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FOLLOW ME ON MY JOURNEY TO THE BAND!!!

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ITS BEEN WAAAAAY TO LONG!!

MY LIFE HAS TOTALLY CHANGED AND IT HAS CHANGED INTO SOMETHING VERY GOOD.!!!:smile:   I HAVE LOST A TOTAL OF 59 POUNDS SINCE THE LAST TIME I WEIGHED WITH WAS BACK IN DECEMBER...   IM IN A SIZE 14 CAN FIT IN SOME 12'S 16'S ARE WAAAY TO BIG FOR ME I FINALLY CLEANED OUT MY CLOSET WHICH MADE ME FEEL SO GOOD. :cool2:   I DONT HAVE ALOT OF THINGS NOW BUT IF FEELS GREAT TO BUY 14'S OR 1X SHIRTS OR SKIRTS....   MY GOAL IS TO WEAR A SIZE 8 NOT SURE WHERE THAT WILL PUT ME AS FAR AS MY WEIGHT GOES.:wink2:   I WISH EVERYONE THE BEST OF LUCK AND I HOPE WE ALL GET TO OUR GOALS....:tongue::tongue::tongue:
thickchickTEXAS

thickchickTEXAS

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TAE-BO KICKED MY BOOTY!!

9:17AM I FINALLY STARTED MY EXERCISE ROUTINE! I DID 45MINS OF CARDIO!!!! TAE-BO!!!!!:scared:   BILLY BLANKS WHIPPED MY TAIL :angry PUNCHING BAGS, SIDE KICK, SQUATS!!!!!:tired   WHY ME!!!   BUT I FEEL GOOD! I FEEL LIKE IM DOING MORE ON MY PART!! I HAVE TO REMEBER THE BAND IS A TOOL TO HELP ME!!!!!   WISH ME LUCK GOING TO GET MY 2ND FILL!!!!! :biggrin1: **************************************************** 12:34PM SO FOR SOME REASON I GET REALLY NERVOUS WHEN I COMES TO FILLS!!!   MOMENT OF TRUTH CURRENT WEIGHT 252 I LOST A POOUND!!! SINCE FRIDAY!!!   THE DOCTOR MADE ME LOOK HIM IN THE EYE AND SAY "I WILL NOT DRINK WHILE I EAT" GOT A 1CC AND A HALF PUT IN MY BEAUTIFUL BAND!   LIQUIDS FOR TODAY MENU SO FAR -BREAKFAST: SLIMFAST LUNCH: BROCOLLI & CHEESE SOUP SNACK: STRAWBERRY & CREAM SLIM FAST DINNER:SMOOTHIE KING GOTTA GET MY PROTEIN!
thickchickTEXAS

thickchickTEXAS

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Last Night was!!!!

One of the worst nights ever! I PB'ed for the first time ever since being banned in March I only tooks two bites of a 6 in subway sandwich and 3.2 seconds later   A huge amount of SLIME AND MORE SLIME CAME FROM MY BODY!!!   So ran to the restroom and fell to me knees and coughed one time and low and behold a ball of subway wrapped in slime!!!!!   I cried and doubted my doctor and i wanted the band out of me!!   i calmed down and just relaxed and i felt better after a few hours still wasnt able to eat much so i just went to bed   no more pb'ing for me i cant deal with that!!!
thickchickTEXAS

thickchickTEXAS

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update on weight loss

I'VE BEEN EXTRA AGGRAVATED FOR THE PAST 2 WEEKS NOT SURE WHY BUT I HAVE....:scared:   I WENT TO SEE MY GYNO FOR REGULAR CHECK UP!! SHE DIDNT KNOW WHO I WAS!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   I GOT ON THE SCALE AND IT READ 245......   MY TOTAL LOSS IS 29 POUNDS IN 2 1/2 MONTHS!!!!   I'M VERY PROUD OF ME!!   HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE AND I WILL SEE YOU GUYS SOON!!!
thickchickTEXAS

thickchickTEXAS

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Its Been A while....

Im here to post my feelings and progess   My total weight loss is 33 pounds!! :whoo:in 3 months!!!   That's 33 pounds that I will never see again in my life! I was disappointed because I thought it would have been more but I had to sit back and remember that I have only been on this road for 3 months now and I'm happy as hell!!!!   my currrent weight is 240 and I also lost some emotional baggage * a old boyfriend*   My goal is to be 230 by August 6 that's my next doctors appointment. :eek:   So wish all of you luck and much sucess and hang in there things will get better of all of us. :clap2::clap2::ranger:
thickchickTEXAS

thickchickTEXAS

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My First Goal!!!!

