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Fish Out of Water
 

2-6-06

Food:   100ml peach ice tea with green tea (NO sugar) South Beach breakfast bar 100g grilled white pork 2 teaspoons of white rice 2 tablespoons of green beans South beach snack bar Cuppa Soup(100kcal) Chicken sandwich (low cal bread, no cheese) 1.5 l water   Exercise:   25 min treadmill (1.42 distance, 128kcal, 40fatcal) daily routine
K@t

K@t

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faugrad's Journal
 

It is Sunday's Event - (cont'd)

Howdy again!   Well, I am writing this on Thursday, June 1st. It has been eight days since my banding.   Well, Sunday, 5/28/06, came and went. I awoke a bout 9am and got dressed. I felt the pain still from stiches and had diarreha bad.   I had decided to take another Immodium tablet, but this also handle the gas problem I was going through also.   I went to church and saw several people who asked how I was feeling. I expressed my concern about the pain, the diarreha, and what I was eating.   The service proceded well until the Come Forward for prayers. I went forward to Pastor Doug and asked for continual prayers and I just started to cry uncontrollable. While he was praying for me, I just heard that little voice speaking to me -- which I believed was the Holy Spirit. He said that God Loved Me and would be there for me. It was the peace in which I heard it. I want you to know that I always pray for Pastor Doug -- as I trust me as I do Pastor Walker -- that they are men I listen to because of their belief in God and how he leads us all.   After service, I went to the movies and saw The Hedge. It was a good movie, but I don't know if I would get it on DVD. That's is another story.   I went back to the hotel and spent most of the day with Shawn. We just watched tv most of the day and played on our laptops. Took my pain medicine and fell asleep.   Monday, March 29, 2006. It is memorial day. We must have slept late to about 10am. I played on the laptop some more, while Shawn watched "The Price Is Right!" My God, how Shawn does love Bob Barker. It is one of his deepest dreams to be on that show. Who knows -- he probably will be on it one of these days before Bob Barker retires.   Mostly, just rested and decided to get a new blender just for my Optifast diet packets.   Well, I did have the chololate Optifast...which was delicious....aded some cold skim milk instead of water to it.   Well, we are going back to the apt on Tuesday about 1pm. So, Shawn fell asleep and I prepared for bed.   Gosh, I am hungry, but I am afraid to get something to eat because I might get another case of diarreha. Sometimes, I still wonder if I was sure I should have gotten this lap banding.   :think   Oh wonderful, it is Tuesday and I got up early. Shawn and I went to Vic's place -- I had a small cup of grits and runny soft egg -- a little bit early for "mushy" food. It still tasted good.   We went back to the hotel and we got our stuff together. I loaded my Tracker with my clothes, my laptop, and medicines. Shawn loaded his stuff into the Ford Contour. I checked out at the office. It was a nice hotel, but I don't think I would want to spend another week at a place like this. The office isn't readily available -- it is only open 11am to7pm each day except Sunday, when it is closed.   Well, I got home, but Shawn decided to go shopping for some reason. Anyway I dropped off my stuff and went to the movies. I went to see a horror movie, but I ended up coming back home after I developed diarreha.   It was about 3pm and Shawn was home. I went to sleep for a few hours -- about 4hrs. We decided to just stay in after getting some groceries amid my thought to have an Optifast shake.   I didn't have the shake, but I did have an individual mash potatoes and it tasted good with the little gravy they put on it.   Well, I knew I would be busy on Wednesday morning into the afternoon. I woke up at 8am and got dressed to go and work out at 8:30am at Lifetime Fitness w/ Megan, my personal trainer. My God, it felt good to get there, but I felt strange.   