My maxim is that doctors' visits should always be combined with retail therapy!

Yippee! My doctor treated my concerns seriously yesterday. Yes, I've picked myself off the floor, already. I actually started to cry a bit (yes, we are all so surprised) when I was discussing the loss of mobility and increased pain (I actually couldn't hold my cup of OJ in the morning!). So I said there was no way I could survive without a full daily dose of the meds. And ... she agreed. But she's still worried about side effects. I thought the concern was for the liver, but it turns out she thinks I could get an ulcer from the pain meds. Who, me? Cast-iron tummy and all? Well, she prescribed another med that I have to take with the arthritis stuff. She also agreed to prescribe physio. Now I just have to find a place. And she said the best thing for me would be to take Aquafit classes, because of the buoyancy of the water. Me and swimming pools are such unmixy things, but I guess I'd better never say never.

After the appointment, I had my usual sushi lunch on the mezzanine patio. I'd already done my shopping: chocolates, truffles for a gift, stuff from the drug store and a new sex manual (hey, it's never too late to learn something, say I).

Then I was off to the Bay to have my makeup done by Dior. This time I had a wonderful artiste who'd been chosen by my fave (Andrei). She gave me delicately smoky eyes, an innocent blush (!) and Angelina Jolie lips (her words). Mind you, I can't kiss anybody (the lipstick would come off), but the lips look lush and pouty. I also picked up more Euphoria shower gel, a solid perfume compact adorned with Swarovski crystals and got more gift goodies. Then I flew back down to my pickup point. As I sat waiting, I called M to say that everything had gone very well and that I was on my way home.

My ride was a few minutes early. Of course, as soon as I got home, I had to drop my stuff, turn around and get my prescriptions filled. I dropped them off and went across the street to have my spa pedicure and manicure. Oooooh. I so needed that (the chair massaging my back at the same time as the feet and legs are pampered). After those 90 minutes, I did a bit of food shopping. Surprise! My appetite is back, now that I don't have to be so worried about the pain. I picked up fetuccini alfredo and beef stroganoff. Also a basket of fresh figs, more blue grapes, lettuce and baby roma tomatoes. Then back to pick up the meds at which point I nearly fainted. The anti-ulcer drug is fucking expensive. Yes, I know I won the battle with my GP, but at what cost (literally)? Le sigh. I'm not made of money. Le sigh again.

I really enjoyed dinner (for a change). I'd intended to go over to M's, but the skies were threatening and we had a mildly violent storm. So, no walkies last night. I could hardly keep my eyes open; the stress of the experiment had worn me down. But, before I went to sleep, I listened to a voice message left by the cat (well, channeled via M, tee-hee!). It was adorkable.

So, yesterday had been very productive. Now I just have to get on to getting the physical side of things in motion. I know, never a dull moment in my life.

My maxim is that doctors' visits should always be combined with retail therapy!

Yippee! My doctor treated my concerns seriously yesterday. Yes, I've picked myself off the floor, already. I actually started to cry a bit (yes, we are all so surprised) when I was discussing the loss of mobility and increased pain (I actually couldn't hold my cup of OJ in the morning!). So I said there was no way I could survive without a full daily dose of the meds. And ... she agreed. But she's still worried about side effects. I thought the concern was for the liver, but it turns out she thinks I could get an ulcer from the pain meds. Who, me? Cast-iron tummy and all? Well, she prescribed another med that I have to take with the arthritis stuff. She also agreed to prescribe physio. Now I just have to find a place. And she said the best thing for me would be to take Aquafit classes, because of the buoyancy of the water. Me and swimming pools are such unmixy things, but I guess I'd better never say never.

After the appointment, I had my usual sushi lunch on the mezzanine patio. I'd already done my shopping: chocolates, truffles for a gift, stuff from the drug store and a new sex manual (hey, it's never too late to learn something, say I).

Then I was off to the Bay to have my makeup done by Dior. This time I had a wonderful artiste who'd been chosen by my fave (Andrei). She gave me delicately smoky eyes, an innocent blush (!) and Angelina Jolie lips (her words). Mind you, I can't kiss anybody (the lipstick would come off), but the lips look lush and pouty. I also picked up more Euphoria shower gel, a solid perfume compact adorned with Swarovski crystals and got more gift goodies. Then I flew back down to my pickup point. As I sat waiting, I called M to say that everything had gone very well and that I was on my way home.

My ride was a few minutes early. Of course, as soon as I got home, I had to drop my stuff, turn around and get my prescriptions filled. I dropped them off and went across the street to have my spa pedicure and manicure. Oooooh. I so needed that (the chair massaging my back at the same time as the feet and legs are pampered). After those 90 minutes, I did a bit of food shopping. Surprise! My appetite is back, now that I don't have to be so worried about the pain. I picked up fetuccini alfredo and beef stroganoff. Also a basket of fresh figs, more blue grapes, lettuce and baby roma tomatoes. Then back to pick up the meds at which point I nearly fainted. The anti-ulcer drug is fucking expensive. Yes, I know I won the battle with my GP, but at what cost (literally)? Le sigh. I'm not made of money. Le sigh again.

