Unhappy Tummy, Unhappy Easter
#60084 - 04/11/04 11:25 AM
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Bad day. Bad weekend. Bad Easter.
Two days ago I had some turkey pepperoni and roasted zucchinis. The cramps began shortly after the zukes. That was Friday afternoon. I've still got cramps.
I originally blamed the zukes, but now I think I'm wrong; after all, I had roasted new potatoes before the zukes. It must have been the turkey pepperoni. I had it along with a potato roll and some melted soy cheese.
I'm bummed out because: (1) I refuse to take the Donnatal, even though I know it'll get rid of the cramps, since it's such dangerous stuff. And (2) it's Easter, and hubby and I had reservations at my fave restaurant, Anthony's Seafood, where they serve my absolutely favorite dish, Salmon Salad Bowl. We had to cancel the reservations, and hubby went across town to one of our storage facilities to work on some furniture refinishing, while I sit here in the recliner with a hot pad on my tummy.
Okay, feelin' a little sorry for myself right now. Poor, poor pitiful me -- while everyone else is eating Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies, all I can do is go out in the garden and eat worms..... 
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Im not that bad, but I did have a small IBS attack this morning after a good couple weeks of relative calm. Ugh! Good thing I planned a safe dinner or Id be REALLY miserable.
STILL, if you get some family time today, that'll be the most important thing for Easter. That salad will still be there next time, waiting for ya. I hope you feel better soon!  (never heard of Turkey pepperoni but I think I'll avoid it now even if I see it  )
Hope you can find a way to still enjoy Easter. 
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Thanks Joseph
#60091 - 04/11/04 11:54 AM
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Bevvy
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Yes, of course you're right about family. And we're gonna try to celebrate at Anthony's tomorrow. It's okay, no big deal.
I used to have turkey pepperoni on my soy cheese pizza, and it never bothered me before, but this time it sure did a number on me!
Hope you feel better soon too. And Happy Easter!
Bev
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So sorry to hear that you are having a less than happy easter! I know the feeling for sure though. I woke up at a lovely 5:00 this morning so ill and not much has changed. I sinned yesterday and am paying for it big time(not to mention it is the first day of my period) I was so depressed over constantly being sick and having panic attacks and not being able to celebrate easter like normal with my family that I went and bought my favorite Fettuccini Alfredo w/chicken. I got all the way home with it before I realized I simply couldn't eat it and gave it away to my dad. I then went back out and bought two chicken strips from the store. Those unfortunately did not get given away and i ate them. It is the first thing that I have had in over a month that has more than say 5 grams of fat on any given day. I too am not taking the Donnatal because it makes me feel terrible mentally though I am convinced that it would stop this pain and nastiness. I hope you get to enjoy the day eventually.
-Megs <----not eating chocolate bunnies and easter eggs either 
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Hi Megs!
#60094 - 04/11/04 12:24 PM
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Bevvy
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Are you new to the Boards? I haven't seen you around. Welcome!
Do you have Heather's book(s)? Are you following the program? How long? Are you taking a soluble fiber supplement? Which one? How much? If you're taking Donnatal, I assume you're a D, like me?
Yes, that Donnatal is dangerous stuff. I didn't realize it until recently, and now I understand why my GI didn't want to give it to me. I just wont' take it, I just won't (but these cramps are beginning to sway me otherwise .....)
I haven't had an attack in months, so I really have no need to complain. It's just that I'm such a big baby. (Besides, I have an important meeting tomorrow that I absolutely MUST attend, so I have got to get myself better before then.)
Depression and panic attacks? Megs, have you thought at all about the hypnotherapy program? It totally got rid of my anxiety, and I never had another panic attack. You might go into the hypnosis board and read the success stories (mine is there too); I think it can help you a lot.
Thanks for your kind wishes, Megs (LOVE that name! It's like our Miss Mags!), and I too hope your Easter gets better.
