Wanted to share since I’m hoping other people have gone through this or to encourage and show others what a great decision this was. Went away for the week with the family and I lost 3 pounds!!!! [emoji50][emoji50] that has NEVER happened to me before, even when I was on a “diet.” I’m about 3 months post-op and although I tried to eat healthy and brought protein shakes, there were of course many times when I ate other things like pizza, ice cream, etc.

My new little pouch is amazing because it helped me to eat a lot less and not over-indulge in food that I would’ve in the past.

I won’t lie, it has been a struggle - from making the decision to have this surgery, getting used to not drinking before and after meals, eating a little bit of food and so on and so on. But times like this makes me realize what a great decision I made for myself and that I can still have a good time and eat right. So definitely a win win!!!

I got back from holiday yesterday - and also lost three pounds!

My overindulgences were cashew nuts, alas nothing more sinful! But I craved for freshly caught fish and crab, and I ate it. My portions were small (I was diving and my dive buddy was amazed) but I chose totally fab tasty food. Crab salad - omg, so much better than my previous holiday ritual of gorging on potato chips until I felt sick. Why did I ever do that?

Good on you @EndlessGoals#2018. I would love to see your stats when you are ready - I am also three months post op, and pretty happy with it all...

I went on vacation and ate mostly carbs and still lost weight! Love the assistance this surgery gives me! I however went straight back to business as soon as I got back.

I find I lose more weight on vacations because I’m active. The key for me is to have the right foods available so I eat enough and hit goals. Waaaay different than pre surgery where vacation was basically eating all day

I am actually looking forward to vacations now, I used to be SO active on holiday to the point where I would gorge myself on food (think 4000 cals a day) and ONLY gain a pound or two. I am thinking even if I indulge with my sleeve I am guaranteed to lose weight!

I recently went on a 2 week vacation and had already decided that I would do the best I could do but would also enjoy myself with food and drink. I made smart choices most of the time, like fresh peel and eat shrimp, grilled foods, etc. But I did have several drinks, fresh margaritas, wine.....all of the really bad drinks. I had a 19 hour car ride each way and arrived home to about a 2 pound gain. I was pleased. 2 days later I was down 5 pounds, which was also a 3 pound drop from the stall I had been in prior to vacation (I had stalled for about a month). I am a firm believer that my body sometimes needs a kick start or a break, so if I stall I may have a little cheat day on occasion to give my metabolism a slight kick start.