My name is Kathi, I am 40 years old, Single and live in Southern Maine with my beagle Pokey.   I have been overweight since my pre teen years. My highest recorded weight was 351 lbs.  At my first consultation with Maine Bariatric, I weighed 348.5.  During this process I was diagnosed with Mild Depression! Hello! Why did it take me so long to figure that out?? I was diagnosed in 1992 with Rheumatoid Arthritis, it is under control by Enbrel and Arava. I have a wonderful RA Doc, Brian Keroack.  The day of my surgery I weighed 323.   I am on the right road to a healthier life!! I can't wait to live my life!!  Dr Roy Cobean is my new hero!