Back from Mexican Vacation at 3 months

I just spent a few weeks living at a hotel with many relatives on the beach in Mexico.  I was three months past surgery and I really wasn't sure if my body was going to be up for it.  Not only was I losing the control of cooking for myself, not only was I losing control of my schedule, but we didn't rent a car so I knew I had to think ahead.  Also, my attitude sucked.  I was a little bitter about having to be extra vigilant because I just wanted to have fun on the beach and not worry about food and digestive issues. 

But, it was great!!  I had no real issues.  On the downside, I was nowhere near as compliant about vitamins.   Also, I'm used to a mild Seattle climate and especially at first, getting enough liquid and food in the heat was a challenge.  On the upside, we often stayed at the hotel's beach, I was actually nearer to a private bathroom than usual.  But from what I could tell, I had fewer gastric anomalies than some other people did.   I lost about 3 lbs a week so even though I had to get creative on my diet a few times, it didn't change my overall loss rate.   

With the timing, I almost didn't do this vacation.  I am not sure at 2.5 months my body would have been up for it.  The first few months after surgery were rough.  Besides the DS I had to deal with complications surrounding swallowing.  I still have a few occasional bad days, but it is good to be feeling strong and resilient again. 

that is amazing, sounds like a great time, 3 lbs/week amazing.  now it is time to get back to taking all your vit/min.

who can spend weeks vacationing?  it sounds incredible on the beach, good for you, I want to go too,  great job, just dont foget the big picture and stay healthy.

The advantage of being your own boss is that your work can follow you.  The disadvantage of being your own boss is that your work *does* follow you.  :-)

:-)