Laughing Gas

Do you ever get so overwhelmed and frustrated that you just end up laughing because really - there's nothing else you can do? The absurdity of life just leaves you at a loss for words.

Brief Update on Spasms: Chad went to work today. *Insert unimpressed face* Despite my many protests he went to work but promised not to, even remotely, try to push it. He didn't have any further spasms last night so the medication may be working. It did however, leave him very very nauseous with an intense burning sensation in his belly. I took him breakfast today and he is 'making it' (his words) He has another appointment after work with the chiropractor.

He did begin to tense up such because he got a call from Dr. Williams office (The one who was supposed to do his endoscopy). They are having trouble getting the approval they require from Tri-West (the VA Veteran's Choice providers). Apparently, the last time they dealt with this they ran into the same issues. After three (very, very aggravating) phone calls to Tri-West, I finally got a woman who was respectful and kind and did her best to assist me. She couldn't tell me anything other than Dr. Williams office needed to submit a form. When I explained the urgency of the situation (the appointment is in two days) she offered a suggestion. To which I phoned Dr. Williams office - spoke to the nurse and passed it along. The nurse (Alex) will re-submit the form again (Supposedly for the third time) with an attached note and mark it URGENT! in an effort to get approval in time.

Currently though - Chad's scheduled endoscopy that we've been waiting for since December - looks to be in jeopardy. Chad does have an appointment tentatively scheduled for Wednesday with his primary care physician in the event that we can't get the approval required for the endoscopy.