Thank you so much for replying to my earlier post. What you said about our pets being so important to us because they love us no matter what our size in a world where we are judged on a daily basis is exactly right. I have three cats, a Rottweiler, and my mom's guinea pig, Baby. They all make me feel like I'm special, regardless of how much I weigh. Whenever I'm feeling depressed, or when I'm sick, they will lay on me or beside me and try to make me feel better. In a world that makes me feel like I don't even deserve to live, my animals help me make it through. I was so sorry to hear about your cat, especially at such a vulnerable time in your life. I'm sure you still miss it. Non-animal people just don't understand what animals can mean to us. Anyway, thank you for comiserating with me, and for letting me talk. I really do appreciate it. God bless you, and congratulations on your weight loss so far. Keep up the good work.