My husband & I went to Mexico last week on vacation and I just wanted to share with everyone that it IS possible to have a fun vacation and not worry about food, even though we are on specific eating programs. I am 4.5 months post-op and pretty much adhered to my proper diet with a few exceptions. I took my vitamins, ate a lot of lean/grilled protein and tried to get my water in. If we were off-site on an excursion, I made sure to have a protein bar and extra water on hand. Breakfast was usually an omelet with veggies or a yogurt & fruit and lunch/dinner was grilled or poached fish, shrimp, chicken or lean beef and veggies. We stayed at our favorite inclusive resort and I pretty much ate dessert every night, only had pasta once (two spinach raviolis) and only ate rice once (a couple bites of sofrito & rice). I did have crusty bread at dinner most nights (usually with olive oil & balsamic) and I did drank alcohol most nights at dinner and at the swim-up bars at the pools. Before everyone gasps, I only gained two pounds. We walked a lot and went on several off-site excursions, along with swimming almost every day. I got back home Saturday night and went back on program Sunday. I weighed myself this morning and not only did I lose the two pounds I gained on vacation, but I also lost an additional pound. We took this same trip at the same resort two years ago and we both ate and drank like no tomorrow and I gained 14 pounds. I did have to say “no” to a lot of things that looked delicious and I couldn’t finish a lot of the yummy food on my plate, but it is possible to go on vacation and enjoy your meals with minimal weight gain.

Good to know! Hubby & I are headed to Mexico soon and I haven't really thought too much about the eating part of it. I'll just try to make the best decisions I can, but like you, I'm sure there will be a splurge here and there :-)

What was the name of the resort? I've been to a couple of all inclusive resorts there.

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We stayed at the El Dorado Royale in Puerto Morelos. It's approximately 45 minutes south of the Cancun airport and about 30 minutes north of Playa del Carmen. It is an adult only/all inclusive resort. http://www.karismahotels.com/.../El.../El-Dorado-Royale They also have another resort next door that is for families with kids (Generations Riviera Maya).

This is our second stay there and everyone is so nice. We will definitely be going back in a few years.

Good to know, I'm still beginner just 3 week after the surgery. How long I have to wait to have again my favorite JD Coke ?

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My nutritionist wants me to stay away from alcohol for 1 year, but I was on vacation and I made that exception. I was also told to stay away from soda, so I didn't have any cocktails that have soda in them. I'm almost 5 months post-op and stuck to Blue Hawaiians. I did have a mimosa before breakfast one morning and the bubbles felt weird/uncomfortable in my stomach, so I stopped drinking them.