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I certainly think it should be legal for medicinal purposes. Im not against it socialy either,theres worse things out there than that.
Love to all 💞
 
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I'll have to disagree and take the prep and the scope over dental work like a rootcanal. I've gone through many colonoscopys and only had one difficult scope when the doctor didn't use enough anesthetic. Root canals are another story, I hate anything like power drills in my mouth, and the discomfort during and after the procedure.


I just got home from my dental cleaning.
No power drills were put to use. 🙂
 
It's awful quiet round here lately.Must be summertime.....Nice pics in todays paper of almost 10,000 people greeting the sunrise at Stonehenge yesterday (Solstice) It's one of the only times folk are allowed near to the Stones now, due to the coming and going of crowds over the years,and causing damage.It is believed it was a Pagan / Druid site . I'm glad they had sunshine yesterday as some years there has been torrential rain etc. The crowds still visit though.
 
lovely weather again today and what am i doing ? im watching 22 grown men kicking a bag of air around a big field
 
Went shopping and got everything on the list including a new set of suspenders, the heavy duty kind that are still comfortable, rather hard to find. Today appears to be one of those rare gems of a truly summer day- its actually warm outside this morning.

Could be winning one.
 

Loser :ybatty:
The best thing about my hubby,and there are many,is that he has no interest in sport.And the second best thing is that I have complete control of the tv remote.He doesn't even know how to use it.Or how to turn on the tv,laptop,cooker or washing machine for that matter.But apart from a couple of soap operas I don't watch any girlie progs.like cooking or fashion or x factor etc. so he's lucky too.......
 
I've been typing and deleting for a few days now. I don't know what to say. People say I shouldn't stress during pregnancy. But it's like stress looks for me and sits on me [emoji23]

Hubby's blood protein levels are high. His GI thinks it's the remicade causing it but she still wants him to see a hematologist (she's also an oncologist) to rule out lymphoma. The appointment is in a couple of weeks and I'm going crazy. Praying he doesn't have cancer [emoji22] I don't know how much more I can take.

Rant over. Hope you are all doing well. Ron and the Utes, we still miss you.
 
hi guys, wasn't long ago I was complaining about the heat, now its freezing, at least I have my feet up in front of the log fire.
 
A log fire in my wood furnace on this cold wet day is in store here too later on. I planned ahead and have a huge pile of dry wood in my basement indoor wood pile knowing how cold our summers are becoming as the years go by, 'global warming' I don't believe one bit of it when I remember the beautiful summers we used to get. The weather is changing.

Madhu lets hope this is only the Remicade and nothing else.
 
we made sure we got our wood before xmas so it would be dry, but its not that great, need the fire today, its pissing down, at least our tanks will be fill.
 
Just about to settle down with a good book and a cuppa.Nothing on TV worth watching despite having cable. Nice to see A.M. incognito. are you on the run or something ?
 
Went over to the neighbor for a walk on a cool gray day and found that she is far behind on the firewood effort. I came home, put the fire on in the evening to take the chill off. The colostomy is holding out before it needs to be changed, so I will go over with my chainsaw and cut up the pile so that she can order in another load.





The heating season is long here, and almost everyone heats with wood as their main heat source, and use propane or heating oil as a back up. For most of us its a struggle to get the wood in each year, but its pay off is well worth the work.
 
Yesterday was a clear cool fall like day. I spent the afternoon cutting up the neighbor's wood into rounds, and then she can use the splitter and pile it. Judy has a hard time running the saw as its hard for her to pull the starter rope. Her husband has a bad back. We all help each other out here in this small local community.
 
Madhu..lots of hugs..and prayers.
Itsgood to get back online
I am currently in hospital having had a bad fall indoors because I was rushing for a bus..
It’s really upsetting....dislocated shoulder plus little finger broken in three places.. sore knee.plus the usual crohnie things.
I am not in my usual hospital but because they have a standard practice of all seniors being given laxatives they have really triggered some problem.
It is an abominable practise especially since they failed to recognize my status..I certainly did not need laxatives...quite the opposite..
Nobody asked at all....and thenurse said it’s standard procedure for all senior admissions..,!!!
They soon changed their tune and rushed to do scans and X-rays...fat lot of help...
I am slowly recovering but I am told it’s 6 to 8 weeks inpatient rehab...
Very depressing.
Glad to see the lively conversations on here and feel at home again in LOW.
The weather here is quite hot and sunny..
Stay well as you can Everyone
 
I'm so glad you are okay, I wish I could come to visit you, Trysha. I hope they treat you better in the hospital, not all "seniors" need laxatives. I'm a senior in the school of hard knocks... I don't need a laxative either... Big Hugs.
 