Bev
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Hey Bev I feel for you. I have this weekend off. I played hockey last night and I figured after I was done, since I had the weekend off, had been eating well and just exercised, I'd have a little bit of an Easter treat. A couple small Lindt Lindor truffles. It had been so long since I had one, I could handle it right? wrong.
wow, worst attack in a really really long time, cramps, 'D', and a long time in the 'washroom'. The works. Luckily my roommate's girlfriend is up visiitng and she's been recently sick so there was a hot water bottle around, used that on my stomach for the rest of the evening. Ah well, at least chocolate won't look so appealing anymore.
Happy Easter,
Jamie
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Poor Bev. I feel for you. I'm not doing anything exciting for Easter at all either. Nope. I'm just working on a paper. I have eight pages done today though, so I think I'm going to knock off and do some other homework for awhile. If I'm really lucky I'll take time today to read my New York Times.
Pretty lame, huh? I'll be thinking about you though.
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I have sympathy for you...Holiday eating is often the worst. I'm just in the middle of the Passover holiday and thought., "Well things are ok- how about a couple of maccroons and then I thought how about a slice of cake..." All's well until the next morning when I went out for my usual 6 mile run....Thank G-d there were two Starbuck's on my route...WE've all been there. I'm slowly learning to say no- hold back and respect my body more. Additionally, as a recent doagnosee, I'm starting hypnotherapy on Monday...I'll report back soon.
Happy Easter/HAppy Passover/Happy Stomaches
Evan
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Boooo!
I'm so sorry you got sick for Easter, that really sucks. Hopefully you are right about what gave you the cramps in the first place so you can avoid it happening again.
I hope you do make it out to your restaurant and are feeling better soon.
--Steph
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Poor tummy I feel for you, I had the same thing after my Passover dinner earlier this week. A few popovers are good for me right? Soluble fiber? WRONG...Apparently they are made with egg yolks and oil. Ouch.
Hang in there, make some Rice Krispy treats in the shape of eggs and throw a little food coloring in. Then you'll at least have some easter dessert! One though, if the turkey pepperoni made you ill, try Jennie O Extra Lean turkey bacon. I find if you make it in the microwave, instead of the toaster oven, it gets very crispy, and could definetly pass for pepperoni. See if it bothers you. Happy Easter!
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You know, it really is consoling to know that others go through this. When I have an attack like this -- which, thank God, is seldom, I think I'm suffering alone, and that the pain will never go away. I know better, I do -- but I have to remind myself. And then, when I read posts like yours, the pain seems to lighten up a little.
The worst part, though, is disappointing hubby. He was looking forward to going out to brunch -- I know he was -- despite what he says to the contrary. He's really a trooper. I have to find a way to make this up to him....
Thanks again, and I hope you guys have a nice Easter.
Bev
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Turkey Bacon?
#60116 - 04/11/04 02:53 PM
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Bevvy
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Gee, I've never tried that. What a clever idea. I'll look for it next time I'm in the grocery store.
Thanks!
No RKTs for me; I'm on a diet of no sugaaaa. But thanks for the suggestion. You have them for me.
Jenny-O. In the microwave, eh? All-right! I'm gonna goferit.
Happy Easter to you too, Jules.
Bev
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Let me know what you think. Also makes a great breakfast with some sourdough toast and egg whites! As for the brunch reservations...make them on another sunday, and tell him you're going to IHOP. Then go there instead, and without the anticipation, it will be an extra added treat! I know I love surprises 
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Thanks for your post, Jenny. What a bummer for you, working on a paper. You should be celebrating with some handsome dude over a bottle of .... well, water I guess.
I'll be thinking about you too, pretty lady -- and looking forward to guessing who's out on American Idol with you.
Bev
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#60123 - 04/11/04 03:17 PM
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Sorry you are not having such a fun Easter. Any kind of pepperoni sounds dangerous to me. As far as zukes go, were they peeled? I haven't tried zukes yet in years but was going to try peeled when I do. We didn't do the usual family get together this year as everyone had different plans so back home already and just veggin' out here. I barely ate as I was a little nauseaus around noon, don't know why so no chocolate bunnies for me either.
