Phone message

A message from Dr. Nice's office yesterday said all my tests are back, and did I want a phone appointment or a real appointment to go over the results and begin a treatment plan? Results. Treatment plan. That sounds like something, doesn't it? Mark called and asked for some information, but the receptionist said she doesn't have that information and that they'll mail me my results. ARGH!

I want to know now! And my voice, while starting to return (thank goodness!), is not up to a phone appointment. And, I already do have an in person visit scheduled with him in a couple of weeks. What I really want to know is a) what about my cortisol levels and b) is there something in there that explains my weight issue?

I'm relieved my voice is coming back. Anna is also improving. I still don't feel that well, and am a bit cranky today. Mark had to go to Costco as our dogs are nearly out of food and we get ours at Costco. They have an excellent grain free food that's reasonably priced, so it's worth the trip.

But I'm a little sad our week of vacation is on the backside now. While being sick has sucked, it's been, in some ways, a magical week for us! I'm sure if we had the kind of virus that anchors one to the bathroom, fun would be nonexistent. But we haven't. But, as it's turned out, we've had no plans because we were supposed to be out of town. So we've spent the week having family time, cooking and eating great meals, reading and watching movies! We are veterans of me having no voice, and not having to try and deal with the outside world has made it plenty easy for me to communicate by typing. And now my voice is coming back, so that problem is gone.

But, now the world encroaches. Sigh. I wish the week didn't have to end. But in a couple of days the demands of the world will push to the fore and no help for it. The holidays, and our everyday lives (school, Anna's activities, my health, and Mark's two jobs) are very tiring. This week, with being home and my body being occupied with the virus, my back has felt the best it has in months. Now that the virus is abating, my back is hurting more again.

I did not miss that.