Texasmeg

I had mine 12/29/2013. I lost 82 lbs. (100% of my excess weight). I kept it off for 3 yrs. and have gained back 30 lbs. I’ve re-joined WW and am using my post-surgery techniques as well to try to get it off.

I had a similar issue - a killer skin rash that was yeast. It was caused by taking the antibiotics.

I got a rash and my Surgeon said it was yeast. He had me use athletes foot powder (not cream), and it cleared it right up.

I have it too.

I was sleeved on Dec. 31, 2013 and it was the best thing I ever did. I dropped 82 lbs. and went from size 20 - 22 to size 8 -10. I exercise 2 - 3 times per week and am very active - enjoying life. I have gained about 5 lbs. in the last few months, but believe I can get that back off by going back to basics. Next goal is to stay within a 3 lb. bounce range all the time.

I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope you continue to take care of yourself.

I love it!

I'm with you - am 2 lbs above my bounce weight and don't want to go that direction!

Deez Jeanz, it's really tough to manage knowing you have no control over your grown children. Try not to take it as a reflection on you and hang in there!

Kindle, I'm so sorry for your loss. How awful you must feel! I'm doing ok - am 2 lbs. above my bounce range. Am trying hard to avoid being disgusted with myself and, instead, to make rational decisions about food and exercise. I went to pilates today and then rode my bike for seven miles. I'm finding it hard to make good decisions about sweets. I'll keep working at it.

Kindle, I'm sorry about your dog. I'm one that has drifted away with (thankfully) little to report. I'm at goal, content (though I could lose more - I'm within the normal range), and fluctuating up and down by a pound typically. I'm also well aware it may get tougher as time goes by, but enjoying this time.

I'm so sorry about what you and your dog are going through - I know how important they are.

I finally made goal this week! On to maintenance... HW 232 SW 223 CW 150 TPL 82 TGP 82

I had my one year Dr. Appt today (a little over a month late). I'm maintaining at about 151 lbs. and my blood tests were all perfect - great news. I'm struggling a bit with sweets lately, but will (hopefully) win the battle.

Minor change in my weight - I'll wait for more to post - getting off Christmas sweets and back to eating healthy is rough! I did get my 1 year blood tests drawn - I see the Doc in 1.5 wks