How long do we lose weight?

I'm sur ehte answer is different for everyone, but how long do we lose weight? I have hear a year and a half thrown out there. What are your experiences?

Studies show that the malabsorbtion aspect of the surgery begins to deminish at about 18 months.  The physical hunger aspect I have heard can resume around 9 months.  But with a healthy lifestyle and exercise there is no reason your loss should stop when these aspects go away.  Sure it will be harder just like a normal diet would pre-op, this is why it is crucial to get healthy habits in place early on rather than rely on the surgery and then try to develop healthy habits at the end.

The rapid weight loss lasts about 9 months.  The tool is forever as long as you take care of it and don't streach it out too much.  I can still lose weight at will 6 years out.

 I have a female friend who had RNY 7 years ago.  Lost about 100 lbs in year one, then another 40 lbs in the next 6 months.  She gained back about 12 pounds but has maintained the approximate 130 pound loss for nearly 6 years now.  Men tend to lose faster and may lose a little more.  It's a MAN's world and don't forget it!!!

Keep eating right, exercising, and use the "tool" of your pouch wisely.

WLS is not a guarantee.  It is only a tool.  A very effective tool if used properly.  Also remember Men are very good at using tools...ugh ugh ugh!!! (Tim the toolman Taylor)  : )

I agree with Paul.

With proper eating and exercise there is no reason you should stop losing.

My surgeon said the "honeymoon" phase only lasts about 6-9 months.

Figures! I am 5 months out, and hit a 6 week stall that broke yesterday.

Luckily, I have achieved my 2nd and final goal of 165 pounds, Down from 265 in the beginning of May. I worked my butt off, so I may have bottomed out a lot faster then someone else.

So the weight is just a number. I am going my how I look and how my clothes fit. 

Over the course of my first 9 months, I went from 375 to 237. For the next year I regained up to 30 pounds and was in the mid 260's and maintained that for a few years. The last two years I have been in the mid 250's mostly because I run 100 miles a month. At 5 years out, the eating is still tough. When I slack, it shows.