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Jan 21, 06 -- Saw Dr. Billy on Thursday and he gave me the all clear. He and I discussed what I was doing now opposed to what I was NOT doing with the band. I am doing the Nutrisystem meals and counting my calories like mad. I am ever so gradually getting back into my exercise routine. He also wants me to start two lists. SIGH!! One list is of the "thing" that are keeping me from losing weight. Something like eating after 8p, or eating too many calories, etc. Then state how I can correct that issue. Make a plan on how to correct the behavior. The second list is of all the foods I love to eat. Once I have exhausted my pea brain of the items, he wants me to begin with the first item and learn everything I can about that food. He wants me to take a picture of the food per the serving. If chicken is my first item then get a pic of a serving (4 oz) both cooked and uncooked. Learn what the calorie and protein values are of that serving. Take the pic and the info and put it into a folder or notebook so I can refer to it. Do that with all the foods I list. Pic one food a week to learn all I can about it. This will be an exercise in diligence. And consistency as well. SIGH!! OH If I had just done this while I was banded. All in all he was very pleased with my progress while on Nutrisystem. He wants to see me in about 8 weeks. We did not even discuss my options post band removal. I guess it really is too soon to discuss that. In the meantime, I have just completed my Video for the Biggest Loser. YIPPEE!!! I will get that mailed off in the next couple of days. I wanna tweak it some.

I am shooting the Video today and tomorrow. Then gonna do some tweaking next week then ship it off to the Producers. My sciatica stays under control if I don't aggravate it. I have talked to my PCP and he is all for it. He said I don't see why you couldn't do it. I saw Billy yesterday and got a clean bill of health from him as well. I didn't discuss Biggest Loser with him cause I forgot. But I don't see any reason he would object to it. The producers will contact both of them anyway so if there is a problem it will come out then. Great idea to talk about giving up Cannes to do this. Thanks! As a matter of fact, thank you to everyone that offered suggestions.

B- Nutrisystem Nutricrunch cereal w/ blueberries, Cup of Sugar Free Caffe Vienna, = 165 Calories and 13g Protein L- Nutrisystem = Calories and g Protein S- 1 apple, 1 slice of cheese = 181 Calories, 9g Protein D- Nutrisystem Water: 32oz and still counting Exercise: 20 min on treadmill Personal: No eating past 8 pm; no unhealthy snacking. Calorie: Protein: Vitamins / Calcium: YUP Weight: 239 down 1 lb. WHOO HOO!!!

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B- Nutrisystem Nutricrunch cereal w/ blueberries, Cup of Sugar Free Caffe Vienna, = 165 Calories and 13g Protein L- Nutrisystem Parmesan Pasta w/ Broccoli, slice of cheese and turkey, 1 apple = 372 Calories and 20g Protein S- 1 pear, 1 slice of cheese = 181 Calories, 9g Protein D- Nutrisystem Water: 32oz and still counting Exercise: 20 min on treadmill Personal: No eating past 7 pm; no unauthorized snacking. Calorie: Protein: Vitamins / Calcium: YUP Weight: 239 down 1 lb. WHOO HOO!!!

B- Nutrisystem Nutricrunch cereal w/ blueberries, Cup of Sugar Free Caffe Vienna, = 165 Calories and 13g Protein L- Nutrisystem = Calories and g Protein S- 1 apple, 1 slice of cheese = 181 Calories, 9g Protein D- Nutrisystem Water: 32oz and still counting Exercise: 20 min on treadmill Personal: No eating past 8 pm; no unhealthy snacking. Calorie: Protein: Vitamins / Calcium: YUP Weight: 239 down 1 lb. WHOO HOO!!! Down 7 lbs since unbanding in December. Yeah go me!! I forgot to post yesterdays totals. Water: 100 oz Exercise: 1.5 mile walk (20 min) Personal: No eating past 8pm; no unhealthy snacking Calorie: 1260 Protein: 91

Yes I like this idea. Everyone should do a challenge if I get selected to be on the show. What fun? Vines you crack me up.

Good for you Betty.

Jan 18, 06 - Somewhat of a good day physically, anyway. I went for a walk with John this morning. (1.5 miles = 20 min). I have stayed on track as far as food and water goes. Emotionally it sucks. I just heard from my daughter in Florida that she just miscarried. We are all devastated. She is doing fine but wrecked emotionally. SIGH!! I go see Dr. Billy tomorrow for my follow up from the Erosion surgery in Dec. I will come and post an update after I get home.

Jan 18, 06 - Somewhat of a good day physically, anyway. I went for a walk with John this morning. (1.5 miles = 20 min). I have stayed on track as far as food and water goes. Emotionally it sucks. I just heard from my daughter in Florida that she just miscarried. We are all devastated. She is doing fine but wrecked emotionally. SIGH!! I go see Dr. Billy tomorrow for my follow up from the Erosion surgery in Dec. I will come and post an update after I get home.

Vera you made me cry. I love you guys so much. I am thrilled with all the comments and had just about decided to do just what you all mentioned. Now I know this is what I shall do. I have the perfect red outfit too. LOL!! This has been a terrible week for me emotionally. I am struggling with my Mom and her upcoming surgery at the end of the month. I know I told some of you that my daughter in Florida just found out she was pregnant. Well today she calls and tells me she just miscarried. SO that is now weighing on me as well. This is a hard week. I did manage to go for a nice 1 and a half mile walk this morning with John which felt GREAT! I am getting my script together and gonna get some pics of my grandkids close by to show as well. I feel really good about this decision. At least I will have tried it. You guys are what is keeping me sane right now. HUGS!!

HEY HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am gonna do this video this week PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!! I need Input. Must have input!!!

