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First of all, we need some new emoticons. That little frownie guy I'm using is not nearly enough for how bad I feel. I need one that's curled up in the fetal position, whimpering.

The worst part is, I did it to myself. I've been on Heather's diet faithfully since January 2005. I felt better almost immediately, good after 3 months, and great after 6 months, so basically I've been doing incredibly well since the Summer. About 6 weeks ago, I started slipping. Not slipping occasionally, which I could handle, but slipping every day. Coke (the drink, not the drug), wine, a little fried food, a little cream sauce, a little restaurant food with who-knows-what in it. I didn't have all of these every day, but I pretty much had at least one of them every day.

It all caught up with me this weekend. Grumbly tummy on Saturday, by Sunday afternoon I was having the worst attack I've had in at least 6 months and probably the past year. And it looks like it's not the kind that's going to make me miserable for a few hours, then fade away. My tummy even objected to my morning cup of decaf tea. I'm now still staring at my usual applesauce with acacia, wondering if there's any chance my body will forgive me and accept it calmly. I'd say my chances are slim and none, and slim's leaving town.

I feel like an idiot and could really use some sympathy. And if someone can reassure me I'll eventually recover, I'd really appreciate that, too. Thanks.

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