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Blog 86790
 

Discouraged and Disappointed

So it has been a long time since I have updated and it is because I strayed. Things on my end have gone haywire!!! Last time I went to the doctor (last month) I was at 237lbs. I have stayed there ever since and I don't know why. I am eating the way I am suppose to and doing thing right yet I haven't had a loss yet. I thought I would be in Onederland by now. On labor day weekend, my husband, son and I were in a serious car accident and I just now have been released to go back to the gym. My son was ok but my husband and I were the ones injured. With that, my husbnad not having a job, and my job deciding to move my position back to Texas I have been going crazy. I think that stress can cause you not to lose weight but I'm not sure. I got a fill last month and I still have restriction. I dunno. I just want to jump start my weightloss again so I can begin to once again see results. All the clothes I wear are baggy because I don't have the funds to buy new clothes now due to the accident. I am just so damn aggravated!!!   Sorry about the Whine Fest.
Countrychic

Countrychic

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lonnie200t's Blog
 

Help plz!!!

OK So I am new to this kinda but I want to know how I can get that BMI tracker thing on my page that all of you guys have I can't figure it out! Oh yeah and BTW, I have been approved for my operation on Dec. 14th I can't wait!!!!!
lonnie200t

lonnie200t

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xamarii_82's Blog
 

1 week post-op

So.... I had surgery on November 17, 2010.... not at all as bad as I expected it to be...took pain and anti-nausea medications first night... Didn't touch the stuff again after that, did pretty good with Tylenol Rapid Blast Liquid....Surgery went great according to surgeon...took about 45 minutes or so... had a little bit of nausea and moderate pain right after surgery, but by day two I was in Walmart...lol..... It's now a week out and I am feeling great, no nausea, no vomiting, gas is tons better and i am down, including pre-op diet and 1 week post-op, 30 lbs.... starting weight was 340, as of today weight is 310.....Now I am doing my second week diet with full liquids... going pretty good, no nausea or vomiting, I can tell the difference now in how much sooner I am satisfied...... I am so happy and so proud of myself.... still a little sore in the umbilical area, but nothing that stops me from doing anything.... post op follow up is next week, hope to be down to around 300 by then..... wish me luck!!!!!   :thumbup:
xamarii_82

xamarii_82

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Blog 99331
 

I am in Onederland!!!

I am having some difficulty with this new format so is you are getting a blog from me twice... I appologize~~ But I am sooooooo happy to report that I am NO longer a two hundred woman!! I am so thrilled with my hard work!! I think that I have found what they call "my sweet spot" as far a s the band goes.. I am getting great restriciton. I have noticed that I am paying more attention to the protein vs. other food since I am limited on the amount!!   I wish everyone luck with their food choices to this "Eating Holiday"... Enjoy your Thanksgiving and remember we can always have the left overs the next DAYS after Thursday... most of the time they taste better anyway!!
BandedNellie

BandedNellie

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Blog 90848
 

Update

Hello everyone,   I went to the dr yesterday for my post op visit. My incision are healing really well and to my suprise I have lost a total of 19 pounds since my surgery on Novemeber 10, 2010. I could not believe it I actually asked the Dr if that number was correct. So from my highest weight I have lost 25 pounds. To me that is amazing since I have never been able to do this before. I am so grateful for the decision I have made and look forward to my new journey on life. Good luck to everyone pre-op to post- op and beyond. May all everyone wishes, hopes, and dreams come true. I also would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy the time with friends and Family. Till the next update everyone take care.   dld
dld

dld

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

I need a break. From my diet...not my Band.

