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Blog 3533
 

Trying to post a picture - Testing Still! :-)

Okay, so if I start to track my pictures/progress on here, I am paranoid about people searching and finding this. After all, I'm a teacher, and I'm also a somewhat private person. I mean I guess there's no such thing as a blogger who's private? lol... but seriously, as I get to know people here on VST, I would like to share and get opinions and feedback. I just don't want to bare it all to the whole wide world! Please tell me that makes sense? (okay if no one is reading this, I get that I won't get any replies.. LOL!)   Okay so testing out posting a picture to this entry.
Jordien

Jordien

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Blog 99309
 

Day 19 Post-op

First and foremost, I am so incredibly grateful to everyone who commented on my last entry. I was feeling extremely low and it was really uplifting to hear that how I was feeling and what I was going through are pretty standard. I guess they can't prepare you for things like that.   I still haven't lost any more weight. I'm skipping around 117kg for some reason. My body has decided to wage some kind of resistance and it has picked 117kg as it's line in the sand. My dietitician phoned and we had a talk about it. She said that my body is recovering from the shock and that having lost 9kg was TONNES and to not worry about it too much until I get my first fill. While she was saying this in my head I was thinking 'Yes that's easy for you to say... you're not the one eating NOTHING and losing NOTHING!'   My first fill isn't until September 21st. That will be the first time I have been seen by my surgeon post-operatively. Does that seem like a long time? Some other blogs I've read have seen their surgeon every month or even more frequently. My surgeon only wants to see me every 6 weeks.   I think to kick-start everything I might try going back onto Optifast. Maybe not 3 times a day like before - mainly because that was hell - but maybe at least once. That way I know I'm having one meal a day that is nutritionally complete. And pre-op I lost 4kg/8.8lbs in one week on it. I would really like to have lost a little bit more wieght before the Law Faculty Ball which is September 16. Maybe I should just bite the bullet and do full-on Optifast - 3 replacements a day.   It could be dangerous though - Optifast is bad for relationships hahaha. The amount of complaining I do when I have it, topped off by the fact that we can't eat out anywhere or anything. Maybe I will just have to have 3 a day when I can and be realistic that it's not possible for that to be every day.   It sounds ridiculous but I didn't really want to be on some special diet. I wanted the band so I could eat normally (because to be honest, my nutrition really wasn't that bad before - I have realised since reading all of the diet and meal plans) but have restriction as to how much I could eat. My problem wasn't really that I ate the WRONG things, but that I ate too much generally. I didn't really sign up for restriction and special diets. I know that is silly. Maybe it will just help initially until I have a fill and things kick in there.
something_for_gabby

something_for_gabby

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Blog 3533
 

First Entry - Testing it out!

Just trying the blog thing out. My goals are:   Have a place to keep track of how I'm feeling, eating, exercising, progressing, LIVING!   Allow people i know/approve to view my blog. I do not want strangers searching around and reading my blog. I just feel it's personal, and I want to choose with whom I share!   Have a place to get my emotions out when I am feeling I want to turn to food. I use food to: reward myself, punish myself, comfort myself, fill my boredom, something to do while I'm having down time after a long day, etc, etc, etc.
Jordien

Jordien

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Blog 99181
 

Feeling better

Feeling so much better---not as gassy or nauseated as I was the last two days. The Gas X stripes and Milk of Magnesia works really well. I am trying to walk around more to get my tummy in balance. Just got to keep pushing forward to this wonderful experience and weight loss...:scared2:
hawyn1972

hawyn1972

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How I lost 100lbs
 

So....

A big HEY GIRL HEYYYY! Out to all of you in bandland :scared2: I know it's been a while since I was here.   I have some how managed to gain 4lbs in the last 2 months. Well I guess I shouldn't say some how, I know exactly how. STRESS causing me A.) to not eat enough and B.) stress eat when I do eat.   And you know what? It's just not worth it, so EFF IT. I've decided me and my health is worth way more than someone else's project so I'll give it another week to see if they get it together, if not.. See ya! And I'll be busy working out and working this weight off.   Totally lost my train of thought... 8 hours later... eh I'll come back to it
Yvette1026

Yvette1026

1
Blog 100358
 

My lapband surgery is tomorrow!

