They say after you have weight loss surgery, you will have a lot of "wow" moments as your body changes. I've already had a lot - like fitting into an airline seat with no problems (and no seat belt extender), walking all day at a craft event or on Sister's weekend, fitting into MUCH smaller sizes is always a "wow". Today I waited in line for the Cities 97 CD Sampler and didn't even need my chair to sit. I brought it along just in case, but didn't use it. For me, that is almost a miracle. I couldn't stand around that long (about 1.5 hours) pre-surgery without my legs going numb or my knees giving out. So this was a good thing!
So I got the CD (2 of them - so if anyone needs one, let me know) and while I was waiting, I thought about how important music is in our lives. There were a LOT of people waiting in line for this CD and while I know some of them won't keep it or even listen to it, they will just try to sell it on Ebay for ridiculous amounts of money, there are some that were in line because they really love the music. Can you imagine a world where we had NO music. No humming in the elevator. No singing in church. No Christmas caroling. No children's choirs. No belting out show tunes in the shower!? I just can't imagine it. I don't have the greatest voice (although I do sound incredible in the car)...but I love to sing. Sometimes there are days where every conversation I hear brings to mind a song. Try that some day - as you are talking to someone or eaves dropping on a conversation in the booth next to you - think of what song it brings to mind. It might drive you crazy, but it's kind of fun!
So today I am thankful once again that I went through the surgery exactly 11 months ago today (12/19/08) and I am also very thankful for music. ALL music from Liberace to Lynard Skynard (however you spell that) and from ACDC to Zeplin. I may not like it all, but I am very glad we have it!
Congratulations on your successful surgery and for stepping into your new life.
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