It was about 8:20am, I saw Megan and advised I would walk for 10mins to warm up. I was a little light headed, but figured it would be ok once I got into working -- boy, was I wrong. Before we started, I asked Megan to weigh me. I weighed in at 380lbs. A loss of 9lbs per the prior week's weigh in. (I get weighed two more times with surprises!)   About 5mins into the workout, I began to get really light headed, but pushed on. After 15mins, I did something to my right shoulder, but Megan showed me how to stretch it and the pain went away.   We continued for another 15mins, as we were almost done, but I was too light headed to finish.   So, I told her that I would see her on Saturday. She knew I was going to Dr. Veninga's office to see Barb for my "one week follow-up."   It was about 9am, so I got a protein shake w/strawberries and whey protein. It tasted really good. I waited until 9:30am and left for Dr. Veninga's office.   I was stil light headed but not as bad. I guess my body was still adjusted to the lack of food it was use too. It was undergoing retraining on what it would be getting and how much.   After meeting with Barb, she weighed me. I weighed in at 374lbs. If I used the weigh-in from Trinity Medical Center's D.S..U. weigh-in of 392lbs. That would be an 18lbs loss. (Ok, I chuckled. I loss weight, but a six pound difference).   She advised me of several things, especially, I should not have been on a "clear liquid" diet for those three days out of the hosptial. I did express my concern of taking the Immodium and Gas-X tablets. She said that it is ok, but once it was cleared up not to take them. (I would notify the office anyways if I took anything or was contemplating taking for other issues).   I had to see Dr. Feinstein at 1:45pm, so I had about 2hrs plus before I saw him. I decided that since I was feeling light headed still to take a nap. So, I went home and slept good.   Shawn wasn't back yet, but I left the apartment to go to my appointment. It was strange to go back to his office as you might want to note that Dr. Feinstein was the original one who said I would have been a candidate for Gastric bypass (only this was said in 2002).   After filling out a new patient packet form(s) and paying my co-payment, I got to see Dr David Feinstein. He has changed little, but his office is now added other services -- not going into those.   He was surprised to see me, but was very nice. He had a new intern doctor in his office and was following him around -- he was in on our session -- I didn't mind this. I gave Dr Feinstein glowing adulations. He looked at my "old" medical information -- telling me my blood sugar levels of over 4 years ago. I advised him that his assistant didn't have a chance yet to do the blood tests and other pre-visit tests for the doctor.   So, he and the intern left and the assistant came back in to do the tests. My blood sugar was 155 and my blood pressure was 126/78 (both were great!!!). She weighed me at 376lbs. (that was a surprise when I told her the prior two weigh-ins).   Now, Dr Feinstein began to ask questions and was surprised when I advised I had gastric work done, but not the bypass. It was the lap banding done on 5/24/06 ... just one week ago.   I also, explained that I had weighed in and had three different results, but some average about 375lbs. I will take that weight loss of about 11lbs to 18lbs.   The doctor advised me to keep measuring my blood surgars and fax it in next Tuesday before making any adjustments in my medicines.   Well, I left his office and decided to go to the movies ... so, I went to see "Keeping up with the Einsteins." A delightful movie about the young man coming of age and how they "spend so much money" to "keep up with the jones" syndrome. It was hilarious.   Well, it was time to go home and I slept most of the day. Shawn went out for a while and I was playing on the laptop when he got home. We watched a new TV showing deal with the best game shows of the past. It was a good show. Well, I ended up going to bed.   Well, I will end this entry and begin the new one on the day it was written.   God still Loves you Ron!     Ron Sutton Banded 5/24/06 - 392lbs. Avg weight loss in 8days, 18lbs.
faugrad

