How long do I have?

Hi everyone! Haven't been here in a while. Been out having a life!! Who would have thought?! I seem to be in the slow losers club. Trying not to be discouraged, but it's hard. My question is, how long do we keep losing? I've heard that it's only the first 12 months, but I've also heard the first 18 months. If it's only 12, I need to know, because I have some serious panicing to do! Congrads to all. Keep up the good work!

Well, don't panic yet. After a RNY, weight loss is relatively easy for 12 months. That doesn't mean that you can't lose more weight after 1 year, just that you usually have to work harder at it. The "window" is longer for a DS, up to 18 months. That is most likely why you have heard both those numbers. Exercise is a key component of maximizing weight loss and preventing regain. Go to the weight loss planner on this site and see where you should be at this point. If you are back where you should have been at 6 months, THEN start panicking! DS 11/03/03 317/170 (15 pounds from goal)