piercedqt78 658 Posted June 23, 2006 Also after 18 to 24 months the body starts to compensate for the reduced calorie absorption. The body starts absorbing calories in other parts of the intestines I believe that is how it works anyway. They refer to the first 18-24 months as the window of opportunity. ~Mandy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leona06 0 Posted June 23, 2006 that why the band is soooo awesome! You always adjust it to help the weightloss and it is a permanent tool to lose the weight. not a quick fix... thats also why they say the band and gastric are equal in weightloss in the long run... and we have less gigly skin Just showing some BAND love! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OH Juli 15 Posted June 23, 2006 "I don't know much about Gastric Bypass, but how do you gain weight after that?" With the by-pass you lose a lot of weight though malabsorbtion(sp?). You only have a limited amount of time 18-24 months before your body develops a way to absorb the content of what you're eating. If you don't adjust what you put into your body during that window of time you'll regain when your body starts absorbing the calories. Bandsters can eat around their bands and not lose weight, if bypassers don't change how they eat, they will gain too. (Eventually) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OH Juli 15 Posted June 23, 2006 Yeah, what Mandy said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piercedqt78 658 Posted June 23, 2006 My best friend had GBP almost 5 years ago, he lost really well in the begining and now, nothing, he struggles to just maintain. It is also common to stretch the pouch, and they also adjust to the malabsorption and gain weight. It is really difficult to lose after those first 18-24 months. SO Carnie is all on her own will power with those baby pounds. ~Mandy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
