Hi all!

So today was the great weigh in after my 2 week hiatus and as of today I am 8 weeks post op. I am down 28.8 lbs! Big ol' happy dance in progress! Surprisingly I lost about 7 lbs while on the road traveling. I thought I was going to come home weighing the same amount as when I left. I did way better than I thought. Jerkey and string cheese were my best friends while traveling.

I am able to eat quite a bit more and I am able to get my fluids in finally. I struggled with Fluid intake the most I think from day one. Some days I am able to eat more than others and some days I have to remind myself that I need to eat. While on vacation I did indulge in a couple of bites of things I should not have. But I used my sleeve to control myself whereas in the past I would have stuffed myself into oblivion. I made the commitment and I plan on sticking to it. I think people have the impression that the sleeve will keep you from wanting to eat things you shouldn't. Not the case. It helps you take control. As long as you understand that you will do well.

The only downside is my clothes are falling off of me, my skin is starting to sag a bit (not being able to exercise while on the road didn't help) and I am always cold. However! These are things I can definitely live with! While we were on vacation I was told that I looked like a model and my husband told me that he is officially married to the hot wife! WHOOOHOO!

I am so happy I can barely contain myself. I would do this again in a heartbeat!

Congratulations! You have almost the exact same results as I did at week eight - and I did some traveling too. Isn't it great to have loose clothes and hear compliments! So happy for you!

Whenever we travel I try to find a place to go hiking. You should have seen me in Phoenix in the 100+ degree summer. The vultures were circling overhead. lol

You know I thought about going outdoors but it was 27 degrees out. Definitely not a fan! I would have had polar bears chasing me!

Yeah, that would be tough! Where did you go?

We are planning the Grand Canyon and some of Route 66 for spring break.

We drove from CA to PA some of it on Route 66

Wow thats great! Congrats! Im currently 1wk post ops and ive lost 15lbs.