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Dianna's story

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During the 4th week in March of 2016 I was experiencing some stomach pain.  I went to the doctor and he prescribed some pills for me, saying it was probably caused by stress.  The pain subsided so I assumed he was correct. 

On Saturday morning, March 26th, I was swimming with a pod of dolfriends and noticed some unusual behavior.  Groups of them were swimming under me, all with their bellies up.  I have seen individuals swimming upside down while playing or during seduction, but never in groups.  After the second or third group had passed under me I took a photo, which I posted on Facebook, noting the unusual performance.   

That night I woke up at midnight with severe pain in my abdomen.  My nephew drove me to emergency where I was diagnosed with appendicitis.  I was told it wasn't unusual for the appendix to flare up then subside for a week long "honeymoon" period before flaring up again. 

The surgeon told me if the appendix was ruptured I would be in the hospital for a week to 10 days. If it was simple appendicitis I would be out in a day and a half.  It ended up that my appendix was indeed ruptured yet I was released in two days. 
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I sincerely believe the dolfriends saw my problem and tried to tell me about it.  I also believe they extended to me what healing they could which is why I recovered so quickly.  I just wish I were better at understanding the messages brought by these most magnificent and magical creatures.
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