I really enjoyed dinner (for a change). I'd intended to go over to M's, but the skies were threatening and we had a mildly violent storm. So, no walkies last night. I could hardly keep my eyes open; the stress of the experiment had worn me down. But, before I went to sleep, I listened to a voice message left by the cat (well, channeled via M, tee-hee!). It was adorkable.

So, yesterday had been very productive. Now I just have to get on to getting the physical side of things in motion. I know, never a dull moment in my life.

Saturday frenzy!

Hello, again. Well, I've had another full day of activity, although I never got to return the empties to the beer store. Le sigh.

I woke up much too early, so I decided (what???) to clean out my makeup stash. Okay, done. Then I moved on to the kitchen. As you can imagine, not having an appetite leads to food spoiling in the fridge. So I had to clean that out and toss the food. Of course, then the kitchen floor had to be washed ... ditto the bathroom floor. Oh, look, it's not even 10 a.m. See how much more energy I have just from the anticipation of being able to take my meds. Wow! I finally did have brekkie and then tried to have a tiny nap, but my body wasn't co-operating. Oh, yes, it was reallllly cold out, so I actually had to close the windows in the living room for the first time since spring began. I got dressed in extra layers (black beret, turtleneck, capelet, leggings, gloves topped by my grey coat) and went off after 2 to the drugstore because I needed the fact sheet on the meds. Then I took over lots of prezzies for M. Then I had to rearrange the furniture. Yes, I know I just did it, but there had been a bit of flooding again, so everything had been pushed away by the maintenance people. Ugh. So, I put everything back where it belonged. And then I kissed M goodbye (well, I'd already shown off the lips) and came home.

I'd originally thought to order in Mandarin, but was too tired to do that, so I made myself a huge salad (whole romaine heart and one box of baby roma tomatoes with a new dressing I'd bought: bacon and roasted onion!!! It wasn't bad, though the onions were more pronounced than the bacon. And I had a few honey garlic chicken wings. So, maybe I'll order Mandarin tomorrow after church.

M and I talked over the phone and then said our goodnights. And I'd just remembered what I think was the winning point in my argument with the doctor. I told her that the only thing I can do these days is write and I've written nothing (well, except for LJ posts and comments) lately because I couldn't even sit at the 'puter and use the keyboard. I think that stunned her. Soooooo, I think I'm writing my Willow/Inara crossover fic next week. My hands may not have been working, but my brain never stops! And that's a very good thing.

I'll be bumbling off to bed soon (I think). Hope you've all had a productive day.
Relieved hugs,
H.

Saturday frenzy!

Hello, again. Well, I've had another full day of activity, although I never got to return the empties to the beer store. Le sigh.

I woke up much too early, so I decided (what???) to clean out my makeup stash. Okay, done. Then I moved on to the kitchen. As you can imagine, not having an appetite leads to food spoiling in the fridge. So I had to clean that out and toss the food. Of course, then the kitchen floor had to be washed ... ditto the bathroom floor. Oh, look, it's not even 10 a.m. See how much more energy I have just from the anticipation of being able to take my meds. Wow! I finally did have brekkie and then tried to have a tiny nap, but my body wasn't co-operating. Oh, yes, it was reallllly cold out, so I actually had to close the windows in the living room for the first time since spring began. I got dressed in extra layers (black beret, turtleneck, capelet, leggings, gloves topped by my grey coat) and went off after 2 to the drugstore because I needed the fact sheet on the meds. Then I took over lots of prezzies for M. Then I had to rearrange the furniture. Yes, I know I just did it, but there had been a bit of flooding again, so everything had been pushed away by the maintenance people. Ugh. So, I put everything back where it belonged. And then I kissed M goodbye (well, I'd already shown off the lips) and came home.

I'd originally thought to order in Mandarin, but was too tired to do that, so I made myself a huge salad (whole romaine heart and one box of baby roma tomatoes with a new dressing I'd bought: bacon and roasted onion!!! It wasn't bad, though the onions were more pronounced than the bacon. And I had a few honey garlic chicken wings. So, maybe I'll order Mandarin tomorrow after church.

M and I talked over the phone and then said our goodnights. And I'd just remembered what I think was the winning point in my argument with the doctor. I told her that the only thing I can do these days is write and I've written nothing (well, except for LJ posts and comments) lately because I couldn't even sit at the 'puter and use the keyboard. I think that stunned her. Soooooo, I think I'm writing my Willow/Inara crossover fic next week. My hands may not have been working, but my brain never stops! And that's a very good thing.

I'll be bumbling off to bed soon (I think). Hope you've all had a productive day.
Relieved hugs,
H.