Too funny! At least you gave me a laugh to start my day!

I'm glad to hear that Kelly! Give kitty a pet for me.

I have been lurking here for awhile and posting recently so wanted to take a minute to introduce myself. My name is Karen and I live in central Illinois. I am scheduled for appointments next week to begin the process to have RNY surgery. I am 52 years old and am a wife to a very supportive husband and mother to two college age boys. I have been overweight my whole life and have tried all the diets even the crazy ones like the grapefruit diet and the cabbage diet. When I was younger I did lose weight almost to a normal weight for my height but only was able to keep it off for a little over a year. I have severe rheumatoid arthritis which is exacerbated by my weight and have high blood pressure and hyperlipidemia. I am headed for diabetes like both my parents had. I am ready to take this step for myself so that I can be around to see my sons grow up. I want to be able to go in a restaurant and eat at a booth without wondering if everyone is watching me eat. I want to be able to feel comfortable going out on the pontoon boat that has been sitting unused in the yard. Most of all I want to be healthy!! Thank you so much for all I have learned here even when I was just lurking!! 

Thank you for the honest heartfelt reminder!

I am so sorry Kelly. I know that our pets are so special to us because of the unconditional love they always give us. I always tell my two boys that my dog and cats are my other children--the ones who listen and behave!! My dog is very old and I hate the thought but know his time will come before long. At least you know that you have given her a happy happy life! Just enjoy the time you have and shower her with lots of love!! 

You look beautiful! I haven't had surgery yet and can't wait til the thought of having a picture doesn't make me sick.l

Glad to meet you Nancy and good luck with your surgery tomorrow. I have not had surgery yet--just beginning my appointments now. I know what you mean about the weight being hard on your joints. I too have rheumatoid arthritis and have had both partial and total knee replacements. I am way more than 50 pounds overweight though and can't wait to have surgery so I can begin to lead a healthy full life like never before. Let us know how your surgery goes and keep posting here!