LilMissDiva Irene 3,282 Posted March 18, 2014 The post op section won't load and I can't wait to ask these questions so bear with me. And before I ask them, please note I absolutely WILL follow the post op rules. I have every other time, and I will this time for sure. So now let me ask the questions: How difficult has it been for you to lose the weight during the first year or so? How long did your honeymoon phase last for you? I need to lose 80 Lbs to get to a 21 BMI. How long would you guess that might take? Don't worry I know you're not psychic. Just your best guess will work. Thanks so much in advance lovely bariatric pals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KittyKat848 93 Posted March 19, 2014 How difficult has it been for you to lose the weight during the first year or so? How long did your honeymoon phase last for you? I need to lose 80 Lbs to get to a 21 BMI. How long would you guess that might take? Don't worry I know you're not psychic. Just your best guess will work. Thanks so much in advance lovely bariatric pals. I can't answer all your questions as I'm 11 weeks out. 1. It isn't difficult per se, but it takes commitment. It's not as though WLS does all the work -- but it does make the work more efficient. I follow all the rules as well as exercise. 2. I'm still in the honeymoon phase. I'm hoping I get a lot more time. 3. I've lost 73 lbs since December 17 -- my surgery was 12/31. I have more to lose, so it's faster than for someone with less. It has slowed way down now. HTH! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilMissDiva Irene 3,282 Posted March 19, 2014 Thanks so much Kathryn it does help a lot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fancie57 50 Posted March 21, 2014 I am 10 months out and have lost 110 lbs. the honeymoon stage can last up to 24 months. It depends on how fast you lose on how much you need to lose. Follow your plan and the weight will come off. I lost 40 lbs in the 6weeks I was off work. It will happen. 1 LilMissDiva Irene reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilMissDiva Irene 3,282 Posted March 25, 2014 Thanks so much Francie! I will defiintely follow the plan! That I do know, the harder you work in the honeymoon period and the weight melts like butter. 2 years for a honeymoon phase is awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites