I Had to Say It

 Today, I decided today was the day. One way or another, I was going to talk to nurse who was supposed to call me a month ago. The person who answered the phone demanded to know exactly what my questions were. I told her I could get off the phone, write the questions out and call her back with 20 questions she could write down, plus there were questions with follow up questions. She said she would have her call me. I asked when. She did not know. I told her I had been waiting for a return call for over three weeks. This fact was what I just had to say.  I said this with no rancor. 

Lo and behold! The nurse called within the hour. It seemed we talked for an hour. But, it was a bit over 19 minutes. The latest tests show no sign of Barretts esophagus. The last doctor said I did. She said, NO. 

It went on like this with the first doctor telling me things that were not true. The nurse said there was nothing in his notes or in the test results. I may even have office notes saying so.

I had gallstones before or shadows of gallstones. Now, there is nothing, no gallstones. I was given bad news about my liver; now liver enzymes are fine. So, I am glad I am out of there with the first doctor. I have been told by other doctors he will not send test results, will not cooperate with other doctors. Well, cannot worry about that. 

Plus, present doc had sent a referral to an endocrinologist twice, and they were surprised this ENT had not contacted me. I now have a name and number to call. 

I did forget to alert the nurse to my unexpected weight loss, so I will just leave a message tomorrow. I feel looser below waist like I can feel the loss. 

I called a certain dealer about having a lift attached to a vehicle to lift and lower a scooter or wheelchair. First dealer--leave a message. Second dealer--no one came to phone afterI asked for manager, and I was switched to leave a message. Third dealer--sweet thing got her feelings hurt because she did not know anything about anything that lifted a vehicle. She got smart and said I was rude when I thought she was being rude and she would not let me talk to anyone else. I suppose she needed to sell a car. Now, all three of these were the same manufacturer, just different locations. I gave up for today. She was the one sour note in the day after making a dozen calls. I will switch to another manufacturer tomorrow. 

I even called about the bed I ordered that I changed my mind about. This has been going on for four years. The woman who was going to make it right three months ago, is not calling. The delivery would only put it on the front porch, so I told them I did not want it. Even after I explained neither of us could lift it to bring it in, they refused. 

The company that delivered and set up the wrong base and mattress promised to call me today. I have heard nothing. 

We went to Publix to get Diet Coke Caffeine Free for me and Diet Pepsi for Tommy. Both were b2g1. I bought two other bogo things, forgot what, plus milk for both of us. I need to go back for a few things. 

While we were out, we got all three store ads. There is nothing we want or need.  However, we both look over the ads at home and sometimes find something we overlooked. 

The weather was supposed to be worse south of us, but there was nothing to mention and even less rain here than expected. However, the thunder yesterday and today was scary sounding even though it was not particularly close. The wind ripped my hair around so that when I finally got into Publix, it appeared my hair grew down over my face. 

Dinner: Whopper Jr. while out,  huge salad with tomato at home, plus an orange. Later, I will have blueberries and Greek yogurt. Even later, I will have a bowl of kale. Tommy had Whopper Jr. when out,  ground beef on bun later at home, broccoli, and salad. We have so much food prepared! We never have anything on the Whopper, Jr. except for cheese, lettuce, and tomato. 

Today has been quiet, cold, rainy, damp feeling indoors even though the temperature was in the high 60s. This post may not be important to anyone else, but it is to me. I know--boring.

Have you ever had a doctor tell you something that was not true? This is the only one for me. 

Doesn't it seem car salesmen would answer the phone? 

Mattress Base

 Now that I know that the mattress base can have 'features,' I have to make sure mine does. I called but the guy has today off, and i have to wait until tomorrow to find out what mine does. I won't buy a power pack for the bed since getting on and off will not be a problem for me. 

I quit typing and finally am too tired to go typing. So, this is it.

New Mattress

 Tommy woke me at 10:30, per my request, so that I could continue with the mattress search. We planned to go to Macy's if all worked out. Well, no one answered until 1 pm, then we talked as I shopped over the internet and phone. Finally, at about 8 pm, it was settled. I am getting a mattress, the base that raises head and feet, mattress pad to keep mattress clean, and set of sheets. All was on a sale that ends Sunday. Because of price of what we bought, delivery is free. I will also get a mattress pad for comfort. I really hate the feel of foam! It appears that is mostly what is available. The mattress is not flippable. It can only be rotated.

One doctor tells me to raise head of bed and another tells me to raise foot of bed. Now, I can sleep bent. When I was in the hospital for hysterectomy, it felt good to barely raise head and barely raise feet. There is a cordless remote, so I will probably lose that all the time. Well, it won't be lost, just behind the bed beyond my reach. I bought sheets, too, partially with $10 reward and 15% off. 

I knew we would not get out in rain tomorrow. So, I just did this today. I got the firmest mattress possible that was SertaPerfect Sleeper. It seemed Macy's was the best deal in mattresses. Plus, I don't think I could have slept on this mattress long enough to wait for another sale. When I find the bed I want that fits the base, I can get that, too. 

During the month of March, I plan to work with the mailbox conversion for Christmas. I need to clean it and spray paint. Hopefully there will be enough dry and 80 degree days to spray paint. There is sharp metal where the guy cut the wreath that needs a metal file used to smooth it so it will not injure me as I work on the wreath halves. I also will accelerate the vehicle hunt, hopefully having bought at least one car before April. 

It turned off cold today. We did not go anywhere. Tommy took clothes out to wash, got the mail, and took the garbage to the road. He listened to me negotiating, increasing his credit limit, and heated dinner. I hope this cold weather does not spoil trees blooming and azaleas. 

Dinner: chicken breast, slaw, one tiny carrot, two-inch red potato, slaw, broccoli. Now, we must cook again or find something cooked in the freezer. Tommy had Cuban (spicy) pot roast and the same vegetables.

Hopefully, we can now resume the vehicle search. Then, we can get it adapted to pick up a scooter and get a scooter for me. 

If you have an adjustable base for your mattress, how is that working for you? 

Do you like Serta Perfect Sleeper mattresses? It has been forty-four years since I bought one, but loved it for forty years. On each side I had two surfaces for a total of four surfaces on which to sleep. So, it worked out well for me.