I've struggled with my weight, food addiction and a binge eating disorder all my life. I have always "hidden" behind my weight, being shy and constantly apologizing for who I am. My weight has yo-yo'ed drastically like Oprah's. I'm 5'8" tall, female. My recommended weight is about 160 lbs. My lightest adult weight has been 155 lbs and my heaviest has been 327 lbs. Currently, I am 270 lbs.   My ethnic background is Asian, and our culture does not tolerate "plumpness" well. I grew up chubby, and my mom put me on Slim Fast, Dexatrim and laxatives when I was 8 years old. When I was a teenager, I withdrew into my shell even further. I still struggled with my weight, and my dad put me on NutriSystem when I was 14 yrs old. My constant cycle is losing up to 30 lbs, then gaining maybe 50 lbs back. I have always had overweight friends too, and secretly we'd take pleasure in binge eating. I also had an abusive boyfriend because I didn't think I deserved any better. We broke up after three years.   As a young adult, I went on a low-carb protein diet. I lost an amazing 110 lbs in 10 months. Suddenly a "fat girl" had blossomed into someone quite attractive. But being slim didn't fill that empty feeling inside of me. I felt sexy and men started paying attention to me, but for all the wrong reasons. The men who were interested in me were mainly interested in my appearance and trying to sleep with me. I had new girl friends who were vain, selfish and only talked about appearances. I was surrounded by all the wrong people who didn't know me before, who didn't know my struggles. I ditched my "fat" friends out of fear of association and becoming overweight again. I entered a world of shallow people with no substance, and I became one myself for two years.   I finally settled down with a nice boyfriend, but I wasn't in love or attracted to him. That sad relationship was based on the fear of being alone, and it lasted 8 years until we just grew tired of each other. When I first met him, I was slender. Over the course of our relationship, being unhappy quickly brought my weight back up. I'm sure he was shocked, but he never said anything hurtful and he still wanted to be intimate. I was the one who felt unattractive and ashamed to have sex. He was Caucasian, and his family never fully accepted my Asian background. His parents were conservative, and claimed their son was an embarrassment. They would make fun of my eyes, ask me if my family owned a laundromat or restaurant, etc. It was hurtful. My boyfriend would always defend me, but the thought of marrying into that family disgusted me. I didn't want to have interracial children with racist grandparents.   Which brings my story to today. I am currently 34 years old, single and 270 lbs. This year year has been the worst year of my life so far. My father died a few months ago and my dog died a few weeks ago. I have chronic gout from my previous low-carb diet. I tore an ankle ligament this summer and have been in a wheelchair for 3 months. This week, my work told me they made an error on my salary for the last couple of years and I have to pay back $5,500. I've had several one-night stands, and I was also in a brief relationship with a married man. My self esteem was at an all-time low and that relationship ended terribly. I have spent most of this year crying in bed.   I'm spent. I'm tired of being unhealthy and unhappy. There's got to be more to life than what I've experienced so far. I can accept that I've made some poor choices in life. I've learned to forgive myself and push forward. I'm getting older, I'm less naive and I no longer blame others or circumstance. Every path I've taken in my adult life has been my decision. The choices I've made have usually been picking the easiest path, whatever brings me instant gratification, or because I didn't think I deserved any better. But not anymore. I do deserve better.   First, I've learned that being slim doesn't mean you ditch the people who knew you before, as if the "fat girl" in you never existed. Some friends are good, some not so much. It's the good people we need to keep in our lives, and the negative ones to stay away from. Avoid toxic people, they mean you harm. Respect the people in your life who love, care for and support you. As for the rest of the population, who cares what people think? They can think whatever they want, but they have no bearing on your life happiness.   I used to think eating and drinking to excess was happiness and enjoyment, but it's not. It has left me unhappy and depressed. Now I am looking to other things in life for satisfaction. I want to explore the world and enjoy all it has to offer. I want to be healthier to do things I'm not physically able to right now, being overweight. I want to be able to have children if I decide to. I want to take care of my mother now that she's alone, and help her as she gets older. I am sure my dad would be content in the afterlife knowing his daughter is happy and living life to the fullest.   I have acknowledged that being slim makes me look different, but that's not all I need to deal with. I hate when people stare at me and size me up. I always feel too big to be anywhere, and I always apologize for being too big. I'm afraid to do things because I think people are judging me or laughing at me behind my back. It's taken work, but I am starting to change the way I think. I'm officially done! To hell with apologies. I am who I am. Why should I be afraid of living? I have the right to enjoy my life, like everyone else on this planet. No more mind traps. No more living in fear.   My first LAP-BAND consultation was 3 months ago. My surgery is tomorrow morning and I'm nervous. I know there will be a lot of lifestyle adjustments, and having to find new coping mechanisms. Physically, there won't be any more binge-eating but mentally, that might be a challenge. But after years of sadness, poor health and frustration, I am ready for a new positive lifestyle. It's either this or die an early death, and I don't want to give up yet.   Thanks for reading. Best wishes to everyone in this forum on their journey to good health and happiness!
Canadian_Gurl

