Intro & Questions for you all

I love reading about how you all are doing. So I guess I'll start by saying "Shirlene thanks for the posting". I had surgery on Oct. 12th - starting weight was 294. This morning the scale said 206 - 88 pounds gone forever. I can't wait to see the first digit change to a 1. I haven't weighed in under 200 in so long I feel like I'm living in a dream. Started out in a tight 26/28 and 3X. Now comfy in an 18 jean (not the elastic kind - the zip and button jeans are back!) Tried on a 16 jean the other day and they were still too tight to claim - but I got them on (then got all teary eyed - happy tears). The shirts are still kinda big - 1X or XL if I buy new, but I can easily wear a 2X because I've always had extra on top. My hair is falling out at an alarming rate! Scary stuff because it is long and is going to take forever to grow back in. My hair has been one of my best features for so long I haven't had the heart to consider a cut. My doctor keeps telling me that I won't be bald - I pray that he knows what he is talking about. He says it will stop - but won't make any promises about when. It's been coming out for 2 months now! My protein intake is not what it should be so I blame myself for the hair. As for the being satisfied on so little food - I have highs and lows with this one. Mostly I love it, I can be really full with very little food. However, since my husband and I have always eaten out on a regular basis, I struggle with ordering. I feel kind of funny asking the server to just bring an empty plate so I can steal from my hubby and kids! The truth is, that's mostly what I want. But sometimes I really miss having a big meal of good (tastes good but bad for you) food, that I love - that now makes me sick! Bottom line is I wouldn't trade one big meal for even one pound of what I've lost. Overall - I feel like I have a new life. Wishing you all the best, Karla