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Thanks for sharing Bevr with us. She has been such a great help to all of us with her good advise, smiling face, encouragement and just being an all around caring person. She probably spends lots of time on the computer checking up on all of us but we all are in need of people who understand what we are going through. She frequently talks about how much you support her and what a good sport you are about all the inconveniences that go along with IBS. You sound like a perfect hubby to me. I'm sorry your Easter plans were nixed by an IBS attack but I know you know Bev is pretty disappointed to be disappointming you, as we all are when our attacks spoil fun for others. Keep doing the great "supporting hubby" job you are doing. You are Bev are lucky to have each other. Not everyone here is as lucky as the two of you.
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First, Bev my heart goes out to you! I know how annoying and frustrating that is. I had a bad day on Friday and I was sick for all of yesterday too. I hope that your pain and ache go away soon. Maybe you should listen to the 1st session of Michaels CD's. That one always helps me.
Second, Bev after today I am going on the no sugar diet. I am going to cut it out. I have eaten enough peeps to last at least 10 more Easters! I do not need it anymore! Tomorrow I am going to go full force and focus for one month on losing weight.
I wanted to ask, what do you eat when you get a really big sugar craving? Do you crave it at all anymore??? I need a little support, I have been a sugarholic for years, so I am a little worried on how I will do it.
Have a good celebration tomorrow...your Salmon will still be good
Amy
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Oh, I have my handsome dude... he's cleaning the house while I work. Yeah, we'll have to party later this week when you're feeling better!
Are you feeling better yet?
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Bev,
I hate to hear you are feeling so poorly. I hope that you are feeling better soon. Your hubby sounds like a sweetie pie.
Daisy
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Are you kidding me? That broad is a pain in the butt! I'm always having to tell her, "aw, get off my back, woman!"
I'll trade her in any day!
(But thanks for your generous compliments; you're very kind. Now, if you can just tell her sometime for me, "GET OFF THE DAMN COMPUTER!)
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Hi Amy!
#60134 - 04/11/04 04:46 PM
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Bevvy
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Thanks, Girlfriend. I'm just about ready to give in and take the Donnatal after all. I have GOT to be "up" and "okay" tomorrow for a real important meeting; I can't afford the luxury of reclining all day with a heating pad on my tummy (like yesterday and today).
Cutting out sugar? Good for you! It's all empty calories (as Heather told me). No, I don't crave it anymore. It was tough at first, what with all that talk about the ADBs and RKTs. When hubby put them all down the garbage disposal, it hurt.
There are several tricks. First of all, empty your pantry of all sweets, then tackle the freezer, and yes, that includes Mocha Fudge! (Groan.) It's not easy to do, believe me, but that's part of the deal.
Second, don't go into the recipe board! It's tempting, and I gave in several times, but when I did, I suffered a little, because I really wanted to try some of those great recipes! You just have to be strong.
Third, add a little honey to your tea. It makes it extra sweet, and really does curb the sugar cravings.
Also, when I was really having a hard time of it, I made myself some cocoa. It not only satisfied my craving for sweets, but also my craving for chocolate.
Last, but certainly not least, don't let yourself be in a situation where those around you will have sweets -- at least not during the times when you're having those cravings. It's only temporary; you can be around them another time, but when you're having trouble, don't make it harder on yourself.
YOU CAN DO IT! If I can, with my terrible sweet tooth, YOU CAN!
Thanks again for your kind words -- and be sure to let us know how you do.
Bev
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For Miss Jenny
#60135 - 04/11/04 04:48 PM
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Bevvy
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You sweetheart, you. You make me feel better, you know that?
Thanks.
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Hey Bev,
Sorry to hear you're not feeling too good. I can sympatize, I spent alot of Easter at my boyfriend's house curled up on the couch with a heating pad, while they ate eggs, bacon, sausage, steak and tons of chocolate That was pretty hard, but I managed!
I hope that you feel better soon!
Kelly
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THANK YOU BEV!!! You have given me some great ideas! I think that in the past the reason I ended up giving up was because I tried to go cold turkey. Your honey and tea, and the cocoa ideas are wonderful! I will definitely incorporate those things.
I just threw out some brownies, and now the only thing that is sweet left in my home is cereal. So that will be my desert in the evening until it is gone.