Canadian_Gurl

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Blog 98477
 

Size 22 to a 16, what to do about my clothes??

When I decided to get LapBand I weighed 275lbs, lost about 20 on my own, I am two weeks post op and weigh 242...4 months ago my clothes were size 22, went to try on clothes at the store yesterday, I can wear size 16:thumbup:..I promised that I would not by clothes because I'm going to be loosing epescially at the beginning....Here is the issue, I'm in a professional, that requires me to wear suite every day..ALL my suites are way to big, they are litterally hanging off me and looks like I borrowed them...I hate the thought of buying more suites when they probably will not fit after a month....and we all know suites are not cheap...what to do:confused:
smiley8

smiley8

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Blog 98773
 

some more liquid drinks for later!

Morning Mocha Chocolate Protein Powder Scoop of instant Coffee Skim milk/Soy milk Ice     Orange Crème Vanilla Protein Powder Orange Crystal Lite Ice     Tropical Breeze Vanilla Protein Powder Vanilla Yogurt 1 Cup Mixed Frozen Fruit Ice 　   Orange Julius Vanilla protein powder 6 oz plain yogurt 6 oz orange juice       Butterscotch Candy Vanilla Protein Powder 1 scoop sugar free butterscotch pudding mix Skim milk/soy milk     Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Protein Powder 1 tsp. Peanut Butter Milk/water     　 Blueberry Berry Vanilla Protein Powder Vanilla Yogurt Blueberries Water/ice     The Hulk Vanilla Protein Powder 1 scoop SF Pistachio Pudding Mix Milk/Ice     　 Cinnamon Roll Vanilla Protein Powder Cinnamon Vanilla Extract Ice     　 　Chocolate Almond Delight Chocolate Protein Powder A few raw Almonds/ Almond Extract Milk/Water Ice     Vanilla Coffee Delight Vanilla Protein Powder 1 Scoop Instant Coffee Milk     Gingerbread Man Vanilla Protein Powder 1 Graham Cracker Cinnamon Vanilla extract Ice/ Water     Key Lime Pie Vanilla Protein Powder ! scoop SF Lime Pudding Mix 1 Graham Cracker Ice/ Milk/Water     Strawberry Delight Strawberry Protein Powder Strawberry Yogurt Ice/Water __________________ Rebecca
WENDY ANN

WENDY ANN

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Blog 2207
 

August 29, 2010

I got a call from Chris (ins. gal) from Dr. Lalor's office on Friday. She told me that my paperwork was submitted to BC/BS that day. She told me that because my ins. still consideres the sleeve "investigational" that I may be in for a long wait. I told her that I was already expecting that. She told me that when she received any word from BC/BS that she would let me know. Nothing to do but wait, wait, wait......
KabinKitty

