I am almost 6 months post op and took my first vacation this week (Drove up to Tahoe). I went with some friends who did not know about the surgery but knew I was actively losing weight and trying to eat healthier and it wasn't awkward at all. I didn't snack, but I did eat some meals I shouldn't have. But between watching how much and exercise, I was down just over 2 lbs for the week. In the past, anytime I vacationed I would be up so I'm super excited.

I had some great NSVs while I was out.

- Hiked almost every day - around 5 miles, intermediate hikes, at elevation. Still hard, but I did it.

- Kayaked, and was able to get in and out easily.

- They had standard size bath towels in the bathroom, and it wrapped all the way around me without a gap!

- It was my birthday and I didn't have any cake, and really didn't miss it.

I tried alcohol for the first time since surgery. I had a glass a wine a couple of times and did fine. However, I had about 1/3 of a margarita and felt awful. I don't think I full on dumped, but I think if I had drunk any more I would have. It's the first time I've had any amount of sugar so lesson learned. I'm going back to not drinking for a while (it will continue to be an occasional event going forward).

A couple of other cool NSVs:

• While out hiking, a friend was walking behind me (one of the few that know I had the surgery). She made a .comment about how different I look from behind and that my waist was cutting in
• I ordered a new v neck tshirt in size L and it fit perfect!!! I was wearing 2XL and many of them were too tight.
• I was cleaning out my coat closet today (I've cleaned out my main closet a few times, but never got around to my coats). Being in Northern California and wIth surgery end of December, then Covid, I didn't really wear most of my coats this year. I have a raincoat that last year was really tight - I could wear it but couldn't button all the buttons. I tried it on today and it was HUGE. You could literally fit another person in there with me

Yay!

They had standard size bath towels in the bathroom, and it wrapped all the way around me without a gap!

OMG this is totally going to be one of my goals! I'm staying in a hotel right now and the towel only covers my back OR front.

SG2020 HW 294 SW 270 CW 270

14 hours ago, locura79 said:

OMG this is totally going to be one of my goals! I'm staying in a hotel right now and the towel only covers my back OR front.

SG2020 HW 294 SW 270 CW 270

Congrats on your surgery! I'm now thinking of all the beautiful towels I could have at home since I don't need bath sheets anymore