progress

[Guest guest]

HI Franca, Cam, ,

Good for you. I never thought to try clipping my nails while on my knees, but it sounds like a really good idea. I manage to do mine while lying on the bed with one knee up and the other foot resting on that knee. It's a struggle, but it works. Especially now that I've found a clipper with a swivel head. And with a long file, I can even file the corners. I do go to the nail place to get polish done. No way could I could I be neat enough to do that on my own!

, if you try 's idea to be certain you are not bending from the waist, please let us know the outcome. I really do understand your frustration, but some of you newbies really need to give yourselves a break and allow yourselves to heal. At your stage, I was able to do nearly nothing. Healing just takes a lot of time. You will get there.

Bonnie

[ ] Re: Progress

I am glad you are doing well valerie. I read you're letter in the files section. I don't know why it took so long for me to figure out a diferent way of clipping my nails, maybe mentaly or physicaly I wasn't ready Oh well I am happy about it now.I know it sounds a bit ridiculous about being so proud of it but I hated hving my husband clipping my toe nails, not that he didn't do a good job. Before my revision surgery I used to sit on a chair and with my foot on a stool I would reach my toes but after revision sitting in a chair and bringing my knee up to my chest to reach my toes was imposible so now I just figured out if I kneel on the floor with my right knee and my left foot flat next to my right knee I can reach my left toes and of course then vice versa kneeling on my left knee for my right foot.> >> > I am so excited I had to post this to share with people who > would > > understand. I was finaly able to clip my own toenails today, 15 > months > > post op. YEEAAHHOO!! I cant believe it, a feeling of independence. > I > > couldn't stand having others clip my toenails for me. I know some > peple > > like pedicures but I don't. Thank you Camm! When I read that you > were > > able to paint you're own toe nails. I thought theres no reason for > me > > not to be able to clip my own toenails. I remember my 6 month > check up > > with Dr Rand when he said clipping my own toenails would be > something > > for me to strive for, since I compained and feerd that I would not > be > > able to ever clip them myself. I cant wait to tell him! Like a > baby > > that took its first step. Progress in the life of revision > surgery. > > LOve to all.> > Franca> >>

[Guest guest]

linda,

Sorry, I neglected to mention, I am double jointed in the knees lol

> >

> > Franca,

> > That is so great for you. I fortunate or not have been able to

do

> > that all along, except maybe right after surgery. I have never

been

> > able to bend except from the hip so I learned early on how to

get

> > that foot up close where I can deal with it. But it is a great

> > milestone, kind of how I felt when I figured out how to get in

and

> > out of the bathtub with no assistance. Good for you.

>

[Guest guest]

Cool, I am going to try that next time

> > >

> > > I am so excited I had to post this to share with people who

> > would

> > > understand. I was finaly able to clip my own toenails today,

15

> > months

> > > post op. YEEAAHHOO!! I cant believe it, a feeling of

> independence.

> > I

> > > couldn't stand having others clip my toenails for me. I know

some

> > peple

> > > like pedicures but I don't. Thank you Camm! When I read that

you

> > were

> > > able to paint you're own toe nails. I thought theres no reason

> for

> > me

> > > not to be able to clip my own toenails. I remember my 6 month

> > check up

> > > with Dr Rand when he said clipping my own toenails would be

> > something

> > > for me to strive for, since I compained and feerd that I would

> not

> > be

> > > able to ever clip them myself. I cant wait to tell him! Like

a

> > baby

> > > that took its first step. Progress in the life of revision

> > surgery.

> > > LOve to all.

> > > Franca

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Franca,

That is terrific news! I have to say that I love that you too are

still seeing progress as we get toward the outer limits of

our " recovery period " . I have a few more goals...I keep seeing that

picture of the " scoli yogi " , Ellen Kiley, in my head standing with one

of her feet lifted up in front of her face....about 120 deg.. awesome.

I may not get there....but as I said to DrRand....ya gotta have

goals!!!

I hope your toes look pretty.

