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Once I lost aout 40lbs I was determined to never find them again. I have struggled all my life with yoyo dieting and with all the scientific evidence on this Way of Living that I know it is the healthiest way to get to an energetic old age. I am here for life!

Your perseverance is so encouraging. Congrats on your weight loss... it is fantastic. 

Isn't she wonderful???!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, I agree Linda is wonderful.
Tina

Thanks guys, you really make my day.

Congratulations Linda! Blessings to you and thanks for being a blessing! 

Have not bee posting my my journal for a while because of eating a few things off plan, I gained nearly 10 lbs.
Back on LDL pure beginning of March.
Then hit with ear infection. One week of thinking it would get better but it was getting worse, facial paralysis of Bell's Palsy set in.
Finally went to the doc who put me on Augementin (an antibiotic notorious for causing diarrhea).
Figured diarrhea would help shed excess lbs, but wouldn't you know it, I got constipated.
After a week on antibiotics and prednisone, my stomach was "tore up" and I could not eat at all.
Well 6 days and I have lost 10lbs so now I am 1lb lower than my lowest weight so far.
Not a recommended way to loose, but it is what it is.
Hopefully I won't gain too much when I can eat again.

Linda, I am sorry to hear about all of this, what a way to lose your 10 pounds.

Look after your self girl!! Here are some roses for you

Yikes, Linda!!!!  Sure hope you are back to yourself soon (of course not the self with the extra 10 pounds !).  Your experience sounds horrible.  Take care.  Pam

Hope you are back to feeling better.   JF

Thanks, ladies.
I hope this passes soon.
Being a one-eyed pirate that drools when I drink is no fun, LOL

Linda, this sounds horrible! I hope you are on the mend very, very soon!! Our Baylor Lady Bears Coach was just dx'ed with Bell's Palsy. 

Linda, good thoughts and prayers go out to you! I can only imagine what you're going through.

SweetRose

LInda,
So sorry to hear that you're feeling bad. I hope that you're on the mend very soon. It wouldn't be the same on these boards without you're encouragement or advice.
Tina

Son had it when he was 15 and all symptoms resolved in 2 weeks.
Not to say that I am old or anything but it has been 11 days since the paralysis and I still have to patch the eye and smile lopsided.
It has been 2 1/2 weeks of ear pain that is unbelievable.
I was thinking Shingles lasted usually 2 weeks. Guess it can go on longer.
No way to know for sure if it is shingles, but the pain is consistent with what I have heard described.
But on the bright side, as of tonight I have not only lost the 9lbs I gained, I am 3 lbs below my lowest weight so far.
Official weigh-in in the morning

Oh my goodness Linda, I hope this is resolved soon, it sounds horrible. Please keep us posted.

Praying for you Linda!  Hate to see you having to deal with all this!
Hugs! 
mrsj

Linda, I am praying for your recovery.  I hear Shingles  are so painful.  The weight loss is the only good side effect, but I know you would like to feel better.  and prayers, JF