melting mama

I have!

Every flavor of the new achievONE waiting for the MM taste test.   You may recall I tried the product before it was finalized.  Did. Not. Enjoy.  I was not aware it came in so many flavors.  So, the tasting begins tomorrow.

Thanks to Gastric Bypass Supplements for sending some along.

At least

...the new PCP is a doll.  She's a sweet older woman, totally different bedside manner than any other doc I have met.  She's got a heavy accent, her medical school was in Bulgaria.  I think she may be a fit for us.  I just got a physical, but she was the first to respond non-negatively (I could just say positively, but that isn't it either) to my quick history.  She was intrigued, and liked that I was gathering information about others in my situation.

When pressing my belly for the "does this hurt?" she said, "there's quite a bit of flesh on the belly!"  I would say so. 

All was normal today, but it always is.  I will go back for a fasting blood work at some point, I need to have my iron situation checked again.

Nothing was accomplished today - but they're getting my records and at least I will HAVE a PCP.  That is, until she tells me I am faking seizures.

How could she?

How could she do anything wrong?

Bariatric Advantage Calcium Citrate Chewy Bite Chocolate Flavored

 

If you are a skimmer, and do not read:  Here is the man review.  I handed Mr. MM one of these chewy bites yesterday and would not divulge what they were.  I said,

"Eat this, give me your immediate reaction and review." 

"I'm not touching this unless you tell me what it is, you're poisoning me aren't you?"

"Trust me."  *giggle*

"I know, I know!  I know EXACTLY what it tastes like!"  He stops, looking at the ceiling and taking entirely too long with the chew.

"You know the edge of a pan of brownies?  JUST. LIKE. THAT.  Then, a little bit of crumbly stuff left in your mouth, not a lot, just enough for me to notice.  Now, WHAT am I eating?"

"Wait, would you be willing to eat these everyday for a supplement?  You think you could follow through with them?"

"Yeah, they're good."  He cracks a joke about him + brownies.

Click here to order.

Hiss.

I have a long awaited appointment for a new PCP today, I have zero luck in finding one, and the specialists always ask - "Who's your primary care doctor?"  Um. 

I am just hoping the man gets home in time to take me.  We have a sick kid home today, I'm going to have to drag her butt there too, maybe they can chill in the car or drive around while they wait for me.

I sort of dread any more appointments, because our new health insurer does not seem to PAY.  I still have an outstanding balance for my last iron infusion.  $2400.00  This never happened before with BCBS, no long-term outstanding bills, they always covered things.  I am sure I will get all sorts of referrals out today and blood work, again.  I also loathe giving my 'history' to new doctors - it's almost like I want NOT tell them ANYTHING and let someone figure me out for once.  I feel like the moment I mention anything - I am not taken seriously.

Grr.