u/FerretBusinessQueen

I went from fat to thin (219 lbs to 128 now) when I couldn’t walk from an illness that I later learned was from a medical device that was implanted. I pretty much lost hope, and at one point I was using a cane to walk because I couldn’t. Through holistic, medical surgical care (thanks Massachusetts General Hospital!) I was able to walk again after some procedures.

Fast forward a few years. I’m still overweight, depressed, I’ve tried the gym, and nothing works well for losing the weight even though I can walk again. Compounded semaglutide comes on the scene. Out of desperation for my mental illness I decide to try IV ketamine for holistic purposes (PTSD,GAD, etc)

IV ketamine journey tells me that not investing in my weight loss will be a downfall. It’s expensive, and despite appeals my insurance won’t cover it. So I pay out of pocket.

And here, 18 months later, I am over 90 lbs down and here to tell the tale. I’ve come off blood pressure and cholesterol medication. I feel better than I ever remember feeling.

If this isn’t a glow up I don’t know what is.

I post my other void cat, Bby Jack, very often because he’s the epitome of One Black Braincell. Jackie is really bonded to my husband though in reality (but he’s an amazing cat!) Then there’s this guy, Bby Nemo, who is about 2 months younger than Jack.

I’ve pretty much always had cats. I grew up on a farm, so I had barn cats there, and then again as an adult. But I’ve never really had a cat I bonded with, a cat that was like my ride or die and wanted to be with me all the time. I always kind of felt like a failure because of that in the cat department.

Then Nemo came along. First time ever getting a kitten as an adult, little guy was 8 weeks old when we got him and looked stoned AF all the time. Not the most photogenic but the sweetest kitty I’ve ever met. Kills mice voraciously, plays fetch, gets along super well with our dogs and ferrets, somehow very aware of what is edible in terms of creatures in the house and what isn’t.

Nemo gets into his adolescent phase. He is rarely seen. I leave him alone for the most part for months during this period, because the past has taught me that smothering young kitties doesn’t seem to make them love me any more.

Nemo gets out of said phase. Now he wants to be on my lap, all the time. Belly rubs are his favorite but any touching will do. Nemo needs a bath? Fine, as long as I’m doing it. He’s affectionate with my husband but unlike Jack he will scram and hide when anyone comes over. When it’s me and him, he is pudding. He walks over my husband to get to me. I have dogs and I never thought I’d have this connection with a cat. He knows when I’m having a bad day because he won’t leave me the fuck alone and I love it.

Nemo is 2 years old now but still and forever my Bby. His trill when he wants to come in melts my heart. It’s rare for me to share pictures of him but I have to scream my love for this kitty to the world as I’m sick in bed with a virus and he’s stuck by me the last 7 days since it started almost 24/7. First picture of him is in my lap today, 2nd and third picture are him playing (and I guess photobombing me while I stuff my face, a sincere thanks to hubby for the priceless picture).

I don’t want to admit to having favorites but between you and me, he’s mine. It’s okay, the other animals will never know. I hope you all have or find your special animal in your lifetime. All of my pets are beautiful unique creatures but this type of bond is something else entirely.