Hello Darlinks.

I've been away for a bit. Did you miss me?! (That's a rhetorical joke, btw!)

Went on holiday. My first proper holiday in the sun since being sliced and diced.

So, what did I learn on my travels to foreign climes?

• Water consumption. It is kinda important. Stops one from passing out and prevents your skin looking akin to that of a sun-dried prune.
• Beer and vodka-sprite. It is not a good substitute for water. Despite it being entertaining, it gives you a headache and forces you to have to drink far more water to replenish and sustain hydration levels which then compromises food intake. It is also not as nice as Guinness. But then you all knew that.
• Protein. I was at an 'all inclusive' affair. I realised pesky chef's don't particularly like dolling out the protein en-masse as it is expensive and they're trying to minimise costs. Consequently, I became that person who swiped 'the best bits', muscled people out of the way to get the extra piece of steak or last omelet being served in the mornings. Without sufficient protein I felt weak. It also compromised my ability to drink beer and vodka-sprite - and who needs that?!
• Puddings/Deserts. Are absolutely pointless and made me feel sick. The tube that is now my stomach has very much done its job, in that I do not tolerate sugary things well. I also found it dehydrated me, which then compounded the feeling of 'urgh'. Subsequently, if I wanted something sweet, I opted for water melon. Sweet enough, tasty and well, is largely made up of water! Huzzah!
• Sun tan cream. Before buying this, please have a little think about how much you will actually need. I, with my head up my bottom, bought enough lotion to slather up an entire herd of elephants. Clearly, as with most body-dysmorphics, I had bought what I would have previously consumed pre-sleeve. When my skin was three times the square footage. Consequently, I came home with three untouched bottles.
• hair Loss. Yes, weird, but a point I hadn't considered. If, like me, you lost a fair amount of hair; be forewarned. When you go out into the sun where your hair has thinned, you can easily get a burnt scalp- unless you protect it with cream or a hat or something. I got a burnt head and then a few days later had to deal with all the serious flaking going on. Not an attractive look; your partner picking out massive lumps of skin out of your hair like some chimpanzee grooming its partner when you're out for dinner in the local town or in pleasant company.
• Jewellery. Yes, I have lost weight. Yes, I wore jewellery. Yes, I drank vodka-sprite, went dancing and didn't realise till the next day that my watch, the one I'd been promising to get some links taken out of, had flung off my wrist at some point during the evening and was now lost. A diamond ring also flung off on a separate occasion, but thankfully, I spotted it happening and quickly reclaimed it. Don't put off getting your jewellery re-sized. Or, alternatively, and if you're going dancing - don't wear it. I was very sad I'd lost my watch. Still, gives me an excuse to buy a nice shiny new one....
• Razors and shaving. Bit personal but hey, we're all sharers here. What a difference losing 60 odd pounds makes?! I could reach the places other razors couldn't previously reach and in record time, too! No awkward breath-sapping contortions, fuzz or badly-packed packets of rolling tobacco for me, thank you very much!
• Sweating and heat rash. Practically non-existent in comparison. What a difference. Amazing. Made my holiday. Prepare to be amazed. I was.
• Feeling attractive. Finally it happened. I realised I was thinner, healthier, happier and that even my hair is getting thicker, my skin is beginning to snap back into shape again - along with my boobs! I was humbled and left with a warm, smiley, fuzzy feeling. My bottom got pinched a lot, too. So I assume that my inner happy was matching my outer happy and that made 'him' want to grope me more

If you hadn't already worked it out... I had a lovely time.

Here's hoping you, too, have a very happy, warm, fun-filled summer. Everything we've gone through? It's so worth it.

Revs x

Glad you had a good time! And you look BEAUtiful!

Funny! I like funny posts.

And you look absolutely gorgeous.

Welcome home.

I sure missed ya, but so glad you were off having fun. I resized my favorite bracelet already, but lost a ring a couple weeks ago, so jewelry is off limits for now. . And I too, am that girl that farms through the Chinese food buffet for all the good hunks of meat. It's like we're twins. Although I've done the Bloody Mary/margarita thing instead of the beer/vodka-sprite thing. No carbonation for this sleeve....yowza.

