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    HaroldC’s Posts

    Topic: RE: Food Fantasies - Help!

    I think in time you will find that food is not the evil enemy and that you will be able to tolerate most of the foods that you enjoyed in your previous life. The key is you now have a great tool to help portion control. Don't ruin this tool. It is ok to enjoy some special occasions with food, but remember the balance between quality and quantity.

    You are only three weeks out so it is way to early, but a year from now just keep the to Q's in mind and you will find it all works out.

     

    Good luck.

    Harold

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

        

    Topic: RE: Mind playing tricks. Frustrating!

    Aidan - Don't stress yourself out about the stall...it will not help and can slow things down even further.

     

    Don't be frustrated, we all lose at a different pace and remember, good things come to those who wait.

     

    One day you will wake up and be down 7 pounds.....it will all even out as long as you follow the program and stay positive.

     

    Good luck and good vibes!

    Harold

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

        

    Topic: RE: Out of the 400s, 300s, 200s and officially in ONEderland!

    SPECTACULAR!!!!!

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

        

    Topic: RE: Dr. Jackson at TWH?

    While I did not have Dr. Jackson for my surgery, he did perform my scope. He was excellent!!!! Bedside manner was awesome and reassuring. He was caring and kind.

    I believe you are in great hands!

     

    Good luck.

    Harold

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

        

    Topic: RE: a heartfelt thank you
    Sorry I missed it Monica. I have not been on this site much lately. I hope whatever was wrong is right now. Let me know if I can do anything for you....you are the best!

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

        

    Topic: RE: Surgery at 8am
    Good luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery!

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

        

    Topic: RE: Feeling blue
    Don't worry it will all work out. I would call a few times a week and see if there are cancelations. This is a long journey so don't let these potholes ruin the ride.

    Everything will work for the best.
    Harold

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

        

    Topic: RE: I'm on the bench and.....

    Amazing! Congratulations!!!!!

     

    Which hospital and who did your surgery?

     

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

        

    Topic: RE: TWH tomorrow????

    Good luck!!!!

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

        

    Topic: RE: TWH tomorrow????

    Anyone at TWH tomorrow around 10? I am there for a follow up scope.

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

        

    Topic: RE: 18 Days out - no complaints ??? is that normal

    sounds pretty normal if you follow exactly the program tells you.

     

    Be prepared that there could be a bump or two in the road at some point, but from my understanding you sound like you are out of the woods.

     

    Stick to it!

    Congrats!

    Harold

     

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

        

    Topic: RE: How much is to much Protein?

    I don't think you can have too much protein.

    Protein is excellent for a bunch of reasons.

     

    Least of which it keeps you full longr than most other food groups!

     

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

        

    Topic: RE: Suggestions for purée stage

    sorry, I don't remember much from that phase, but I did eat lots of tune, boiled chicken and poached eggs during one of the early stages.

     

     

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

        

    Topic: RE: Day 4 of Opti......

    Keep it up!

    Just want to make a slight amendment to the comment above......

     

    Better to be healthy than not :), thin is a state of mind!

     

    Be confident.

    Harold

     

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

        

    Topic: RE: Reflections A Year After WLS: 222.4 Pounds Lost (Pic Included)

    Amazing.

    Very inspirational.

    Can't beleive how time flies, I remember you being pre-op.....

     

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

        

    Topic: RE: Happy Tears on the Scale

    So happy for your victory!!!!

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

        

    Topic: RE: So VERY Happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Congratulations!

    Good luck on the 1st, and 2013 will be VERY exciting!

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

        

    Topic: RE: 3 Months later....

    congratulations and looking good.

    The surpises that will occur over the next 9 months will make you freak out!

     

    Enjoy everyday of it.

    Harold

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

        

    Topic: RE: Question for the runners out there

    I usually run first thing in the morning for 3-6 miles (depending on time). Most of the time I only drink water before hand, but if my energy is low I will start off with a protein bar.

     

    Are you pushing your distance to far too soon? This could be the root of the problem.

    Good luck and I am very interested to hear what other have to say.

    Harold

     

     

     

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

        

    Topic: RE: a few days post op, and i may be discharged today.

    You are doing great!

    Keep it up, strength will come.

    Harold

     

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

        

    Topic: RE: Let's show muchmore2 some love!

    Showing love!!!!

     

    Good luck!

     

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

        

    Topic: RE: SURGERY DATE MOVED UP!!!!

    Awesome!

     

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

        

    Topic: RE: FINAL COUNTDOWN

    Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

    Good Luck!

    Harold

     

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

        

    Topic: RE: IV in hand

    Best of luck and speedy recovery!

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

        

    Topic: RE: OMG - New Surgery date

    I had my follow-up with Dr. Jackson and a scope with him....he is awesome.

    You are very lucky!

    Harold

     

    SW 291  GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
    Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!