I want/will lost 24 more pounds by June 11th!!!!!   I lost 24 pounds in 7 weeks so I know I can do this.   I have a new support system my EX-HUSABND!!!!!   I'm happy with the goal and very excited to have new support!   If I lost 24 more pounds that will put my total loss to 48POUNDS!   I think it is a reasonable goal!   I wish the best to all!!!!
thickchickTEXAS

thickchickTEXAS

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Digtial Scales are Accurate!!!!

The scale that I got on last week was totally wrong!!! It read 250:p   I got on that same scale Monday it read 240:confused: then 260!@!!:think   I got on a different scale at church on yesterday it read 260!!!!:think     I went to the gym and got on a ditgital scale it read 253.2!!!!:phanvan   So my total weight loss is :straight 3 pounds since my first fill on 4-16-07   total weight loss is 21 pounds!!!   I called my doctor I'm going in for another fill on Tuesday!!!! I gotta get it right this time...
thickchickTEXAS

thickchickTEXAS

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2-WEEK BANNIVERSARY!!!!!

YES ,YES I'VE BEEN BANNED FOR 2 WEEKS NOW:clap2: :clap2:   LOST 20 POUNDS TO DATE:omg:   I ONLY HAVE 2 COMPLAINTS: GAS PAINS AND STUPID STERILE STRIPS:( I'VE LOST 2 STRIPS SO FAR   MY BAND IS SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL, SHE KEEPS ME IN CHECK!!!!:eek:   MY FEET ARE GETTING SMALLER MY BOOBS ARE SMALLER MY ARMS ARE SMALLER I HAVE CHEEK BONES TO DIE FOR!!!!! MY HIPS ARE GETTING SMALLER AND MY BUTT OH YEAH AND MY TUMMY!!   I'M A MUSY GIRL NOW, I LOVE CREAM OF WHEAT YUMMY   I CANT WAIT TO SEE WHAT I'LL LOOK LIKE AT THE END OF APRIL THINGS ARE GOING FAST FOR NOW.   I WILL ADMIT I'M A LITTLE NERVOUS ABOUT GETTING MY 1ST FILL BREAKFAST - MULTI VITAM AND WATER   LUNCH - HALF A CUP OF CHILI WITH A PINCH OF CHEESE AND SOUR CREAM   DINNER - OTHER HALF OF CHILI   EXERCISE WALKING FOR AN HOUR OR MORE
thickchickTEXAS

thickchickTEXAS

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6 MORE DAYS UNTIL MY BAND!!!

I HAVE 6 DAYS UNTIL MY BAND *NOT COUNTING TODAY*   IM SO HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY   THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT YOU GUYS HAVE GIVE ME....   MENU FOR THIS WEEK   BREAKFAST - WATER & Triscuit WATER   LUNCH - SALAD WITH PICKLED OKRA, CHEESE, RANCH, BACON BITS, THIN TURKEY.. WATER   DINNER - SALAD WITH OKRA, CHEESE, RANCH, ETC
thickchickTEXAS

thickchickTEXAS

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Vita Splash Drink Mix

Just wanted to let my family know that there is a AWESOME drink out made by Vita Splash its's in a purple and silver box a little larger than the Crystal Light box. The flavor is Raspberry Lemonade made it 5grams of Fiber Infusion for optimal body fuction, and yes it works!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You just pour it in a bottle of water and shake and drink....It's surgar free not sure about the calories   Some of my church family is noticing my weightloss and that made me free good. I only told 2 people at the church and made them swear not to tell anyone there. So I feel pretty good about that!   I love my "simply beautiful" band! Thank you Jesus for your everlasting love for me. Thanks for all your support every body
thickchickTEXAS

thickchickTEXAS

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I DID MY INSURANCE GUYS JOB!

