..how grateful I am for my band. I was on a cruise last week and was able to do whatever I wanted. I walked all over this huge ship and had no pain, no issues at all. I went onto a small boat to go snorkeling and had no problem getting on it from the dock, or getting in and out of the Water on the ladder either. I was even able to run the length of that long long pier in St. Thomas as we were late back to the ship. I kept up and even went faster than my sister. I've gotten a new lease on life and it's all due to the band. I had absolutely no issues with the food because I was so aware of how much better I was feeling this time compared to the last cruise I was on. It's easy to walk away from the buffet when you can move without pain and when you can fit in any chair, booth, lounge chair, barstool, plane seat, etc, etc.

Below is a picture of a very happy woman sitting at the bar at Maaho Beach and not sweating like a pig or embarrassed about her size. Life is good. ...oh and I lost another pound even with the increase in alcoholic consumption over the past week.

You look fantastic! Congratulations -- how wonderful to have this vacation. I am so happy for you. You are a star!

You are beautiful. So very happy for you!!

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!

You look Awesome!!! So happy for you!

I love it you look so happy and relaxed!! OK I'm jealous too!!! Wish I was with you all...and relaxing in the sun!!

Haaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy !!!!!!! Who is that pretty lady enjoying a fun cruise ? Why it must be you ! You look so happy and relaxed ! Glad to hear you had such a great time, it almost ( but not quite ) makes me want to go on a cruise too ! Congratulations on all your success !

Hey Liz - you look great! Glad you had a great cruise. You're so right about the sweating like a pig. This is the first summer that I have not dreaded in many, many years. Why? Because I hardly sweat if at all. How great is that! My shirts use be be saturated with sweat after some walking and climbing stairs. And being able to sit in any chair, booth or seat? Priceless.

Hey Liz - you look great! Glad you had a great cruise. You're so right about the sweating like a pig. This is the first summer that I have not dreaded in many, many years. Why? Because I hardly sweat if at all. How great is that! My shirts use be be saturated with sweat after some walking and climbing stairs. And being able to sit in any chair, booth or seat? Priceless.

Aww...thanks Joe. FYI, we're having a support group meeting on Saturday here in the city. Let me know if you can make it and I'll send details.