Take Care, Cam

[Guest guest]

Terry, You've so been on my mind. I was so delighted to open our e-mail and read that you are going to get aggressive with your doc and also get a second opinion. You will be tired. The surgery takes a lot out of you and then to have the flu on top of that...you poor thing. When I returned to work part time at five weeks post op, I thought I'd never make it through half a day. I couldn't wait to get home for a nap. Even at four months post op now, I have to pace myself -- early to bed to get those eight hours sleep. Please take care. And stay in touch. I hope you get a terrific physical therapist who can be of great help to you. Warm regards, Donna abcdollsco@... wrote: This group has helped me alot. I am learning some excercises and about a book I can get for help. I am going to be bold on Monday. I have a letter prepared to fax to my doctor that is insisting on PT. OR I am getting a second opinion and my insurance has authorized it. Yesterday, because of some responses here, I decided that I really had to break with my bed. I forced my self to set up in my office for a couple hours. Today, I fell asleep after breakfast and slept until 11, but when I got up, I have not been back to bed since. I have cleaned up my bedroom some

and office. I even took a shower. I am sitting at my desk, though I feel like I want to collapse. I am trying to sit up. I just have to gain my strength back. I can't do much exercising of my leg when I am so weak. I had the flu one week after surgery and had a fever for seven days. That I think, is what made this worse. Along with no PT or help, I have just been laying down, hoping for a miracle. So I am going to last a bout to the end of this letter, but if I lay down, I won't for long. I am trying. Terry Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.

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[Guest guest]

Terry,

I'm proud of you for pursuing treatment. You deserve the chance to get the most out of life. Second opinions are a great thing!

Pat

This group has helped me alot. I am learning some excercises and about a book I can get for help. I am going to be bold on Monday. I have a letter prepared to fax to my doctor that is insisting on PT. OR I am getting a second opinion and my insurance has authorized it.

[Guest guest]

Dear Terry ... of course you're tired. You've had Surgery. That is a trauma to the nervous/muscular/skeletal systems, to say the least. And you will be tired until the body builds up the blood volume & bone marrow lost. The body heals when we're resting. I am 11 weeks from my first replacement and I am finally feeling a bit energetic -- though I find I still must pace myself. I feel the best right now after 10 hours of sleep/day. I hope you're able to access PT for some coaching & assessment. Take care,In Beauty, Jackie No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding.Make My Way your home on the Web - http://www.myway.com

[Guest guest]

> i am still noticably retracing symptoms. i am 24years old now but

19 years old in my retracing healing. i have had excessive gas and

bloating for about two weeks and can expect it for four months

taking me to age 16, when i got my first noticeable candida symptom.

i say noticeable because i believe i was probably born with it.

>

> its hard to belive i can take antifungals and probiotics without

irritabililty, fatigue, brain fog, etc. i keep crushing up the

garlic thinking this ought to give me more severe symptoms but it

doesnt, Thank God. just had to tell someone who understands and

appreciates what it means

==>That's fantastic Joe! You are obviously doing everything right.

Very well done.

Luv, Bee

[Guest guest]

Dearest Amber,

What a wonderful testimonial! That's very well done! May I please

post it in our Success Stories Files?

Hugs, Bee

>

> Hi Bee & group,

>

> Just wanted to say a massive thankyou for all the support &

> information you have provided to help me heal.

>

> After only 4 months on the program I am starting to feel not even

> back to my old self but probably better than I have ever felt in my

> life.

>

> At first I found it difficult, lonely & frustrating to be battling

> with candida, but as I'm sure you can all relate to, knowing what's

> wrong with you and that there is things you can do to heal is so

> empowering to learn after years of feeling that something wasn't

> right but constantly being told you were fine!!

>

> Most of my symptoms have now gone or at least abated - the most

> notable is I am no longer hounded by constant sugar cravings &

> hunger pains, my energy levels have tripled, regular bowel

> movements, weight normalisation & for the first time in a long time

> I am starting to feel good about myself!!! This has been the

> biggest turnaround for me. Friends and family are all telling me

> how healthy & happy I look which reinforces that.

>

> The reason I write this is because I hope I can give inspiration to

> those of you that I know are still battling the yeast beast. I

> thought I would never conquer it - especially the start was the

> hardest part - but with patience, discipline & faith everyone is

> capable of reclaiming thier quality of life.

>

> I know my journey is not over yet, and I plan to carry this program

> on as a way of life, however at least I know my body can now handle

> the occasional treat - which is all you can ask for!

