Time Flies When You're Gettin' Old!

WEll, it's been a while since I wrote any thoughts for the readers out there. A 'bestest old friend' called today to check on me. She said, "I just wanted to know you're okay, you haven't blogged in many days!" And, as I stood watching the Kroger deli worker slice Black Forest Ham, I agreed and thus, here I am.
By the way, when you're kinda hungry at the Kroger deli, each time your order a different kind of meat, they give you a sample! LOLOL I know, there I go, focused on food, AGAIN! J/K and playing with your mind!
After a semi long day traveling around Houston town to observe teacher interns, I was glad to get home and get comfortable!! No, we don't run around nekkid!! But, comfort is the key word. Everything hangs loose, light weight material for cool and it tickles Percy (my maltese) too death 'cause it says...'she ain't leavin' again today!' He's a heart warmer and he doth love his 'mommy!'
My main mission this afternoon was to look up the cardiologist my PCP referred me to see. I finally called and made an appointment for next week, Thursday at 2:30. By then, Dr. Mann will have taken care of the second cataract and I'll be seeing perfect for distance with both eyes.
Since Dr. Mann did the right eye two weeks ago, I've felt as though I'm walking lop-sided! The left eye is total blurr for distance and the right eye crystal clear. Try bowling with those binoculars! Challenging, to say the least!
But, I'll introduce you to my new extended family.
There's Dr. Rogers...would you be his neighbor? Probably not, but he is a good guy with a great smile! He and I discuss my weight with each visit. We're performing for Aetna for six months. December marks the sixth month and then January, THE SURGERY!
There's Dr. Manion, the lung man! He will be elated over the Lap Band and weight loss, he's been riding my 'case' for a year and a half since I gained 27 extra pounds! I can't help that I married a chef and enjoyed the fantastic food for the first year and a half. Butter, melting, hot and enriching every pore of whatever food he cooked it in. Olive oil, the magic touch. Barbequed ribs, brisket, Tuscan chicken, oriental dishes, lavish desserts when I would allow myself. Okay, so, I gained 27 pounds, but, I have no regrets!
Third in the list is Dr. Vadim Sherman, surgeon. He's very nice. Why wouldn't he be? A fat chick walks in the door, he knows she's gonna have a procedure, so, hey, treat her very gingerly and smile lots!! I was just so thankful when I walked through the door from the waiting room...or was that weighting room?...I could walk past the huge scale in the outer office area. I'm not sure how much some of these folks weigh, but I believe a small dump truck could be backed onto his LARGE SCALE!
Me? I just got to lightly and gingerly step on his regular, Healthometer scale! Isn't that special?
The cardiologist's name is Dr. Farmer. Strange, I grew up on a dairy, think that means anything? I'll let you know after we meet and exchange questions and answers. He makes me nervous...but, then, so do all of them!
I have a tremendous ENT...ear, nose and throat doc. He's from good 'ol Baylor U. He's cute as a pup and can he ever deal with sinus issues! I've been with him since '04. Thank goodness, since I was put on Medformin for diabetes, the sinus infections ceased! So, I haven't seen my Baylor bear since last spring. I know he's happy!
The Nutritionist's name is Lin Lin. Nope, she's not black and white and in no way resembles a Panda!! She sure can name the food groups though and talk about vitamins, 6-8 of those tubby tubes a day. I have to practice chewing them thoroughly so they don't get jammed in the guzzle after surgery. A one ounce pouch t'ain't very big, huh?
I had a session with a Psychologist...forgot her name! Funny, after taking her million question true/false test, how could I let that happen. Anyhow, I escaped the white coat that wraps your arms really tight against your tummy! Score one for ME.
And there you have it! Lots of doctors on the team. Lots of issues within this marvelous, fabulous body with which they must deal. And, lots of appointments and trips down to the med center.
All of this shall pass eventually. I remind myself daily, a new beginning, a new chance to regain some of the energy and stuff I used to know. Is it frustrating? More than anything in the world.
Since I began this trip, Michael has lost 42 pounds! Well, great! What about me? I'm just trying to lose 15 by the end of December. Easy, you say? Not so. Think about it. You have enjoyed all kinds of food throughout life. Especially anything that didn't eat you first! Look good? Eat it. Smell good? Eat it. Taste good? Devour it, quick before it escapes!
Suddenly, you are in this whirlwind of dieting to lose a few pounds before the surgery. You also realize each day, that come January, life skids to a halt like a cutting horse in the arena and life turns around in the blink of an eye and a slice of the knife! So, what's the issue? Half of me says better enjoy..it all goes away next year. Half of me says, behave yourself, you are supposed to lose 15 pounds. Therefore, a war rages within me every day now.
Thanksgiving is upon us. Next year I will have a four ounce pouch. That's okay, but that's next year. So, what do I want for Thanksgiving? Traditional, wonderful food like my mother always cooked. And, that's another story for tomorrow.
Times past with the holidays and Grandma Davis! Holidays were so very special to our family.
And so ends tonight's epistle. You can tell that there are many thoughts swirling within my gray matter. I am doing good though. You must take all of this with a grain of salt (oops, food, again) and put it all in perspective.
It will be a total win-win for me. No more bipap mask at night, no more oxygen at night, blood pressure should be great, diabetes perhaps leaves and hopefully, the dyspnea (shortness of breath upon exertion) will be much,much better. It's all related to the March, 2004 escapade.
I share all of these thoughts with everyone to give you perspective and to read my own words. I know there are many of you who read this blog that will be rooting for me the entire way. Friends and family are what life's all about. I am truly thankful for all of the folks who have come into my life and for my family...lots of cousins in there!
"If wishes were horses, beggars would ride!" My friends, I'd already be to Hawaii. Yep, a Unicorn! Yep, a large Unicorn. But, next year, a 'lil bitty baby unicorn will do the trick!!