KabinKitty

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Blog 81481
 

All the many changes

Goodness!! It has been so long since my last post. It feels like summer has flown by. Currently 180 and loving it! Thats a total of 46 lbs since Feb. I did a lot of hiking this summer during Geology Field camp. All the activity really helped me to drop those jean sizes down to a 14. I have really loved looking nice and wearing heels again. Soooo much fun! What's even better is that I've found the man of my dreams! I know it sounds crazy but its undeniably true. We have been dating since July 16th and a couple since the 6th of August. He is what i have prayed for and then some. Ladies!!!! We were destined for each other! Believe in the power of manifesting your dreams. I can't even begin to start on how amazing this life's journey has been. Having the lapband surgery has been a vital part of my continual transformation. It's has given me the ability to regain my confidence and achieve my own personal success. As for my new man, who is the sweetest and one of the most sexiest on earth... I was so nervous to tell him about wls but I knew the longer I waited the harder and weirder it would be for me to finally do it. When did finally tell him, he couldn't have been more loving understanding and sweet about it. In the end telling him made me feel closer to him because I was truly opening up to him about a subject that so deeply emotionally charged for me. I am such a happier person now. I loved all the beautiful places I was able to hike to this summer and the long nights of dancing in heels in the downtown bars. I love being comfortable in my body. It is truly a blessing. I am not at a stopping point in my weightloss by any means. It is a continual commitment to be active and challenge myself to obtain higher heights. May we all have victory in ourselves love and future!
Jadeite

Jadeite

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Blog 3370
 

Alive but tired at 2 days post-op

I am doing well except for being tired. I plan on writing in more detail about my surgery and hospital experience, both were great. I admitted my fears to the staff and they were very helpful through the whole pre-op things and jitters on my part.   I've been up moving around as much as I can stand and making sure I keep protein in my hand. My goal this first week is 40 grams per day and 40 ounces per day of water, so half of what they normally recommend long term.
Carrie

Carrie

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Blog 3238
 

Grrrr..

I went out today; first time in a long time. I put on the baggiest clothes I have, rolled my pants under my belly and walked. It took me almost an hour to go 2 blocks but I did. I bit my lower lip as my stitches threatened to burst, stopping on occasion to lean against a lamp post. And for all my effort, everything was going good. Right towards the end, my pain started to really kick up. At times I would feel like crying. My boyfriend, who was with me, was good... until the end when he insisted that I "just do it" and stop being a "baby." Aside from fighting the urge to tell him to "f--k off" I told him that this was my pain and I wasn't about to rush for him or for anybody else. I took my time, pain and all. I'm happy though I went out because since I came home, I've had only minimal pain. I feel better than I have in days. I plan on going out tomorrow again. See if I can get better. BF's being a pain in my arse.
Butrcupz622

Butrcupz622

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Blog 3560
 

2 weeks post surgery - Having a bad day.

Life feels very lonely right now. Things aren't going well at work and there have been some struggles in my personal life. These aren't new issues, I just don't have access to the coping mechanisms that I used to have. Prior to surgery, I would have been drowning my sorrows in a big mac and fries. I have been, hands-down, a complete and total emotional eater. So now that I can't turn to my old habits, I'm not quite sure how to process all of this.
katyjones

katyjones

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Blog 99181
 

Start of a new life!

:scared2: Got banded yesterday, 8/27/2010--- so today I start my journey on my weight loss of 100 lbs and a better healthier life. I have all the best intentions but am just nervous of failure. Being that I had to pay for this operation out of my own pocket, I am more focused and disciplined. I look at this as my last resort for weight loss. I am thankful for a supporting family and want to be around for a long time. My strength and limitations will be pushed with me being an emotional eater but I guess I am going to have to find another outlet to place my frustrations and emotions... like walks or exercise. Wish me luck
hawyn1972

