Welcome to the world of frustration 4 weeks was soft food, chicken made me sick so did tuna and still have trouble with mashed potatoes at 15 months out! Stalls are awful and so darn had to deal with, stay off the scale and life becomes easier to handle.  It can last a few weeks and then you will drop like 5 pounds overnite! I was still supplementing with protein drinks.  Even today I have a wonderful cup of coffee in the morning with Pure protein (frosty chocolate) and it tastes just like Cafe Moca.  One problem with a kurig the coffee doesnt brew hot enough to mix the powder well. My Mr Coffee works wonders and I mix it a little at a time. I really have become addicted to my protein drink in the morning!  I lived and still do on soups, chilis etc. I make a wonderful chicken veggie or beef veggie soup and that has become a staple for me.

For the first 16 months out I stalled about every 3 months,,,,its part of the journey and your attitude is wonderful.  It gets frustrating for sure but it can last a few weeks and finding other way to measure is perfect.  The scale can be an evil part of the game! Good to us somedays (mostly) and then vile and disgusting when we try so hard. lol

We all can relate to the same issues and stories...at least I know I can.  Words hurt no matter the age, and adults are by far worse then kids with stupidity.  Glad you are doing so well...it will keep getting better!

Nance

So glad to see you made it through with flying colors...now walk and sip!

Keep us posted

Nance

Thinking of you and hoping that surgery went well....should be in recovery soon.  Prayers and good positive thoughts are going your way!

Great post and from the heart....I too remember the envy at the tickers!!! :) and then thinking my goal was so far away,  But here it is, around the corner.  I started with a dream of losing 181 pounds now it's down to a mere 12 to go. Sometimes this isn't easy but it is so worth it.

Congrats on completing the final piece in this puzzle.  Now the work begins all over and a whole new adventure begins.  You  have the tools and now the choices and some frustration begins.  You will be a shining super star at it.  Your commitment and dedication to this process is amazing and a year from now you will be transformed in a new life and beginnings!

Way to go friend

Nance

Grooving and mooving my behind!!! I'm 12 out from goal Candy..wiggle for me too!

The only thing I would have changed is to have done it sooner.  But I would have been in a totally different mind set and may have not have been as committed.  Timing was perfect I had my head in the game and have absolutely no regrets.  I am 13 pounds from goal and it has been an incredible ride.. Down 168 pounds and living and enjoying my life.

You will too stay focused and know there is a wonderful prize at the end! LIFE

Nance

Buckle up the ride is getting ready to start....you will feel so much better and the added energy will amaze you.

Congrats and hang on tight! Enjoy the ride

Nance

Candy its documented proof that you are gorgeous!!!! Beautiful in both pics and just as beautiful on the inside!

Wonderful, I had the same determination, I had to undergo a 3 month supervised diet and I am happy to report I lost 39 Pre OP.  I fel the exact same way, make the commitment and stick to it.  It has been 16 months without 1 bite of Fast Food.  Amazing how our lives and MINDS can change!

Congrats and yes you will continue to be surprised with your progress!

Nance

A new beginning for the start of a wonderful new and insightful life!  Congrats and best wishes

Nance