Batman is beating a giant plastic shark that is attached to his leg , while the boy wonder looks for shark repellent in his utility belt.

Yes, a classic scene in American cinema.

Really, when people talk about that movie, that's the one thing that always gets mentioned.

AB: (after a moment's thoughtful pondering) More cake!

I just read this to my co-workers, who all agreed that Annabel definitely has the right priorities.

Snarl.

Called my doc to say the meds aren't working. He left me a message and he wants me to go back to ER cause he doesn't have any appointments and he thinks I should see a different doc. Ummm, isn't that what referrals are for? We have already ruled out anything life threatening, so spending $75 on an ER visit is right out.

Now I have to wait for his office to reopen after 2pm so I can call and demand a referral.

So frustrating.

Ugg Suzi, how frustrating! When will we get a better health care system?!? Much ~ma to you, and hope it goes well this afternoon.

ugh SuziQ. That's so unfair. I keep going back to a doctor I dislike because it seems like putting up with her rudeness is easier than finding a new doctor.

At the very least you'll be able to feed Joe.

Suzi, I'm so sorry you're feeling lousy. I hope your doctor gives you the referral you deserve. I can't believe he just wanted to send you in to the ER.

I need more caffeine. My brain just read this top-of-page-quote:

Anybody can be a prop class clown.

Xander, 'The Prom'

as "Anybody want some porn shop porn?"

I can't believe he just wanted to send you in to the ER.

Seriously. Been there, done that.

I called my health plan about changing doc's - which I can do - but it wouldn't be effective until October 1st, at the earliest. And I don't know either of the other docs who are in my area - but anyone has to be better than this joker. Snarl.

The one "good" thing - I am feeling better today. Still getting the episodes, but not as frequently and not as intense. Whatever.

Ugh on having to wait to change docs.

Annabel definitely has the right priorities.

That's what I think! Let us eat cake!

SuziQ - I would tell your health plan that you want another doctor sooner than October because you are concerned for the health of their bottom line. That do not think it is very cost effective (for you or them) to have a doctor who sends you to the ER instead of referring you, and you are doing this in order to help them make their bonus this year. If I were a healthins. bean counter, that would have the steam coming forth from my ears. Unless I am operating under utopian fantasies and now they actually WANT us to go to the ER instead?