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Update on Follow Up Natale Ablation

by KenKY
1,555 3 10/22/2015 09:14AM
Last Post by kls5834

'Cured' but pulse rate too high

by DJB
1,597 3 10/21/2015 09:03PM
Last Post by Jackie

Nine Year Anniversary

by Ken
1,694 6 10/25/2015 02:23PM
Last Post by Ken

Copenhagen holter study, 15 years tracking of PAC, AF and strokes

by researcher
2,191 6 10/22/2015 04:57PM
Last Post by Jackie

Interesting bit about another cause of AF

by Gill
1,980 4 10/21/2015 01:32PM
Last Post by Ken

Question for George

by leodelta
1,861 7 10/23/2015 01:07PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

5 Year Wait is Over! Pre op booked!

by Murray L
1,766 11 10/24/2015 08:32PM
Last Post by rosemarie

Re-entry circuit (aka rotor) ablation for persistent AF -Haissaguerre

by researcher
1,849 11 10/27/2015 02:26PM
Last Post by researcher

Any information on Echonaviator?

by Gill
1,523 3 10/16/2015 10:44PM
Last Post by Gill

Stroke and LAA occlusion discussion - Mount Sinai NY group

by researcher
1,531 1 10/15/2015 03:33PM
Last Post by researcher

Natale ablation for persistent afib - recovery update

by JohnM
2,096 13 11/03/2015 05:52AM
Last Post by Shannon

Off Eliquis

by RonM
1,989 10 10/17/2015 12:33AM
Last Post by tobherd

Recent episode of Afib

by russellsg
1,560 3 10/14/2015 04:44PM
Last Post by Jackie

heart movement during respiration cycle

by researcher
1,955 2 10/12/2015 05:44PM
Last Post by researcher

PVC, PAC, What The Hey!

by JohnB
2,922 9 10/29/2015 01:44AM
Last Post by JohnB

VA's new policy

by Josiah
1,962 6 10/10/2015 02:41PM
Last Post by Jackie

Just finished my 3D-TEE at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla

by Shannon
1,711 8 10/26/2015 06:08PM
Last Post by researcher

Does daily flecainide lead to increased risk of stroke and fibrosis?

by mwcf
2,405 9 10/30/2015 09:03PM
Last Post by mwcf

1 out of every 3 Afibbers will have a stroke??

by tobherd
2,007 10 10/10/2015 08:43PM
Last Post by Jackie

Stroke and Cold Weather

by LarryG
1,791 4 10/07/2015 11:23PM
Last Post by Shannon

Non-Alcoholic Beer

by Que
3,234 7 10/07/2015 07:47PM
Last Post by tsco

5 months post Natale Ablation

by Que
1,649 2 10/07/2015 10:54PM
Last Post by Shannon

Anyone have experience with Florida Electrophysiology Associates

by tdaley6150
1,619 2 10/07/2015 04:02PM
Last Post by LarryG

11 week update

by alangford
1,640 3 10/08/2015 07:49AM
Last Post by kls5834

Question about what my Cardiologist is saying

by smackman
3,040 19 10/19/2015 09:27PM
Last Post by Shannon

Update on Next AFIB Report issue

by Shannon
1,499 2 10/05/2015 06:40AM
Last Post by Que

Latest TEE shows I am still "borderline"...should I push to get off Eliquis?

by tobherd
1,527 5 10/02/2015 04:45AM
Last Post by Shannon

Florida Hospitals

by tdaley6150
1,556 5 10/01/2015 02:15AM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Promising new ways to protect the esophagus during AF ablation

by researcher
1,739 7 10/06/2015 01:50PM
Last Post by researcher

Another apparent Natale Ablation Cure

by jpearre
1,937 6 09/30/2015 07:30PM
Last Post by Shannon

I cured my AFIB

by Idariom
8,949 16 10/06/2015 03:18AM
Last Post by McHale

The Japan Nattokinase Association

by Dean
2,099 3 10/01/2015 01:05AM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Alcohol Ups Mortality and Cancer Risk; No Net Benefit

by Jackie
1,390 1 09/25/2015 07:40PM
Last Post by Jackie

Compilation of studies on varoius hormones and their effects on afib

by Lynn
1,497 1 09/25/2015 11:35AM
Last Post by Lynn

Natale Ablation for Asymptomatic Persistent Afib

by JohnM
1,540 3 09/25/2015 06:38AM
Last Post by Shannon

a-fib remedies without ablation?

