I find that I cannot eat leftovers, because of the change in consistency in the food with the temperature change it makes the food hard, and hard to swallow. Even at 6 months out I try to stick to foods with a soft consistency. So I do not eat leftovers. I think that after the surgery we are all like we are living alone, nobody really can understand your new eating habits, even when they live with you. I would try different foods all the time. I personally still cannot do salmon, it is too rough of a fish. I cannot eat chicken breast either unless its fromt he deli and sliced very thin. Just keep experimenting and keep up the good work. Kathy V.

Howdy, I love this part of the journey!!!!! Pants were 2X or 22-24..............now are 14/12, and they are getting big. Shirts/tops were 3X...................now are a Large and even some mediums. Shoes were size 10W and hurt........now they are size 9B and lovin it. Bras were 44 DD/DDD.................now are 38D (almost a 36). Continued success to all!! Hugs, Lora

Tomorrow is my 6 month surgiversary!! Boy did time fly!! I have lost 100+ pounds, (not sure of exact amt. because I only weigh in at the Doctors' offices), and went from a 20-something in clothes to 14/12 !! I will take it. And I have to go to get my wedding rings resized because they fall off...oops. I now walk 5 miles everyday and feel better than ever.Now if only the hair loss can become a hair gain!!! Continued success to all of you!!!!!!! Hugs, Lora

Aren't the clearance racks too much fun this time of year!!! I have been bouncing up and down on 2 pounds for awhile now, too. I am comforted that I am not the only one. We should have 6 more months of "honeymoon period", though, right???? Oh, well. I guess I have decided to accept it if 95 pounds is gonna be my total weight loss, if that is how it's gonna be, I guess. WendyB

Hey ya Hidy, I contribute my rapid and substantial weight loss to not eating......I do not measure anything, I never throw up..You have to know your limits and keep changing up your diet. I eat pizza, 2 or 3 bites. everything I eat is bite size, no measuring, I even tolerate sugar o.k. I think you really have to be in tune with your body and everything should be really small portions. Over eating is not good at all. I have a hard time drinking the protein shakes and water. Every morning I force down a shake, sometimes I only have 1 shake a day sometimes I don't even have one. Nobody goes through this perfect o.k. My surgeon told me that it is o.k. not to eat if you do not have an appetite, just make sure you are getting your protein in, after 1 year the weight loss stops, so i am trying to lose as much as i can now. I am taking biotin for hair loss...It is a great vitamin and I suggest you add that to your vitamin everday. I don't want to give medical advice, because I am not a doctor, but I do not eat if I am not hungry. Stay away from the carbs and you will see it melt off quicker. Good luck to you Hidy....Kathy