How ARE You?

So far today, I've had seven people ask me that question-I guess it's time for an update. The reason I haven't updated on my health in awhile is because there isn't much to tell. No news is good news...right? In the case of an undiagnosed medical condition-not so much. My primary care doctor calls me his mystery patient. By the way...have I ever mentioned his name? No? It's Dr. Payne...isn't that classic? He is actually a fabulous dr. and I like him very much. He has promised me that we will figure this thing out! The good news is that in all my scans (one which rang in at a whopping 13,000-geesh!) showed no signs of tumors. So...if you have positive lab tests for cancer, and symptoms for cancer, but can't find tumors...do you have cancer? My guess would be no, but they won't "officially" let me off the hook yet. Apparently, we have to "remain vigilant"---whatever the hee-haw that means...I'm choosing to put the possibility of cancer behind me. Do you think it will work? Let's hope so. Last week, I met with a sleep specialist. She shoved a scope up my nose all the way down my throat and noticed 3 problems...a severely deviated septum (can I get a free nose job?), almost completely blocked upper nasal passages, and extra tissue in the base of my throat. All of which could contribute to sleep apnea. Next week I have the joy of staying at a dr.'s office overnight hooked up to numerous electrodes while people watch me sleep. Now, I don't know about you, but sleeping is a very private thing in my book. I have trouble sleeping anywhere but my bed (including the car)...and will only share a hotel room with very good friends...if you've seen me sleep, it means I love you-very much. Anyway, if it means I may have some answers or at least start feeling better it will definitely be worth it. They showed me the room I'll be sleeping in and it actually looks like a pretty nice hotel room, so it shouldn't be so bad. So, I am waiting and hoping that my team of doctors (I'm now up to 5!) will figure me out soon! As for now, I'm learning to deal with my new normal. I try to take it easy and build a nap into each day (I know, poor me) and not push myself too much. I actually exercised this morning for the first time in 5 months...granted my "exercise" consisted of two laps around the lake below my house, rather than my previous one hour spin class...oh how I miss you! So...that's me in a nutshell. I promise my next posts will be much more delightful...we just got home from a ski trip and brought back a delightful souveneir...it's a good one!