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Life without a stomach: Jemma's unfathomable decision made in the nick of time
Jemma Caprioli admitted herself to hospital, healthy and strong. Two weeks later she left without her stomach.
Jemma Caprioli admitted herself to hospital, healthy and strong. Two weeks later she left without her stomach.
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