faugrad

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lins12's Journal
 

June 1

184 :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: EXCERCISE: Butt kicking Kyla class:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:   :cool: Breakfast: Protein shake- 100C Protein mix 20P 63C 1/2 Banana 1P 15C syllium 0P 90C Cottage cheese 11P BREAKFAST TOTAL: 268C, 32P   SNACK: 100C Slimfast Bar (1/2) 4P   Lunch: 210 C Slimfast meal 11P TOTAL: 578C, 47P   :faint: SNACK: 330C soy crisps 21P 3 teenie weenie snickers (unknown) TOTAL: 908 C (plus unknown snickers), 68P   Couple (like 4 almonds) -not counting since i laughed them off.   3/4 slimfast meal 250 calories 1/9 crabcake 2 ahi tuna crisps 1 bite chip with queso 1/2 prok nacho 2X mojitios   SERIOUSLY!!! Evenings are SOOOO bad. I have got to get control. I am so thankful for writing down everything I ate and working out.   I WILL GAIN CONTROL OF AFTERNOON/EVENING EATING!
lins12

lins12

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shackdog's Journal
 

Report to mission Control

Houston: WE HAVE SUCCESS     A report from the outer planet today reveiled that Astronaught 5X has encountered the mysterious Lapband beast and the beast is winning. Sent to this galaxy at 411lbs, 5x has been shrinking and is now at 344lbs.   This report on the beast is being released to those at mission control to show that the beast is not alien and against us but just is doing what it was designed to do. And that is to help mankind. The only thing that it requires is input of desire on our part.   Stand by and expect future contact from galaxy lapband on the continued response of the beast. And a side note to all those who are yet to come, ITS GREAT DONT HESITATE TO THE RIGHT THING. But most inportantly remember that the right thing is not the beast for everyone, it must be your decision and no others. This is 5x now going by the call sign 3x until we meet again.:heh:
shackdog

shackdog

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Jerseytammy's Journal
 

When will I learn?

Ok I am still having a lot of pain when I try and eat soild foods, but I did notice yesterday that I was eating too fast and not thinking about how much I was chewing. So I slowed down and started concentrating on every bite, it seem to be working until the phone at work started ringing and people started coming over to my desk wanting things and before I knew it I was in pain once more. I think I may be one of the lucky ones as far as Pbing and slimming goes, I have only pbed once since having my band and I was at home when it happened, thank god!!! I did miss that day of work tho, I just felt too bad to go in and to be honest I was a little scared too. I have also noticed it would be very easy to cheat the band...hmmmm maybe I shouldnt say it like that, maybe I should say what it really is, to cheat myself. Potatoe chips go down with no problem, so does cheetos and most cookies I have tried. Chicken and beef I have a hard time with tho, I think it is the chewing it up good enough that is the problem, I have to learn to take "baby sized bites". Some said to use a baby spoon but I just dont know about that one, maybe. Well back to work for now......
Jerseytammy

Jerseytammy

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Teresita's Journal
 

Hot Weather and Walking

I have to get serious about doing my exercise at home. I can not walk out there in that heat. I WILL walk EARLY on Saturday and Sunday....7am should be good at HP and or Watkins. I love the morning anyhow.   I am wearing my pedometer and trying to put steps on it throughout the day. I made an attempt to get all my steps in yesterday but I only got about half....not good. I will do more today for sure. I have to run errands so I will do laps around Wal Mart. LOL
Teresita

Teresita

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Fish Out of Water
 

1-6-06

Food:   125ml milk 3 bolachas Maria 1 ice tea lemon 37gm Manhazito (130kcal, 3.3g protein, 17gm carbs, 5gm fat) 110gm beef sliced thin 2 spoons of rice with beans 4 small strawberries 50gm of salad with mushrooms pizza (for gawd sake! i suck!) 1 coke (doh!) 2,0l water (good) Exercise: Daily routine
K@t

K@t

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Ali's Musings and Meanderings...
 

Whoo Hoo

My treadmill was delivered this morning! It's huge and fills my spare room but it was only one designed for my weight that we found and liked :biggrin1: So I did my first 15 mins to see what my back, knees, ankle etc thought of it and they were all absolutely fine :clap2: So that's me sorted then! Got new music on my mp3 and I'm soooo ready LOL
A1ikou

A1ikou

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Fleur's Journal
 

Another Fill

I had another fill today. Just .5ml this time but I can already feel more restriction. I'm down to 100 kg now so that's 7kg lost.   I'm still not making great food choices so I have to work now with my dietician to eat better. After all anyone can cheat the band and I never want to be one of those people. So now the band is doing it's job and taking away much of the hinger I have to do my part and eat better.
Fleur

