I see I am the second member of the group, maybe we can rectify this in the near future. I will make the announcement when I go to the next group meeting and hand out some information on this site so maybe we will be able to support each other. I am pre-operative, just beginning my nutrition and re-awakening my exercise plan from about 20 years ago. Hopefully once the weight starts coming off the pain and stiffness will go with it. I'm not afraid of the lactic acid that comes with exercise, it can be used as a positive sign. (Good reason for a tub soak) I'm 65, will be 66 when the operation takes place after the new year, married with a very empathetic and supportive husband. All my Kids and grandkids are in the midwest or out east. So I have nothing holding me back and no excuses. I have been having trouble breathing which makes exercise harder and it was my last straw. So My new Friend. I hope you are doing well and maybe we will meet at one of the meetings.

Abigail (Abby) Bahr