Throatzilla

I'm going to my doc tomorrow for follow-up lab work but I called this morning to see if they could also do a white-blood cell count on me to see if I have some killer infection since I've been battling a sore throat of epic proportions for three weeks.

It seems like everyone, including me, who got the crud of December 2002 can't quite completely get rid of it. Makes one wonder what exactly the thing is that allows it to cling so tenaciously to it's victim, pile-driving the immune system and basically running amuck.

As Mr. Horse would say: "No sir, I don't like it!"

A Beginning and a Rant

Today I start writing down my entire history regarding my weight problem and attempts at losing weight, starting at age three and going up to present time, age 35. I'm going to write it in word and attach pictures of each 'era'. I'm hoping to have this complete by the time I see Dr. Yost in a couple of weeks. Then I can ask that he give me the referral I'm certain he already has ready (since he's the one who suggested the surgery), and write me a letter documenting his involvement in my struggle for the insurance company. I'm hoping he'll also call the physicians on Cigna's board of approvers as my ins. rep at work says this works wonders.
I'll then be ready to call the surgeon and take another step in saving my life.

And that's why I'm doing it....to save my life. It really has nothing to do with feeling better about how I look. It may have at one time in my life, but at this moment, I really don't care.
( this is where it gets Sithly...danger, Will Robinson, danger! )

Friendly Exchange

From soul-brother Todd:
xmas gift, en route
yep, finally it's on the way....i included a "late fee" on my behalf...say one word and i'll kick you in the puss

love ya...

my reply:
:: dons her stainless steel puss protector ::
thanks

He writes today:
...are you wearing your puss protector today?

Me:
I left it at home actually.....but I'll pick it up at lunchtime.

Him:
let me know when the "you know what" arrives

Me:
only if you promise not to kick me in the puss

Him:
thankfully, puss kicking is off my list of "to do's" for 2003

Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Fight!
heheheh