf

I went on vacation and just got on the scale today....2 days after i got back. I knew if I waited I would continue to make unhealthy choices. I got back on the scale and back on track with healthy eating.

I just got back also and gained about 5 lbs. But I think alot of it is Water retention because I can really feel it in my ankles. I think I might be starting my period as well.

Hopefully in a week I will be back

Whilst new to the lap band, i have traveled on a number of cruises and long term holidays and successfully avoided gaining weight on holidays. A few tips I can recommend, especially for cruises:

- Keep active! Look at offshore activities that involve more sport, swimming, diving, snorkeling, adventure activities etc. Use the time on shore to walk around and explore the town and ports. Additional exercise will help burn off any extra treats you do have.

- I also aimed to spend the daylight hours outside or on deck in the pool. Being in a bikini or swimsuit more often will also make you avoid wanting to eat too much.

- Alcohol, i'd focus on enjoying a few very nice drinks (either top shelf or a cream free cocktail) rather than a night of getting plastered.

- Drink plenty of Water. I've been surprised how little water many people drink, while on cruises especially. I've never had to fight anyone to get to the fresh water vs the soda machine or bar! Keep a water bottle with you throughout the day. Often the buffets have fresh lemon and lime as well to make it taste better. Alternatively a herbal tea can be a pleasant end to a meal vs a heavy milky coffee.

- Stick to a plate or portion size your used to. If your at a buffet, no need to take multiple plates or a tray if you want to stick to a single plate.

- Use the opportunity to taste various items at the buffet, just dont eat a full portion of everything you try. You'll be shocked how much food others leave behind so you wont look out of place at all.

- Soups on board cruises are great. After an active day, lunch was often a Soup first then i would see if i was still hungry before seeking more food.

- Keep a book or magazine with you if you have some time free or if you end up on your own.Travelling alone quite often, i find even if I do have to eat out by myself, having something to read makes me eat a lot slower and I enjoy my food.

Hope some of that helps!

Enjoy your cruise!

For me, when I have gotten off track I wait a few days to weigh myself. Somehow I just don't want to see the number I think it will be. Guess there is some denial going on there, but I have gotten back on track without seeing that scary number.

Thanks for all the support and replies...

Vlp I know what u mean!!!

I will weigh myself tomorrow morning and face reality.... I will let u guys

Oops... Sorry

I will let u all know my results!! Wish me luck:)

Ok.... Finally got the courage to step on the scale this morning....

I gained 1.8 pounds!!!!! WHEW!!

Not too shabby for an 8 day cruise:)

I remember in the past gaining 5-7 lbs in a week on a cruise.

THANK YOU LAPBAND!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!