hawyn1972

4
Share my world....
 

I have to get surgery...again

Okay so I went for my first fill on Aug 25th but i couldn't get it because some how my port was flipped on it's side and the doctor tried to flip it back and it didn't budge, so therefore my surgery is Monday, he just he's not removing the band he's just flipping my port up the way it needs to be. Now I wonder what was the cause of it flipping? I think maybe the first week of my surgery, I was doing zumba, maybe that could be???? I don't know, but this time buddy i'm just going to walk, not doing zumba until November, because I don't want to mess anything up, im not scared only because now i know what to expect from the surgery...least i get a week off of work...anyway I lost 24 lbs so far, I would have lost more if it wasn't for my damn port
HoneyBrown

HoneyBrown

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Blog 100305
 

Dr..salimitari saved my life

THE STAR FACTOR ABOVE IS INCORRECT . I GIVE DR.SALMITARI 5 STARS .WHEN I HAD DECIDED TO PROCEED WITH THIS PROCEDURE I INTERVIEWED AND RESARCHED SEVERAL DIFFERENT SURGEONS ,BEFORE I HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING DR.SALIMITARI .THREE YEARS LATER THERE HE WAS I WAS INSTANTLY PUT AT EASE HIS BED SIDE DEMEANOR TOWARDS HIS PATIENCE SHOULD BE PUT IN SEMINARS .I HAVE NEVER NOR WILL PROBABLY EVER MEET ANOTHER SURGEON LIKE HIM AGAIN .HE TRULY CARES FOR HIS PATIENTS AND WANTS TO HELP THEM SUCCEED IN ANY WAY THAT HE CAN ASSIST THEM .THERE IS NEVER ANY QUESTION OR CONCERN THAT YOU MAY HAVE THAT IS TO SMALL TO ASK HIM AND HE WILL PERSONALLY ANSWER THEM . HE DOES.NT PUSH OFF YOUR CONCERNS TO HIS ASSISTANT. DR.SALIMITARI SAVED MY LIFE .HE HELPED ME FIND MYSELF AGAIN .I NO LONGER REQUIRE MEDICATION FOR MY DIABETES .I HAVE DROPPED 10 DRESS SIZES AND STILL LOSING . NOW I CAN GO TO THE GYM AND WORK OUT HARD AND FEEL PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVING MY GOALS .EVERY DAY I FEEL STRONGER BOTH MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY . I CAN WALK AROUND AND HOLD MY HEAD UP HIGH FEELING CONFIDENT OF THE WOMAN I WAS MEANT TO BE THANKS TO DR.SALIMITARI . HE CHANGED MY LIFE IN WAYS I FIND HARD TO PUT IN TO WORDS .HE WILL FOREVER BE MY SPECIAL HERO MY PERSONAL ROCK STAR .IF I HAD TO DO IT OVER AGAIN I WOULD IN A SPLIT SECOND....
michellem45

michellem45

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Blog 95551
 

8 weeks

:scared2: 8 weeks- 1st fill, The dr office put 1cc in my band with the 5 that was put in when i was banded. i can really feel the difference. i have been on water for one day and now on shakes one day and went to soft food yesterday, tommorow i can have regular food again, i think i lost 2 or 3 more pounds just doing that for the past few days. but for a total weight loss of 32 pounds so far that is so great!!! when i got on the scale at dr office i was like oh yea!!!! Once the kids are back in school next week that will give me more time to hit the gym or go for some long walks after i get them on the bus!!! I have put a goal of 25 more pounds gone by christmas, i really think that is a due able number. i am going to bust out the winter clothes soon and see if there is any difference in the fit yet?? I hope so. keep you all posted- have a great weekend!!!
darleneo

darleneo

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Blog 84015
 

Here's to the 20 lbs I'll NEVER see again....