Fleur

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faugrad's Journal
 

1 Week Out - Tired, Light Headed, But Lost Weight

May 31, 2006 8:36pm (CST):   Well, it has been one week out since last week's banding (5/24/06) surgery.   A quick update since, 5/23/06. I woke up and met Germaine for some breakfast. He is a really great guy and hope some day to be a really special friend.   I went to see my dentist at Jefferson Dentist Clinic and found I have 5 old cavities that need to be drilled out and refilled due to decay around the fillings. Also, she wants to repair my bad tooth, replace the metal cap with a porcelain one. The teeth bleaching is working out good.   She wants to wait until I have my surgery and a few weeks to get the stomach/band in place -- doesn't want to upset it.   Went to the Trinity Medical Center Day Surgery unit to get all my prep done for the surgery tomorrow, 5/25.   The people were really nice and was done in about two hours.   WEIGHT (per D.S.J.): 392lbs.   I was tired and headed back home to take a nap before my sister and sister-in-law arrived. I am nervous meeting them. I haven't seen them in a year since I brought my mom's car I inherited back to Dallas, Tx.   Shawn and I went to DFW airport and found my sister, Sandy, and sister-in-law, Nancy at the baggage claim area. I teared up and let my emotions flow. It felt so good to have family in my arms, I miss my family so much. That is another story in its self.   They had to take the bus over to the Rent-a-car area. We decided to pick up a few things and head over to the hotel, InTown Suites. I decided to do my recovery there instead of the apartment. It was a mess and I didn't want to go through any crap stepping on something if I needed to get to bathroom or phone for any emergency.   Anyways, I went to Embassy Suites where Sandy and Nancy were staying. We chatted for several hours and we had a mild dinner in their room. I had vegetable soup -- tasted so good. It would be a while before I could have any thing like that again until the doctor/dietician say so.   NOTE: The conversation came across several things that I felt I had to confess to my sister and sister-in-law. I advised them that I was gay. Yes, if anyone but myself is reading this, I am gay. They were not shocked, but had an inkling I was. They didn't get upset or hate me. They said that they loved me no matter what.   That was a great weight off my shoulder and I had one more confession, but that is to come down the way.   It was 11pm and I kissed them both good night and would see them in the morning.   I cried when I got in the card because I had this on my heart/mind for over 40 years and it was finally gone -- no more guilt. Only thing I wish I had told my parents, but I am sure they know nowthat I am gay -- they are in God's loving arms.   I think I finally fell asleep about 2am and woke up at 4am, though I didn't need to get up until 5am. 2hrs sleep--that's it!   Well, it is 5:30am, Shawn and I are on the way to the hospital. I see the hospital as I drive up Josey Lane and it stands out as a monilith -- how many people has it seen come and go, and those who didn't make it.   Anyways, I arrived in a fairly good, but nervous mood. I sat down at the D.S.U. and announced my arrival.   The attendant motioned me over and I paid the $700.00 which covered my $500 deductible and my 20% of my share of the hospital costs. Strange that it said in the employee's guide for benefits that "surgical and non-surgical gastric (including morbid obesity)" is excluded. Well, guess what, other than Dr Frank Veninga's costs, UHC has paid all the costs--shhh! don't tell.   Anyways, I sat back down and was about 6:30am and I was called back to get prepped for my surgery. I asked Shawn to wait until Sandy, Nancy, and Pastor James Walker came in and when they did to send them and him to come back to my room.   I met with Sandy and Nancy at first and cried, I found it hard to have this surgery not knowing if I would survive it -- as with any surgery "death is a possiblity."   Nancy prayed with me and I felt much better. I thank God for her becoming a Christian. Amen!   Anyways, I was ready to reveal my last confession. I asked Nancy to leave so I could tell Sandy. I confessed to her that I was molested as a kid (at 11yrs old) by . She was upset and I asked to forgive me for not telling my family. :angry She forgave me. I asked her to bring Nancy in and I advised her of the molestation. She cried and asked if I had forgave this person. I advised her that I had been through therapy and had forgiven .   