by anneh
1,864 5 09/25/2015 09:10PM
Last Post by Shannon

Beat fluctuation

by Lynn
1,992 13 12/15/2015 05:59AM
Last Post by Andrea_S

Coffee and AFIB: no link

by Mike E
1,664 3 09/24/2015 08:13PM
Last Post by Mike E

Getting a 3-D TEE to check on LAA shape..hoping for good news

by tobherd
1,571 2 09/25/2015 05:51PM
Last Post by Jackie

Aflutter

by RonM
1,598 4 09/26/2015 05:37PM
Last Post by RonM

Elevated HR after an ablation - does it ever go down?

by montos
1,812 9 09/26/2015 01:40AM
Last Post by Shannon

Splinter hemorrhages

by RonM
2,339 6 09/22/2015 06:06PM
Last Post by RonM

Bout of pneumonia 3 months post ablation - concerns about pulmonary vein stenosis

by montos
1,635 3 09/21/2015 03:54AM
Last Post by montos

After ablation questions

by Garnet
1,663 6 09/23/2015 08:06PM
Last Post by Jackie

Two Days Post-Ablation - Dr. Schweikert

by Doreen
1,460 3 09/20/2015 05:59AM
Last Post by Shannon

Interview with John Day of Intermountain

by researcher
1,494 1 09/18/2015 09:20PM
Last Post by researcher

Hello and Introduction

by AnneM
1,788 10 09/20/2015 02:43PM
Last Post by peggyM

Something silly to amuse you

by Gill
1,872 9 09/25/2015 11:47AM
Last Post by Lynn

HRT and return of Afib

by CC66
2,269 7 09/26/2015 02:02AM
Last Post by Shannon

Fluid in the lungs

by Nel
1,438 1 09/16/2015 09:02PM
Last Post by Nel

Three months post-Bordeaux ablation - so far so good but have question

by montos
2,152 8 09/19/2015 09:16PM
Last Post by montos

Congrats to Shannon and Dr Natale!

by DennisC
2,565 23 09/28/2015 05:43PM
Last Post by jpearre

CHA2DS2-VASc for Afib Stroke Risk

by LarryG
2,008 3 09/11/2015 03:55PM
Last Post by LarryG

AFIB with high K+ and low Na+ B-731 Cardymeter inaccurate

by The Anti-Fib
2,105 26 10/10/2015 03:13PM
Last Post by The Anti-Fib

ATRICLIP follow up

by billk
1,934 10 09/07/2015 07:03PM
Last Post by Shannon

B12 Levels

by Que
1,804 11 09/20/2015 08:26PM
Last Post by Que

More on Electropollution health risks...

by Jackie
1,424 1 09/03/2015 06:54PM
Last Post by Jackie

BELIEF Trial - LAA Isolation for Long Standing Persistent AFIB

by Shannon
1,881 18 09/25/2015 07:14AM
Last Post by kls5834

MetrolprlolER

by smackman
1,727 3 09/05/2015 08:46PM
Last Post by smackman

Olive oil

by Taylor
2,136 8 09/11/2015 04:51PM
Last Post by Jackie

Exercise, PPIs and LAF

by afibbers
2,945 14 09/07/2015 01:10PM
Last Post by Jackie

How well are PVI's truly isolated in top hands

by researcher
1,736 1 08/27/2015 04:40PM
Last Post by researcher

Ablation Scheduled

by Doreen
1,841 9 09/22/2015 08:43PM
Last Post by mwcf

What causes pressure in the chest?

