Author Archives: GaryRichardOlson

Strawberry Waffles

Posted on June 15, 2011 by GaryRichardOlson

I know, most of you don’t give a rip about what I eat. But in Linda H’s last comment she said “Please post more food fantasies-turned realities as the weeks goes on. It helps us enjoy our food more!”. So … Continue reading →

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I ate a hamburger!!!

Posted on June 13, 2011 by GaryRichardOlson

I know, for you eating a hamburger is nothing.  An every day experience.  But for me it was a milestone. When I was being fed through a tube sticking into my neck, not taking any calories by mouth, hamburgers were … Continue reading →

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Feed Me!

Posted on June 10, 2011 by GaryRichardOlson

I was suddenly hungry. I haven’t been suddenly hungry in over ten months.  It was a full fledged low blood sugar attack. Light headed, wobbly knees, ravenous appetite. I stopped gardening and headed for the kitchen.  I actually scarfed food, … Continue reading →

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A week in LaGrande.

Posted on June 6, 2011 by GaryRichardOlson

We just got back from spending a week in our house in LaGrande.  This was the first time I’ve felt up to the trip in over ten months. It was a wonderful trip. It was difficult keeping my calories up … Continue reading →

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Swimming.

Posted on May 24, 2011 by GaryRichardOlson

This week I was back to swimming 40 minutes a day. I didn’t have a picture of myself in my swim suit since I lost so much weight, but I look pretty much like the picture to the left. Oh, … Continue reading →

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Hair, Hypnotism, and Belly Fat.

Posted on May 15, 2011 by GaryRichardOlson

As you can see, the hair is starting to grow back. It seems to be starting with the mustache which is now bushier than ever, followed by the beard which is getting longer, and, finally, the hair on my head … Continue reading →

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Hypnotized.

Posted on May 7, 2011 by GaryRichardOlson

As I mentioned, I got hypnotized.  Every time I hear the word orinthophobia I have an uncontrollable urge to quack like a duck. Of course, I quacked like a duck every time I heard the word orinthophobia prior to getting … Continue reading →

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A New Direction.

Posted on April 27, 2011 by GaryRichardOlson

Linda, Hugo, and Sarah have all expressed concerns because I haven’t posted in a few weeks. I guess that’s understandable considering in the last episode I was chained to a chair with no chance of escape.  Things have gotten better.  … Continue reading →

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Chained To A Chair.

Posted on April 13, 2011 by GaryRichardOlson

I am probably the only person in Western Oregon not depressed by the record low temperatures and persistent rain. When you’re feeling crappy, sunshine just reminds you of all the fun things you could be doing if you had any … Continue reading →

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Thank You Marcia

Posted on April 1, 2011 by GaryRichardOlson

I figured it was past time to thank Marcia for keeping this blog going when I was too out of it to post. She took over the blog and kept everyone up to date while I lolly gaged at the … Continue reading →

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