Going to the pulmonologist today

As per doctor's orders, have not had caffeine since late Saturday.

So of COURSE Zodling shenanigans worthy of much caffeine even WITHOUT the sleep deprivation aspect of some of said shenanigans have been occurring since I woke up Sunday morning.

x_x

Tom's gotten permission to leave work for a bit so he can watch the boys and drive me to/from the appt. I am making him bring me a Dr. Pepper when he picks me up afterward.

Back from the pulmonologist

Contrary to my expectations, today was not a preliminary consultation with a doctor who would then determine which diagnostics I'd receive at a later date.

Instead I saw a med tech who administered a bronchial challenge test over the course of an hour and a half.

Bleah. I do not care for the aftertaste or temporary side effects of methacholine.

But it wasn't all that hard, and certainly not something I'll ever be phobic of experiencing again.

Test results will be available in about two weeks, as the tech who administered the test is not rated to interpret the readings. I'm to make an appt. with my primary doctor for after that date, to discuss the rests.

Now for some sweet sweet Dr. Pepper...