Thanks Chris.I know we all need time away sometimes for many different reasons,but I'm really worried about Sandy,Doug,Kirsty,Ron and Dave.They're part of our loonie,chronie family
and are greatly missed...as is Robert,in case you're lurking !!!

Hi Carol, I decided to check in and the first post I saw was9 this. Sandy and I are doing well. We have been busy fishing, kayaking, and camping in our new trailer. I am in remission and doing fine. Sometimes it was good to take a break from the Crohn'sforum for a while. I hope everyone is doing well.
 
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nice to see you are ok Doug, you had a few of us a bit worried. I hope the camping trip went well and you caught a few fish. I need a fishing fix, been over 3 months, the weather has been crap, maybe next week.
 
I'm so glad you are okay, I wish I could come to visit you, Trysha. I hope they treat you better in the hospital, not all "seniors" need laxatives. I'm a senior in the school of hard knocks... I don't need a laxative either... Big Hugs.

Me too.... little over 60 and they treat you as past it......
I really wish you could cmac.....its three am...too much pain to sleep and the night staff don’t know how to fix the sling on my arm.
It really needs orthopedics training and none of the nurses have it.
So I’ve been given Tylenol for pain.....not much help.
Makes me feel like walking out and going home...at least I’d be doing something.
Great to see you Doug...sounds like an idyllic change away from all the moans.
Hi Trev...
 
Where to start ??? Doug,thank you so much for your post.I can stop worrying about you both now.Glad you're both enjoying life....I hope very much that we hear similar tales from Kirsty, Dave and Ron.
Trysha...well what can I say,I'm gobsmacked.I'll just wish you well for now.I'm so upset for you.A neighbour and I were talking about falls only an hour ago.We all get careless,especially when in a rush or thinking about other thingd.As for the laxatives,I would sue.They can't give you meds you don't need surely....
 
Trysha, I'm so sorry you're in the hospital. And it's highly insensitive of them to not listen to you and give you the laxative. I hope you heal very fast and can go home soon and sleep in your comfy bed [emoji173]

Doug, so good to see you. remission sounds wonderful. Hope it continues forever. Hugs to you and Sandy [emoji177]
 
Trysha, sorry about your experience at that hospital. I would take the laxative and throw it on the floor, and if the staff complain about it, I would respond by threatening to litigate. Nothing worse than one size fits all policies, when I come up against these I often push back whether they like it or not.
 
Hi all..
Glad to see your post Doug and glad you are both ok. Hope you had a great time ☺☺💞

Trysha my dear you really must stop throwing yourself around. I hope that you get to escape that nut house soon. Laxatives indeed oh my days!!!🤔 what on earth kind of policy is that...
Get well soon 💞

I got a letter regarding my last scan. All is good no sign of imflamation any where..remmisson continues. Just the colonoscopy in a few months to check the anastomosis site.
Love n hugs to everyone
💕💞💕💞
 
Hello Everyone
Thank you so much for the support
It is illegal to give medication if it is refused by a patient
It is dubious practise to say the least to put it into drinking water and never discuss it with a patient...or have their consent.
I had twice refused it...nobody had read my history at that time.
So things are still bad as ever...the bathroom has become my permanent residence right now.
The fractures and reversed dislocation
all progressing well
Not winning ...yet
 
Ye thats good news Madhu but i woke up at 4.40 am to discover i had leaked runny poo in my knickers. Not had that happen for a few years. So had to clean myself up. Im now on loo with belly ache and feeling sick. It maybe food posioning or a bug. Not a happy bunny at mo. My one chance of a lie in this week has gone out of the window. Plus due to go for a smear test today, think i might be cancelling that..

Trysha seems like we are on bathroom duty together today .
Glad the injuries are doing well.