:bathbaby: :target: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: 1-24-06 10:37a.m. Spoke with **** at UHC to see of the predetermination letter had been received by them, he called the predetermination dept he said that I don’t even need a letter of predetermination all I need is a BMI of 40 but the more information I have for them is great! He gave a fax number 801 567 5497 attn to UHC Predetermination or call Care Coordinator dept 800 842 3920 to give me my id number and the reason for the surgery I would like to have. He really didnt persuade me into thinking he knew what he was talkin about. :phanvan :phanvan I called Scott at Dr. Rivas 10:45am He said he called on the 22nd to give gave a tentative surgery date of 2-26-2007 gave reference number waiting for a call back from the Care Coordination Department. He told me to call and ask the status of predetermination have you reviewed the case have you requested clinical information. 10:55am Spoke with the Care Coordination spoke with Erika in the department to see if they have reviewed the case or requested Clinical information. She said they case was called in the 19th it takes a while to go thru the process. After I explain to her my family history and why I need this. She gave me the fax number to give to information she asked for my BMI is 41.2 & weight 267 & height 5 7. She said that would help with the process She wished me luck she was sweet. God Bless Erika! 11:09am Called Scott back gave him the number and information he said my weight was 269 BMI 42.8 height 5 7 when I went to my first consult he said he would send the information over today!!!!!!!!! My present weight is 264 goes up and down 1 pound!! Im not mad cause I did the guys job I want the surgery I dont mind working a little to get it. I feel at ease because I had a hand in the process. Thanks for all of your support!:biggrin1: :biggrin1: Now I have to figure out the money to pay and what they cover whats billed and whats what!!!:eek:
thickchickTEXAS

thickchickTEXAS

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Nutrition Class was ok

I was late as ususal they didnt want to let me in at first but I talked my way in. I needed to attend the class in order to get my 1st fill on Monday! I'm so excited about the fill! I have no restriction right now its been 5 weeks since I've been banned! I had lost 15 pounds as of the 22nd of March not sure what my weight is now. Kinda scared to find out, I've been eating like a nut. My water intake as increased and my bread intake has also. I know when I get my fill I will have restriction and I will lose weight! thanks for listening Cameron??? why??
thickchickTEXAS

thickchickTEXAS

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THE SCALE WAS WRONG!!!!!!

OK SO MY AUNT LOU'S SCALE WAS WAY OFF   MY CURRENT WEIGHT PER YESTERDAY IS 260   WHICH MEANS I'VE LOST 14 POUNDS SINCE THE SURGERY......   KIND OF DISAPPOINTED BUT HEY THAT'S 14 THAT WILL NEVER COME BACK!!!!   MY WOUNDS ARE FINE I GO BACK ON THE 14TH OF APRIL OF MY NUTRITION CLASS   THEN I GO BACK ON 16TH OF APRIL FOR MY FIRST FILL I'M EXCITED ABOUT THAT!!!!!!!!
thickchickTEXAS

thickchickTEXAS

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My band hates the Donut Shop!

So I tried again to eat a piggy in the blanket and my band said NO MA'AM   My band kicked my tail for the first time this morning!:phanvan   I will NEVER EVER eat or attempt to eat another Piggy N Da Blanket!   For some reason I dont think I'm losing weight I do eat smaller portions but as far is weight is concerned I do think it's coming off.   I'm going to buy a scale this evening *I'm so afraid of the scale*   I hope you all have a great day! Look forward to getting out of the 200's I weighed myself today!!!!!!!!! :clap2: CURRENT WEIGHT IS 250 "I'VE LOST 6 POUNDS IN 2 WEEKS" :clap2: Total 24 pounds in 7 weeks!!!!
thickchickTEXAS

thickchickTEXAS

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GETTING CLOSER TO APPROVAL!!!

1-26-071:11pm Called to see if my Clinical information has been sent by Scott and to see if it is being reviewed. Spoke with Melisssa and she said she received information on the 24th at 11:39am she said I should know something by :D :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: FEBURARY 1st:D :D :D .   But make sure there are no exclusions in the policy…   Called UHC to make sure no exclusions 1:16pm spoke to Tyrone and he said there are no exclusions covered at 80% bmi exceed 40% or greater. He gave me a fax nbr that I didn’t need 801 567 5498.   SO THERE ARE NO EXCLUSIONS!!!!!!!!!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:   IM SHAKING LIKE A LEAF RIGHT NOW!!!:faint:IT FEELS LIKE IM GOING UP A VERY HIGH STEEP HILL ON A ROLLERCOSTER!!!!!!!!!!:omg: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1:   THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT IM NOT GETTING ANY FROM MY MOTHER...I JUST TOLD HER THAT I WAS GETTING READY TO HAVE THIS DONE SHE SAID "you should just push away from the table" and I said "well its obvious that i can't and I need help I have to lose 102 pounds.." SHE DICONNECTED THE CALL..:think :think IM DONE WITH TRYING TO CONVINCE HER THAT I'LL BE OK AND THAT I WONT LOOK LIKE NICOLE RICHIE..IM STANDING ON MY OWN THROUGH THIS..
thickchickTEXAS

thickchickTEXAS

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Hunger pains

I've started to have the hunder pain now....for some reason I didnt think I would feel that again.   I'm staying in control of what I eat but I had to have something sweet so I had a small hot honey bun!!!!! did i mess up??? :help:   Am I suppose to have hunger pain already?:huytsao What do I do about it?:cry DO I need a fill?:guess Do I drink water and not eat or do i eat something?:paranoid   help :help:
thickchickTEXAS

thickchickTEXAS

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I got my membership information!!!