Oh yea, whad ya miss?....... New Stalls sub forum created! So the members that are "search function impaired" have a place to put their mind numbing repetitive posts and the rest of us can steer clear. And I can probably cancel that big ammunition order.

Glad you had a good time! And you look BEAUtiful!

Thank you so much! x

Funny! I like funny posts.

And you look absolutely gorgeous.

Welcome home.

Thank you so much! I am humbled, truly

I sure missed ya, but so glad you were off having fun. I resized my favorite bracelet already, but lost a ring a couple weeks ago, so jewelry is off limits for now. . And I too, am that girl that farms through the Chinese food buffet for all the good hunks of meat. It's like we're twins. Although I've done the Bloody Mary/margarita thing instead of the beer/vodka-sprite thing. No carbonation for this sleeve....yowza.

Oh yea, whad ya miss?....... New Stalls sub forum created! So the members that are "search function impaired" have a place to put their mind numbing repetitive posts and the rest of us can steer clear. And I can probably cancel that big ammunition order.

Aww Kindle, I missed you, too! Sorry about your ring, love. It sucks, doesn't it...

And HUZZAH! 50 cals put on the back-burner for now, huh?!

I'm sure it won't be long before we'll be needing them

Sounds like a wonderful holiday and, of course we missed you! Life isn't the same without our Revs!

I can sympathize about the sunburned scalp - had that happen a couple of times this summer already...makes shampooing a new adventure in pain.

Welcome back, pretty lady!

Looking good, Madam!

I am off to my first all-inclusive vacation (since surgery) this September. Can't wait

Sounds like a wonderful holiday and, of course we missed you! Life isn't the same without our Revs!

I can sympathize about the sunburned scalp - had that happen a couple of times this summer already...makes shampooing a new adventure in pain.

Welcome back, pretty lady!

Fanks, Mc Utterly Butterly!

Sorry 'bout your burnt bonce. It really does suck, doesn't it? Combing my hair was eye-watering. Literally. Gave the man something to obsess over though - other than my butt! x

Looking good, Madam!

I am off to my first all-inclusive vacation (since surgery) this September. Can't wait

Thanks, Sassy, sincerely.

I hope you have a lovely time on holiday. I was very glad I went All-in. Gave me the option to pick and choose whatever I wanted and not worry about it.

That included all the booze! Muahaha

Did you miss me?!

Madam Reverie

i didn't realize you were gone

great pic

you look so nice and "curvy"

oh wait, that is the chair

welcome home!!!

I have noticed i was seeing "less and less of you!"

always good to see your smiling face

and new great looking self

68 lbs gone!!!!!

keep up the great job

I know you will

good luck

kathy

congrats

Edited July 5, 201412 yr by proudgrammy

Did you miss me?!

Madam Reverie

i didn't realize you were gone

great pic

you look so nice and "curvy"

oh wait, that is the chair

welcome home!!!

I have noticed i was seeing "less and less of you!"

always good to see your smiling face

and new great looking self

68 lbs gone!!!!!

keep up the great job

I know you will

good luck

kathy

congrats

Thanks, Kathy, I'll surely try! And thank you for the compliment. I think. On behalf of the restaurant/chair owner!

Absolutely missed ! Love your responses and posts ! I got my ring sized a month ago. That's one of them things you don't think about ! Glad you had a great holiday and welcome back !!

Absolutely missed ! Love your responses and posts ! I got my ring sized a month ago. That's one of them things you don't think about ! Glad you had a great holiday and welcome back !!

Fanks, chica

Fanks, chica

Man how I have mised your posts. I just read it to my husband. Just did not get it like I do. I told him if I had a million dollars I would track you down and make you write a book. As I sit in my fly infested Texas small town and strawberry margaritas (put in the fridge for 24 hours to DE fizz) I have a smile. Your back!!!