by Sam
1,596 3 08/28/2015 11:08AM
Last Post by Sam

Natale Ablation Completed On August 14th

by JohnB
1,354 3 08/26/2015 04:28PM
Last Post by Shannon
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Healthy Aging Tips - #1 Amino Acid L-Glutamine

by Jackie
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Exatest primer

by Anonymous User
1,049 3 08/26/2015 08:51AM
Last Post by The Anti-Fib

An Antibiotic that is Worrisome for Thyroid Patients

by Jackie
1,457 3 08/29/2015 05:23PM
Last Post by Jackie

Heart rate pulse wave form graphs

by RonM
1,779 8 08/21/2015 05:29PM
Last Post by Shannon

AF Ablation complication spreadsheet

by researcher
1,756 4 08/21/2015 02:01PM
Last Post by Shannon

Best oral magnesium to take?

by Nancy
2,805 13 09/08/2015 07:52AM
Last Post by Lynn

Which Hormone and Vitamin Test?

by Que
2,075 11 08/25/2015 04:37PM
Last Post by Shannon

San Francisco Bay Area General Practitioner Recommendation

by Que
1,664 5 09/05/2015 11:34PM
Last Post by Que

minimal amount ablated? (Natale, index ablation)

by apache
1,728 9 08/24/2015 04:07AM
Last Post by McHale

does having a non-Natale prior ablation limit options?

by apache
1,629 6 08/19/2015 09:14PM
Last Post by Shannon

Post Natale Ablation - Five Weeks

by alangford
1,626 10 10/01/2015 03:34PM
Last Post by alangford

Repairing hearts with stem cells

by Mike E
1,513 2 08/17/2015 06:26PM
Last Post by Mike E

DECAAF study

by Doreen
2,098 8 09/12/2015 05:17AM
Last Post by McHale

Sleep Apnea and AFib Post Ablation Recurrence

by Que
2,121 16 08/26/2015 11:53PM
Last Post by Shannon

Persistent Asymptomatic Afib

by JohnM
2,115 5 08/15/2015 02:52PM
Last Post by Jackie

Santangeli and Marchlinksi vs Natale?

by apache
1,614 5 08/16/2015 05:40PM
Last Post by Shannon

Ablation report 1 year later

by John21
1,810 6 08/19/2015 07:54AM
Last Post by kls5834

Natto and/or k2mk7

by Sbvcrn96
2,436 15 08/19/2015 11:37PM
Last Post by Jackie

Rebound effect of stopping xarelto

by amyorca
33,993 24 08/30/2015 07:01AM
Last Post by McHale

Another article on endurance exercise & afib

by GeorgeN
1,997 9 08/25/2015 02:57AM
Last Post by dnvrfox

Waller water question

by Lynn
2,022 7 08/24/2015 02:17AM
Last Post by ln108

Norpace CR

by jmmurd
1,708 2 08/12/2015 12:37AM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Contact Force Catheters in VT ablation

by researcher
1,689 4 01/26/2016 08:12PM
Last Post by researcher

Sick Sinus syndrome

by Nickmou
1,739 13 08/14/2015 12:00AM
Last Post by apache

Optimal K+ levels to prevent Ectopics

by The Anti-Fib
1,836 5 08/11/2015 01:36PM
Last Post by Shannon

Resting Heart Rate at 50 bpm

by smackman
2,387 12 08/14/2015 09:09PM
Last Post by smackman

Going into touch-up ablation

by Mary
1,914 7 08/30/2015 01:36PM
Last Post by Jackie

What University Med Schools are doing AF research?

by The Anti-Fib
1,779 6 08/11/2015 06:27PM
Last Post by The Anti-Fib

hypothetical: ablation *after* 100% controlled by supplements

by apache
1,539 4 08/09/2015 09:02PM
Last Post by The Anti-Fib

average time off work after Natale index ablation?

by apache
1,548 3 08/09/2015 02:20AM
Last Post by Mike E

Amiodarone

by afibbers
2,009 4 08/20/2015 10:57PM
Last Post by afibbers

How much does an EP make from doing an Ablation?

by The Anti-Fib
2,025 13 08/11/2015 06:46AM
Last Post by montos

physician reimbursement by drug/hardware companies

by apache
1,621 3 08/07/2015 10:04PM
Last Post by Shannon

Taurine - latest update

by Jackie
2,895 15 08/22/2015 02:13PM
Last Post by Sam

ablation: keeping legs straight for 6 hours vs back issues

by apache
1,621 3 08/05/2015 11:55PM
Last Post by apache

Post ablation- one good year & now issues

by KenKY
1,858 5 08/05/2015 09:58PM
Last Post by Jackie

Cryoablation Procedure

by alb
1,878 10 08/06/2015 02:36AM
Last Post by McHale

Xarelto side effects

by gmperf
2,193 4 08/05/2015 12:31AM
Last Post by gmperf

Carto equivalent to MRI CD?

