Mary, I'm up in front with you! I just love this..... thanks for sharing. It is so appropriate for us. Wanda

Some folks ride the train of life Looking out the rear, Watching miles of life roll by, And marking every year. They sit in sad remembrance, Of wasted days gone by, And curse their life for what it was, And hang their head and cry. But I don't concern myself with that, I took a different vent, I look forward to what life holds, And not what has been spent. So strap me to the engine, As securely as I can be, I want to be out in the front, To see what I can see. I want to feel the winds of change, Blowing in my face, I want to see what life unfolds, As I move from place to place. I want to see what's coming up, Not looking at the past, Life's too short for yesterdays, It moves along too fast. So if the ride gets bumpy, While you are looking back, Go up front, and you may find, Your life has jumped the track. It's all right to remember, That's part of history, But up front's where it's happening, There's so much mystery. The enjoyment of living, Is not where we have been, It's looking ever forward, To another year and ten. It's searching all the byways, Never should you refrain, For if you want to live your life, You've gotta drive the train. All Aboard Everybody... Author unknown

Wanda, Haven't we gone thru so many changes the last 2 years. I love being able to bend over to pick something up off the floor, being able to fit in a booth at a restaurant instead of panicking that I won't fit and be embarrassed. I used the CPAP for 3 years before surgery. When I was tested, they told me that I had "severe" sleep apnea, probably had it for years, and they couldn't believe that I truly could function. Sure explained why I always felt so lousy but my blood work would be fine. It took about 6 months for me to get off the CPAP after surgery. I was retested and didn't even have 1 episode during the night ... definitely came a LONG WAY. Mary

Wanda, That is great. I love watching a good movie or show. At one time we had a TV in our bedroom, but never used it so moved it out. When I watch TV I want a good comfy chair and ottoman ... hmmmmm. Mary

Since surgery, what has made it the most positive experience? For me, it was no longer having sleep apnea or high blood pressure. Such a blessing to not need the CPAP machine any longer and no longer need meds to control my BP. Mary