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Sandy andi went kayak fishing at trial lake, in the uintah mountains. Incredible scenery. Nice day today.
 
When bathroom duty calls its best to answer them. I hope your both doing better Mandy and Trysha. Yesterday I had a poor day bathroom wise, today I had sucess. As patients its a good idea that we know our rights, the medical system makes their fair share of mistakes. Glad to hear that your in the clear Mandy,
 
Thanks Bufford.. il bet if we charged ourselves a pound/dollar every time we were on the loo we would be well off ☺
Glad you have had a sucessful day. Heres to more of them 🍾💕
 
Ye thats good news Madhu but i woke up at 4.40 am to discover i had leaked runny poo in my knickers. Not had that happen for a few years. So had to clean myself up. Im now on loo with belly ache and feeling sick. It maybe food posioning or a bug. Not a happy bunny at mo. My one chance of a lie in this week has gone out of the window. Plus due to go for a smear test today, think i might be cancelling that..

Trysha seems like we are on bathroom duty together today .
Glad the injuries are doing well.

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Ah Mandy,I was just about to congratulate you on the clear scans.Yes I think it a good idea to re-book the smear test,for everyones sake.There's only so much a sense of humour can get you through.Feel better soon......:rosette2:
 
My sense of humour was lacking today for sure Carol ☺ i will re do smear when i next get a chance. Feel some what washed out, so hoping for an early night with no shitty wake up call😨
 
You all have my support. I'm having a bowel disease related problem myself, more bloody appointments courtesy of the government. I totally love not being able to eat for 36 hours just so I can maintain my dignity in public... I hope things improve for all of us. Big hugs.
 
Here comes another Canada Day weekend.... Where does all the time go? I hope everyone is having a good/better day. Happy Canada Day weekend to all my fellow Canucks! Cheers to everyone!
 
Utes. Good to hear you are having a great time. I have always wanted to visit the National Parks there.

Chris. I totally understand that "36 hours" thing. I have to do the same thing before planning to run errands or go to appointments.

Trysha. I sure wish you could do OUTPATIENT rehab, then you could relax in your own home afterwards. Hoping you heal fast.

Carol. Sorry to hear about your fires. Those can be difficult to extinguish, especially with the winds.

Bufford. You sound like a great neighbor. Nice of you to help out with your neighbors firewood.

Mandy. Hope you are feeling better now.I had an "accident" in my hospital bed once. The staff made a big deal out of it. But isn't that their job to clean it up ?

I lost my first post, so I had better end it here before I lose it again.

Take Care.
"A.M." 😄
 
I once had an accident during an MRI scan.It was very near the end and I knew it was going to happen,so tried to hang on....Everything had to stop while the tube and I got cleaned up.Not one of my happier memories.In fact I don't have ANY happy crohnie memories,except making friends with all of you...Have a good weekend x
 
Hi all :)
Had a mega tiring day at work today and my bed is beckoning me 😴😴
Hope to find you all well. Big hugs 💕💞💕
 
It’s still a bit of a rocky road and I could not sleep al night because the doc had not ordered
pain Meds for night time
I told the staff I would leave the next day since I could take care of myself better than they could.i could not see staying several weeks if the care was not there
It’s very frustrating that I need help dressing showering etc and irks me very much.
This morning I was overwhelmed with all the help...the doc offered pain Meds right away
He was a different doc...the daywith the walking right now but improving in leaps and bounds.
nurses fell over backwards...enough to take your breath away....so I did not say anything else about leaving.
It would be hard to do that graciously because I’m in a predicament with walking and weak ness..could have another fall....fate worse than death...
We have been up to 117 deg today real scorcher.....
So things are looking up right now...watch this spot...
Mandy Carol and Chris...sorry you were not so good and hope things vastly improve for you
Cheers,,!,
 
I really feel for you, Trysha. I will be around a bit if you would like to chat... pain meds make me sleep... especially demerol and morphine, so if you are asleep, I'm happy. :) I care about you. :)
 
Thanks for the hugs Chris ☺
Hope you are doing ok. You are a great guy and i wish you the best of everything💕
Trysha i should think they did up their game. Good on you telling them off for being lacking in their care of you. Hope you keep improving hunni. ☺💞

