D-check

In my industry we call a fine tooth combing a D-check. My body has almost completed D-check status.

Fine tuning and tweaking.

I found out yesterday have ovarian cysts. One on each side. Rather large and have started taking meds in hopes they will shrink - we will know in 30 days.

One thought process about my back is that these liquid filled globs might be pushing on my nerves in the back - causing me such back pain.

This runs in my family - so I am really not too concerned but I am grossed out totally. The only thing I am waiting for is for my pap results. It would be nice if they gave them to you at the same time..

For example..."You have cysts but you don't have cancer" kind of thing.

Know what I am saying? Put's the mind at ease.

But I - being of infinite patience (yeah right) will wait.

So - I have bugs and things growing inside of me....yippee!

I just want my back to feel better. I really need it to feel better.

This truly sucks and I am still one week - 7 days - an eternity from a glass of wine.

God - do I need one!

Over for now...

The Doc's appointments have come to a close...For now.

I saw the kitty kat doc and had a sonogram today. Next month - the rest of the appointments take place.

Let me say - I am glad I am not dying over here- because a month wait to see a Doc no matter how serious your condition is...is ridiculous.

Some Doc's aren't even accepting new patients. No wonder the emergency room is always packed with people...Its the only way your going to see someone.

I feel bad for people who are living with serious pain and illnesses. I don't even want to talk about the cost of healthcare...I am glad I have decent insurance...I would be broke....broke...Broke!!!!

I am looking forward to Saturday. I have a hair appointment to take care of the 1 inch stripe of grey down the middle of my head. I feel so much prettier when I leave that place. I need it....Along with the pain in the hips - the meds are really kicking my ass.

Can't wait til this is all over and I am glad it's the weekend.

Hope you all have a great one!

Boob squish

So - today was my appointment for the boob squish machine.

It wasn't as painful as I thought it would be - it was more awkward.

It was also quite odd to be standing there naked from the waist up as the lady was moving your boobs from here to there all while talking about the bombings in Lebanon.

I also started my round of meds for my parasites. So this is Day one of 13.

I will be ok - it just bothered me how much the bottle is in my life.

I waited until after the weekend to start the meds. But I am missing "Wine Night" tonight and I have passed on the offering from a local Italian eatery for Saturday night for a "Wine and Dine" event.

At least I still have my smokes for now....For now!

I will tell you about my new prescription for Wellbutrin that the Doc gave me in hopes that I will quit smoking too later - I haven't filled it yet. Can't take it all away from me.

Let me tell you - I have gone from never taking a pill a day to 15 pills a day.

This better work or you will be hard pressed to get me to take another pill again.

A response to you.....

I received a comment on my blog...that was from my cousin R. I use this blog as comic relief and don't usually talk about my family matters (only when funny). This is a long running thing that has been going on within HER family - and it's a very sad and private situation actually. But - since I will not delete anything - I will reply to R as best as I can. I would do this in private - as it should be done - but I have no clue where my cousin lives - what she does - or who she is anymore. The last time I saw her was at my Grandfathers funeral.

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R - I do not keep up with family feuds. I have much better things to do with my time. I have my own drama and my own life to live. I dont want to hear about them (fueds) and I don't ask. I know so little about my family that I must call my Mother everytime I am in a Dr.'s office to know what to check on the "family history section" (Just did it today in fact).

As I said before - I havent heard a peep from you since Grandpa's funeral. My family has not banned you or abandoned you - we havent heard from you. Although -if you are going to talk bad about a anyone - we would rather stay out of it and not get the call.

I know you have good things in your life - although I was not invited to them - heard about them...sounds like life isnt too bad for you.

Also - I do not know of fake letters nor have I been in the loop of these so called mass emailings.

You think we are against you and I can honestly say....no one is against you R. Your the one that seems to keep this "thing" alive - don't you just want to move on with your life?

Hate is tiring.

I do know this - if there is any drama - it is between you and your parents. Not the world - not the rest of your family. No one wants to hear about it -its too sad and draining on everyone involved.

Move on R - move one....

Life is too short and if you look around - the sun is shining outside.

A good indiction that your alive and you made it though another day.

