I had my sleeve surgery on 3/25/15. Going on vacation and having a good time was one of the catalysts for deciding to have surgery.

Well I got back from a week's vacation and probably had the best vacation ever. I spent a week at Disney World with one day at Universal.

I sat in the middle seat on the airplane and rode ALL of the rides. No problem at all! I felt like a normal sized person. In fact, I was sad to see so many obese people in scooters. I was thinking how are they having a good time?

I did not make the best food choices and when I got back was pleased that I hadn't gained any weight. But I was also happy to get back to my "normal" food routine. However, I lost 9 pounds the week after. I think I must have been retaining Water in my ankles. I had two broken ankles two years ago from a car accident and sometimes have cankles now when I walk a lot. : (

Anyone on the fence about the surgery, DO IT!! Prior to losing the weight, I always had crappy vacations. Not anymore!

Total weight loss so far: 140

You look fantastic! How close are you to goal?

Congratulations! I'm going back to Disney next April and I can hardly wait to do the parks at 100 pounds + less than last time! It sounds like you had an amazing time...very happy for you.

You look fantastic! How close are you to goal?

Thanks! I'm at the goal the doctor set for me for a year but would like to lose another 20 pounds.

You look amazing, glad you had such a good time!

Love your story, Blue1213! You look great! I can totally relate, I always had crappy vacations too.

Im getting my sleeve on June 15. I have 25 years worth of vacation pics where i look awful! i finally got sick of taking nice vacations (including Disney World!) and never really having that great of a time, because i hated the way i looked. Specially since we always go places where you're gonna be in a bathing suit. i would spend $$$ buying plus size bathing suits and cover ups, sundresses, etc...and STILL not like the way i looked. We have a big trip planned in November for Cozumel, and i'm gonna be ready!!!

I love Cozumel! And will love it more now that I've lost the weight. I would go and never let my picture be taken. Plus I almost passed out trying to get to Tulum and I never actually got to see it.

Have a great time Hulabird!

Looking amazing!

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