I guess I should be glad that it only took me 30 minutes to figure out the new format today. Whew! I'm not so good with change. It's funny, because I have spent the last few days contemplating my band and my next steps. I had no idea the site was down!   Many wonderful people I have met since being banded have talked about how great it is that they no longer have to diet. They just work with the band and the pounds melt away. I'm truly so glad for them and wish everyone had the same success! However, not everyone does. I, for instance, have had WONDERFUL success, but I have had to work at it.   I have come to the realization that I'm tired of dieting. Now, dont' get me wrong, dieting this year has been SO MUCH BETTER than dieting in previous years. It was easiER than in previous years and I was able to be PRODUCTIVE. If I do my normal routine...which does include exercise...I can MAINTAIN steady with the band. But in order to lose, I have to watch my food intake just like any other DIET I have ever been on and I have to actively increase my exercise.   Don't get me wrong, this is not a complaint. Quite the contrary! I have never been able to stick to a weight loss plan for 10 months in the past. I have never been able to lose 75 pounds before. These are all gifts in my mind!   But a diet is a diet and I'm tired of working at it. Soooo...y'all know me and my never ending need for a plan. And, I'm not just going to "stop". But I need to stop this frustrating water treading.   So, I have 2 weeks and 2 days until my throat is (literally) cut. When it is time for my tonsilectomy, I know that Band or no Band, I will not be able to eat normally for 10-14 days. Until then, I plan to live normally. I plan to exercise. I plan to not eat like a crazy person. I plan to use all of the good habits that I have developed over the last year. Additionally, I will continue to log my exercise time and my daily weight.   But Jax is going to take a vacation. I'm NOT going log my calories or any Bodybugg information. What I hope this does is to take the HYPERfocus off my diet and just let me chill for a bit.   Two weeks until the surgery, then three weeks after. By then, it will be 2011 and like any NORMAL person with weight issues, I will have New Year's resolutions and I will be excited. Even with this break, I should be in Onederland by my bandiversary. I had hoped to LOSE 100 pounds by then, but I'm flexible and I refuse to be disappointed.   Tomorrow I leave for Thanksgiving vacation. My parents, brother's family and I are renting a cabin in the mountains in North Carolina. It is going to be so much fun!! I will check in when I get back and let you all know how it goes. Have a happy and wonderful Thanksgiving! I certainly have much to be thankful for this year and you all are among my blessings.   Thank you.   Beth
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 104709
 

What happened to me while we were down, the ER

Last time I posted was on Thursday of last week, talking about seeing my Doctor. Some back story for those who don't know I got a single incision procedure done to my belly button. Well, on Thursday my doctor cleaned it and said everything looked great. Well Friday my belly buttonw as tender, I assumed it was from cleaning until Saturday morning I had a red streak going down my belly button. It was hot to the touch so off to the ER I went.   To my doctors credit, he came in on his day off to see me at the hospital. He reopened the incision (yes I was awake for this and he just used local anethisia on the site) and I held my belly button open as he cut away. He then packed it and said if it didn't start looking better that I had to go back in for surgery. That he wanted me to go back to the ER on Sunday to get the bandage changed again. So Sunday I went and he came in again to do the job. Then on Monday I saw him, I feel like I should have a frequent flyer card or something.   Besides the double antibiotics I am on and feeling nauseous from that, I feel really good. Besides the fact that I am starving and have been wanting comfort foods. Last night I made Home made Pizza for the kids and noodles. Not protein enriched foods huh? I forgave myself and I am still loosing weight somehow even though I am not portioning my foods by the cup fulls. I am eating every two to three hours. I hate starving but I am still loosing weight. I get to go to the gym and walk on the treadmill at least.   So a bump in my road! I will survive and I am glad it is a small bump.
Cangel76

Cangel76

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SF2009's Blog
 

Site back up!!!!!!!!!!

