12-24 Months, then hunger returns?

[LuuLuu 62]

Um...what now?

I was in my third support group meeting last night and heard someone speak about the 12-24 months you have to create a new mindset. Then the guest speaker got up, had surgery 3 years ago, and said that NOW is when the real battle begins because, as was stated before, the 12-24 month period was over and the hunger has returned.

This is the first I am hearing of this. I know LB is a TOOL, not a solution. But now it seems there is an expiry on its effectiveness??

Can someone shed some insight?

Thanks!

[happy2lose 0]

Hmmm, I've never heard of this. I certainly hope it isn't true. I do know this is the case for gastric bypass patients though. Is it possible maybe you misunderstood?

[LuuLuu 62]

It is entirely possible that I misunderstood - the support group is for both gastric and band patients. There are over 100 people there each time!

Thanks for the idea.

[Jachut 487]

Hmmmmm..........

I think its a little bit true. I certainly dont have the lack of appetite I had in the first 12 months. Well, I *think* I dont, perception changes too, that's what makes it tricky. What I think is a pig out now is nothing compared to before, I can barely even remember before. So perhaps I just think I eat more now than I did in the first year.

dont know. The head hunger and urges to eat at inappropriate triggers definitely came back for me, but I did change my habits and mindset and particularly got myself very fit and committed to exercise. So I havent found I've gained so much as an ounce.

But I do think I eat more "normal" and less "diet" nowadays.