Weight Loss Window of Opportunity

What did your surgeons tell you the window of weight loss was, 6 months, a year or 18 months. Brenda

Mine said the greatest amount will come off within the first 6 to 9 months. But have read on here from some post op that are like 2 years old that they are still losing so I guess it really depends on the person.

mine said 6 months...but in my opinion it is still hard work lol April

My surgeon and nutritionist said the biggest window is up until 6 months and usually the loss will slow after that. They said though that most people still lose up until, and sometimes beyond, the 18 month mark.

My sureon told me the biggest block of loss will be with in the first 6-9 months. after that you will still loose but it will be slower it's your tool to loose and everyone looses different

My surgeons say the first 12-18 months, though they also acknowledge that for most people the majority of weight comes off in the first 6-9 months, then it slows. Basically it depends on each person, how they adjust, and how well they follow the "pouch rules." There is no set "window" of weight loss, in reality a person could lose small amounts for a long time after 18 months depending on their body and how well they follow the "rules" for success. (ie what has been shown to be most successful over time). Heidi L-S

He didn't say. My guess is that it will always be easier for us to lose weight than someone who hasn't had the surgery. Afterall, we'll always have a smaller stomach and some of our intestines have been rerouted.