Honeymoon period!

[mia150 43]

I always hear this expression but not sure what are they talking about??

can someone explain

-what is this "honeymoon period"??

-When??

-is it for sleevers or other bariatric surgery??

-and how to take "advantage" of that period??

(I always hear people "regret" not to take advantage of it!!)

[Bufflehead 6,358]

There are a couple of different aspects.

For most people who are post-RNY or post-sleeve, there is a period of 6 months to a year when they experience very little or no hunger. That is one aspect. (for the vast majority of people, hunger does come back at full force at some point).

For post-RNY people, there is the additional period of time (18 months? Not really sure) where their caloric malabsorption is greatest. That is another aspect for them.

You can still lose weight after your "honeymoon" period -- but it will take more work. That's why it makes sense to get as much as possible out of the time when it is easier.

[lessoftay 24]

I'm 2 months post op VSG and I've not been fortunate enough to experience this. I've always still been hungry. Just gotta work that much harder. Keep grindin'!

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[CowgirlJane 14,261]

@@mia150 it's that magical time when your capacity is way reduced and your hunger is diminished - and losing weight is easier. Often people post"it's not possible to gain back weight" or they write they can eat anything because quantity is so restricted. It isn't necessarily 6 months, but my surgeon advised that after about 18 months it gets harder. I had a hunger uptick about 7-8 months post op, but it increases alot more a couple of years out. Use this honeymoon period to develop healthy habits.

@lessoftay. Are you on a ppi? Excess acid often feels like hunger. I lost my appetite about the phase you are at, so either start or switch ppi and see if that helps. Omeprazale or nexium seem to be the best.

[lessoftay 24]

Thank you!

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