>

> Thanks again for all your guidance, advice, support, comfort & good

> wishes. I look forward to hearing more of your success stories in

> the future

>

> ~~ Amber ~~

[Guest guest]

Yes Bee please do!

Hugs, amber

> >

> > Hi Bee & group,

> >

> > Just wanted to say a massive thankyou for all the support &

> > information you have provided to help me heal.

> >

> > After only 4 months on the program I am starting to feel not

even

> > back to my old self but probably better than I have ever felt in

my

> > life.

> >

> > At first I found it difficult, lonely & frustrating to be

battling

> > with candida, but as I'm sure you can all relate to, knowing

what's

> > wrong with you and that there is things you can do to heal is so

> > empowering to learn after years of feeling that something wasn't

> > right but constantly being told you were fine!!

> >

> > Most of my symptoms have now gone or at least abated - the most

> > notable is I am no longer hounded by constant sugar cravings &

> > hunger pains, my energy levels have tripled, regular bowel

> > movements, weight normalisation & for the first time in a long

time

> > I am starting to feel good about myself!!! This has been the

> > biggest turnaround for me. Friends and family are all telling

me

> > how healthy & happy I look which reinforces that.

> >

> > The reason I write this is because I hope I can give inspiration

to

> > those of you that I know are still battling the yeast beast. I

> > thought I would never conquer it - especially the start was the

> > hardest part - but with patience, discipline & faith everyone is

> > capable of reclaiming thier quality of life.

> >

> > I know my journey is not over yet, and I plan to carry this

program

> > on as a way of life, however at least I know my body can now

handle

> > the occasional treat - which is all you can ask for!

> >

> > Thanks again for all your guidance, advice, support, comfort &

good

> > wishes. I look forward to hearing more of your success stories

in

> > the future

> >

> > ~~ Amber ~~

>

[Guest guest]

>

>

> I am about three weeks into this program. I went cold turkey

because

> when I found the website I was already a few days into an

elimination

> diet and didn't want to go backwards. After really bad die-off I

> immediately got the worst flu I've ever had which went right into

my

> lungs (inhalation of lots of mold for years is where my problems

> originally began). I resisted going to the doctor and two weeks

> later I'm okay with no antibiotics!

==>Hi Joanna. Welcome to our group! That's very well done not going

to the doctor! Nature knows best!

>

> After eating mostly vegetarian my whole life, the switch to the new

> diet felt very strange. Over the years I had lapsed into an " all

> yeast feed " , with so much sugar and starch that food without it

> didn't even taste like food. About four days later my body started

> to go through a change, like I couldn't get enough of the sea salt

> and the lemon drink. Same with the coconut oil. The recipes (beef

> stew especially) became really compelling. I think there was a lot

> of stuff my body had never had.

>

> I figured out how to make the strongest-tasting coconut oil into

> coconut pudding (fake cream w/coconut oil without the ice cubes

with

> stevia and vanilla bean) which I have every day, and I bought a

mini

> crockpot for hotels when I travel so I can make a stew at night and

> put it in a thermos for the day. I'm still making mistakes here

and

> there but I keep reading, and so far I think I have found answers

for

> most things.

>

> I did not understand why my immune system could be so screwed up

when

> I had always done everything " right. " This is a big eye opener. I

> appreciate you sharing what you figured out through trial and error

> over many years so we don't have to go through that hardship

> ourselves.

==>You are very welcome indeed! I certainly didn't want anyone else

to suffer the way I had to in curing my candida. When I discovered

the high " good " fats diet about 6 years ago it was the " one thing "

I'd been looking for to make it easier to cure candida! Onward &

upward my friend!

Bee

[Guest guest]

>

> Hello. Just wanted to check in after being back on normal

foods

> for a while. I was very scared, and part of me didn't believe that

I

> could go back to foods, but I'm still doing fine. Still no asthma,

no

> feet/hand tingling or going numb at night, tennis elbow and joint

pain

> gone, migraines gone, mold allergy gone. Strangely, I am actually

> feeling better physically even with the added carbs. Food cravings

are

> getting lower and lower, but I still seem to want sulfur

vegetables.

