Orthopedic visit

I took Adam to the Orthopedic today. He has had problems with a swollen knee for sometime but insisted it did not hurt. We went to the doctor in July and I heard three different versions from their office as to what the xrays concluded. So we went back two weeks ago since his knee now bends backwards (hyperextended) and he is admitting to pain, the last doctor we spoke to admitted he didn't have a clue what it was gave us a referral to an Orthopedic.

The following weekend my company switched insurance carriers. The referral had to be redone, and it pretty much had to be done by me, because no one could find record of me having insurance anywhere. I had to call Blue Sheild, then call the Medical Group, then call the Doctors office, then call the Ortho Center, some of those offices more than once, none of them would speak to each other. All in all about 2 1/2 hours out of my workday. It's a good thing I am pretty efficient at work.

Anyhoo, the visit today resulted in the doctor telling us Adam has no more PCL which is the ligament in back of the knee. She kept asking him if he injured his knee at anytime, and he repeatedly told her no. She was very insistent on an injury because a tear of a ligament is supposedly very painful. But as far as we know he has not had any injuries to his knee. I asked her if this could have anything to do with the Seavers disease he was diagnosed with a few years ago, which is a degeneration of the Achilles tendon. She admitted to not knowing what Seavers was (I like someone that isn't afraid to say I don't know), and would check with her colleagues on Tuesday. She said he will probably need surgery but that they would have to wait until the growth plate was finished so it would be about 1-2 years. In the meantime, she referred him for an MRI, and a hinged knee brace. No PE, or sports or running for at least one month and probably for quite some time after that. Even if he wanted to play baseball this year he wouldn't be able to. The MRI will happen in about a week and he goes back to the Ortho on November 3.

Thanks Mom!

I got the new TV Guide yesterday. I like it! I never really used it for finding out what is on today since it is printed so far in advanced my onscreen guide is much more up to date. But I have always enjoyed the articles and now there are more. It's like a People magazine with TV listings.

Look at the ticker!

No, I didn't call. I do know that the Varsity coach spoke with both boys. I think for now that will have to suffice. If however, it happens again I will not only call but probably show up on their doorstep.

In other news, tonight is the concert for Susan and I. Journey at the Greek. Think Pine Knob without the hill. We'll do dinner first and then be off just the two of us.

Not much else happening. Marisa is getting her room together trying to organize everything she received. We went out and bought a stroller yesterday. The one we both liked was at Target (good thing since that was where all her giftcards were), however none of our local Targets had it in stock. We ended up driving out to Northridge and going to first the wrong Target and then a brand new one that had just opened that week. Why would you put to Targets on the same street? Within 5 miles of each other. I started to make a stink at the first thinking they had told us they would put it on hold for us and then it wasn't there when we got there. But the manager was smart enough to ask what phone number we called. I apologized and thanked him nicely.

Marisa and I have been on a Gilmore Girl watching spree. Last month we watched Season 1 from Blockbuster online. Season 2 disc 1 (there are six discs per season) has been on "long wait" forever so it showed up on sale at, our favorite store, Target for only $20.00 for the entire season. Melody has also been wanting to watch so she ended up buying both seasons (thanks Mel). Within 1 week we watched the entire season - 22 episodes. It is such a great show. Very witty dialouge. Marisa and Mel watch the new episodes, but I want to catch up first.

Reality check -
Sunday - Breaking Bonaduce - I listen to Star 98.7 morning show which used to be the Jaime and Danny show but since Danny was fired it is even better. The reality show is so sad.

Monday - The funniest non-reality show, why didn't anyone tell me about this show before? Two and a Half Men! They are hilarious, the little kid can be a bit much sometimes but the guys are too funny!

Tuesday - Big Fat Loser - So glad Nick from Glendale has been booted, he was an ass. I like Jeff and the girl that looks like pictures of mom from the sixties with the hornrimmed glasses! Amazing Race - I like it in the US. I still am rooting for the dad and sons-in-law, and the Godelewski sisters.

Wednesday - Both of my shows on at the same time! Martha - How can you not watch?! James has got to go soon! America's Next Top Model - Never watched it beofre, but I like Tyra's new talk show, so I thought I would give it a try. I like the androgynous girl the most.

Thursday - DUH! Survivor - I love having Steph back she was my favorite last season. I think the quarterback will be completely outed soon. I hate that they separated the two of them. Trump - Not as exciting this year. No big stand out players.

Friday and Saturday - Not a damn thing on!

Now that I have thoroughly bored you. I will sign off. BTW I am getting excited!