I advised them that I wanted to get anything off my mind and advised them of those two things that I had sought forgiveness or wanted to let them know -- in case I died during surgery.   Anyways, Pastor Walker came in and I asked the others to leave the room. I confessed what was on my heart and sought God's forgiveness. Pastor Walker talked to me and lead me in prayer. I gave him a really BIG hug as I really trust Pastor Walker. I was ready for the surgery.   From this point on, I remember talking to the anesthesiologist. He advised me of what would be done, asked if I was alergic to any anesthetics--advised no, and asked if he could do anything for me. I asked for a shot for my nervousness. He said I would get it shortly, before any anesthetics.   While I waited, a nurse came in and gave me my shot. It was a short time and I was out of it and asleep.   (I don't remember anything after that).   About two later (about 10am), I woke up droggy from the anesthetics, but I was thrashing about due to the pain and muttering "why did I have this surgery."   I guess I was given another shot of whatever knocked me out because I went back to sleep and woke up three hours later. I was in pain, but was given some mophine to handle it.   Sandy, Nancy, and Shawn were there and I began to cry, "I made it -- I didn't die." So, much worry even amid reassurances from many people, including my pastors, "...that everything would be fine."   Well, I was aware of things Sandy and Nancy told me about being taken to Dr Veninga's office and given a personal tour of the office. Also, that I would be held over night because I didn't have a CPAP -- my broke that prior weekend. Anyways, I must have dozed off as I don't very much until later that night.   Dr Veninga said that he was advised that my CPAP was broken and that I needed one before he'd let me be discharged. He arranged for the Lung Doctor, Dr Flewelyn. He arranged to have a CPAP (which belonged to the hospital) delivered so I could stay over night.   Of course, during the next 12hrs, I was visited every other hour by a nurse, doctor, or attendant. Anyways about 1am, I finally got my CPAP -- attendant didn't see it ordered on my paperwork. Anyways, with my morphine shots I gave myself (yeah!!!) and the CPAP I slept great -- except being woken up as I already stated.   The next morning, I awoke again to poking, proding, testing for oxygen in my breathing, and taking blood.   SURPRISE!! :hungry: I got coffee, clean chicken broth, sugar free Jello, and Apple Juice.   Which totally disgusted me -- as I wasn't hungry at the time. So, it sat there for a few hours just before lunch.   Anyways, Sandy and Nancy stopped by to say that they had a good night's sleep and had a Continental breakfast at the hotel. Sandy said that she had some other information from the doctor in what medicine I would be taking once I went home (or in this case the hotel).   Sandy told me that she had contacted my sleep doctor, Dr Nowara and left message that my CPAP was broken and needed to be replaced.   They left during my sleep times and I didn't see them as their plane left early the next morning.   Anyways, I received a call from Dr Nowara and explained what had happended. He authorized a sales person to come over and rent me a CPAP until after my sleep study -- scheduled on June 21, 2006 at his office at Baylor Hospital in Plano.   Dr Veninga stopped by and authorized my release pending my Lung Doctor's release too.   Well...about 2pm, the sales person arrived with a CPAP for me. After teaching me how to set it up and how to use it. I sleep for a couple more hours and was awaken by the day nurse that I was being discharged. I got dressed and was wheeled out of the hosptial to where Shawn picked me up in the Chevrolet Tracker.   We went to the InTown Suites, I slept most of the day and night. I had to becareful in the pain medicine I was taking. It was great I slept throughout the night, except to go to the bathroom several times.   I am going to skip Friday and Saturday, as I slept most of the day and night.   I will carry on in my next entry.   God Loves You!   I love you all,   Ron Sutton 5/31/06. 10:02pm.
faugrad

