Thanks for your response, Meg. I had arthroscopic surgery a week ago and the Doc said that things are so bad in there that I'll be lucky to get another 5years out of them, and I'm only 40. Not good. His words inspired me to make myself a priority and get it done. He told me that every pound I lose will be like taking 4 pounds off of my knees. I've lost 6 pounds since then, so that's 24 and I swear I can feel every one of them!!!! It's good to know that others have staved off the surgery by lightening up.
By the way, you and others here have been a huge inspiration to me for years. Thanks for taking the time to be here day in and day out to help the rest of us find our way.