First vacation with sleeve - 12 Weeks Out - My Experience

[Daisy Girl 38]

I was concerned how I would be able to handle my first vacation after being sleeved. Just got back yesterday and I have to say it was a success. We do enjoy eating out on vacation and we still did eat out a lot, but I was very careful with my choices. I ate chicken but when I got bored with that, I had spare ribs (could only eat two); smoked turkey; steak; and grilled shrimp - all in very small portions. I ordered the smallest portions I could (sometimes ordering off the appetizer menu). I listened to my stomach and stopped as soon as I felt that restriction. I did walk at least four miles everyday on the beach. We were also with my sister and her husband and she had a harder time with what I was eating. She kept saying she felt bad for me because I couldn't eat much, but I kept telling her don't feel bad for me because I don't feel bad and I do feel good about myself.

The truth is I did miss eating all the usual vacation type foods a bit - ice cream, alcohol, chocolate, Italian food etc. but I am down 40 pounds and as they say - nothing tastes as good as being thin feels. But I only missed the foods for the moment, once that passed, I felt good about my choices.

It also felt good that I was able to wear clothes on my vacation that I hadn't fit into in years. I still felt self-conscious in a bathing suit, but that is my insecurity.

I hope that once I am down to my goal weight (40 pounds to go) I will be able to occasionally enjoy some treats.

For now I feel good, I am thrilled with my progress and am looking forward to many more vacations with my newer slimmer body!

Thanks for all your support!

[kranky813 477]

That is awesome to hear! Congratulations on your success!

[Thinside 155]

Congratulations Daisy Girl! Vacations and celebrations are a big minefield so it's nice to know it's possible to negotiate that successfully. I have my first extended family Sunday dinner tonight. Not sure how it will go! And next week I'm eating out with folks who don't know about my sleeve. Planning to go to an Indian restaurant, so I know I can order palak paneer and raita, which are soft.

[LuckyStar 24]

Congrats @@Daisy Girl, sounds like you really enjoyed your vacation all the while staying focused. Good for you!!!

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

We were also with my sister and her husband and she had a harder time with what I was eating. She kept saying she felt bad for me because I couldn't eat much, but I kept telling her don't feel bad for me because I don't feel bad and I do feel good about myself.

I think only people who had had surgery can understand how full you can feel on very little food. Prior to surgery I would have never believed it. 6oz of fish feels like a 3 course meal to me.

I hate for people to think I am deprived when I feel exactly the opposite

I'm glad your vacation was a success.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I am so glad for you. I can't wait to be able to walk on the beach again.

I just went on a road trip this weekend with my parents. It was so funny because I was sleeved in April so was really particular about where we stopped for fast food. My dad is in the process of getting dental implants so can only eat soft foods. So, we ate at Wendy's a couple of times. Where I just had a small chili, he could do a small chili, baked potato and a Frosty. My mom still offers me food off her plate. Lately, I'll let her give me something like a couple of cherry tomatoes, or s tiny taste of her Protein. His last comment was "boy, I never knew eating could be such hard work." We shared a laugh over that one because certainly agree.

[wantingabetterlife 364]

We were also with my sister and her husband and she had a harder time with what I was eating. She kept saying she felt bad for me because I couldn't eat much, but I kept telling her don't feel bad for me because I don't feel bad and I do feel good about myself.

I think only people who had had surgery can understand how full you can feel on very little food. Prior to surgery I would have never believed it. 6oz of fish feels like a 3 course meal to me.

I hate for people to think I am deprived when I feel exactly the opposite

I'm glad your vacation was a success.

Why is it people think we are deprived? I get that all the time! "You poor thing, you can only eat a couple of bites." Pfft, that couple of bites is like a whole plate to you, is what I want to say. I so wish others outside of here could get it!

And congrats on your vacation @@Daisy Girl, sounds like you had a great time!

[Niki15 198]

I was concerned how I would be able to handle my first vacation after being sleeved. Just got back yesterday and I have to say it was a success. We do enjoy eating out on vacation and we still did eat out a lot, but I was very careful with my choices. I ate chicken but when I got bored with that, I had spare ribs (could only eat two); smoked turkey; steak; and grilled shrimp - all in very small portions. I ordered the smallest portions I could (sometimes ordering off the appetizer menu). I listened to my stomach and stopped as soon as I felt that restriction. I did walk at least four miles everyday on the beach. We were also with my sister and her husband and she had a harder time with what I was eating. She kept saying she felt bad for me because I couldn't eat much, but I kept telling her don't feel bad for me because I don't feel bad and I do feel good about myself.