faugrad

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liberty2003's Journal
 

05/31/2006

Sorry i haven't updated in awhile, My Uncle died 04/18/2006 after two longs years of fighting leukemia. Its been hell ever since. I haven't been doing bad lap-band wise. still loosing slowly but i am very depressed. He meant alot to us and it just sucks he is dead. He didn't deserve this and he was such a wonderful guy..I go to the doctor tommorow and i hoping to loose something. I am also going to get another fill.
liberty2003

liberty2003

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DC's Band Journal
 

Food

I have to get it all under control I had an unfill 5-25-06 and he took out 1cc. I can eat alot now but it will take me to get it all under control. God will se me thru.Today I weigh 147-148 So I am way over my limit.:phanvan
dcprincess

dcprincess

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Tattooed TX Mommy's Journal
 

My stats

Banded 09-07-05 Dr. Spivak Start - 223 Goal - 140 1st Fill 11-03-05 - 1.5cc - 206 2nd Fill 1-26-06 - 0.5 - 194 Deflation 2-16-06 - 2.0cc - 189 3rd Fill 3-09-06 - 1.7cc - 191
Kathy473

Kathy473

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Love, Family, Weight, Hip Hop & Vegetarianism
 

uggghh!

Okay, my arms are sooo fat, I have a double chin, rolls on my tummy, yuck! Why is it taking so long to get to June26th?????? I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait. Last night had a Lap Band dream that I was getting it done in Hong Kong, lol...I couldn't ask for medicine because everything was in Chinese - tee hee...I'm sooo not into work today, had a great month and I'm stalling until the new month starts for my sales quota...but damn, I reall hate looking in the mirror at this point.
BeacheeGirl

BeacheeGirl

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lins12's Journal
 

MAY 31

184   Breakfast: 180 SBucks Shake 9 180 Cottage Cheese 22 30 Peaches 0 TOTAL for Bfast: 390   Lunch: with Warren and Jeri at Castle Hill Interior Mexican Salad. Did not stop soon enough after I was full but did not eat everything. Left 2 muffins and 1 empanada. YEAH! Would have never done that before   :faint: SNACK: got back to work and felt a little anxious and wanted something sweet. Ate 3 teenie weenie snickers and 1 string of twizzlers.   SNACK: Popcorn-small bag (100 calories) and even gave some away. :eek: SNACK: handful of almonds :straight SNACK: tall vanilla frap :straight DINNER: nachos at the movies   ANALYSIS: No wonder I am not losing any weight. Too much snacking. Not enough protein. Could have been worse though!!
lins12

lins12

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Ali's Musings and Meanderings...
 

Fill Me Up Doc!!!!!!!

Well what a palarva! I went yesterday for my 2nd fill. Since my first fill was almost a disaster, I will now only let my surgeon do them and not members of his team! Since so many people ask me on here and I honestly didn't know, I decided to ask about my band...how big, how many cc's etc? His reply...ahh you don't need to know that...I'll take care of everything!:omg: :faint: What could I do? If the doc don't want to tell me I can't exactly make him LOL and so I'll do what he said and trust him. Apart from that, everything went fine. He did the fill in a few seconds it seemed and said hopefully now I would start to feel some restriction:clap2: I drank water fine while I was there and again when I got home. Today and tomorrow I'm on soups and everything seems OK. I'll let you know what happens when I get back onto foods and if there is actually any difference. What else? Went for a walk this morning into town and bought myself some body butter from the Body Shop...smells so good you could eat it...well it would be a soft food LOL They gave me a nice sarong as a gift and it's the same colour as my new swimming cossie so that was good I treated myself to some new mascara and nail polish while I was out. I need a hat too but couldn't find one that I liked. I'm not used to wearing hats so I guess I just felt self conscious in all of them. I called in the supermarket to get some cuppa soups and thats about it. Later!
A1ikou

A1ikou

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Fish Out of Water
 

31-5-06 Weigh in Day

Weight: 107.2 (-.8grams)(-1.8lbs)   Food:   Ice tea (29 kcal, 7.3g carbs, 30mg vit C) 125ml 1% milk 3 Maria crackers (ok these I'm debating the nutritionalist told me to eat them but the surgeon said not to. hummmmmm) 60gm (1oz) lean pork girlled 1 tablespoon white rice 100gm (3oz) salad 200gm (6oz) turkey with mushrooms 100gm (3oz) rice with beans 1,5 liter of water     Exercise: Daily routine
K@t

K@t

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