I dont know what you mean the emoji queen 👑 indeed...😃💝

Love to all 💞 :ghug:
 
Thanks for the offer Chris...I just have to get over being in hospital and I’m sure you all know what it’s like.
Nurses are great but don’t get the support from management that they should...everything is run on a shoestring ..never used to be like this.
I am so much better and able to walk properly again.
The break in the shoulder is likely to take 6-8 weeks to heal...standard recovery time for fractures,..and I would say mine is a chipped bone so it might heal faster.Its a question of time and patience...and good medical care.
One of my Meds was missing for two days since being transferred from medical to rehab..restored since I mentioned it.
Pays to be ever vigilant.
Medicine ain’t what it used to be.....
I’m hoping to get out of here soon.
Hope you are all feeling better
I can see the 🇨🇦 Canada day firework display from my window beside the bed.
At least they let me stay up as long as I like....difficult to 😴 💤 sleep ...I have a very quiet room to myself in the very first hospital I worked in when I arrived in Canada.
Keep well Everyone
Winning...
 
i have just seen Kirsty's pics she posted on FB, looks like she's having a great time on holiday overseas, (for those that were worried about her). weather is still cold here and my joints are complaining. roll on xmas
 
Thanks for the update on K. Trev. and don't worry Xmas will be here before you know it.UK kids break up for the summer soon,and as soon as they go back to school the crap will start appearing on the shelves.Just get through one day at a time as best you can.Life's too short (after a certain age) to look so far ahead...….I didn't mean that to sound so depressing but I'm sure it does to some of you.Depends on what sort of mood you're in today.But hey,cheer up,it's nearly Christmas...….:dusty::dusty::dusty:
 
Glad kirsty is having a good time. Thanks for letting us know trev. Hope you are ok bar the joints. 💕

Carol xmas will not be here soon, because iv cancelled it !!!
Haha :) xx
 
Trysha, good to hear you are feeling more comfortable at the hospital. Hope you get out of there in record time. 🐥

Chris, thank you for all your support. You are always there when we need you. 🐝

Carol. Ah, Christmas. I love being with my family at Christmas-time, but also like my time alone to rest. My two great-nieces are 12 and 13 years old and so full of energy. 😳

Wow, a holiday overseas sounds fabulous ! 🏝🏖

Trev, sorry to hear about your cold weather. 😕
I grew up in Minnesota, as a kid I loved ALL the seasons. It was so much fun for me......but not much fun for the adults as they had to drive in the rain, shovel the snow and rake up all the leaves.

Mandy, sounds like you are doing well. 🙂

Where is Diane ? 😞

Today I am making doctor appointments. I wanted to be done with all my Gastroenterologist "stuff" before I moved on to see all my other doctors. Now I must see my Urologist, Gynecologist and Endocrinologist. And of course a blood test, mammogram and ultrasound. Yikes. 😮 Hard to believe I am only 58 years old and I have to see so many doctors on a yearly/ bi-yearly basis, but I have to maintain my health.

Sending ice-cream sundaes to everyone 🍨.
 
Hi Lynda.. i am doing ok in general. Usual aches and pains,fatigue and odd bathroom days aside. Good luck with all your appointments hun.💕

Hope everyone has a good day/evening. Lots of love and hugs. 💕💞💝:ghug:
 
I'm having a "lazy" day with my book.....apart from making the bed,doing the floors,cleaning the bathroom,cooking lunch and washing the pots etc.etc. But of course that IS a lazy day for the female of the species.How many of you have got up for a drink and spent half an hour faffing about tidying ? All of you ? thought so.....:medal1:....:lol2:....:sign0085:
 
I'm the tidy one who cleans up after all the others. I used to live alone for years... I can even cook real food, Yorkshire pudding and all the like.... Thanks mom! I always thought those were pretty good skills to have for a single country boy living in the city! Now, who want's to eat...?
 
Hubby had his appointment today with the oncologist. She thinks it's the crohn's and remicade causing abnormalities and not anything else. But she is still running a bunch of tests to rule out the worst.
 
You have my support, Madhu. That sounds very stressful, I hope the doctor is right and your husband is cancer free. I will pray for you both.
Thanks Chris [emoji173] you're right, it's very stressful especially for me. I'm trying my best not to freak out at everything. The strong little one in my tummy is hanging in there.
 
