Honeymoon Phase Question Part 2 (Xpost)

Ok I asked earlier about the "Honeymoon Phase" and got great answers.But I have another question about something a friend told me. I have a friend who had RNY in March 09 and lost 100 pounds. We were discussing this subject earlier , and what she said shocked me. This isn't the first time she said this. She told me she eats anything she wants and still loses and that's the "Honeymoon Phase"  and also that malabsorption takes away 1/2 the calories we eat and not to worry about an eating plan until 6 months or longer. Now in no way do I agree with her, nor will I eat that way. I'm just confused :(

I hate to say it, but sit back and watch...she's going to be one of the ones who gains her weight back unless she changes her tune.

With a RNY, my understanding is that yes, you have some malabsorption working for you in the beginning, 50% seems high, but it could be true.

BUT the RNY intestines adapt by about the 18-24 month mark. The intestines adapt, lengthen and develop more villae, so absorption picks up again, and so does the weight if you are not careful. AND the pouch heals and accomodates more food, so it's a dangerous combination for someone who is not mindful about their eating and exercise.

FYI, I do NOT have a RNY, but I remember all this stuff fom my research when I was considering getting one.

Nicolle

Nicolle is correct.

The way that I always have understood the RNY is to only think of the malabsorbsion as in the effect it has on vitamins and nutriants. You should never count on the calloric malabsorbsion because it will go away and you MUST learn to eat correctly.

I am sure the other people here who have had the RNY longer than I can explain better but that is the jist of it.