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I love this site =) There's a support group in my area that meets once a month. Once a month? Whateva!

I know a support site like this can't replace a doctor's advice, but we all know how hard doctors are to get a hold of. It's SO nice to be able to get a quick answer (or even search instead of post and get a QUICKER answer) when you're worried about something. And it's nice to have some place to "hang out" where you KNOW you won't be judged.

I love you guys =)

Jonathan

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AWWWW. We love you too Jonathan. I always enjoy reading your posts, you are sweet and funny and a real inspiration. I am, however, having a surprisingly hard time leaving out the "H" on Jonathan...why is that so hard?!! If you guys haven't yet, visit Jonathan's site listed on his signature. It's really great.

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*Group Hug* ;) I know what you mean Jonathan... there is a support group that I attend occaisionally but most of the information and support I've needed has come from the great people at LBT... I don't know how I ever would have made it through without this wonderful site! I tell every bandster I come in contact with because I know they will love it as much as I do!

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(((Hugs))) Jonathan! It is great to have friends here that you can talk w/ and they really understand what you're going through. Let's hope LBT will be appreciated and used for the right reasons... so we'll have it for a long, long time.

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Are you still having trouble with liquids? Things going down any smoother? Tell!

No, I'm MUCH better now, Sue. I posted somewhere about it =) Saturday I kept 12 ounces of tea down. Sunday I kept about 32 ounces. Yesterday I probably drank close to 80 ounces. Liquids are free flowing now, and mushies aren't giving me any trouble, as long as I go slowly =)

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So glad you love this site as much as we do!! Look at me - I'm not even banded anymore, and I can't stay away from this board... :cross-eye Probably nothing more than a further symptom of my addictive personality, but I like to think it's the people here.... ;)

So glad you're able to keep liquids and mushies down now - you're going to do GREAT!!

(((hugs)))

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We are all addicted to this site.

Amen Betty... This place is like family!

Hey Jonathon - whats even better is when you can actually meet some of these people in person. THATS awesome!

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((((Hugs all around!))))

Jonathan, I am glad to hear your are doing so much better! You had us worried there for a little while!!! Yes, this site is great and I don't know what I would do without it. I went to a local support group and wasn't impressed at all. I probably won't go back. This site is my support and you are all my band family!!!

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