Wishing the very best in hubbys results Madhu. Glad the little one is doing well. Try not to stress ..easy to say that i know. Im sure it will be crohns related. Big hugs n love 💞💝

Chris you sound like my son ...i can cook a xmas lunch with less pots and pans than he uses to warm soup 😃😃. To be fair it not really my mess i clear up its sons n grandsons 😨 double the mess !!!💞
 
I was away for a week visiting family in Southern Ontario and had no time for online activities. I flew down, and enjoyed seeing everyone. the whole bunch are doing fine and the great grand children are growing fast. Too much talking, but I had a years worth to catch up on.

I visited the Ontario Science Center, I have not been there since I was a younster. I said to the lady at the ticket booth that the last time I checked in I needed a student pass, and this time around she made me pay for a seniors pass. Oh well, deja vu I think they call that. The weather was hot, but a nice change from the endless cool damp conditions at home. Good airconditioning everywhere I went, including the rental car.

Eating was a bit tricky with eating out, but I had no troubles this time around. The hotel amenities were good with the big pool and hot tub. Some of the food items on the room service were safe foods. I like room service, I can get up and use the loo whenever I want which can be awkward at a restaurant.

I came home feeling like I had a good holiday. I missed nothing at home. It would appear it was cold and very wet while I was away, as part of the drive way is washed out.

Right now I would love to return to the airport and do the trip all over again.
 
Nice to see you Buff,and happy to hear you enjoyed your holiday.This time next week it will be but a distant memory.Ease yourself into your daily grind gradually.:thumleft:
 
Glad you enjoyed your holiday Bufford. ☺💞
Love going on holiday but hate having to come back 😃...

Hope all are doing ok.

Trysha hows things with you, are you still in the prison 🏥 ?
Or have you managed to be released for good behaviour ☺💞

Love n hugs from me to you all :ghug: 💞💝
 
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Bufford ! Wow, your trip sounds fantastic. I know what it is like to get away from the regular surroundings in our daily lives and then go somewhere else to chill out and relax....I did that in 2010 and I realized that I felt better physically and mentally. Sending hugs💕
 
Chris. You cook ! I make cheese sandwiches 😄

I loved everything my mom cooked. She could make liver and onions taste good. I even ate sauerkraut when I was a kid. And those turnips and rutabagas. 🙂
 
Mandy sadly I’m still in the big house with all the white coats......today I was told two more weeks minimum.....I was quite upset with that.Its because my balance is off due to the previous brain injury ie I had hit my head on the edge of an open bathroom cupboard while cleaning...it caused the bleed resulting in hospitalization for four months getting back the use of left arm and leg,and left side of my tongue.At the same time I had been newly diagnosed with crohns...such fun....!!! 6 months of rehab followed and then I went to a specialized gym...still go 3 times a week..you get the drift...
Each time after that it caused trouble after two major GI. Surgeries....etc..etc
I was glad to be told of this site by the GI.
Now it’s back since I was lying around on this admission to hospital
At last the Physiotherapy has started and the occupational therap.
Workouts very demanding at the moment but I’m determined to get out of here ASAP.
The last two days have been very bad with the next door patient blaming me for restrictions placed on him.Twice he came into my room but was quickly caught by the nurses,mthird time he was coming through the communicating bathroom door.
It was very frightening and I demanded to go 🏡 home
They really did their best and today I was transferred to a private room with ensuite.ow I feel more secure.....still wanna go home
There is still a lot to be done with the dislocation...I thought after they popped back in that it would heal quickly ...learned life is not like that
I think I’m dead unlucky with all of this
Long story.....watch this spacefor sequel...
Madhu I agree with the others Crohns is a beast and can imitate other conditions ...try not to worry...almost impossible I know but things usually work out better than we anticipate..
in the meantime lots of prayers for you I have loadsof time🧚🏼♂️🧚🏿♀️🧚🏿♀️🧚🏿♀️🧚🏿♀️.look out for the babe🌹🌷🌺🧚🏿♀️
Hugs
 
Hi to Everyone else on this page
Try and keep well and if you can’t then try harder...
(Look whose talking!!)
 
