As we're in full wedding slimdown mode, Brent and I hit the gym tonight. As I curled my biceps, flexed my triceps and leveraged my lats, I kept thinking "Wedding gown...wedding gown....wedding gown..." Today I even turned down Rice Krispy Treats. RICE KRISPY TREATS!
Strangely, although I'm probably eating healthier now than I have in a long time, my stomach is still not happy. I've had a referral to a GI for a while because I've been wanting to talk about my family history of colon cancer, but hadn't had a chance to make an appointment. With my tummy troubles, I decided to call for an appointment. I wasn't able to make an appointment until the end of next month, so I asked the scheduler how to get on a waiting list in case of cancellations. She told me to call the same number I had just dialed and talk to someone in the GI's office, so I did that. And she answered. The call went a little something like this:
Me: Um, I think I just spoke to you about trying to get on a waiting list.
Her: Yes, you just spoke to me.
Me: And you told me to call this same number to get to the doctor's office.
Her: Yes, this is the doctor's office.
Me: And this is where I'm supposed to get on the list, right?
Her: Yes, but you need to call back.
Me: When?
Her: When someone else answers the phone. There are three of us here. I answer the phone sometimes.
Me: ... uh...ok...
Her: Thanks! (click)
It was like a twisted game of Who's On First. Wacko.
"There is nothing more frightful than ignorance in action." - Johann von Goethe
Mmmmmm ... rice krispie squares ...!
ReplyDeleteGood on ya for the whole eating healthy / working out thing! I try to generally eat healthy, exercise regularly, etc and found it a huge challenge trying to fit exercise into a schedule including full-time work, family, friends, and so forth.
My recommendation: Dan Karaty's "Hotpants Workout" ... it is beyond a doubt the most effective workout I've ever tried.
All the best, and congrats on your engagement!
That is the most bizarre story I have ever heard! Why on Earth couldn't she take care of it or transfer your call? Or have someone else pick up the damn phone! I am totally perplexed!
ReplyDeleteHaha! That's so funny, I mean the doctor's office. It's the epitome of "red tape." It will all be worth it for that dress, I swear.
ReplyDeletethat is so ridiculous!
ReplyDeleteGreat customer service :(
ReplyDeleteDoctors and their receptionists/front desk people are sometimes weird - especially in the GI field. I have recently learned as such. It's not just crazy propaganda. :) Glad you're getting checked out - and you are going to make a beautiful bride!
ReplyDeleteI haven't had Rice Krispy treats in a long time! I love them! Yeah it's worth it to get slim like a waif now and then eat whatever you want at the wedding!
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