I'll keep you posted on how I do! Tomorrow is Day 1....they say it takes 21 days to create a new habit, so tomorrow is the first day torwards that goal!
Amy
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Poor, Poor Kelly!
#60148 - 04/11/04 05:54 PM
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Bevvy
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OMG! Eggs, bacon, sausage, steak and chocolate? OMG! And they lived to tell about it?!? Really? No kidding? How can anyone eat that CRA-?!? And, girlfriend, that's what it is! CRA-!
EWWWWWW. Dead cow carcass, fat, grease, cholesterol CITY! OMG!
And now you, why were you on the couch with a heating pad on your tummy? Did I miss a post of yours? Are you sick? You didn't eat any of that stuff, did you? Please tell me you didn't. You said "it was pretty hard, but [you] managed." That means you didn't eat it. Then why did you have a heating pad on your tummy?
Gee, you and I spent the holiday doing the same thing. Easter with heating pads on our tummies! Isn't that unfair? Don't you feel cheated?
I'm feeling much better, thank you. Just a real big bloated tummy and terrible gas -- but no cramps. Awfully tired too. Have you noticed how this problem of ours is so EXHAUSTING on the system? All I've done for the past two days is take naps! Boy, that turkey pepperoni was SOOOO not worth it!
Hope you feel better soon too, Girlfriend. Next Easter we'll do better, I guarantee it.
Bev
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No Bev, I didn't eat any of it, I was a good girl! I got a double whammy, dinner was steak, ceasar salad, and macaroni salad (probably would have been safe excpet for high fat content) and then brunch the next day was the eggs, bacon, sausage etc! And so much Easter treats! His mom bought all this chocolate and other treats but I resisted.
My stomach was sadly bothering me anyways, I haven't seemed to get stable yet and am still having a lot of cramps, so if I can, I prefer to sit with the heating pad on just for comforts sake. I try and look at it positive, I'm not getting any worse but I'm not getting any better. Hopefully soon though.
Glad to hear you're feeling better
Kelly
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Hi Bev, yes I am new. I've only posted a few times but you did reply the first time I did and linked me to your own story(i appreciated this immensely! This was the first time I heard my problems described by someone else and a solution).
I have Heather's books and I've been following the diet for about a month and a half. My problem being that I am so afraid of attacks that I avoid any foods aside from soluble fiber and chicken like the plague....well actually I've been avoiding all foods like the plague but getting better at it. I started taking citrucel on Friday but stopped because I am having a bad episode of D. Is this right?
On Friday I purchased the acacia supplements, teas and hypno cds and cannot wait to get them in the mail! I stopped taking the Donnatal about two weeks ago and my new GI gave me Levsin to take nightly. I really do hope that the cds are everything that I have heard people say about them. I am in a bad way here with the depression and panic attacks brought on by the pain from IBS. My doc recommended Effexor but I hate to take antidepressants.
Good luck with your meeting tomorrow and hope your easter did get better. Mine went much better than the morning. My adorable mom even made me a basket with vegan cookies, a mini box of corn pops and pez(she said because they don't have dairy lol).
Thanx,
Megs
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SUCKS BIG TIME!!! My stomach is gnawing horribly almost to where I feel sick, my butt hurts, and I can't sit down for more than a few minutes before I am running for the toilet again. BLEAH. I am so totally over this.
All I can think about is what I am going to eat once it's all over. I have hypoglycemia, and it has been really hard getting my blood sugar under control with this stupid prep. I don't know how they prep diabetics! UGH!
Anyhow, I am so sorry I am just bitching and moaning, but this really sucks and I had to vent. I am so right there with you, sister! I hope you feel better.
Jen
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Hey Bev - sorry to hear you're feeling yucky. (Must be the lack of sugar! J/K lol)
Hope you feel better soon!
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Aww, I understand too, Bev! I had the worst case of D I've had in months yesterday morning, and I'm still having pains now....I don't celebrate Easter, though, and neither does my best friend, so he took care of me and made me take some naps yesterday and watched movies with me to make me relax some. The problem was I have so much schoolwork and I didn't get any done this weekend, so I'll be a little bogged down this week, but my health is more important. And I've had nothing but white rice flour bread, plain rice, applesauce, and water since my attack, so I understand the missing out on food! Feel better soon, chica!