> Food is getting to be a really low key thing. I have stopped

wanting

> to eat the " desert " type foods and just want a simple meal. It's

> boring, but a relief to be off the roller coaster. I think the

candida

> might have been responsible for a lot of my food decisions in the

past.

> I am assuming it might be a few years before my body can take over

and

> keep the yeast in the harmless stage, but I don't mind. I'm just

going

> to stick with it. Joanna

==>That's absolutely terrific Joanna! Very very well done! May I

please post your message in our Success Stories?

Luv, Bee

[Guest guest]

> Hello. Just wanted to check in after being back on normal foods

> for a while. I was very scared, and part of me didn't believe that I

> could go back to foods, but I'm still doing fine. Still no asthma, no

Hi Joanna-

Congratulations. it gives me hope for my son to hear that your asthma

is gone. and hope is what i need right now! i'm feeling so very

discouraged and scared for him.

will you please tell me:

1.how bad was your asthma? were you ever on inhaled or oral steroids?

2.how long were you on the diet, and at what point did you feel your

asthma symptoms start to disappear?

thanks so much- sandy

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi Joanna-

>

> Congratulations. it gives me hope for my son to hear that your asthma

> is gone. and hope is what i need right now! i'm feeling so very

> discouraged and scared for him.

>

> will you please tell me:

> 1.how bad was your asthma? were you ever on inhaled or oral steroids?

>

> 2.how long were you on the diet, and at what point did you feel your

> asthma symptoms start to disappear?

>

> thanks so much- sandy

>

Hi, Sandy. My doctor said my asthma was severe. He measured it

with the machine and said I had to be on steroids every day and a

separate emergency steroid with me at all times. I did the Bee program

instead.

I've been on the diet around 6 months. In the beginning I went cold

turkey on the food change (I do NOT recommend this!) Was sicker than I

had ever been in my life for about 3 weeks, and came out of it with no

asthma. So pretty much right away when I got strict on food it went

away. I had some lung irritation come back here and there, but going

on garlic at the antifungal stage took that away as well. I hope this

hold true for your son. Yes, asthma is really scary. Best of luck!

Joanna

[Guest guest]

>

> ==>That's absolutely terrific Joanna! Very very well done! May I

> please post your message in our Success Stories?

>

> Luv, Bee

>

Bee: Of course. Joanna

[Guest guest]

That is so wonderful...you never know!!!! I think knee surgery must be

getting much much better.

Lynn

What material is the prothesis, is it titanium like the hips?

>

> well four days out from his surgery and my husband is at 90 degrees

on

> the right and 79 degrees on the left. he was so bad prior to the

> surgery that I thought 90 degrees was a stretch. they are hopeing he

> gets to 110 degrees in both knees.

>

>

[Guest guest]

yes his knees are titanium

- In Joint Replacement , " Lynn Badler "

<coalvilleut@...> wrote:

>

> That is so wonderful...you never know!!!! I think knee surgery must

be

> getting much much better.

> Lynn

> What material is the prothesis, is it titanium like the hips?

>

> >

> > well four days out from his surgery and my husband is at 90

degrees

> on

> > the right and 79 degrees on the left. he was so bad prior to the

> > surgery that I thought 90 degrees was a stretch. they are

hopeing he

> > gets to 110 degrees in both knees.

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

>

> She is still irritable with others,

I would consider the possibility that getting irritable with others is

in part from being exposed to their germs. For the members of my

family, exposure to germs makes us irritable in part because we don't

feel well but also it's a defense mechanism: anti-social behavior

reduces the contact with that person's germs, so it protects us from

further exposure. We all carry millions (or billions?) of

micro-organisms and we cannot digest food without them. But some folks

carry some germs that are really harmful to others, even if there is

no apparent harm to them.

Good luck with this.

Michele

http://www.healthgazelle.org

http://www.kidslikemine.org

http://www.solanorail.org

[Guest guest]

,

Something else that has occurred to me:

If your child is bright, bright kids often have trouble getting to

sleep. Some of your comments suggest to me this is a factor: how

when you were kid, you often couldn't sleep because you would lay in

bed and be unable to stop thinking about something and you

wonder/think if that is her issue, how computers are the only thing

that calms here down...something else you said, but I don't remember

what.

