Bad Week

All I can say is I survived.

I went to the dentist one day and I found out they can not service me until my t-cell count goes up.

I was supposed that I took the wrong bus. Two weeks ago went to. By the time I found that I was on the wrong bus, I re-scheduled for last week. I took the bus back home and here I am waiting to go tonight. Third lucks the charm.

And then I had a hellish week dealing with depression. And I did nothing just watching DVDs from the library.

Why do people get depressed, I don't know.  I nap in the afternoon. I was under the covers crying. And  it did my body good.

Sorry I haven't written lately. I love everybody in my life.

Chiffie out

Birthday Boy

Happy Birthday to Hush Puppies. Of course we do not ask anyone for which birthday it is. On the other hand, these shoes are calling for me.

Chiflado

Lupe

I haven't heard from Lupe lately. But he recently made an appearance.

He played with the computer and left it on. He made a mess on the carpet with some upside down cake.

I have missed him and it's great to hear from him. Let's see when he makes another appearance.

Chiffie Out

Dizzy

I have been having these dizzy spells lately. I almost fell of the bus the other day. And the other day I was in the elevator when one hit. I almost fell over this woman.


But I'm having an MRI to see if there's anything out of the ordinary. Will keep yall informed.


Chiffie

Cosas

What has he been up to now. I have a sleep study I went to last night. Turns out my sleep study was not last night, but next Tuesday. At least I know where I have to go next.

HP is out of the hospital. He was ready to come home earlier. But the boy was ready today.

Jean Luc is doing great. He's been spending time away from me for some reason. He's not eating like he usually does. And I make sure he has fresh water everyday.

I've been watching DVDs. Just saw Fido which is about zombies. And it is hysterical. I would recommend this for anybody.

That's it for now.

Chiffie

Hush Puppy

Poor HP. He's in the hospital again. And I was there yesterday and sounded sickly. I just talked with him and he's ready to go home.

Please send happy thoughts.

Chiflado out.

Dizzy Again

I don't know why, but maybe I'm allergic to VIA. Wonder if there's a pill for that. Today I lost my footing and I almost hit the floor. But somehow I managed to catch myself.

I went to see a dietitian for my bypass. We were surprised to see that I lost 14 lbs. Must be all that salading I'm eating. I also throw in some chicken fajitas and voila, lunch.

Chiflado.

Dizzy Spell

It was so embarassing. I was on the bus yesterday when I got dizzy on the bus. I did make it, but my legs buckled for some reason. It took me a while before I was able to walk.

Chiffie

Physical Therapy

Started my physical therapy the other day. They hooked up to some machine that made my knee feel better.

Then it's time for excersise in the pool. Nice to be in a pool again. The therapy worked in that I was not feeling pain in my knee.

After this, I will be going back to the orthopedic doctor and see what's what. He did mention knee replacement. I'm ready for anything life throws my way.

Chiff out.

Crying

For the past two weeks or so, I have been crying. I don't know what  I did to deserve this. Today, I stayed in bed all day long with a box of tissues. I wasn't sleeping, just staring up at the ceiling. My cell did not ring all day, and that's a godsend.

In between these sessions, I have managed to do laundry. I also clean up the commode. Oy vey.

I don't know what tomorrow's gonna throw at me. Oh yeah, I haven't been eating less food and drinking water. I feel as if I've lost some pounds, but I won't find out until I go to the clinic. Moi, would not allow a scale in the house.

Think of me.

Chiflado

Birthday Boy

Happy 40th birthday to Jean Dujardin. What a babe! He won the Oscar for best actor. I would also vote for his hot schnozz, and he is just so good looking. I am satisfied with him. He won the Cannes prize for Best Actor, the SAG Award, the Golden Globe, the BAFTA and the Oscar for one film. He also has a nose to rock my world.


Chiffie out.

Left Knee Part Deux

So I've been having trouble walking and my knee hurts like there's no tomorrow. I've been using an ace bandage.

Dr M said it is advanced arthritis, so he referred me to an orthodontist surgeon and he confirmed it.

So, I'm gonna be in physical therapy for a month and then we'll see about knee replacement. I know I just hurt and want the surgery all ready.

That's the latest on poor Chiflado. Hope he gets well soon.

Chiffie out.

Dr's Visit

I went to get my results today. My CD-4 t-cells dropped again. I'm 146 from whatever was last time. I am still undetectable.

Also got results from my x-rays. He said my knee is in advance arthritis. I do have an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon to see where we go from here.

My lungs and heart are okay. Nothing going on there. I just take all this information and file it. Again, I'm the healthiest sick person I know.

Chif out.

Left knee

I've had two surgeries on my left knee and looks like I am need of another one.

My knee has been swollen for the last week and my doctor ordered an x-ray. I have an appointment with him today and hopefully he'll give me a script for the pain.

Chif out.

Adoption

I am adopted. How's that for a blog?

My parents did not want to hurt my feelings. They told David, one of my exes. And they told D. When I was in Michigan, she said my parents had told them the whole thing.

I was adopted as a newborn. My birth mother lives or lived in Houston. If I'd known, I would have looked her up when I lived in Houston.

Except for my sister and her daughters, I felt like I was an outsider. That explains a lot. That explains why my brother hated me. Once I asked my other sister for a recipe. She said it was only for family not for me.

I'm still marinating the news. I'm at a loss for words, me of all people. I've been wanting to change my name since elementary school, now I have a reason. I'm gonna get the ball rolling and get my ducks in order.

I still have my fabulous nieces as family. We've been through a lot. They are both family and friends. I love them very much. I just wish I'd learn this earlier.

Still cannot believe they told David. I guess since he was my main squeeze at the moment he would tell me. He did tell me but I just blew it off. He did not like how my family treated me. He got to go to one of the family events and we were by ourselves along with Veda our Afghan Hound. Again the outsider.

Well, that's that. I have a lot of issues to deal with and I will bring it up with my therapist. Hopefully I'll get some questions answered.


Chiffie out.

Birthday Boy

Happy 27th Birthday to  Evan Lysacek. Baby baby, this boy be fine. Great bod and scrumptious nose. Woof!

Birthday Boy

Happy 48th Birthday to hottie Lenny Kravitz. I just can't get used to him at that age.

Vet

I don't remember if I wrote a great vet experience with Affordable Pet Care. Jean Luc was scared but he mellowed when we got home.

He had all his shots and a manicure so he's strictly an indoor baby.
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Chiffie out.

Gastric Bypass

I've been sitting on this for about three months. I wanted to tell my nieces first.

Yes, I'm gonna have the procedure. My weight has always been a problem. Like I said, last year I lost 60 lbs. without even trying. This year I gained thirty lbs and I've started to lose weight again. I've already lost 15 lbs.

I'm excited and anxious about this. We'll see how this works. I'm scheduled for sometime in September. I am having some tests before I can proceed.

Chiffie out.

Cane

Everyone that's seen me has also seen my cane. It's one of those cheap Mexican canes with Mayan or Aztec colours.

Yes I do need it, and I'm now schlepping with an ace bandage around my left knee. I can walk with out it, but I really need both the can and the bandage.

I get so many compliments on it from natives and tourists. The Louisiana people says it looks like a voodoo cane. Now I must have one.

But I'm comfortable with my cane.

Chiffie out