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Thank you Bev. We'll just remind you to avoid that Turkey sausage in the future! Vile stuff that!!
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I second the cocoa idea... it really does nip those cravings in the bud, and it's not that many calories at all!! Bev is so wise.
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Colonoscopy Fun!
#60164 - 04/11/04 07:21 PM
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Bevvy
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Jen, I'm sorry about today; what a horrible way to spend Easter -- on the pot! Yes, I remember that day too. It SOOOOO sucks!
BUT, tomorrow is gonna be a piece of cake. The prep is the worst part, believe me! And, once they give you those drugs, you won't think about food, Girlfriend -- trust me. When you wake up, you STILL won't be thinking about food -- you'll just float out of there on the best high you've ever had!
ENJOY!
Let us know how it goes, wontcha?
Bev
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For Megs!
#60165 - 04/11/04 07:33 PM
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Okay, you need to understand the soluble fiber a little better. No, you don't stop taking it because of the D. I'm a D too, and actually when I take more of the soluble fiber supplement I feel better. I take acacia regularly -- every morning and night -- but when I have an attack, I take Equalactin ALSO; it seems to calm down my tummy. Hey, I should be taking it right now! Why didn't I think of it?!
You want to start out slowly with the acacia and work the dosage up SLOWWWWLY. I started out at 1 teaspoon twice a day; four months later I'm up to 1 teaspoon + 1 tablespoon twice a day.
The hypnotherapy will be very helpful for your depression and panic attacks. Michael completely rid me of my anxiety, and I haven't had a panic attack since.
I was also on an antidepressant, but it caused cramping -- as if I needed more cramps! I spoke with my doc and stopped taking them.
How do you like that Levsin? Does it work on the D or the cramps? Both? Is it as good as the Donnatal?
Easter was a horrible day for me; I'm better (I think) because the cramps are gone, replaced now by DIARRHEA! Groan.... I'm gonna have no choice but to pull out the heavy guns (Donnatal), much as I regret it...
Have a good evening, and thanks for your kind words.
Bev
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I know how you feel girl! I've had the weird tummy too the last 3 days. I've almost felt like the stomach flu...I know its not!!! Its when I turn from a C to a D!!! I think I've made some poor food choices and now I'm paying for it! I hope we all feel better tomorrow! Actually tonight!!!!
Good luck at your meeting and enjoy your sefood salad! Sounds yummy! I think me and my hubby are going to go out tomorrow...Its our 7 year anniversary today!
Ok, just wanted you to know I was thinking about you! Take care!
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Hey everyone!
#60184 - 04/11/04 10:13 PM
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I hope everyone is doing better today! I completely gave in yesterday and I ate McDonald's......I was punished. But a couple trips to the bathroom and I was alright. I just had to get into my new car and GO somewhere, so I stopped in the nearest drive-thru even though that little voice told me to stay away! Oh well. *sigh*
I hope this finds you all better, especially you Bev, so you can be radiant at your meeting!
Happy anniversary, Steph!
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my wife and i had grilled chicken, organic hash browns, angel food cake. i did have some lemonade what was oganic and i had a small ibs attack d. soy burger to i had with it. i wonder if the soy burger was it. hope everone had a good easter. is citric acid a trigger for ibs? jasper
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Yes, cutie-pie, I'm all healed now. Thanks!
Yeah, I woke up with a flat tummy. For days I looked about 8-months along! Whew, what a relief. I'm totally cleaned out.
You'd think, though, that I'd have slept all night long, but no, I have to wake up in the middle of the night when no one else is online. Don'tcha hate it when that happens? It's spooky!
Decided against the salmon salad bowl. My meeting is late, and if I have the salad bowl I'll pay for it, I'm sure. In a meeting one can't let their wind blow free, if you get my DRIFT ..... 
Hey, happy anniversary! I think I know how YOU'LL be celebrating!
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Bev, I hope you have a great dinner today! You deserve it! I am on Day 1 of sugar free! I had a bowl of plain oatmeal this morning....doing good so far....small steps
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