by apache
1,682 3 08/06/2015 12:34AM
Last Post by apache

Subtle Post-Procedural Cognitive Dysfunction after ablation

by apache
2,372 24 08/08/2015 05:57PM
Last Post by Elizabeth

How do I ask for a TEE that shows the LAA shape?

by tobherd
1,606 3 08/04/2015 03:34PM
Last Post by tobherd

New Oral Anti-Coagulants

by Doreen
1,555 1 08/03/2015 11:46AM
Last Post by Doreen

Update to RonM's Ablation Complication Thread

by The Anti-Fib
1,968 12 08/15/2015 03:04PM
Last Post by Jackie

Endowed chair for Dr. Natale

by Peter F
1,769 4 08/06/2015 02:31AM
Last Post by McHale

ReMag/ReMyte - Jackie and others, your thoughts?

by apache
2,825 7 08/04/2015 08:21PM
Last Post by Jackie

Natale - persistent AF ablation video

by researcher
2,070 8 08/05/2015 06:03PM
Last Post by researcher

GMO Facts you may not know - Part 2 Dietary Enlightenment

by Jackie
1,684 3 08/27/2015 09:12PM
Last Post by Jackie

Date Set For August 14th Ablation In Austin

by JohnB
1,560 5 08/21/2015 05:28PM
Last Post by Shannon

importance of knowing paroxysm/persistent, before ablation?

by apache
1,297 2 08/01/2015 06:30AM
Last Post by Shannon

unexpected useful data (for Natale consultation)?

by apache
1,557 5 08/01/2015 05:35PM
Last Post by Shannon

Mild to Low Moderate Sleep Apnea and AF

by Que
2,688 3 08/01/2015 01:54PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

My ATRICLIP Surgery

by billk
2,174 7 08/04/2015 06:56PM
Last Post by gmperf

Sotalol & Hospital Done - am in NSR

by Nancy
1,514 1 07/31/2015 02:56PM
Last Post by Nancy

Our WW is now famous..... (Magnesium bicarbonate water)

by Jackie
4,851 7 08/09/2015 06:10PM
Last Post by Jackie

where is the line for informed consent? (new catheters, etc)

by apache
1,606 11 08/10/2015 03:44PM
Last Post by researcher

How accurate is Alive Cor? "Possible Afib"...

by tobherd
2,780 10 08/01/2015 03:14PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Lone A fib

by sbeckermd
1,649 5 07/30/2015 08:44PM
Last Post by Jackie

xarelto

by amyorca
3,243 32 10/01/2015 06:19AM
Last Post by Shannon

Ibuprofen

by tsco
1,598 8 08/01/2015 09:57AM
Last Post by Don Quixote

LAA vs RAA

by apache
1,541 3 07/29/2015 01:59PM
Last Post by researcher

How many posters here have had long-term Ablation success?

by The Anti-Fib
2,035 17 08/02/2015 08:50AM
Last Post by The Anti-Fib

Thanks to Dr. Natale I am free of AFIB and Blood Thinners

by Peter F
1,784 4 07/28/2015 09:13PM
Last Post by Shannon

Hello to everyone

by smackman
1,840 9 08/01/2015 08:15PM
Last Post by smackman

Biosense: guarenteed results or your money back

by apache
1,862 6 08/05/2015 07:58PM
Last Post by researcher

Heart Rhythm Society membership question

by BillMn
1,402 2 07/28/2015 06:20AM
Last Post by apache

Alivecor EKG upside down?

by apache
1,756 11 07/30/2015 05:45AM
Last Post by apache

LAA Morphology Article

by Que
1,704 4 07/29/2015 03:30AM
Last Post by Que

Mayo EPs - any advice

by BillMn
1,411 4 07/30/2015 05:21AM
Last Post by The Anti-Fib

tracking progression of fibrosis after ablation?

