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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1998
Page
7
A reader recalls a playful exchange at a store where a man sought margarine and eggs for her Christmas applesauce cakes. A kind stranger helped him pick correct items, and the man joked about saving money after her stomach bypass. The note reflects affection and gratitude amid a tale of dietary change and family support.
Margaret Baker describes recovery after surgery and dietary changes during holidays. She notes challenges shopping for specific foods, reliance on a spouse, new eating limits, support group experiences, and the social pressures of Christmas activities, caroling, and See's candy gifts.
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