I didn't realize how much I relied on this site for motivation and inspiration until it was gone for the past 3 days!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so grateful is is back up and running!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Noturningback15

Noturningback15

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Lydia_D's Blog
 

Movin' on down to the least side

Ah Monday night football! It's enough to give you gas . . . and all the time I thought it was the tuna salad I had for dinner. My beloved Broncos are playing like they are possessed - by aliens from outer space who are just learning what football is. I'm crying in my sugar free pudding.   Well, tomorrow is two weeks post-op. It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood and I have lost 33 pounds since 9/26 Fourteen pounds lost prior to surgery and 19 pounds afterwards. I feel good, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah - like I know I should feel now, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah! Ah yes, a little James Brown foot shuffling goin' on - cuz I do feel good.   I'm having to relearn how to eat and it's a brand new experience. Can't believe it took me a half hour this morning to eat one scrambled egg. Wow. My stomach does not like hummus for lunch so I traded it out for string cheese - yeah, really yummy. And then, tuna salad for dinner. Fat free no less - wasn't that special. Reminded me of processed cardboard with a little mayo. That tuna salad is going the way of the DoDo Bird. I've been drinking most of my protein which is having an interesting cleansing effect - didn't expect that, but no biggee.   So, I've got to eat slower, with itty, bitty bites and savor the taste. Well, there's more food to experiment with tomorrow. Got to figure out what is doable to carry me through to the week of Christmas when I get to eat solid foods again - just in time to enjoy miniscule bites of Christmas dinner with family and friends - oh yeah! My mom was disappointed I would not join them for Thanksgiving but somehow eating Gerber baby food turkey with gravy just does not do it for me, ya know? Not while everyone else is slammin' down the chow! So I passed. I'll sit and watch the Macy's Parade, eat a little of this and a little of that and thank God for His many blessings in my life to include a successful VSG which is giving me a new lease on life. He and I will spend the day together in solitude and it will be a good day.   Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and may you be able to give thanks for the blessings in your life.
Lydia_D

Lydia_D

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newnatalie's Blog
 

Why is WLS a secret?

I have never been skinny! I can remember being SMALLER, but never skinny. Over the years, I have contemplated weight loss surgery (WLS), but it wasn't until this year that I decided it was time.   Once I decided to have WLS, I made a vow that I would not keep it a secret! I know so many people who have had WLS who simply refuse to share or to make it even worse, they flat out lie. The exchange goes something like this:   Me: Oh my God Sherry! You look great! You've lost so much weight. What are you doing? Sherry: I just stopped eating so much and started walking. Me: Really. I have tried that, but I didn't lose as much as you. Sherry: Just keep trying. You can do it!   I walked away from that conversation feeling like a fat failure!!! Why can't I lose weight when I stop eating so much? I have walked many a days and my weight did not drop that fast! What's wrong with me? I wanted the success Sherry had, but little did I know only t Sherry actually had Gastric Bypass! Why wouldn't she just tell the truth? Why would she not encourage me with her journey? Plus, if you lose 100 pounds in 6 months, I am going to know something is up! Instead I was left feeling inadequate. From that day on, I vowed I would always be honest having WLS. Why does it have to be a secret?   I am scheduled for VSG on November 30, 2010. I will hold true to my vow of disclosure. I have one friend who threatened to stop talking to me if I had WLS. I basically gave her a piece of mind and that was that. I realized that many people don't tell for fear of being judged or having to explain themselves. This, I understand. But if you meet another struggling, obese brother or sister who knows how difficult weight loss is, don't let them walk away defeated. Don't allow them to believe you are a "super weight losing machine." Share your WLS story. Encourage them to do what is best for them and their health.   So, the countdown is on. I pray I can be an inspiration to many as I end the reign of WLS secrecy! Bottom line is: I am telling!   NewNatalie Houston, Texas Current Weight: 280 pounds Scheduled for VSG: November 30, 2010 ~ Dr. Dexter Turnquest  
newnatalie

newnatalie

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petiteT's Blog
 

January 11th getting sleeved

I'm a newbie to this site and I'm hoping to gain some supportive friends that understand what I'm going through. People do not realize what it is like until you have actually been their. So hoping we can support one another. Is their any January Sleevers? I'm from Michigan
TKeith

TKeith

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Blog 4214
 

Got my date!!!

