"water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink." -samuel taylor coleridge, "the rime of the ancient mariner"

mom'll be proud of me for that quote.

me:  "so, how much of my weight gain in the last few weeks do you think is attributable to water retention?"

doc:  "well, by the looks of your ankles, ALL of it."

me:  "does this mean i have to go on bed rest?  and quit working?  yes yes?  can i can i?"

doc:  "you're perfectly healthy.  in fact, your blood pressure is still VERY low."

*!$&%#*@(??!!!!!!!

i told him that right before my next appointment i'm going to pick a big fight with J and then run in and make them take my blood pressure really quick.