How not to spend a Friday night

I asked one of my coworkers what the worst thing you can do on Friday night would be, and she said “Laundry?”… I wish! No, instead I spent the magical hours between 3-6am in the emergency room with severe stomach pain!

They still don’t know exactly what is wrong with me, but I’m feeling fine now and I don’t think is anything life-threatening…so don’t worry!!

Now I get the joy of fighting with my primary care physician over the referral to a specialist. Somehow he thinks it would be a good idea for me to come into the office to discuss my problem instead of just reading the emergency room report and giving me a referral like it recommends. More likely, he is just having a slow month and wants my co-pay. I can just imagine the conversation:

Me: “The doctor at the emergency room said I should get a referral to a specialist.”

My doctor: “Hmm… that does seem to be the best course of action. Have the receptionist set something up for you. Bye.”

Does anyone else think that would be a waste of ten dollars and a lunch break? That’s what I told them it was anyway. Now I’m waiting to hear back from them.