Well, it has been a little over a month since I last posted. A lot has happened. I have officially lost 28 pounds, according to my doctor's scale. I only needed to lose 21 pre-op. I met with the pyschologist on Nov 12th. She was super nice and made me feel comfortable and didn't ask any weird or odd questions. I was very lucky and got a Case Manager appt for that following Tuesday, nov 16th! By the way, my mom had all of her appointments the same day. So we went into the appt with the Case Manager and she let us do our appointments together, it didn't bother me. She had the same concerns as my surgeon with me having the sleeve. Basically saying that since I am so young, 28, there are no long term studies and all of that. I explained again, that I did not want my intestines rerouted and that as far as I was concerned I would rather risk not knowing what could possibly happen in the future. The furture is unknown anyways. So then the Case Manager looked at her surgery calendar and asked when I wanted to have surgery. I said as soon as possible. So she set me up with December 13th. My mom was disapointed that her surgery date is not until Jan 3rd. Though that is because she is having gastric bypass and they didn't have any surgery days available for that procedure until then. So we then scheduled our pre-op appointments which are on Dec 2nd. All of this seemed to happen very quickly. I had to stop my birth control right away and have to take a pregnancy test a week before surgery. I went in for some more blood work and now I am all set until Dec 2nd. I am worried about the silly stuff. Like the catheder. Um, that doesn't sound pleasant and I hope I am sleeping when they do it. Then staying in the hospital over night by myself. I am scared of that. Not that I will be awake or able to entertain but I have never stayed in the hospital, never had surgery. I am a wimp! Then all my family is worried about me being home alone while my boyfriend works that first week. Will I really need that much help? He will get me my beverages and meds before leaving for work at 6:30am then he will be home around 2:30. Won't I be sleeping, sipping and walking? Oh and we live in an apartment and have stairs. So I figure I can just walk in circles inside, right? Walking is walking. My grandparents are so sweet. They are going to pick me up from the hospital, my mom has to save her time off from work for her own surgery. My grandparents have an extra bedroom but no bed because they gave it to my brother. So my grandpa says, "If you want to stay here just tell me and I will go out and buy a bed." That cracks me up. They would buy a new bed just so I could stay there for a few days! I love my family. My boyfriend is worried that my family will be mad at him for not taking time off. I'm not worried about it. He is a teacher and that is a week before winter break. But he did say that he would drive out to see me after surgery after he gets off work. It is almost a 2 hr drive so that is super sweet! I now need to start making my list of what I need to buy for the hospital. Robe, slippers, chapstick, gas x strips, a blanket, a small pillow. I am sure I will overpack. Though I am nervous and trying not to think about the surgery every min of the day. I am trying to break up these next 3 week into small things. Like Thanksgiving, then Black Friday shopping, then Pre-Op appointment, then family x-mas party, then Surgery. The next few weeks are going to go by so fast. I just need to take it one day at a time. Make sure that I am sticking to my pre-op diet. GREAT... the BF is making cookies! Good thing I love him a lot!
hugsamber

hugsamber

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Thoughts on my journey
 

44 days till I leave for surgery and some thoughts on life after

I have been pretty active on this forum and also OH. I have made many new sleeve friends while on this journey and I really value the experience of those who have gone before me and the thoughts and questions of those who are just starting this journey like me. One friend on OH has really inspired me to focus first about getting to goal and once there figure out how to stay there. Her exact words were: Just get your ass to goal and then figure out how to stay there. I like that that.   I know it is a challenge - I am a pretty straight forward, task oriented person. I will step up to the challenge. YES there will be pain and gas after surgery...to me that is an expectation. If by chance I am lucky and have smooth sailing all the better. But I personally have decided to expect it - not whine about it to my hubby, family, friends. I am knowingly putting my self in this position and its for the long run. I don't want to lose site of my goal. So if my pain is a day, week or month I will look at it as part of the journey. That pain and uncomfort are going to lead me to a much better place. I do not want to lose focus, I will work through it.   I have endured childbirth, a hysterectomy I am confident that I can do this. I know I will be nervous as I pack my bags and head out the door leaving my hubby at home. But I have to do this for me - I want to do this for me and I am going to do this for me.
Kimmes

Kimmes

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MicNic's Blog
 

List of things I wish I had thought about...

