Question:
Did anyone keep losing past the
My surgery was Jan 16th, 2001 and I haven't posted in a long time. I lost 30 lbs my first month, and I have been losing 9lbs a month since then. As of this week I have lost 100 lbs. I expect I will continue to lose 9 lbs a month until I am done but I am not sure. What stands in my way is the notion "18 month window"...has anyone else just kept losing slowly through that time period..I want to lose 80 more(everyone laughs at me though and says there is no way I can lose 80 lbs more) I am now in a patern of eating and I don't expect that to change...I guess what I am asking is...why all of sudden at 18 months do you stop losing weight. — Debora H. (posted on October 15, 2001)
October 15, 2001
After having read most of the profiles here what usually happens is that
loss declines over time. I know I am not loosing a pound a day like I was.
As we weigh less it takes fewer calories to move us around, and so our loss
slows to a crawl. This is normal and natural.I dont think is a number of
months exactly but when our bodies decide we shouldnt weigh any less and we
can eat enough calories to suport that weight...
— bob-haller
October 15, 2001
Most of the postings that I have read have been "Why am I not losing
like I should" there are only a couple that I have read that say
"Losing too much". I think that your body will fight to stay at
a "Healthy" weight once you accomplish that weight and thats why
its harder to lose after a certain weight not exactly a time period. Some
people reach their goal weight in just a year so they start to slow down
after that where others reach their goal at 14 or 16 months and then THEY
start to slow down.
— mastrnservnt
October 15, 2001
CONGRATS on your weight loss!!!
The way everyone loses weight is by consuming less than they expend.
Whether someone has had surgery or not its still the same. A person has to
eat less or exercise more or a little of both. Over time and our eating
behavior our pouch will stretch, meaning we will be able to eat more. Like
many have already said, when you weigh less your body needs less calories
to operate on. Thats why exercise is soooo important, to burn more
calories.
Forget about the months, just concentrate on your eating healthy and
exercising. As more weight comes off you will have more choices for
exercise. You can do it ! Just keep focused
— Helen B.
November 11, 2001
I continued to lose for about 2 years. I was at my goal weight, but
noticed that my body continued to change & my clothes continued to get
bigger. Even though the scales said I was the same weight, I was changing.
So, try really hard to keep the numbers on the scale out of your head.
Easier Said Than Done, Right? I also try to pay attention to what &
how my "skinny all their life" friends eat. It was an eye opener
for me. I also remember that there were several times that I'd stay at the
same weight for quite a while, and then, boom!, a bunch would come off.
Again, the numbers can really play a number in your head if you let them (I
KNOW!). Pay attention to how YOU feel, TODAY. Enjoy today, and revel in
the new body and extra energy you have. If you get really worried, call
your nutritionist and go over your food choices... see if there is
somewhere you need to make changes. Park your car as far away as you can
when you go shopping. Save the close ones for the people who need it.
You'll feel less helpless, and more in control.
— [Anonymous]
December 7, 2001
I lost steadily at a declining rate for 14 mos then stopped. I then was
pregant, had a baby and regained 64lbs after the baby because of my
patterns of eating. At 5 yrs post op I started losing again and lost the
balance of my weight (90 lbs) between yrs 5 and 7 and am now at
maintenance.....So, you can continue losing weight if you are willing to
continue good habits. the surgery is a tool, not a panacea.,
Rita (-278 lbs)
— vt_rita
January 16, 2002
I lost weight for a full 2 years and then leveled out. I may have leveled
out because I was down to a BMI of 24.7 which is a normal weight. I have
lost 170lbs.
— Diane N.
October 21, 2002
I lost 100 lbs on my 1 yr anniversary date, maintained that for 15 months
and then dropped another 10 lbs with some stress in my life. I have since
continue to loose body fat. I can see the difference in my face features
even though the scales haven't changed. At 3 yrs, I am 110 lbs and
content. I eat pretty much what I want as long as it is every 3 hours
because I have become hypoglycemic. I still have some eating issues, but
not anywhere as before and I am aware that I still do. My worst times are
between 8-11 pm at night and if I go to a buffet.
— Elizabeth K.
January 2, 2003
I have been a postop for about 2 1/4 years, and I have lost and gained
small amounts of weight by deciding to eat more or less, or to change my
eating patterns. Recently I decided to give the Atkins Diet a try because
my fiancee wants to lose a bit of weight before we get married, and to my
suprise I lost another 5 lbs. I am going to try to lose 10 more, and then
that's it. I think we are more able to lose than a normal person if we
modify our eating and exercise. It's not completely about innards at this
stage of the game. I don't think the 18 month window is firm.
— Cara F.
September 11, 2003
Hi, Iam post op (rny) 1 yr and 9 months. I've lost a total of 160 pounds
and im at goal of 135. I have to agree with most of the posters here
today. I dont think there is a magical month "out" so to speak
when your body says "hey, we've been at this a year and a half. Now
lets stop losing" ;-) i do however think that as you approach a
healthier weight, your body slows down its process and allows you to adjust
to what works for you. It was very uncanny but as i approached my goal i
noticed a definite slow down and was anxious to get to that magical #. In
retrospect im glad i reached it, but i think our bodies know whats best and
will continue to work hard, along side our good learned behaviors to help
it out. Keep up the good work adn do not stop trying. You will get there
if you continue your good habits. Rny or not, you over eat, you gain, eat
healthy, you stay healthy. God Bless Darlene N.
— darlene N.
March 22, 2005
yes you can lose after that 18 month time period! the key is to learn your
lesson well within the 18 mos or so that you willhave optimum weight loss.
Eat right, do not fall back onto bad habits, stay the course, and get out
and live your life like you were meant to live it and guess what? you will
continue to lose, at a slower rate, but you will lose if you want to lose.
Do not laugh at losing that 80 lbs, youo can do it! Nothing is ouot of
reach if you want it, just follow the rules and live and watch the whole
thing happen for you...best of everything.
Lynne S
open rny 2000
-160
current bmi 24
— swimmergirrl
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