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I wouldn't.

Normal. Itchy means healing, and healing is good!

Wow that's a great loss! You're doing amazing. Keep up the good work. You may get more hits by posting in the post-op forum.

Congrats on your date! It'll be here before you know it. My advice is to read, read, and read more so that you have an idea of what to expect.

Probably something outrageous. Lots of grains here. They sound yummy but I'll stick to something a bit-less carb filled.

Weight gain is plenty normal when you move to solid foods. My suggestion is to really stay off the scale. Focus on what you're eating (hopefully it's healthy things) and in time the scale will move back down. You're not a failure in the least so head up. Your journey just began!

I'd wait until 6 weeks+ post-op before you do any type of strenuous exercise. Focus on walking maybe jogging for a few minutes here and there.

Nothing short of amazing! Great loss in just a year. I can't wait until May; I'll hopefully be well at my goal. Great job and you'll do fine in maintenance!

I love peanut butter and in moderation it isn't bad for you at all. Fatty? Yes, but they are GOOD fats. Either way one option for you may be peanut flour (you sweeten it on your own) or look for PB2 Peanut butter. Both are tasty and less fattening.

I'd say you're too tight..and not eating as you should. Maybe go in for a small unfill and talk to your nutritionist to get you back on track.

Do you track everything you eat? Are you getting enough protein? Water? How intense if your exercise? I have never been at a long stall; the longest was almost 2 weeks and I ate more/upped my exercise and my weightloss hasn't stopped since.

I didn't gain much and during that time and I generally I stayed off the scale. It'll drop off; give it some time. In the meanwhile, put the scale away maybe?

How much Protein are you getting overall food wise? I'd say eat a lot of Beans, fish, chicken, turkey, etc. Try to find some high protein foods. Maybe this list will help you http://commonsensehealth.com/Diet-and-Nutrition/List_of_High_Protein_Foods.shtml.

What are you eating? Do you track your food? Do you drink enough water? Daily protein amounts? Give us some insight as to what you eat on a daily basis, etc.

The above post is spot on, it depends on the person. I came out of surgery with restriction and haven't needed a fill at all. Do I get hungry? Yep. However, please keep in mind that hunger is normal and that you will get hungry. It's important that you're able to decipher between head hunger and real hungry. I eat every 3 hours, 4 hours max. Maybe you can put yourself on a schedule that allows you to eat in x amount of time throughout the day.

Congrats! I can't wait for my one year bandaversary.

No, liquids generally flow right through.

Congrats! It's great that you're setting and celebrating these mini-goals. You're losing at an awesome pace! I'm doing great; 18lbs to go. Starting P90X in a week and I'm more than ecstatic!

I used to, not anymore. I will measure my chicken and cheese, but other than that I just sort of eye the amount of lettuce and carrots I use. Salad goes down easy for most people and some consider it to be a slider food but it always keeps me full.

Congrats! Looks like you're off to a great start.

I eat every 3 hours; good for the muscles and the metabolism. 5 hours to me seems to be too much; your body needs constant fuel to keep it going. Each meal I shoot for a cup of food. 4oz protein (usually chicken or turkey) and 1/4-1/2 cup of veggies.

I think it all depends. With you doing exercise you may need more, but I'd test the waters first. I'm eating 900-1000 a day doing P90X and losing just fine. It really depends on your body; everyone is different. The fact is, however, that obese people do not need to eat as many calories as a normal person does.

I'd say exercise, eating more veggies, and eating a lot of poultry have been extremely important factors in my weightloss. Also eating every 3-4 hours has also been very helpful.

My port feels the same way. Though it may be scar tissue it is more than likely just your port that you're feeling. Mine has shifted and become more prominent as I've lost more and more.

Depends on your job. The more strenuous your job the longer time you will require off. I took off 2 weeks off though I could have went back in a week. I took advantage of my paid sick leave but I could have definitely been back in a week or so. Ask your surgeon what he thinks is best but really pay attention to how YOU feel physically.