by apache
1,616 12 07/31/2015 02:16PM
Last Post by Jackie

does Dr. Natale also do ventricular ablations?

by apache
1,436 6 08/02/2015 03:46PM
Last Post by researcher

The Butchering of Ablation Procedures

by researcher
1,801 13 08/18/2015 03:31PM
Last Post by researcher

Full Strategy Protocol?

by CaroleF
1,535 5 07/24/2015 06:29PM
Last Post by CaroleF

Ablation not recommended for people who have had afib a long time.

by CaroleF
1,354 6 07/26/2015 12:32PM
Last Post by Jackie

increasing episodes. Need recommendation for EP in Houston, Tx please

by CaroleF
1,582 13 07/25/2015 03:57PM
Last Post by Shannon

Sotalol & potassium

by Nancy
1,467 1 07/24/2015 02:40PM
Last Post by Nancy

know of any EP's who have been ablated?

by apache
1,359 5 07/31/2015 08:59PM
Last Post by apache

magnesium

by judianne
1,790 6 07/28/2015 01:39AM
Last Post by Anonymous User

ECV sedation issues

by BillMn
1,625 14 07/31/2015 10:23AM
Last Post by The Anti-Fib

Increased Heart Rate after ablations

by Mike E
3,539 19 07/25/2015 02:56PM
Last Post by rob50

Private pay ablation

by Josiah
1,763 8 07/24/2015 06:01AM
Last Post by Shannon

no cardioversion possible for 14 days after ablation?

by apache
1,463 6 07/23/2015 05:25PM
Last Post by Shannon

Anybody from Minnesota?

by BillMn
1,402 5 07/22/2015 04:13PM
Last Post by researcher

What happened to the lost Forums?

by The Anti-Fib
1,475 8 07/26/2015 10:26PM
Last Post by The Anti-Fib

phased RF pulmonary vein ablation catheter --> 37% cranial lesions?

by apache
1,869 5 07/29/2015 08:18AM
Last Post by The Anti-Fib

Recommend an EP in/near Ohio

by Josiah
1,595 3 07/20/2015 11:29PM
Last Post by Josiah

Fran Ross’ AF cure through science

by Anonymous User
3,606 35 07/30/2015 03:57PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Utah Classification of afib for ablation decision?

by apache
1,518 5 07/22/2015 03:21AM
Last Post by apache

Ablated

by alangford
1,801 7 07/24/2015 10:07PM
Last Post by Shannon

Occasional fast rate

by Que
1,746 12 08/17/2015 03:44AM
Last Post by Que

Why dont the Docs Weigh In?

by tsco
3,399 41 07/24/2015 12:21AM
Last Post by Shannon

FDA issues safety notice on Lariat LAA occlusion 7/13/15

by researcher
1,557 6 07/20/2015 10:30PM
Last Post by JohnB

Back from Austin

by rob50
1,997 15 07/22/2015 11:14PM
Last Post by kls5834

FDA update - NSAIDs and increased risk of heart attack and stroke

by Jackie
1,514 7 08/17/2015 03:37AM
Last Post by Que

Dietary Supplements remain under attack

by Jackie
1,334 1 07/14/2015 10:25PM
Last Post by Jackie

Ablation for asymtomatic patients?

by researcher
1,726 21 07/20/2015 01:12PM
Last Post by researcher

detailed EP ablation videos?

by apache
1,566 5 07/20/2015 01:41PM
Last Post by researcher

June/July 2015 issue of The AFIB Report is on the way

by Shannon
1,145 1 07/13/2015 09:09PM
Last Post by Shannon

Has there ever been any real Cardio Dr's on here?

by The Anti-Fib
1,494 5 07/25/2015 09:16AM
Last Post by peggyM

Dr. Natale and Out of State Health Insurance

by Que
1,469 5 07/13/2015 07:57PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Solatol and taurine compatibility

by bobrt1
1,979 2 07/12/2015 06:16PM
Last Post by Jackie

always-new ablation catheters, or cleaned/reused?

