In preparation for my upcoming Gastric Bypass surgery, I have written a song to the tune of “What’s Love Got To Do With It” as my weblog announcement. Didn’t know the surgery was upcoming? That’s okay, neither did a lot of other people. I haven’t tried to keep it a secret, but I’m not standing on my roof addressing the nation either. It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever decided to do and has been 4 years in the making. I’m including some illustrations at the bottom if you have the stomach (no pun intended) for them or if you’re just curious as to what is actually going to happen.
“What’s Fat Got To Do With It”
You can’t understand
‘Til you’ve stood where I am
And see how others react.
But besides those blank stares
It’s my health in despair
And I want it back.
It`s painful, yes.
But it’s fixable
You must try to accept
That I’m more than my snacks.
[Chorus]
Oh what’s fat got to do, got to do with it
What`s fat, but a little more to love?
What`s fat got to do, got to do with it
Who needs this crap
When I can just rise above?
It may seem to you
That I’m acting confused
But let me assure you, please
Gastric bypass is not
The easy way out
That most think it to be
It’s a major thing
And nothing else has worked
But whatever the reason
I’m doing it for me
[Chorus]
I`ve been thinking of a new direction
For over a decade
I`ve been thinking of living my life
Instead of acting what I weighed.
Oh what’s fat got to do, got to do with it
What`s fat, but a little more to love?
What`s fat got to do, got to do with it
Who needs this crap
When I can just rise above?
[Repeat until you understand that this is not something I’ve undertaken lightly, and that I am more scared of what will become of me if I don’t do something. I’ve had a lot of experience being fat and I’m done with the way it makes me feel. I may not be a Chippendale’s dancer when this is all over, but I will still be here in 50 years, and that matters to me more than anything. However, I was looking in the mirror the other day and analyzing my reflection. I probably will be hot a year from now, but I don’t want to brag yet. I’ll save that for Act II of the musical after the surgery is completed.]
Here are a couple of pictures:
And, if you are interested further, here is a quick animation:
1 comment:
I am so very proud of you. What a tough, tough decision. I have a dear friend and NCCAT buddy who is about 14 months into her new life. She is still the Janet I love, but is happier and healthier. Nevertheless, it has been a challenging road. Yay for you! Time frame? ~Debby
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