My dr said mine should work for 12 to 18 months then If I am not at my goal the test is up to me ..

How long did yours work?? When did you fall into the maintenence stage?

I am almost 4 and a half months out lost 90 still have 90 more to go to get to my personal goal..

I am 14 months post op, down 135lbs with 10 left to go. I can tell you that the restriction never goes away, people simply learn to eat around it. That's what they mean when it is up to you.

I have personally met people that are post op 10 years, the restriction is still there, your stomach size does not change. Our behaviors are what causes us to be successful or fail.

You do in fact still malabsorb your food and your nutrients which is why you take Vitamins for life.

Just don't eat around your surgery and all will continue to work great. Stay away from grazing and snacking here and there. Continue to track everything you eat, stay active, get your Protein and Water. The rules can never change for us. We are never done, we have never arrived.

That is what I am drilling into my brain everyday!

Thanks I will continue to be scrict and follow the rules was just wondering when I will stop loosing as I need to reach my goal first.

Dont want to get to skinny..lol

Edited December 14, 201510 yr by Niki15