OK all you creative people out there I NEED HELP!!! I have only 5 minutes to impress these people. What would you suggest I tell, show, act out, demonstrate, etc how desparate I am to be on the Biggest Loser? Please I need lots of different tasteful creative ideas.

What difference does it make how many apply anyway? I am applying with an open mind and an open heart and whatever comes will come. I am not going into this with my eyes shut or veiled. I know that I have a one in a million shot. SO WHAT? As Christina so eloquently put it "I won't know till I apply". I couldn't live with the "WHAT IF?" So I am applying. I am doing my video this week. Most likely tomorrow.

WOW!! Will Alex B ever stop improving on this site. This is amazing and so much fun. Jan 16,06 - Just got home from seeing Eye doc. I had some issues come up after I had a dry heave episode while in the hospital after having my band removed in Dec,05. I got a clean bill of health today. HOORAY!! Eating still on track. Exercise taking a slow start this year due to sciatica having acted up. But it is subsiding now. Getting my water in every day. Starting to get my jewelry biz off the ground. Wanna check it out? www.pemerridesigns.com Later!

WOW!! Will Alex B ever stop improving on this site. This is amazing and so much fun. Jan 16,06 - Just got home from seeing Eye doc. I had some issues come up after I had a dry heave episode while in the hospital after having my band removed in Dec,05. I got a clean bill of health today. HOORAY!! Eating still on track. Exercise taking a slow start this year due to sciatica having acted up. But it is subsiding now. Getting my water in every day. Starting to get my jewelry biz off the ground. Wanna check it out? www.pemerridesigns.com Later!

Klynn: I am gonna be in Tucson on the 31st for the BEAD show. Are you anywhere near there? If so wanna meet for lunch or something while I am in town? I will be there through the 10th of Feb. It does get easier as time passes. The beginning stage is so hard but it does get easier.

My doctor was really cool about the band when I told him I was getting it done. He seemed really interested in the nuances of it. His office is about three blocks from my house. So if you decide to use him then let me know when you have an appt and if I am not out of town then I would love to take you to lunch or something. His name is Balbir Singh, MD (pronounced SING)-He is an internist and deals mainly with high blood pressure patients. I go to see him for everything though. He is wonderful and the staff is sweet. His office is located at 14624 Sherman Way Suite # 309 Van Nuys, CA 91405 His phone number is 818-988-2190 His office nurse is Clara If she is not there talk to Carmen

Not sure about this but can't dr. Billy document the 6 month supervision of weight loss and use him as PCP? Am I mistaken in that? If you can't then I have a great person I see but he is in the Van Nuys (which is where I live by the way.) LOL!! He is my PCP and who I was seeing pre band when my blood pressure elevated. I still see him and he is great.

I am putting together my video this week and sending in the application with it this week. I am gonna shoot for Biggest Loser and see what happens. I can always meet John in Cannes later if I need to. Wish me luck ladies. I will keep you posted. Start getting those gifts list together for Cannes

B- Nutrisystem Nutricrunch cereal w/ blueberries, Cup of Sugar Free Caffe Vienna, = 165 Calories and 13g Protein L- Nutrisystem Beans and Ham soup, Carrots, 1 slice of cheese = 358 Calories and 21g Protein S- 1 apple, 1 slice of cheese = 181 Calories, 9g Protein D- Nutrisystem Water: 32oz and still counting Exercise: None today due to Back issues Personal: No eating past 7 pm; no unauthorized snacking. Calorie: Protein: Vitamins / Calcium: YUP Weight: 240 down 1 lb. WHOO HOO!!!

B- Nutrisystem Nutricrunch cereal w/ blueberries, Cup of Sugar Free Caffe Vienna, = 165 Calories and 13g Protein L- Nutrisystem Beans and Ham soup, Carrots, 1 slice of cheese = 358 Calories and 21g Protein S- 1 apple, 1 slice of cheese = 181 Calories, 9g Protein D- Nutrisystem Water: 80oz and still counting Exercise: None today due to Back issues Personal: No eating past 7 pm; no unauthorized snacking. Calorie: 1393 Protein: 75 Vitamins / Calcium: YUP Weight: 240 down 1 lb. WHOO HOO!!! We are all awesomely blessed. Love ya peoples.

B- Nutrisystem Lemon Poppyseed Muffin, Cup of Sugar Free Caffe Vienna, 1 d'Anjou Pear = 258 Calories and 12g Protein L- Nutrisystem Veggie Sloppy Joe w/ Whole Wheat Pita, 1 Navel Orange, Carrots w/ Lite Ranch dip = S- 1 apple, 1 slice of cheese = D- Nutrisystem Water: 32oz and still counting Exercise: None today due to Back issues Personal: No eating past 7 pm; no unauthorized snacking. Calorie: Protein: Vitamins / Calcium: YUP

breath I must remember to breath. Thanks for the reminder. I have 4 children. Three daughters and one son. My son is the youngest and he is 18 and graduates this year from High School. I got all emotional last night and was talking with John and said. "All my baby girls are having babies." THen I just busted out crying. Then I laughed at myself for being so emotional. My daughter that is due any minute called and instead of saying HI she said "So do you feel really old now?" I just love the relationship I have with all my kids. I just wished we lived closer to each other.

B- Nutrisystem Lemon Poppyseed Muffin, Cup of Sugar Free Caffe Vienna, 1 d'Anjou Pear = 258 Calories and 12g Protein L- Nutrisystem Veggie Sloppy Joe w/ Whole Wheat Pita, 1 Navel Orange, Carrots w/ Lite Ranch dip = S- 1 apple, 1 slice of cheese = D- Nutrisystem Water: 32oz and still counting Exercise: None today due to Back issues Personal: No eating past 7 pm; no unauthorized snacking. Calorie: Protein: Vitamins / Calcium: YUP