Leann, I hope all your tests go well so the insurance co will let you have the surgery. A new knee could open up a whole new world for you.
I started tracking my food and workouts on myfitnesspal a week ago. So far, so good! I sure wish I had started at the beginning of the month. I've been walking at least 3 miles a day. I try to do some in the morning and some in the evening to keep my metabolism working for me.
My DD's baby is due in 3 weeks. She is so miserable with her back aching that I really hope she goes early (but not while I am at my quilt retreat!). She is a pharmacist and works 9 hour shifts. I feel so bad for her being on her feet for that long.