I gained 13 pounds on my firsr caribbean cruise. In April I will be on my first post surgery cruise. Anyone have any post surgery cruise experience?

I went on a cruise 5 months post. I had a plan before going on board- one drink a day, exercise everyday, only an entree, no Desserts.

Did not work! I gained a few pounds(3). I didn't stick to the one drink a day. I didn't exercise every day. I had a little bit of everything at each meal, including desserts.

It is just so tempting. There is food everywhere and it is all so good. It was the booze that is my downfall. I like to party when everyone else is partying.

I was tons better then my last cruise. I was conscience of my decisions and just had a taste of most things-so that was better. I did get in some exercise and I took the stairs everywhere.

Its only a few day, you can't do much damage it that time. Just know that you will be paying for it when you come home with a bit more exercise and a few less calories.

If you slip don't beat yourself up. Love yourself and your choices.

Have fun!!:rolleyes2:

Thanks Amanda, I too won't feel bad gaining 3 on a cruise. I think I can do the one drink a day, I don't drink much more than that. My wife had her bypass May 8, so it will be 11 months past for her and I expect her to be down at least 120 by then. If I can remember to eat small meals I should be ok. I think on past cruises I drank 2 liters of Coke a day. I'll miss that. I can't stand diet coke. Maybe we will have to share a froo-froo cruise drink a day.

My cruise was pre-op, literally the 3 days prior to my surgery. The day we got back to Long Beach was the day I checked in to the surgicenter.

It's cold here....I'd love to go on another cruise!

I took a cruise 1 month after being banded and lost 4 pounds on the cruise.. I ate what I wanted but never used the elevator.. I used the stairs all the time. Just a suggestion.. have fun!

I took a cruise 1 month after being banded and lost 4 pounds on the cruise.. I ate what I wanted but never used the elevator.. I used the stairs all the time. Just a suggestion.. have fun!

On Royal Carribean, using the stairs is a frequent practice since the elevators are so slow. We usually are on a high deck so its only a couple of flights up to the pool and down to the dinining room. When we first get on board is usually the only time we regulary use the elevators.

I have'nt went on a post op cruise but will be heading to hawaii in Feb. I will be 10 months post op then. I think it depends on what your restriction level is like when you go. I am at full restriction right now and I would have to make a valiant effort to gain alot of weight.. well atleast to eat enough to gain alot of weight.

I think you will be fine. Just keep a Water bottle with you, take the stairs, pass on dessert..

I've been on two cruises after banding and didn't gain. All the fresh fruits really fill you up fast and the fresh air and sunshine leads you to not overeating. Not to mention the bathing suit thing.