Let it go....just let it go.

Parasites

So...

Round 2 of the bloodwork came in:

Blastocystis hominis

Parasite in my intestine.

Extremely low folid acid.

Probably due to my little microscopic friends.

Think that's bad enough???....

"We are going to put you on some antibiotics but I must warn you - YOU MUST NOT DRINK FOR 10 DAYS - this will make you violently ill and you may have to be hospitalized!!!" Nurse.

"Can I start it after the weekend - I am going to Islamorada and the only thing that is there is a Tiki Hut and I HAVE to drink!" Me.

"Let me consult with the Doctor - you must understand how important this is and how you must go on these meds!!!" Nurse.

"I understand - but it's not like these critters haven't been living in there for a while - so....Can I at least have my last hurrah? You can't just drop something on me like that..No drinking..I must prepare for this!!!" Me.

Doctor totally understands - but I must go on these by Tuesday. So...Farewell to my little friends.

I know this had nothing to do with my back - but heck - might as well fix everything while we can!!!

Doggy day care

Spike has an interview today at doggy day care. For $10 I get to see if Spike can play with the "IN" crowd.

I guess it's a test to see if he plays well with others. Who knows...All I know is that I have taken a few of my favorite photos to share with the wench in case she wants to know what Spike is like around the house.

Magically disapear

Well - I am sitting here waiting for the drugs to kick in. Sometimes it's immediate - other times..I wonder if I should take a few more.

Doc gave me two pills for my back pain for now until they can find the problem.

Naprosyn (from what I have been told its Aleve on steroids)
Skelaxin (muscle relaxer)

Both have warnings of dizziness - drowsiness and the warning to not drink booze while using.

Well - I can say that both taken with a nice glass of wine makes the pain magically disappear and I am not sleepy at all!

But since it's only 10 in the morning...I think I need to wait - at least until noon.

I am young. When the nurse found out I had a 16 year old she blew some smoke up my ass about us probably looking more like sisters than Mom and daughter. The compliment was nice for the moment. I am hobbling around like an 80 year old man. So - if I can be the 'older' sister....I can play with that in my mind awhile.

Another thing I am going to talk to the Doctor about....I think my back pain comes harder with the onset of my monthly. I know I am due and the back is tightening up worse.

Maybe if I make a mimosa - its like OJ and that's a breakfast drink...The vodka will kick and the pain will....

Magically disappear.

Blood

I have no more blood to give.

This one was a doozy. I actually thought I was going to pass out.

So I ran (ok - I drove) to Starbucks and got a munchie and some coffee. Needed to get that blood sugar up since I have to fast for these things.

I'm feeling better - but I told her - I think in the past week she has taken more than a pint and at least at the Red Cross they give you Oreo's and juice.

I guess this means I can't get my free ticket to the movies this weekend. The Red Cross sets up in front of the movie house and offers a free ticket for a pint.

With tickets costing upto $9 - I am more than happy to whore my blood around.

J's still to young - but you can bet I would have her strapped down to save a few
bucks.

This should be it for the bloodletting. I have a lovely appointment on Tuesday with a new kitty kat doctor. Don't know much about him - I just hope he's kind and gentle and a little on the handsome side. It's much easier to talk with a hottie Doc. while they feel you up.

Blood tests

Sorry - I havent been around lately.

After the Quack Attack with the airgun - I bucked up and went to the Doc's.

A real - honest to goodness Doc.

Well - I have been poked and prodded and had to do some very gross things. But - I am hoping with the checklist that he has given me and the matter of elimination I will be cooler than the gang.

I got some of my blood tests back and my hemoglobin and white blood cell count is high. They can't tell me why yet - but I have to take a liver test tomorrow.

I think that means that I shouldnt go to the wine bar tonight as I told him I only drink a bottle of wine a week (little lie). If he tests my blood in the morning - pure grape juice will be coming out from my viens.

I will admit I am a little scared. I don't like being sick - I really destest being sick and if I could ignore it I would.

I believe in the mantra - don't ask a question that you don't want to hear the answer to.

But - this pain is really bothering me and I need to live normally again.

So - I will keep you updated on my progress. Or my downward spiral.