Twice exceptional kids often have very big problems with this because

their learning disabilities or other handicaps are a barrier to

getting the intellectual hunger adequately fed. This was a really

major aspect of my oldest son's issues. I spent about the first 12

years of his life arranging every minute of our day such that it would

be *possible* for him to get to sleep. He was 11 when I learned my

problem child/b student in special ed was more gifted than his younger

brother who was a straight A student and qualified for the gifted

program in three states. It took about five years to figure out how

to adequately meet his intellectual needs in spite of his long list of

handicaps. After we finally figured that out, he quit being such a

pain in the butt to live with.

Until he was 12, he argued with absolutely everything that came out of

my mouth. I didn't figure out how put a stop to that until after I

was informed he was so much smarter than anyone had ever thought and

then figured out he was arguing with me largely out of boredom. I was

able to gradually redirect his attention and put a stop to all the

arguing. I have seen similar behaviors in adults who are clearly very

smart and may also have some kind of handicap or simply never learned

a more effective means to meet their needs. A vigorous argument is a

good mental workout and I think a lot of people just don't learn other

ways to get that need met. So some of the obnoxious behavior I see

from clearly very intelligent people is something I think of as " bored

gifted kid syndrome " . In addition to arguing, smart people who are

bored will also do things like nit-picky correct everyone's spelling

and grammar. If they aren't getting enough attention or aren't able

to make enough happen fast enough, frustrated bored smart folks often

resort to using zingers to try to get a reaction/make something

happen. One forum I belong to used to have a guy who took all kinds

of potshots at people any time anything was said that could relate

remotely back to his " cause " . Of course, zingers are basically an

admission that one is powerless and can't accomplish the stated goal.

Rather than grow up and learn some patience (something that seems to

be a very hard lesson for a lot of very bright people), they seem to

just piss on people to try to relieve some of their frustration.

Anyway, for my oldest son, even while he was still pretty sick,

addressing his intellectual needs and finding a means to help him get

enough intellectual stimulation helped enormously with his anti-social

behaviors. This was a challenge because he has eyesight problems,

auditory processing problems, loves science but does very poorly with

math... and on and on. But after we got it figured out, he became a

real pleasure to be around and now that he knows how to take care of

that, he just makes sure that feeding his mind is part of his routine.

He sleeps better because of it and it did wonders for his " social

skills " .

Michele

http://www.healthgazelle.org

http://www.kidslikemine.org

http://www.solanorail.org

[Guest guest]

>

> I forgot to add:

>

> She is learning nicely at this tutoring place that I take her to. She

> goes 3 hours a day, and is with other children. She is doing fine,

> when the teacher is close to her and there is eye contact. The science

> class that I have her in , is a different story. She sits there and

> stares at the wall in a daze. She told me that everything is going to

> fast and people are moving too much and she has no idea what the

> people are saying and doesn't understand a thing. I am glad to learn

> this about her, but I wonder what the problem is?

>

Google CAPD (Central Auditory Processing Disorder) and see if that

fits. People with it often learn to read lips without realizing it

and if there is too much going on, they can't do that and then don't

understand what is being said.

Good luck with this.

Michele

http://www.healthgazelle.org

http://www.kidslikemine.org

http://www.solanorail.org

[Guest guest]

Sorry, I probably missed this. But what is the Lithium for?

 

Thank you.

From: Arias <thinkingheads@...>

Subject: [ ] Progress

Date: Sunday, October 26, 2008, 7:21 AM

I think this is the first time in 7 years that I am seeing real,

consistent progress. I finally feel like I am getting somewhere!

Thanks to all of you.!

I finished the Diflucan and the Flagyl, and I am now giving:

3 Super Nu Thera

2 Packets of Threelac

400 mcg's of Biotin

3 drops of Lithium

She is still irritable with others, a teeny bit of distorted thinking

and does not get tired, but I know there are still more things to

try.Any comments would be welcome, big time.

[Guest guest]

It showed that she didn't have any on her Hair test.

On Oct 27, 2008, at 12:42 PM, rosalie bernardo wrote:

>

>

> Sorry, I probably missed this. But what is the Lithium for?

>

> Thank you.