Well no card yet I called UHC to see what the problem was and she said that my HR dept hadnt ordered the new cards yet!!! :phanvan And that I was to call in the make the order. So after saying some kind words to her I reordered the cards which should be here with in 10 days.:phanvan   She went ahead and gave me the membership card information to give to my lap band doctor. She said I would have to pay 1500 out of pocket she said that the doctor would have to send a letter of predtermination to them via fax or mail. :nervous She said it would take 30 to 45 days for approval???   I called the doctor office left a message for the insurance guy and now I'm thinking about changing doctors.:straight :straight I found out two of the staff members left the office. And for some reason that didnt sit well with me.   Everytime I call the insurance guy he never answers :paranoid :paranoid   so now I have made a new appt with a Dr. Jaysaleen *I spelled his name wrong* but his staff seems to have alot of knowledge and are always there to anwer the phone.   Maybe I'm being to picky but I want to know that someone will be there to answer the phone when I call. :nervous
thickchickTEXAS

thickchickTEXAS

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I CAN SEE.........

IT'S AMAZING HOW THE WORD APPROVAL HAS CHANGED MY WORLD   WHEN I LOOK IN THE MIRROR. I CAN SEE ME BACK TO A SIZE 14 I CAN SEE MY CHEEK BONES I CAN SEE MY SEE STOMACH A*K*A ABS SHRINKING I CAN SEE ME BEING ABLE TO CROSS MY LEGS I CAN SEE MY THIGHS SHRINKING *NO MORE RUBBING* I CAN SEE ME WEARING A BELT I CAN SEE ME BENDING OVER TO TIE MY SHOES AND PAINT MY TOES!!! I CAN SEE MY 44G'S SHRINKING I CAN SEE ME WALKING AND NOT HAVING TO STOP TO CATCH BREATHE!   I LOVE YOU GUYS FOR LISTENING TO ME......THANK YOU THANK YOU
thickchickTEXAS

thickchickTEXAS

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menu menu

soup - 60 calories isopure - 0 calories 40 grams of protein half cup of soup - 120 calories less than half cup of tuna with egg - ??? dinner - pork chops baked or fried ???:scared: Im so sleepy:notagree   so i tried to sneak in a chicken strip and OUCH!!!! OUCH!!!! IT HURT SO BAAADDD!!!!!   RESTRICTION IS SUCH A BLESSING
thickchickTEXAS

thickchickTEXAS

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I got my CARD!!!!

Now Im having second thoughts about the surgery!!! I'm scared to call in and give the membership information now. I think I'm going crazy   I'll talk more about it on tmrw. Thinking about just having breast reduction surgery.   I can't seem to get it together.   :faint: :help:
thickchickTEXAS

thickchickTEXAS

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I'M BAAACK AND BANNED!!!!!!

:biggrin1: I GOT MY BAND ON MONDAY AT 10:45AM HER NAME IS " simply beautiful":)   I WAS SO HIIIIIIGGGGGGH FROM MORPHINE IT TOOK ME 3 DAYS TO COME DOWN....I TOOK MYSELF OFF OF THE TYENOL WITH CODINE......THE SOUP SUCKED!!!! THE JELLO WAS LIKE EATING ROAST BEEF AND CHICKEN!!! :D :D   MY OVERALL EXPERIENCE WAS GREAT THE GAS PAINS IN THE LEFT SHOULDER DIDNT COME UNTIL THE 3 DAY AND OUCH OUCH OUCH!!!!I WENT THROUGH A BOX AND A HALF OF CHEWIE GAS-X IN 3 DAYS....THE GAS PAINS ARE LEAVING HARDLY NO PAIN AT ALL!!!:phanvan :phanvan :phanvan :( :angry   MY TUMMY WAS SWOLLEN AND MY PORT SITE IS STILL A LITTLE TENDER AND A LITTLE HOT ...I MUST HAVE HAD FEVER IN IT *FEVER BLISTER APPEAR BUT ITS GONE NOW*   MY 20'S ARE FITTING MY VERY LOOSE NOW!!! :clap2: MY FACE IS CHANGING SO FAST!!:biggrin1: MY FEET ARE NOT AS FAT!!:paranoid THE SWELLING IN MY TUMMY IS GOING DOWN :biggrin1: I LOST I STRIP IN THE SHOWER!!!   THE LIQUID DIET I HATE IT, I HAD HEADACHES ARE TOO BAD *I ATE SOME MASHED POTATOES* I KNOW I KNOW BUT MY HEADACHE WENT AWAY!!!:heh: :heh: :heh: :heh: :heh:   I'M SICK TO DEATH OF GLUCERNA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:paranoid :paranoid :tired :tired !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   MY NEXT CHECK UP IS ON THE 22 OF MARCH!!!!   I LOVE YOU TAMMY AND TERESITA AND EVERYONE THAT CALLED ME AND TEXTED ME I LOVE YOU ALL.......
thickchickTEXAS

