I finally have the appointment with the gastroenterologist tomorrow. Actually, I think I'm meeting with his NP. I'm still having the same issues, but the protonix is giving me a little more relief than the prilosec. I really don't want to have a bunch of expensive and/or invasive tests, but I'm looking forward to seeing what the gastro can do to help. I'm down to 3 cups of coffee a day, but I can't go any lower than that or I'll turn into Rip Van Winkle. I'm sure they won't like hearing that. Some days, I have to take my naps around 11am now as it is, but I usually get up around 6.

The appointment is at 2:30. If I get that ****ing letter today it's going to be almost irresistible not to head to the DMV beforehand instead of doing the rational thing which would be waiting until Friday when I'm free, but I would have plenty of time to do both.

Something I haven't thought a lot about in a while is I'm going to be anxious when I start driving again because it's been such a long time. I wonder how long it's going to take before I feel comfortable? My husband is going to try to control when I start driving solo, which could prove to be difficult because he isn't happy with the prospect of me driving again. He didn't like my driving before, but it was because I drove like an old lady on the street, and like a bat out of hell on the highway lol.

I haven't been to the club in a couple of weeks. If I'm unable to go to the DMV by Friday I may go. I'm kinda wishy washy about it right now, but I think it's because I haven't been in so long. When you're home all the time, you get used to being there, even if you really don't way to be. I think I just have to make myself go again and I'll be fine.