OK, so I had surgery 4 days ago. I am feeling MUCh better then I did the first day but still feel pretty beat up. I read on here how people are already driving and seem to be up and around more. Not sure what"s wrong with me but my abs are killing me. The surgeon told me that she had to put stitches into the muscles in my abs and that it would feel like I have been sucker-punched from time to time when moving or flexing these muscles. She wasn't lying! I can't rotate my upper body and getting up from lying down or from a sitting position is very hard. Sometimes feels like how people describe a gun shot.. hot, searing pain. So here is what I am experiencing and I thought I would share since they are not things that I was prepared for.. I realize that other people seem already past this and since everyone heals different I figured I would share...     Getting up from a sitting position is painful Getting on and off the toilet is hard and can be painful Can barely wipe after I pee (not really effiecent) and can not reach between my legs to wipe when I have a bm Wasn't prepared to feel like some kicked me 100's of times in the ribs and middle back. Medicine knocks me out but I actually like that! I am not hungry but I do miss chewing right now. My left shoulder and arm are achy. Not sure if this is gas or because my IV was in my vein at my elbow so I held it funny for 3 days. The drain and blood garande (what I call the drain reserver) are not painful, unless I am stripping out the clots (which no one told me about) I am unable to take my birth control meds because she doesn't think my tummy is ready for pills so now my cycle is acting like it wants to come back already. Hoping it doesn't! I can't imagine dealing with that on top of everything else!   Otherwise I am in good spirts and while this is all hard I am happy that I did this and can't wait to be back to feeling better and start losing weight!!!
MicNic

MicNic

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MicNic's Blog
 

I can check surgery off my list!

Well, had surgery on Wednesday. I don't remember much about that day except that I was not as friendly as I could have been to the nursing staff's suggestions to get out a bed to use the restroom and to their annoucement that I would be getting my blood sugar checked every 6 hours. You may not know this but I HATE shots! So it was a bit of a shock to me that I would be getting blood thinners injected into my gut every 8 hours while I was at the hopsital. Luckily, they didn't hurt much (burn just a little) and must have worked great from the brusies all over my belly!   My surgeon is Dr. Fearing with Mally Weight Loss. She is so incredibly nice! She was also very kind to my family and made sure to answer all of their questions and explained everything in good detail. I am now sitting at home (would rather be in the hospital) blogging while I wait for a nurse to call me back because I need help figuring out when to take what med. I am so tired, I feel like I have slept non stop for the last few days. Feels pretty good to sleep! The worst pain so far is getting up and sitting down. I didn't really think a head that my bed is high and climbimg into bed really isn't an option tonight, neither is lying down straight and trying to sit back up- OUCH! So I am camping out on my couch.   I feel like this is rambling and I am having toruble keeping my eyes open so I am going to set my alarm for 3 hours and take some more medicine!   Take care!
MicNic

MicNic

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Blog 90427
 

Happy Thanksgiving

Hubby and I will be traveling tomorrow for CT to visit our family and friends for the holidays.   I have many things to be thankful for this year, as I am sure most of you do, as well. I got my lap-band this year, which has helped me in so many ways. I am no longer a diabetic due to diet and exercise. I have dropped 64lbs, meaning I have 4 lbs left to be in the Onederland. I am still cancer free!!!! My new clothes are starting to get big on me, so I know I am doing things the right way. My husband, family and frieds are all doing well.   I am happy and I am looking good. I have somewhere around 50lbs to go, and I know I will get there.   To everyone of you reading this, have a very happy healthy holiday. May we all get through the holidays with the help of our lap-bands and not have a weight gain.   I will be checking in whle on vacation.
Bklynike