by apache
1,722 6 10/04/2015 01:45AM
Last Post by researcher

2 Hibiclens showers before ablation?

by apache
1,985 5 07/16/2015 03:10AM
Last Post by apache

Ablation complications

by RonM
2,790 24 01/29/2016 04:43AM
Last Post by apache

george eby and elimination of cardiac arrhythmias

by alexe
1,759 3 07/11/2015 11:00PM
Last Post by alexe

Message for George N

by Robo11
1,794 12 07/18/2015 08:47PM
Last Post by The Anti-Fib

Looking for Success Stories With a Switch from Propafenone to Flecainide

by Doreen
1,837 7 07/11/2015 05:09PM
Last Post by tibbar

hepatitis C vs afib?

by apache
1,783 8 07/19/2015 12:03AM
Last Post by apache

Normal follow-up after ablation? My EP is not interested

by montos
1,976 12 07/13/2015 05:02AM
Last Post by Adrian

Respected EP's views on dietary protocols

by safib
1,896 11 07/31/2015 04:12PM
Last Post by Mike E

repeated ablation tradeoffs?

by apache
1,413 2 07/08/2015 05:06AM
Last Post by Shannon

A new approach which is working for me so far- YANG

by alexe
1,639 7 07/10/2015 07:02AM
Last Post by alexe

The forgotten victory of Special Conference Session 61

by The Anti-Fib
2,252 23 07/12/2015 06:10PM
Last Post by Elizabeth

Rough Week & Weekend

by alangford
2,140 27 07/13/2015 01:11AM
Last Post by tibbar

Off the wall question for Shannon

by Anonymous User
1,426 2 07/06/2015 04:44PM
Last Post by Shannon

a better alternative to digoxin if possible

by alexe
1,902 4 07/08/2015 02:45AM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Non-Rx ContraIndications for Eliquis/Multaq

by Que
1,524 3 07/08/2015 12:29AM
Last Post by Que

Genetic mutations for magnesium wasting

by Jackie
1,828 1 07/05/2015 02:08PM
Last Post by Jackie

preferred side to lie on

by Josiah
1,623 10 07/06/2015 07:11AM
Last Post by The Anti-Fib

10 Year Update - yes, I am still alive!! smileys with beer

by dnvrfox
1,296 3 07/04/2015 03:00PM
Last Post by GeorgeN
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Science in AF cure

by Anonymous User
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Pain when I take deep breath

by fiat127
1,181 2 07/02/2015 07:41PM
Last Post by Shannon

Low BP after Afib Episodes...Any one ever have this?

by tibbar
1,750 9 07/16/2015 02:32AM
Last Post by tibbar

I took the gamble and lost.

by gmperf
1,907 9 07/02/2015 07:10PM
Last Post by Shannon

On the topic of fibrosis and reversal...

by Jackie
2,429 4 07/01/2015 07:58PM
Last Post by Jackie

Using Apple Cider Vinegar with Xarelto?

by Crafty2
7,414 3 07/13/2015 10:09PM
Last Post by Crafty2

Vitamin D Improves Ejection Fraction in Heart Failure Patients

by Jackie
2,131 10 07/13/2015 06:32PM
Last Post by Jackie

Anti Arythmics after ablation - any evidence that they alter outcomes?

by montos
1,831 11 07/02/2015 09:52AM
Last Post by kls5834
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Healthy Heart Summit

by Jackie
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Low BP post ablation

by Don Quixote
1,103 1 06/27/2015 05:32PM
Last Post by Don Quixote

Can I stop Xeralto 'cold turkey'?

by spekkles
2,154 3 06/27/2015 05:17AM
Last Post by Shannon

HIgh heart rate on bike

by lorenzo
1,937 13 07/02/2015 05:45AM
Last Post by lorenzo

Measuring for Left Atrial Enlargement

by Sam
1,616 1 06/25/2015 10:31AM
Last Post by Sam

PPI and Magnesium

by Don Quixote
2,256 3 06/25/2015 02:13PM
Last Post by Jackie

More on the Gut

by judianne
1,472 1 06/24/2015 08:10PM
Last Post by judianne

Success rate question

by ClayS
1,994 23 07/05/2015 02:24PM
Last Post by Jackie