I am glad your Gallbladder wasn't an emergency. I haven't had gallbladder surgery but I have had laparoscopic surgery twice and will have my third in September (which I hope will solve all my issues and I won't have to have another one), and they all have been pretty easy to recover from. The first couple of day are the worse and I think the worst pain is from the gas they pump into you. Just take it easy and remember to get a little bit of walking in (as in just walk a bit around the house at first, then maybe the driveway, then around the block). This will help move the gas out faster as well keep you from getting clots.
Sounds like you had a good trip despite some lows. I am so proud of how well you have done with losing weight. Those small yet big victories are the best. I have stepped back in what I was doing (Jazzercise) as I was in more pain and felt I needed to start losing weight and build stamina before going back. So DH and I have been walking every day. Each month I set a goal for how many minutes I want to walk. I started in April with the average of 15 minutes a day for the month. I hit that goal and went to 20 minutes a day in May and then this month is 25 minutes. My goal is to lose 10 pounds before surgery in September. After surgery I will have to build my time back up again. DD has already told me she can see a difference but I haven't noticed it yet.
I can't wait to hear about your cruise!
Thank you as always for the well wishes my friend! Wrapping up Day 2 post-op. Everything went well but you are absolutely correct- the gas pains are no joke. Have been doing my best to stay moving and on top of my medication. Wishing you well for your September surgery!

I really appreciate how supportive you have been throughout the weight loss journey. It has been a long road, but I just passed 90 lbs down and I couldn't be more proud of myself. I'm proud of you, too! I know the road has not been easy for you and you've had to pivot directions a few times regarding the types of exercise you're doing -- I love that you are always finding what works best for you! You are doing a great job. Our friends/family will always be able to see a difference in us before we can see it ourselves -- give it a few more weeks and I know you'll see the difference you've made, too!
So excited for our first cruise! Have to thank you again for your recommendation re: La Quinta Cocoa Beach. We just booked our room for the night before we embark!
I had my gallbladder out 2 years ago and it was INSTANT relief, so hoping you have a similar experience!!
You're gonna love the cruise and I can't wait to read about it and see your fun on other socials - we snorkeled on Castaway for our honeymoon and Tyler still talks about how much he loved it!
OMG you were truly not kidding. It's so crazy how even through the pain/soreness of the surgery, I can feel an immediate difference in my lower abdomen. Insane.
I am so excited to embark on the Magic!!! The snorkeling is what I'm most excited for

Will have to report back to you on everything!!!
Thanks for coming back to finish your TR! Sorry you've had some medical issues but sounds like you'll be good soon. I can tell you've lost a significant amount of weight - that's great!
Well, your trip had a few bumps in the road but you made memories and that's the important part! Love the fireworks pictures. That's what it's all about. Now you have the cruise to look forward to

Sending good thoughts for a successful surgery! Hope you'll post an update.
Thank you very, very much my friend! I really appreciate the well wishes. The surgery went great. We are wrapping up the second day post-op and healing up great!
Oh no!! So sorry to hear this. Glad to hear things are settling down a bit and hope your surgery goes smoothly with a quick recovery. Happy belated birthday as well!
Thank you very, very much! The surgery went very well, we are going to bounce back up soon!
Ugh, what a bummer. I have such mixed feelings about CBR! It holds majorly nostalgic memories from childhood trips but on our last 2 trips there, our room was in a terrible location and it really changes the whole experience SO much. Really disappointing to hear about the housekeeping issues too...hopefully they step it back up, because I used to adore this resort!
I totally agree with you -- CBR (and the other moderates, TBH) evoke a ton of nostalgia, even in someone like me who didn't stay at her first moderate until 2022. I think it's because I grew up reading sooooo many TRs here on the DIS from people who swore by POR and CBR! And then on the other hand, like you said, when you get a room in the wrong location it changes the entire trip. I really do hope they can pull it together -- a couple of things were slipping back in March but I know CBR can be a wonderful resort with a little love.
Don't quote me on this but I am prettyyyy sure you still can book a guaranteed 5th sleeper. I only know this because I was pricing out a trip for extended family the other day and looking for this specific room category only, and I did see this option for both CBR and one of the Port Orleans resorts (Riverside, I think).
Ugh I'm having trouble getting guaranteed 5th sleeper to populate for me for any dates in 2026

I've heard a lot of different things -- that they're doing away with it entirely, that they're keeping it but they only want parties of exactly 5 people in these rooms, that only CBR is effected and POR will keep the category exactly the same as it was before -- IDK what the truth is but I think regardless, we were burned pretty badly by CBR this year and likely won't be at another Moderate again for a while.
So glad you had such a great experience there!! It is on my list to try next time we are looking for a bit of a bougie meal!
Oh it is SO GOOD my friend!!! Misisng it!!!
Ahh Narcoosee's is our favorite. It's a family tradition every trip!
Awww very sweet. I have similar memories from my very first time at Narcoosee's with my (now) husband, heading outside to watch the fireworks with a glass of champagne. So glad you got that lovely experience with the family!
How exciting that you've got a cruise lined up! We did our first
DCL cruise last year and are absolutely hooked. Have a blast and hope to read all about it!
We absolutely adored Narcoosee's! What a special memory you and your husband have there. I love that this is such a "special memory" place for so many people!
We are so excited about this cruise -- hopefully, I'll be able to write a trip report about it!
Looks like some wonderful memories were had. So sorry for the health issues. Hopefully all is completely healed for your cruise but sounds like it will be.
Thank you very much for the well wishes! Already on the mend from my surgery and looking forward to having fun on our cruise!
First - you look fantastic - congratulations on the scale and non-scale victories!
Second - I had gallbladder removal surgery nearly 30 years ago. Despite not being able to be fully laparoscopic due to my wonky physiology - I felt SO much better as soon as I woke up! Fingers crossed you have similarly smooth sailing.
Thank you VERY MUCH! This is all so appreciated! I couldn't agree more -- the relief from having such a tiny, pesky organ out of there was immediate.
Congratulations on your weight loss! Buying the dress was most definitely a victory!
Love, love, love the Tinkerbell sweatshirt that you had personalized. So cute!
Sounds like you made the best out of a so-so trip. Great picture of your parents watching the fireworks.
Thank you so much my friend! I appreciate the kind words!