>

>

>

> From: Arias <thinkingheads@...>

> Subject: [ ] Progress

>

> Date: Sunday, October 26, 2008, 7:21 AM

>

> I think this is the first time in 7 years that I am seeing real,

> consistent progress. I finally feel like I am getting somewhere!

> Thanks to all of you.!

>

> I finished the Diflucan and the Flagyl, and I am now giving:

>

> 3 Super Nu Thera

> 2 Packets of Threelac

> 400 mcg's of Biotin

> 3 drops of Lithium

>

> She is still irritable with others, a teeny bit of distorted thinking

> and does not get tired, but I know there are still more things to

> try.Any comments would be welcome, big time.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I could probably research this or read Andy's book, but I'll ask anyway, what is

the Lithium supplement for and how does it affect behaviors etc.

Thanks for your time

>

> From: Arias <thinkingheads@ sbcglobal. net>

> Subject: [ ] Progress

>

> Date: Sunday, October 26, 2008, 7:21 AM

>

> I think this is the first time in 7 years that I am seeing real,

> consistent progress. I finally feel like I am getting somewhere!

> Thanks to all of you.!

>

> I finished the Diflucan and the Flagyl, and I am now giving:

>

> 3 Super Nu Thera

> 2 Packets of Threelac

> 400 mcg's of Biotin

> 3 drops of Lithium

>

> She is still irritable with others, a teeny bit of distorted thinking

> and does not get tired, but I know there are still more things to

> try.Any comments would be welcome, big time.

>

>

[Guest guest]

It is over the counter supplement. I give it because my dd lithium

was non-existent on her hair test. I am seeing good results with it.

On Oct 27, 2008, at 2:00 PM, rosalie bernardo wrote:

>

>

> Hi ,

>

> I could probably research this or read Andy's book, but I'll ask

> anyway, what is the Lithium supplement for and how does it affect

> behaviors etc.

>

> Thanks for your time

>

>

>

> >

>

> > From: Arias <thinkingheads@ sbcglobal. net>

>

> > Subject: [ ] Progress

>

> >

>

> > Date: Sunday, October 26, 2008, 7:21 AM

>

> >

>

> > I think this is the first time in 7 years that I am seeing real,

>

> > consistent progress. I finally feel like I am getting somewhere!

>

> > Thanks to all of you.!

>

> >

>

> > I finished the Diflucan and the Flagyl, and I am now giving:

>

> >

>

> > 3 Super Nu Thera

>

> > 2 Packets of Threelac

>

> > 400 mcg's of Biotin

>

> > 3 drops of Lithium

>

> >

>

> > She is still irritable with others, a teeny bit of distorted

> thinking

>

> > and does not get tired, but I know there are still more things to

>

> > try.Any comments would be welcome, big time.

>

> >

>

> >

[Guest guest]

,

May I ask what results you are seeing with the lithium sup?

Donna.

________________________________

From: Arias <thinkingheads@...>

Sent: Tuesday, 28 October, 2008 6:03:22 AM

Subject: Re: [ ] Progress

It is over the counter supplement. I give it because my dd lithium

was non-existent on her hair test. I am seeing good results with it.

On Oct 27, 2008, at 2:00 PM, rosalie bernardo wrote:

>

>

> Hi ,

>

> I could probably research this or read Andy's book, but I'll ask

> anyway, what is the Lithium supplement for and how does it affect

> behaviors etc.

>

> Thanks for your time

>

>

>

> >

>

> > From: Arias <thinkingheads@ sbcglobal. net>

>

> > Subject: [ ] Progress

>

> >

>

> > Date: Sunday, October 26, 2008, 7:21 AM

>

> >

>

> > I think this is the first time in 7 years that I am seeing real,

>

> > consistent progress. I finally feel like I am getting somewhere!

>

> > Thanks to all of you.!

>

> >

>

> > I finished the Diflucan and the Flagyl, and I am now giving:

>

> >

>

> > 3 Super Nu Thera

>

> > 2 Packets of Threelac

>

> > 400 mcg's of Biotin

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> > 3 drops of Lithium

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> >

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> > She is still irritable with others, a teeny bit of distorted

> thinking

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> > and does not get tired, but I know there are still more things to

>

> > try.Any comments would be welcome, big time.

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