Question:
I keep reading that up to 2 years is the window of opportunity to reach goal

Are you saying that if we have not reached goal in the first 2 years that we can't reach it? I am 2 yrs post opt and have about 50 lbs to go and I have been at a plateau for the last 6 months and have not lost a pound. Is this it? I am a little discouraged and would appreciate any info out there.    — Rebecca F. (posted on October 5, 2002)

October 5, 2002
In truth, I don't know for sure. I keep reading that here and my surgeon told me the same thing. I'm still 10# short of my surgeon's goal, 30# above my personal goal, and 40# above my "ideal weight". Like you I'm getting very discouraged as I've been on a plateau for 4 months (I'm 14 months post-op). I keep losing and regaining the same 5#!!! Here's hoping we can beat the odds. I also read someone's profile on here that starting losing again after a year's plateau. I think I'll go crazy if it take's me another year! All we can do is keep trying, good luck.
   — LLinderman

October 5, 2002
Hi, Rebecca: I think every case is individual but in my instance, my weight loss started really kicking in at about 13-15 months post-op! I really have no idea why (I'm not doing anything different, etc.). I've lost about 40 lbs since my one year anniversary last January 25. I'm now about 21 months post-op and STILL LOSING! I was 193 or so when I went to my 12 month checkup (I'm 5'10"). I'm now 151 lbs (bmi 22). I started out at 307 lbs (bmi 45). I had a lap BPD/DS (the most malapsorptive surgery). I am beyond my personal goal (that was about 175 or so) and now solidly in the Metropolitan Charts as being 'ideal'. Never thought I'd see this day again! So, yes -- we CAN lose weight until 2 years (or perhaps later?). I have been experiencing a MAJOR weight loss period starting from 13-15 months post-op until now. I think that we can ALWAYS lose weight if we concentrate on it beyond the 'two year window' --- Get more exercise, cut the calories, etc. -- just like everyone else. LOL All the best, Teresa
   — Teresa N.