I'm off to the caribbean and wondered if anyone else would wear a swimsuit as you are right now. I read a thread where one girl said she LOVED snorkling and I am going to be able to do that...if I have the nerve. Let me know what you think. I know I SHOULD be able to do this but can I. Hmmm.....:guess

I'm off to the caribbean and wondered if anyone else would wear a swimsuit as you are right now. I read a thread where one girl said she LOVED snorkling and I am going to be able to do that...if I have the nerve. Let me know what you think. I know I SHOULD be able to do this but can I. Hmmm.....:guess

You are never going to see these people again - just wear a cover up until you go in the Water - ENJOY YOURSELF..... Don't worry - I went on a cruise in feb - i wore my bathing suit - who gives a sh*t....

I am down 43 lbs and sagging skin and all I would put on a suit tomorrow if i was on a crusie -

Lol, well I guess my avatar shows I would but truth is I never let my weight stop me.

I would wear one, I'd feel embarrassed for a few seconds and then I'd relax. Nobody cares about you in particular, everyone is overweight these days, you're not going to stick out like a sore thumb.

I wore boardshorts and a tankini though, I felt much more comfortable that way.

Even at my highest weight I wore a swimsuit when I went scuba diving. I just brought shorts or something to go over it when I wasn't wearing a wet suit or getting in and out of the water. Fat people swim too

I went on a cruise to Mexico, and I wore a big ol' tshirt over my suit. But Do Not Miss the chance to float around in that warm, soft, blue water!!! I wish you could see the goofy smile I've got on my face, just thinking about how good it feels... :bounce:

just in regards to bathers,im wanting to go swimming at our local pool and get into doing laps again,i do whear bathers,but i always feel bad about myself[getting into the pool fast so people dont look at me,then getting out fast and putting a towel around me] i know it really is probably just in my head how i think people look at me]so im going to try and not worry about how other people look or act towards me,thats my challenge.hope you enjoy your holliday,and im sure i will start enjoying the pool.gail:o

Live your life as you are now and wear a swimsuit. You will have a wonderful time.

I havn't been banded yet but I love to go swimming. I wear boy's swim shorts over a one piece. You can keep your shirt on until you get in the water and your legs and everything stay covered up. They are really comfortable and come in some cute colors and designs.

I just got back from the Carribean in August, and yes, I wore a swim suit - a Tankini instead of my moo moo type I usually wore (pre band), but no matter what weight, if I'm going to the ocean, I'm wearing a swimsuit. I might not wear a bikini, but I'm wearing a swimsuit and enjoying myself just like everyone else. You deserve to have a good time, so put it on and enjoy!

By the way, this summer was a NSV for me in the swimsuit area, I purchased a one from Victoria Secrets (a tankinni) and I actually felt good in it!

I can't wait til the day I go out in public in a swimsuit

I wore one at 284 and I wear one now...the only difference??? NO SKIRT NOW!!! OH YEAH!!!!!!

We're leaving for the Caribbean tomorrow and my suit is all packed. I'm gonna live by the pool and be proud!!!

I've never been known for my shyness. I go to the pool all summer long with my friends. I don't care what others think.

just in regards to bathers,im wanting to go swimming at our local pool and get into doing laps again,i do whear bathers,but i always feel bad about myself[getting into the pool fast so people dont look at me,then getting out fast and putting a towel around me] i know it really is probably just in my head how i think people look at me]so im going to try and not worry about how other people look or act towards me,thats my challenge.hope you enjoy your holliday,and im sure i will start enjoying the pool.gail:o

got my pool swimming season ticket yesterday,now turning back now[i better not anyway]

So much of wearing a swimsuit in public is in the way you carry yourself. If you walk out hunched over and a big old cover up, everyone will know you are embarassed and wanting to hide. On the other hand, if you walk tall, wear a cover up if you want, but make it a stylish statement, not a tent, and when the time comes to shed it, do it without blinking, like it is something you do everyday!

I have found if I at least ACT confident, I can pull anything off, including a swimming suit---yep, I took my granddaughter swimming this summer, and it is in a college town---lots of hard perfect bodies!!!

Put on the suit, and strut!!! The vacation will be what you make of it---plan to enjoy it, do not let something like this stress you out! It is all in the attitude!!

Enjoy!!

Kat

Good advice Kat. When I am on vacation I do wear a bathing suit and tan and enjoy the pool. I paid alot of money for the holiday, so I am going to enjoy it. I always feel self conscious a bit but I still do it anyway. I will when the weight comes off as well even with my thigh skin wrinkling down to my knees.