Bklynike

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Blog 104465
 

My First Fill

Hello Everyone,   I am getting my first fill tomorrow, and of course I'm nervous...Can you please tell me your first experience, does it hurt? Does it feel weird? :smile:
danalazcano

danalazcano

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Blog 3227
 

trying to break my stall 5.5 weeks post-op

Ive only lost 1lb in the past 3.5 weeks so I doubled up my protein shake starting yesterday to see if that will help me. Also I found away i can get the protein shakes in better, instead of 1 scoop of protein and 8oz milk Im doing 2 scoops of protein, a package of suger free hot cocoa and 16oz of water. To me its not as sweet or thick and i can handle it alot better. Thanks for all the encouragment I really needed it!!! I'll let you know on Monday when i weigh in if I was able to break the stall.
kerri21

kerri21

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Blog 104951
 

First Milestone

Well Im 3 days from surgery now and starting to get nervous and worried. I have managed to stick to the pre op diet and have zero cheats. I had a complete melt down last Saturday, but stayed on track. I am very proud of myself. I have lost 10.4 lbs as of today and am very happy for myself to hit my first milestone. Im starting to notice the weight loss already, and so are others. People have noticed in my face, and I have noticed that my pants cover my shoes a lot more, which is a great feeling. I also have to take off my engagement ring tonight. I got my ring from my soon to be husband in August and it was on the tight side........... but now its just waiting to slid off   Wish me luck Monday at 10 is the time my life changes.:smile:
Susieq82

Susieq82

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Blog 80125
 

202...uggg!!!

Hi all! I am happy to say that I am down 66 pounds, but not happy to say that I am stuck at 202! It has been two weeks and nothing. I want to break 200 so bad I can taste it!!! LOL Hopefully I will be posting soon with a scale pic of 199 or lower! Wish me luck as a start to step it up...I guess I am going to have to start exercising. I hate to admit it, but I haven't done any of it since I have been banded.
Theresa'sMom415

Theresa'sMom415

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Blog 103516
 

Surgery Monday

Surgery Monday! I am so ready to get past this. I miss chewing! I’m on day 10 of liquid. Doing pretty good. I’ve had a few rough patches but I’ve managed to stick to my guns and stay on track. The pay off is I’ve lost almost 20 lbs. in less than a month. I have trouble getting enough calories and such because I’m so sick of the protein shakes. I’ve been having ½ - ¾ cup of cream soup for dinner to try to break up the monotony. I’ve been exercising as well. I probably won’t post again before surgery but will be sure to as soon as I’m up to it.
mebutbetter

mebutbetter

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Blog 104940
 

Second fill feeling a bit low

I had my second fill 3 days ago and got 3cc making a total of 6cc in a 10cc band. I still dont feel the restriction that everyone is talking of. Had a really bad running stomach from the stuff that they made me drink in xray,but feeling better now. I am watching what i eat but have had some salad and crackers as well. When will I feel the restriction that everyone is talking of???????
South African Beauty

South African Beauty

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Blog 105633
 

SHRINK YOU (*&*#%%&* LIVER SHRINK!!!

OK, So I'm on the pre-op diet, and in two words, IT SUCKS. If I could eat this way, I would NOT need the band in the first place. THAT SAID, I am committed to do everything and anything my MD dells me to do in order to make this a success. INCLUDING the preop and post op diet. I am fearful of the bandster's hell for the few months following surgery but before true restriction kicks in. I told my boyfriend about my concerns, and he was actually really helpful and made a good point. He said, "well, you've always been able to stick to something for a month or two, you've just never been able to maintain it for a lifetime...so just get thru those few months" I'll just take it a little bit at a time and hope restriction comes sooner than later.
laura71

laura71

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