thickchickTEXAS

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NO INSURANCE CARD YET!!!

THE ONLY THING HOLDING ME BACK FROM GETTING APPROVAL IS ME SUBMITTED MY INSURANCE CARD INFORMATION!   WE CHANGED CARRIERS WHICH WAS AWESOME AND GOD-SENT:clap2:   UNITED HEALTHCARE!!:kiss2: :kiss2: :kiss2: :kiss2:   ITS BEEN 2 WEEKS AND STILL NO INSURANCE CARD I CALLED THE OFFICE AND THE ONLY THING THEY COULD DO WAS RESEND ANOTHER SET OF CARDS TO ME. :faint:   IM I BEING TO OVER THE TOP ABOUT THIS?   I JUST WANT TO GET THE BALLING ROLLING AGAIN!!   I NEED SOME ENCOURAGING WORDS!!!:help:
thickchickTEXAS

thickchickTEXAS

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I think the scale is wrong

GOODMORNING AMERICA!!!   I got on the scale this morning BAAAAAM! 230!!!!! I WAS 250 friday there is no way *I KEEP SAYING SOMETHING MUST BE WRONG WITH THE SCALE* I WAS 250 FRIDAY!!! SO I GOT ON IT AGAIN AND BAAAA! 240!!!!!   SO IM GOING TO FIND ANOTHER SCALE AND GET ON IT! SO SEE FOR SURE!!   AM I CRAZY!!
thickchickTEXAS

thickchickTEXAS

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I LOVE MY NEW ME!!!!

MY BODY IS REALLY CHANGING EVERYDAY I GET UP I NOTICE SOMETHING NEW. :scared:   NOT SURE IF I'VE LOST MORE WEIGHT ?? MAYBE IT'S INCHES ?? BUT IS SOMETHING THAT I LOST THROUGH DETERMINATION!!!   I LOVE MY NEW FOOD!   I LOVE SUGAR FREE JELLO,   I LOVE WATER!:scared:   I LOVE THAT I DONT HAVE TO HAVE DIET COKE!!!!!:scared:   I LOVE THAT I CAN SAY NO TO FRIED CHICKEN AND 4 PIECES OF BREAD AT I TIME!   I LOVE MY SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL BAND!   I LOVE WHAT IS TO COME! FILL DATE 4-16-2007 I KNOW THAT ONLY GOOD THINGS ARE TO COME!   I LOVE THAT I WILL NEVER SEE THE 14 POUNDS THAT I LOST EVER AGAIN!:scared: :scared: :scared:     I LOVE MY NEW ME!!!
thickchickTEXAS

thickchickTEXAS

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I cheated myself!!!

I walked by a scale and got on it, I promised myself I would wait until my post op visit March 22.   And what did I see:cool:   the scale moved from 274 (weight date of surgery) to 255 (yesterday) :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:   I dont know if I was seeing stuff or of the scale was off I got on and off the scale 3 times. And I wanted to cry and jump but my tummy wouldnt let me.:think   I was speechless I got a calculator to do the math and 255 from 274= 19lbs gone ?????? :eek: :eek: Is that normal am i losing to fast?????   Maybe I'm trippin real hard but I cant believe it It hasnt been a good 2 weeks yet. I dont know what to say my face looks very different my neck seems longer my arms are smaller, my 44 G's are shrinking..and oh yeah my 20's are very loose   Maybe that 19pounds was all Water and Air from the surgery. :nervous :nervous :nervous
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thickchickTEXAS

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