Sorry for the delay. I was still processing the doctor visit. There was a lot of waiting. I finally saw him an hour after I was scheduled to. But the view was nice. They built a new building down on the waterfront. That is where I was. You can get to the other buildings on the hill by using the tram. I didn't get to use the tram...which is sad. And I had to stand up my friend...which I still feel bad about. I guess the visit was helpful. He gave me hope that maybe I can take birth control and only have a period once every three months! I am worried about blood clots, so we'll see. I'll discuss it with my primary care doctor. And I need to see a cardiologist. And he stressed that I should take vitamins and calcium to stave off osteoporosis. And to get more physical therapy. (Duh. I knew that.) He was way impressed with my arm strength. I've been lifting weights! He also gave me 2 months to live. Just kidding! I don't want to die and I don't plan to for a long time.. Much to my mom's chagrin. I overheard her talking to my uncle today, saying if she had known she and my dad had a bad gene, they wouldn't have had kids. I thank God everyday that they didn't know. She might not appreciate my struggles and resent me, but I love my life and I will be a success again. I know I have a purpose It's so sad my parents won't see that. All they see is problems. She might not like that I exist imperfectly, but I do. And I chose to exist.