Since I started back to school this summer, we've talked a lot about how much I can handle. The first couple of weeks of my summer class were all about me getting used to having this new responsibility / schedule on my plate. All the while, I was debating whether to add a second summer class during … [Read more...]
My Life
These posts discuss various aspects of my life, whether it's my latest symptom, a current event, or an upcoming surgery.
Because Paleo was too easy: FODMAP elimination diet it is!
"So, what do you mean when you say you bloat? I mean I bloat after I eat too much sometimes..." "Well. Ya know when you bloat so much that your pants are cutting off your circulation and you feel like the button is about to pop, and it hurts?" "Yeah" "Well, it's like that except add in that … [Read more...]
Customer Service and Communication: Part 2
Customer Service and Communication Last week I wrote about the doctor that regularly has the two-hour wait and how she'd told me to call for test results, only for me to do so and have her staff tell me I had to come in to have the results read to me. After I made the appointment to come in … [Read more...]
Customer Service and Communication: My Pet Peeve
This post is going to be a little more negative than I like to be, because it deals with one of my greatest pet peeves - Poor Communication and Customer Service, especially in the health industry We've all had he experience where we go to the doctor and wait two hours for a five-minute … [Read more...]
8 Reasons We Can EASILY Live Without Cable
My Conversation with Comcast .... Me: I'd like to know what my cable price would be without cable tv Her: You don't need to cancel tv, I can lower your cable bill. Me: How much would it be without cable tv? Her: Well if you cancel cable tv you'll have to pay retail for internet. Me: How much … [Read more...]
Thank You Dr. Obvious
This was the result of my visit to the doctor yesterday. Supposedly this was an orthopedic doctor that I'd seen six years ago for my tennis elbow, however he did not seem remotely familiar and the guy I saw six years ago was at least somewhat empathetic and helpful. This appointment was just a … [Read more...]
Successful TMJ Treatment Long Term
This week marks 5 years of dealing with TMJ. Well, actually 5 years and about 2 months since the pain started, but 5 years since I found out what the problem was and found someone who could actually help me. That someone is Dr. H. Clifton Simmons in Nashville, TN. While Fibromyalgia has been a … [Read more...]
Laproscopy Incisions -Where are they?
I've commented in several places that I believe my recovery was a lot easier this time, not only due to the experience of the surgeon, but also because of WHERE he made the incisions. This was my third laproscopic surgery (the first was in 2008 to remove my gallbladder), and it was by far my … [Read more...]
I want a Taco: Stat!
Given that I'd already cut out most of the foods that aren't allowed in the Whole 30, this should be an easy month. The problem is that I have a thing for Tacos. Actually, giving up the "added sugar" is an easier part of the Whole 30 for me than giving up corn.Here's the list of what you are … [Read more...]
Surviving the Whole 30: Day 2
tuna & carrots for lunch & nutsThis was my lunch today (Day 3). Day 2 went by pretty uneventfully. However, I can't say I didn't stray at all. I did add a packet of raw sugar to my coffee. I'm really trying to get to where I can drink it totally black (but it's hard). I was thinking that I'd … [Read more...]
