I started my weight loss journey 2/2014. I weighed in at 345.8lbs my body weight index was right at cut-off point for the doctor to deny me for the surgery. But he had faith in me that I would lose the excess weight, and I did! I had my surgery 9/29/2014! I weighed in @ 325.6lbs and as of 10/25/2014 1 currently weigh 294.6...Because I was so use to over eating this process has been a lot of trial and error. I am still trying to learn how to chew food that long. I get stuffed so quickly that sometimes I feel like eating, is not worth the hassle. I have come to love and appreciate applesauce though. Most foods simply don't stay down and the foods that manages to pass threw come back because my stomach rejects it. Liquids stay down very well. So I may just stick with liquids and applesauce. I have noticed that when I don't chew well, I feel like crap...meaning I feel full, stuck, sluggish, constipated... That is why I prefer the liquid sand applesauce. I trying hard to consistently take the vitamins but like I said this period is a lot of trial and error. My taste buds have truly changed for a lot of my favorite foods. I have never had so many Popsicles before either. I also Google and You-Tube everything. As for the protein shakes... It is trial and error too. But I am getting better. I haven't started losing any hair but I would shave my entire head to be healthier. So this is my introduction and my story!

Congratulations on your weight loss. This whole process is one of constant change. It took me 6 months before I reached a happy state, where all the minor problems disappeared or I found fixes for.

I agree every day is different keep up the good work and congrats on your weight lost, I am 5 months post opt and I am learning to just stay focus on making good choices one day at a time although I have had stalls as long as I am eating right I am ok with that. Welcome to the losers bench.

I take out pride in joining the losers bench

Congrats on your weight loss and I wish you continued success. It's really important to get those sources of protein in. I will be a week post-op Tuesday and realize how hard it is but oh so important. Thanks for sharing about your journey.

Grats to ALL!! I am 3 years out in a few weeks!! Lost 120 initially, have found a few back...... but its all a journey, a learning process, a new ME!! Don't fight forcing the foods that you handle well. Focus on what works, it is a constant change. Just remember protein, protein, protein!!!!