Hold the Pickles, Hold the Lettuce

It's been a while since I've genuinely focused on the 'MISSION' at hand. Thus, tonight's epistle will unravel some of the 'gray' area a few of you may have.
My Lap Band surgery will not happen until January! That's courtesy of Aetna...they are requiring 6 months of weight management efforts under the watchful eye of my PCP. I saw Dr. Rogers this week...I had gained a couple of pounds. What can I say?
This is the most challenging thing in life thus far. So, I've backed up and started over with a serious overtone from this week forward. Understand, the knowledge of knowing all eating as it has been for 50.5 years ends. That's really alright, but...instead of an ounce pouch, I'm still sporting the 'regular' model stomach!
But, alas, this too shall fall into place in the coming weeks. Aggravating? Yep. Insulting? Yep Causing some tensions around the home? Oh, YEP. Is it fun? Nope.
I attend my first two seminars soon. One's tomorrow night at Baylor College of Med from 6-7 p.m. and the other is next Wednesday, same place, same time, different topics. One's on Emotional Eating and, uh, I forget the other one. Could be on how to "not murder your spouse" over meal planning and such! J/K...maybe.
Within the coming weeks I also must see the BCM Cardiologist. Joy of Joys! NOT...I know I get to have some super duper tests of all tests. Not looking forward to it, but at least we all will know where I stand. Another new doctor. Wow, why am I soooo lucky?
Other than those featured items...I'm good to go until end of December...then, January....the procedure. After it's done, we can play CONNECT THE DOTS on my stomach!! Four puncture holes and four thingy's placed within the holes...all laproscopic...no big cut, thank goodness.
And, so, for this night, I guess that's about it. The brain's dead from watching hurricane stuff, the body's tired from doing nothing all day and the eyes are burning from looking at the computer screen.
I've taken my meds for restless legs. Felt like it was a night to celebrate and SLEEP..so, I took two of those. Nah, it's okay. I only do that ever so when I really want to knock me in the dirt and sleep like a big 'ol bear.
Think about it. You lay down to sleep...you have a giant spider attached to your face....called BIPAP...and the hum of the machine lulls you into a deep place where the brilliantly colored dreams stream most of the night. You're hooked to a hose that's about 4' long, thus, if the right side of the bed's your side, you sleep all night on your left side. Why?
If you turn over on your right side, the air slips out the connector and hisses as it streams on your husband's head. Does that make him happy? NOT. Can you say, "turn over????!!!!" And, with lightening speed, at that.
I had to miss my nail appointment last Wednesday with all of Michael's hours at the VA. Not a problem, but I can't get to her until this Wednesday. My nails are about 2' long by now and hang on everything! I called Toni, my hairdresser today for an appointment...haven't heard back from her yet...my hair is toooooooooooooo looooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnngggggggggg!
Can you tell it's been such a terrific past several days? Wanna come visit? Probably not! Wanna go out to eat? Probably not! Wanna share secrets? Probably not!
Hope everyone else is smiling, having great days and running in high gear! I often revert to my driving experience.
D IS FOR DRIVE
R IS FOR RACE
That's about all I know about cars and upkeep. My car these days is far smarter than me...Infiniti M-35. It has bells and whistles and warnings and reminders and all push button, keyless. Great, until you turn the radio down for something and forget to TURN THE CAR OFF before going in somewhere. Yep, I've done that too. Oh, Cheeee wa wa...Michael almost had a CAT!
We now have new phones that beep and bump and buzz and whang....you just touch the screen and it dances and responds. Folks, I'm getting to old for all this!! lololol Perhaps when I'm much thinner my brain will work in high gear and allow me to appear to be intelligent.
And, perhaps not. Have a super one...all day long!
Tomorrow's a new day, new hurricane!