Cruise

[Mocha2871 182]

I was wondering has anyone gone on a cruise since having the surgery and how did they do on the boat as far as eating?

[BlueEyes 5]

I actually just got back from one on Friday...did great! I am 3 months post op just ate when I felt the slightest bit full I stopped. I brought Protein Shakes and Protein Bars just in case...and stuck mostly to Protein

[Carlotta 57]

Concentrate on having fun,with excursions, dancing on the cruise ship , activities on and off the boat. Don't let food be your source of pleasure on the cruise. Go to the gym and do cardio exercise. Treat yourself to the spa..you will feel much better when return home from your vacation., without regrets. Also, keep away from the buffets, order room service for the things u can hsve rather than going to a buffet and seeing all that food. For the eveving ng meal, dress up., feel pretty and order what is on your eating protocol. Some cruise ships have d inner menus for those who want to watch their weight.. Heathly options.

[marfar7 1,532]

I haven't gone on 1 since being sleeved (11 wks) but does lapbanding count? I've been on 4 cruises banded. Only on my last cruise (this past May to Alaska) did I gain any weight (I was totally unfilled and awaiting sleeve revision). They have very healthy food choices. We ate in the dining room for Breakfast and dinner (almost every Breakfast was 1/2 of an eggs benedict and coffee. dinner was chicken, fish, or beed + a veggie + rice or potato. We ate at the buffet for lunch (or wherever we were in port). Went to Mexico 3x (different parts) and was full on about 1/3 of a fish taco and a few spoonfuls of refried Beans. What line r u going? Carnival has a chocolate buffet on every cruise and its worth checking out. I spend about 30 mins in line for about 5 bites of over 100 pcs of chocolate "whatever".

Every ship has a gym (we looked at it once!) and there's plenty of walking to be done just getting around the ship. And when ur in ports (where r u going?) there's plenty of walking. Bring good shoes with u!

Anyway, cruises CAN be done after wls. Just pick and choose what healthiest and avoid the 24 hr room service. It's probly why I gained 4 lbs with my last cruise!

Have fun! And relax. Ur on vacation...no need to stress about food...

[marfar7 1,532]

Concentrate on having fun,with excursions, dancing on the cruise ship , activities on and off the boat. Don't let food be your source of pleasure on the cruise. Go to the gym and do cardio exercise. Treat yourself to the spa..you will feel much better when return home from your vacation., without regrets. Also, keep away from the buffets, order room service for the things u can hsve rather than going to a buffet and seeing all that food. For the eveving ng meal, dress up., feel pretty and order what is on your eating protocol. Some cruise ships have d inner menus for those who want to watch their weight.. Heathly options.

I guess we were writing our response at the same time. After I hit "post" I read ur reply and had to laugh. We both have 2 totally different opinions on the 24 hr room service. At 11 pm, when in my jammies, I routinely ordered a sandwich (ate 1/2 maybe) and a pc of chocolate cake. Every single nite. Ate healthy the rest of the time except that darned room service!

Everyone has their own answers to questions...thats for sure!!! Glad u had fun!

[BlueEyes 5]

U do so much ur activity level goes up the shows are amazing ur so entertained u don't even care about the food. For dinner they kept asking if I liked the food cuz I ate so little ...I just laughed and said ate so much during the day still full

[fatiniowa 10]

I went for a seven day cruise in June so that was about 9 mo post op. Was a struggle since it was a secret from my family and still is. At meals I would order stuff that sounded small, normally fish and would take desert to the room for a late snack since unable to eat it at meal time. The server made a comment that I don't eat much so I told him to hush to not make it obvious. I'm broke so while the family (parents, siblings) was at over priced tours at stops I used that time to swim since I knew they wouldn't see scars if they were off the boat. I did some walking at the stops and had some drinks. Being relaxed and off of work I was in the mood for lots of sex so found 7 guys mostly in vancouver the day before and night after but did hook up with a singer from another cruise line in the bathroom of a local bar. So that and taking the stairs rather than elevator was good for wieght loss. I was afraid I may have gained but ended up losing 3 lbs from the trip. I also had plenty of drinks (2 or 3 per day which is a lot for a goodie goodie guy like me) and didn't bother me at all but I know they were loaded with calories. So unless you are wanting to hide it from people which is tough the cruise should be no big deal. I did have lots of bathroom issue the 1st 3 months with things being loose so I would avoid travel during that time though. Now it seems things get backed up so travel not an issue for me at least.

[BlueEyes 5]

I am at point that who cares if people know it is what it Is