Update and Food Question

I have not posted in a long time. I still can not seem to get my avatar running and I do not know how to update my weight loss ticker. BUT I did finally add pictures!! The night before my surgery (9/10/07) I weighed in at 282 pounds. I am now down 73 pounds. I workout 2x/week with a trainer and I try to do carido on my own. I am having a problem with my eating. I really only eat cheese, salmon and soup. I always was a picky eater but since the surgery (NO REGRETS) I just can't eat certain things and I hate the taste of food since I keep chewing it into a small, mushy mix of food in my mouth. I do not mean to be gross, but if I do not do this, then the food gets stuck. Can anyone tell me if this is "normal" or at 4 months out, should this not be an issue anymore? Otherwise, I am very happy and welcome all the newbies and the new losers. I also congratulate all those *****main strong and healthy! Thanks for all the encouragement.

Hi Lauren, Congratulations on your 73 pound loss - you look terrific!  I think all of my tastes returned to 'normal' at 6 months post op. keep on trying new  / old things -- and one day you will notice that you've gotten your taste back for some things. Keep doing what you are doing 75 pound in 4 months - that is just AMAZING!  HUGS, Britt