Looking forward to 2009!

I went in to see Doctor C, a Cardiologist. We wanted to be sure my symptoms weren't heart/circulation related.

Doctor C is the Cardiologist that diagnosed Joni with Pericarditis several years ago. Joni did not like him and switched Cardiologists after the first visit. He had been fairly sexist and condescending. That does not work for Joni. Nor should it. Joni is a great advocate to have. She knows how to ask the right questions and comes across as very knowledgable. Most doctors seem to respect and appreciate that. And it certainly helps in the whole recovery process.

After a few questions and a brief examination with Doctor C, he asked why I was seeing a Cardiologist. There really wasn't anything to indicate heart problems. I told he we just wanted to rule it out. He looked at the symptoms and suggested possible sleep apnea. I rolled my eyes but agreed to a sleep study.

After another battle with health insurance I was able to get in before the end of the year (December 30). My deductible starts over at the beginning of the year and at $1800 just to rule it out I wasn't willing to pay that. So I was very grateful to Missoula Sleep Medicine for getting me in at such short notice.

So I had a $1800 slumber party last night. What a miserable night! They hooked me up to a ton of wires and tubes from head to toes (literally) using massive amounts of sticky goo and tape. Despite the mega adhesive they used, I couldn't move without pulling wires off. They wanted me to sleep on my back. I NEVER sleep on my back. They turn out the lights and then suddenly through an intercom I hear, "Okay. SLEEP!"

RIGHT!!! Didn't happen. I think I may have gotten a total of 3 minutes sleep in 5 second intervals the entire night. I doubt they'll be able to determine anything from that. Just one more adventure out of the way!

I have managed to gain a bunch of weight in the past few months. I weighed in at 235, 10 pounds more than I've ever weighed.

2009 WILL be better!