Oh Trysha, what a tough time you're going through! And the next door patient, why would he do that? Omg!! I hope you get out of there soon. Feel free to talk to us whenever you want. I keep checking the thread even if I don't post much. Praying for you [emoji173][emoji173]

Do you have any family with you for support?
 
Hi Madhu...no family here but large family in England..we keep in touch by phone and website.
I have some very good friends who help when needed....they are great but do have their own families.My needs are few the most important being the ride home outta here
I don’t know why they load me with undrinkable high protein drinks..it’s nauseating and I c
And they keep changing my choices on the menu...my needs are few and simple..wish they’d leave it as ordered because I end up not eating their choices.
Really fed up right now as you can see...
I can resonate with what your husband is going through and I had a similar scare myself
before they diagnosed the crohns...it was all doom and gloom from the GI..it’s almost euphoric when they said it was crohn’s not cancer and the relief is so great until realizing all the problems crohns can bring...such mixed feelings.
On the positive side it is in remission right now so I’m very thankful....just have to get over the current situation....
I do hope your husband soon improves and gets a clear diagnosis trouble is Crohns causes all kinds of symptoms and it’s almost a relief to find it’s crohn’s in the long run...which is saying something....
Our weather has been very tropical unusually high heat so I am greatful for air conditioning.
I am also thankful for this website and the good company on LOW.
Have a good day Everyone
Cheers!
 
Trysha,I remember when I was in for a "hysterical-ectomy" I was poorly post-op for about a week so didn't eat.When I felt better I ordered lamb chops with all the trimmings for lunch (not much of a meat eater these days) I looked forward to lunch all morning and when it arrived...….it slid off the plate onto the floor !!!!. Nothing left but sandwiches.I've never fancied lamb chops as much as I did that day,since.I'm glad your neighbour problem has been sorted.I think the sexes should be well and truly separated in hospitals.You're certainly not well enough to defend yourself...YET !!!
 
Trysha,
I remember much of the same when I was in hospital for 2 months getting my colostomy. The whole time I just wanted to get out and go home. The hospital is a noisy busy place, the discomfort, pain, and lousy food.
As my condition improved the food tasted worse as the time went on. On my last evening, I walked a km to the chicken restaurant and ordered up a plate of chicken. Despite no wine, it was perhaps the best and most memorable meal in my life.
Once I got home I marveled how quiet my surroundings were, no more people milling around and the constant blaring of the hospital PA system.
I hope your condition improves soon, there is no place like home.
 
You're right Trysha. I hope you feel better soon and go home. Hugs [emoji173][emoji173]
 
Carol I’m amazed that you get lamb chops on the menu...no way that happens here...I’m not sure they even know of their existence.Menus here are like meat loaf,chicken fried ,boiled barbecued.omelette,I’m not really a meat eater but tolerate as necessary.Usually gets left on the plate.if I tell them vegetarian it is and unending carribean black been dish,
tiny dish of salad ,vegetarian curry..not conducive for crohnie...to say the least.
So far I skirt around unappetizing meat and pick at the veg gone cold on the plate...don’t get too far without being sickened.
I’ve already lost 2kg and I can’t afford it...like Mandy
They send high protein drinks...bad for renal failure patients
Just can’t win..
Can’t win for losing....
At least the sun is shining....
 
Trysha i hope that you escape soon. I find the worst thing of being in hospital is the food. It tastes like something off the bottom of a budgies cage. I dont so much mind being in there though as i get to rest for a change ☺. Though home is better than being in there for sure. Oh no !!! Weight loss is not good when you are on the skinny side of the crohns fence. Hope you regain it soon. Love n hugs 💞💝


Hi all hope you are well today and if not,better soon :ghug:
 
Whoah, trying to reset my sleep schedule (which has been hilarious, slept until 3 pm in the afternoon yesterday) by staying up a full 24+ hours. I feel drunk :D
 
Early in my recovery I had lost close to 80 lbs and the hospital food tasted good at first. But as time went on and my condition improved it tasted more like cardboard. I knew then that I was gaining strength. Luckily the food court at the mall was a short distance from the hospital. As I continued to gain strength I would go out for a short walk and get some real food.
 
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