What triggers the body to stop losing weight?

Im almost 11 months postop and Ive lost 135 lbs. Im still averaging 10-12 lbs a month and have lost 75% of the weight that Id like to lose (80% if you go by what my family doctor says my ideal weight is). I was expecting the weight loss to slow down or stop when I reached the 65%-70% bracket because thats what I was told to expect with this type of surgery (proximal RNY). However, Im wondering what will happen as I approach my 135 lb goal (Im 5'6"). How will my body know its time to slow down? Am I going to have to start eating more even if Im not hungry? Its possible for me to gain a few pounds if i eat a lot of junk food but Im not use to eating stuff like that so what usually happens is I will gain a little and it will drop right off again when I get back to my normal routine. I remember before having this surgery watching a talk show where this man came out and he was skin and bones. He had had weight loss surgery and couldnt seem to keep any weight on. I know its too soon for me to worry about that but also Im wondering whether 10-12 lbs is too much at my current weight (175-180#). My family doctor thinks it is. Anyway, I just wanted some input on what to expect.

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