How common is it for us to gain some weight after reaching goal?

I reached goal at 11 months post op with a total loss of 116 pounds. I was very happy at 138 pounds. That was July. In October, I was admitted to the hospital and couldn't eat. I lost about 5 pounds in 4 days. I looked gross. Ideally I am supposed to be 130 pounds but with the dead weight of the excess skin, I cannot be a healthy 130. I am telling you, I looked in the mirror and almost got scared. After I left the hospital I was about about 135 and stayed there for a mere few weeks. Within about a month, I was back to about 139-140, which I an comfy at. Last week I went to the doctor's and weighed in. I gained 3 pounds in about 3 weeks! I am now at 144 (end of day after eating). Is it normal to gain weight after reaching goal? Or, am I destined to gain 1 pound a week until I'm up in the 200's again? I know that my eating habits haven't been the greatest and I have been working on the over the past week. Thanks for the input!

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