I'm 6 months out & just got back from a really great trip to Disney. At 60 lbs down (halfway to goal) it was so much easier to walk. Last year I had to stop a lot to catch my breath & this year I led the family!

The highlight was riding the teacups with my kids. Last year I could hardly get in the teacup (had to basically step over the doorway cause I couldn't fit through it - and my stomach cut into the bar so my kids could not really turn it. This year I had no trouble just walking in, sitting down, & had about 8 inches to spare with the bar. My youngest shouted out "Mama I am so proud of you - your tummy won't slow us down anymore!" and I said "You are so right baby it won't slow us down ever again."

Btw I also "released" 3 lbs on this trip! (I don't say lost because I don't want to find it!) I guess from all the walking & extra water!

Love me sleeve & changing body!

Congrats!

That's awesome. Congratulations to you! And I really like the term "released", it shows empowerment. Keep up the great job. Thanks for sharing.

That is an awesome story! Congratulations!

I can't wait to go back to Universal's Islands of Adventures. The last time I was there, I had to stuff myself into the Harry Potter ride and almost had to get off because it made me very clausterphobic since I was pinned in so tightly. I also was completely humiliated because I was too big to ride the Incredible Hulk ride, even in the wide seat.

Glad you enjoyed your trip to Disney!!

Yayyyy!

Thanks Everyone! I just noticed I said love me sleeve 'lol - do love myself but meant to say my 'lol

Last year we did Universal but I couldn't click the Harry Potter seat at the entrance to the ride so I didn't try it - we didn't make it over there this trip but one day I will go back & ride it!!!! That will be another great NSV day!

That is fabulous!! I am going to Universal on the 1st of August and a little nervous! I am almost 4 weeks out and only lost 35lbs so far.

Only 35 in 4 weeks? That is over half of what I have done in 6 months! You are doing great!!

Such an AWESOME NSV!!!

I went to disney in 2005 (2 weeks after gallbladder surgery LOL) and It was my first time and I had SO MUCH FUN! We are going back I think in September, my little brother will be 12 when we go(he was 6 when we went last) and this will be the most fun ever! I'm really hoping to go to Universal too this time.

I should be ok about 2 months post op to ride Right?

Thanks! I think you should be ok to go on rides 2 months out -but check with your doctor of course. You'll still be eating mostly soft stuff so you may have to bring your meals.

Thanks! I think you should be ok to go on rides 2 months out -but check with your doctor of course. You'll still be eating mostly soft stuff so you may have to bring your meals.

I'll do that when I talk to him tomorrow or see him day before surgery.

Glad you had such a great time!! I can't wait to go again!

I went to Disneyland and California Adventure a couple months ago. I could fit easily into EVERYTHING. It was such a huge relief and pleasure to just be like most everyone else and not have worry or even think about fitting on a ride.

Yay!! We did a trip to Disney in march and I got my pic with the characters right along with my kids!! I loved fitting in all the rides. It just made you feel so carefree and giddy at the same time didn't it???? Great job!!!!

Taking the grand babies to Disney in December 4 months after surgery want all those experiences you described and hopefully Hawaii in Feb I want to be comfortable in a bathingsuit

Great story!!! Thanks for sharing. Its encouraging.