Hey All....   I hopped on the scale today and I have hit the 20lb loss mark! I am SO excited! I went back to the gym today and did Zumba this morning. Considering I haven't been to the gym in forever (a combination of working too much and not being able to lose any weight in order to qualify for my insurance to pay for my surgery), I kept up with the class the entire time and felt good for only being close to 3 weeks Post Op! I am SO thankful that everything worked out the way it was supposed to and all in God's perfect timing. When I turned 30 (May 1st), I posted on my Facebook that I believed that 30 was going to be a year to remember! Oh, boy....do I NOW know this to be true! I am down 20 lbs with NO plans on stopping till I reach where I want to be! I thank God each and every day for his Hand upon my life. I truly believe this is a gift from Him and know that with Him, I will be able to do all things (including getting thin! :scared2: hahaha).   Ok...I'm off to enjoy one of the last weekends of summer! Have a great day everyone!   Bjos, ~Jen
jennay5180

jennay5180

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Blog 100296
 

the newby

Hi everyone,   I'm really hoping to get the help I need in regards to the LAP-BAND® surgery. I'm in the beggining stages and totally scared and excited lol. I hope to make new friends. :scared2:
Mari715

Mari715

5
Angela's Blog
 

Stuck like glue update

See my previous post for all the gory details but essentially I was SEVERELY stuck Thursday night. When I woke up Friday morning water still was not going down very easy so eating was not an option and since no one was in my doctor's office here in town I had to wait until Monday unless I wanted to drive to another city, which I didn't. Melissa, the nurse at my doctor's office, told me to sip hot as I can stand it liquids. So I went out and got me some apple cider and heated it up hot as can be and sipped on it. I was still afraid to eat at that point but my throat did feel better. I felt I could actually swallow my own spit again. WOO HOO!! I had put some pot roast in the crock pot that morning to cook and by late afternoon it was smelling fabulous and well my stomach started protesting my fast. I decided to cook some eggs. I took a few bites and at first it felt a little like it might get stuck but it went down. I breathed a sigh of relief and so did my stomach. I started sipping my water and eventually I was drinking fairly normal again. I decided to make some Carne Asado for next week and did a little cooking. Boy did that make me hungry given the little food I have had since my episode. Pot roast was done. Carne Asado was done. I was starving! I pulled out some cooked veggies from the pot roast. I ate them slowly and they were soooo good. Then I see it! A little peice of pot roast on my plate. Do I or don't I? I do'd it! Chew, chew, chew...AND.....NO PROBLEMS! So I got a little more and again no problems. I even ate a little Carne Asado, because I needed to make sure it tasted right and that too was no problem. I am back to normal, well band normal. A little hot hot cider and I was good as new, that and not eating anything for many hours. It gave my esophagus time to recover. I have no idea what caused me to get that stuck but I know I have bought a box of apple cider packets(near the hot chocolate in stores) and am keeping it with me at all times. I don't like tea or coffee and those are just as fine. I do like the hot cider so that is my hot beverage of choice. Just a little tidbit I thought I would share. Something to try if you are stuck in a restaurant, ask for super hot tea or coffee or hot water w/lemon.
anglov

anglov

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Blog 97014
 

The scale moved!!!

Finally! Got on the scale this morning and I am at 212, after hovering at 215 since 8/13! Another first for me: I kept to plan, recorded all my calories, worked out and kept positive. In the past I would have used the scale's non-movement as an excuse to binge (poor me, nothing is working...and so on). I did get nervous, and got advice from a lot of you. But in the end had complete confidence that what I was doing was right and the scale would eventually show it! I think I will celebrate with a tough workout!   Thank you all for your continued support! This blog has been so therapeutic for me! I hope everyone has a wonderful, healthy weekend!!!
Seanamw

Seanamw

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Blog 79919
 

End of August Update

8/28/10 I have joined a fitness club where I have a trainer working with me & several other ladies when I work out. I really enjoy it. My trainer keeps me challenged and using different muscle groups everytime I work out. I can see the definition forming in my legs which I LOVE :sleep: My current weight is 183 lbs. I have finally moved from my platue! I signed up to work with the trainer for 12 weeks so I hope to keep losing and gaining (muscle) at the same time! Have a great day everyone!! :scared2:
kleinow01

kleinow01

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