The truth is I did miss eating all the usual vacation type foods a bit - ice cream, alcohol, chocolate, Italian food etc. but I am down 40 pounds and as they say - nothing tastes as good as being thin feels. But I only missed the foods for the moment, once that passed, I felt good about my choices.

It also felt good that I was able to wear clothes on my vacation that I hadn't fit into in years. I still felt self-conscious in a bathing suit, but that is my insecurity.

I hope that once I am down to my goal weight (40 pounds to go) I will be able to occasionally enjoy some treats.

For now I feel good, I am thrilled with my progress and am looking forward to many more vacations with my newer slimmer body!

Thanks for all your support!

when was your surgey?

[Daisy Girl 38]

I was concerned how I would be able to handle my first vacation after being sleeved. Just got back yesterday and I have to say it was a success. We do enjoy eating out on vacation and we still did eat out a lot, but I was very careful with my choices. I ate chicken but when I got bored with that, I had spare ribs (could only eat two); smoked turkey; steak; and grilled shrimp - all in very small portions. I ordered the smallest portions I could (sometimes ordering off the appetizer menu). I listened to my stomach and stopped as soon as I felt that restriction. I did walk at least four miles everyday on the beach. We were also with my sister and her husband and she had a harder time with what I was eating. She kept saying she felt bad for me because I couldn't eat much, but I kept telling her don't feel bad for me because I don't feel bad and I do feel good about myself.

The truth is I did miss eating all the usual vacation type foods a bit - ice cream, alcohol, chocolate, Italian food etc. but I am down 40 pounds and as they say - nothing tastes as good as being thin feels. But I only missed the foods for the moment, once that passed, I felt good about my choices.

It also felt good that I was able to wear clothes on my vacation that I hadn't fit into in years. I still felt self-conscious in a bathing suit, but that is my insecurity.

I hope that once I am down to my goal weight (40 pounds to go) I will be able to occasionally enjoy some treats.

For now I feel good, I am thrilled with my progress and am looking forward to many more vacations with my newer slimmer body!

Thanks for all your support!

when was your surgey?

My surgery was June 12.

[Niki15 198]

I was concerned how I would be able to handle my first vacation after being sleeved. Just got back yesterday and I have to say it was a success. We do enjoy eating out on vacation and we still did eat out a lot, but I was very careful with my choices. I ate chicken but when I got bored with that, I had spare ribs (could only eat two); smoked turkey; steak; and grilled shrimp - all in very small portions. I ordered the smallest portions I could (sometimes ordering off the appetizer menu). I listened to my stomach and stopped as soon as I felt that restriction. I did walk at least four miles everyday on the beach. We were also with my sister and her husband and she had a harder time with what I was eating. She kept saying she felt bad for me because I couldn't eat much, but I kept telling her don't feel bad for me because I don't feel bad and I do feel good about myself.

The truth is I did miss eating all the usual vacation type foods a bit - ice cream, alcohol, chocolate, Italian food etc. but I am down 40 pounds and as they say - nothing tastes as good as being thin feels. But I only missed the foods for the moment, once that passed, I felt good about my choices.

It also felt good that I was able to wear clothes on my vacation that I hadn't fit into in years. I still felt self-conscious in a bathing suit, but that is my insecurity.

I hope that once I am down to my goal weight (40 pounds to go) I will be able to occasionally enjoy some treats.

For now I feel good, I am thrilled with my progress and am looking forward to many more vacations with my newer slimmer body!

Thanks for all your support!

when was your surgey?

My surgery was June 12.

Ok I see mine was August 4th so not in the regular food stage yet ..but looking forward to it as it is frustrating to go to the resturant and have not many choises

[newme101415 15]

Great post. Thank you for sharing.

[missheidi47 127]

I just got back from a cruise, and my experience was similar. I am almost 5 months out, and my goal was not to gain any weight over the week. I brought some nuts and Protein Bars with me, and focused on Protein and drinking my Water. I walked on deck, went to the ship's gym, and did a lot of walking during our excursions. I love that the portions in the dining room were generally small, and I ate fish and seafood a lot. Had a few bites of dessert on occasion, and I was down 1 pound on my return. I was really pleased because the wifi on board was spotty, and I didn't get to log all my foods the way I do at home. Most importantly, I had a fabulous time.

Glad to hear you did well too!