Burning up the ol' credit card with lots of charges...

Not with FUN purchases by any means, but with vet bills. Lots and lots of vet bills. I have an unhealthy cat who keeps requiring repeat visits to the vet. She seems to be having some intestinal "issues". She's back on meds and it is pure hell to get her to take them. She honestly turns into a demonic cat who can contort her head and body in ways I've never seen. She only weighs 9lbs, but has the brute strength of a 200lb man on steroids. Which, ironically, she is now on steroids herself. One more pill added to her arsenal. SO, I actually have TWO cats on the 'roids right now. Think of all the 'roid rage I may be facing...

On top of her bills, I had to take my other two for their yearly check-ups. Found out my fat cat (15.5lbs) has the same skin issues as above unhealthy cat, Sadie. They are both on expensive ass, monthly treatments. I beg and beg the vet to realize I'm a broke, disabled lady. I can't pay for these visits. I have to CHARGE every single one of them. Thankfully, the new vet that bought the practice is more willing to work with me then the old bastard that used to be there. He was a true ass. No personality. No manners. Why did I go, you might ask? He was one smart bastard. I later found out that many of the pet owners and the staff felt very much the same about him. I also stayed because of the staff, who are awesome. I think had the new vet not taken over when she did I was about one visit away from switching. Glad I didn't. It was like a sixth sense. "Keep the pets here, things are going to change, it will get better."

Like my cousin said, "Vets. That's where all the money is." Well, they straight bill you and there are no insurance companies to deal with it, so it's pure profit. Well, I know that's not entirely true because there are overhead costs, employee salaries, and so on. However, I truly think a vet is better off then a regular doc. People will do anything to keep their little fur balls alive and the cost just doesn't seem to matter. Skies the limit for these folks around here. We are in a wealthy area, but I am by know means wealthy. We have a nice house and are comfortable, but the bills for the vet are my responsibility.

My cats, my responsibility.

(How could I have known 12 years ago I wouldn't be working and be dependant upon Social Security Disability to foot my monthly expenses??? You never know what life has in store for you, but I wouldn't trade these cats for anything.)

It's just outta control right now and I pray these meds do the trick and we don't have to go back to the vet for many, many months. My little ol' credit card is gonna melt if I have to use it one more time.

Btw, if you would like to contribute to the kitty vet bill fund, please feel free to contact me. I accept all major credit cards, cash, checks, & money orders. =)

Two days in a row was a little too much...

Went to the pool Wednesday and Thursday and it was way too much for me. I forgot, well I didn't, but I just wanted to "test the waters", so to speak. Anyway, I still need a days rest in between workouts.

I don't know what was going on yesterday at the pool, but all I kept hearing was how beautiful my eyes were. It was flattering, but then a bit embarrassing when one of the ladies shouts, "You really must look at her eyes, they are just so beautiful!" I guess this also gave some of the others the opening to approach me and start asking questions about why I was even there. (In case I haven't mentioned I switched Y's and I'm dealing with a whole new older crowd. I'm still the youngest at 34, but I think they think I'm in my 20's. No one has asked, but I'm sure that's coming any day now.)

I've been to this pool about a half a dozen times in the past 3 weeks and I'm really satisfied with the pool and the instructors. One is a little more laid back and focuses on stretching quite a bit. The other is a little spit fire, rumored to be in her 80's!, who really pushes the group. She tells them to zip their lips and get moving!!! It cracks me up, but I love her class!

Today I will not be attending classes but relaxing the muscles and joints. Besides, snow is starting to fall and it's supposed to get worse. I'll be staying put.

I'm finally OFF of the Topamax and feel mentally sound again. I know I was losing my mind with that drug and had I stayed on it things would have gotten much worse. Coming off of it wasn't so bad (Sunday night was my last pill), except the last 2 days I've been itching like crazy. Oh well, a little itching is better then feeling psychotic.

My sister started Jenny Craig and I started Points for the 4 millionth time. I lost 4 lbs the first week and that's even with a few off track days. This week I need to keep focused and pay attention EVERY SINGLE day.

I'm back in the pool as of 2 weeks ago. I've been about a half a dozen times. I'm at a new location and I really like the workouts. It is still Arthritis classes, but different teachers and they mix up the routines. I never know what to expect when I show up. It's helped me feel better, but damn it's a big deal to do the pool thing. Healthy folks just don't understand how much it takes to make a trip to the pool and of course, the after effects...exhaustion.

SSA is still pulling my chain. Most recently they seemed to have "misplaced" my paperwork during their move. Well, that's at least what one person said. I finally spoke with my case worker who assured me everything was on her desk and she was submitting it. What I still don't get was that I did all this back on January 23 and was under so much pressure to get everything in within this 10 day window, BUT SSA is just sitting back and taking their sweet old time. All I know is my payments better not stop while I'm fighting this review denial. I will be pissed off. So, now I wait for my chance to fight again, unless by some great miracle they just go ahead and decide to reinstate my benefits with the information I've submitted. That would be some great day IF that happened.