Honeymoon Period

[PEvette 297]

Hey, I know someone else has asked about this, I just could'nt find the thread, so I will ask again....

How long is the "honeymoon period"?? Some have told me the first 6 months, while others have told me the first year. What have you been told??

[GeauxForIt 659]

It's different for everyone. Some start slowing down around 6 months and others it's not until 18 months!

[rosehips 121]

I don't know how long it is either, I am at 3 months and just try by best so As much can come off before my body slows down. I hear 6-8 months, then I hear a year so who knows? Not me :-)

[Fiddleman 4,376]

My nut told me it is 12-18 months.

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

I have heard and believe it is 6 months.

[GeauxForIt 659]

You'll find that some people think it's a definite time period, bit it's not. It varies per person.

[Raven21 121]

I heard 6 months for sure, then anytime up to 12.

[Almostthere34 128]

I was told 6 months to a year. I have a friend who had her surgery in Feb and she had been losing big the first six months, 3-5 pounds per week. I on the other hand have been doing anywhere from 1-3 pounds per week. My official 6 months will be Dec 15th but 24 weeks is next Friday. I think it depends on the person. I know I can eat more now than I could 5 months ago. This may have something to do with it. Sometimes I think I am more hungry than I was back then.

[Kristy 90]

I'm 18 months postop and my honeymoon stage ended around 6-8 months.. I lost 80 pounds in 6 months then the next six months lost 30 pounds.. I'm still not at goal and have been struggling alot with the last 20 pounds.. Even had a gain due to a 6 week dose of prednisone and stress from my wedding. But getting back on track and looking to the end reward of GOAL!!! Stating positive!!

[PEvette 297]

Oh, ok...well, I was told by my NUT to make the most of this first year, and I will be 6 months post op on December 11th...

I've lost 66 pounds since surgery, 81 all together....I'm hoping I can lose the next half of my weight by my birthday, June of next year....it would be an amazing 35th birthday present!!

But I read an article today that stated that RNY patients have 1 year to 18 months, but VSG patients may have a shorter period of time because there wasn't any re-routing of the intestines....which lead me to this question...

I pray I still have another 6 months to lose big....I've been working my tail off the last 5 months!

[Almostthere34 128]

Oh' date=' ok...well, I was told by my NUT to make the most of this first year, and I will be 6 months post op on December 11th...

I've lost 66 pounds since surgery, 81 all together....I'm hoping I can lose the next half of my weight by my birthday, June of next year....it would be an amazing 35th birthday present!!

But I read an article today that stated that RNY patients have 1 year to 18 months, but VSG patients may have a shorter period of time because there wasn't any re-routing of the intestines....which lead me to this question...

I pray I still have another 6 months to lose big....I've been working my tail off the last 5 months![/quote']

I personally think its how we use this tool. I have a co-worker who had rny who is 2 years out and is still trying to lose but doesn't seem to be moving much. She isnt working out though. If you are working hard you will see results. I turned 35 in September although I am not at goal yet. Felt good to be on my way. Good luck PEvette! We can do it!

[Trcyprkr70 69]

I wonder if it slows down for those who lose rapidly. I consider myself a slow loser and sure hope it doesn't get any slower than this.