I've many things to update here, so bear with me!

Weight loss issue
The battle goes on. After talking to my insurance company, I found out my doctor needs to fill out an application for medical necessity in order for me to start the process for the surgery. So be it, I talked to my doctor on Friday and he said he would get the ball rolling. My insurance company also told me it would be good if I showed evidence of multiple attempts at trying to lose weight; i.e. doctor-advised diet(check) and diet pills(not so check). I took the time to talk with my doctor regarding diet pills and how they work, and if they would be effective. He told me of 3 pills he would consider; Meridia, Adipex, and Zenical. Meridia and Adipex are similar in that they both affect the receptors in your brain that are involved with the hunger feeling. However Adipex has a known side effect that with long-term use it can cause heart problems. While I do have a strong heart, I would have to watch it much more carefully, and the doctor would only allow me to take it for two months on/two months off to avoid the side effect. The major issue with that is during the two months off the pill, the chance to gain the weight back is greater. Because of this problem, the pill itself is much cheaper than Meridia. The third, Zenical, blocks fat absorption. Since my main problem is eating too much and not necessarily eating a lot of fat, this pill won't be very effective for me. It appears that Meridia is the choice. The other problem I have to face is that most diet pills are not covered by insurance because the vast majority of people who use it do it only for cosmetic problems. Because I am morbidly obese, I'm doing it for health reasons and I can get approved to have my insurance cover it. So once these speed bumps are cleared, I should be able to take Meridia and see how it works for me.

Adventures with Goob
This weekend Goob flew over from Rhode Island for the Bills-Patriots game. At first we didn't have anything planned for Saturday, but we came up with some ideas. First, we checked out the aquarium in Niagara Falls. We had to drive through desolate streets with abandoned storefront property to get there, so it was somewhat depressing. Eventually we reached the aquarium and it was fairly decent. It wasn't a huge affair but it did have many tanks with different kinds of marine life. They also had a seal performance too and that was rather fun. All in all it was about an hour and a half of time spent, and worth it. The other cool idea was to take in a theatre show, something I hadn't done in a long time. One of Buffalo's secrets is its performance district, and we managed to find a hilarious play at the Kavinoky Theatre entitled, "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum." Thanks to my status as a student at Buffalo State, we managed to save $40 on the tickets! It was icing on the cake but I didn't realize it yet. The play itself was hilarious, fraught with slapstick as well as plenty of well-timed innuendo. I was so impressed that I'm planning on going to plays much more often.

With Saturday out of the way, Sunday was only too eager to rear its ugly head. Not only was it cold and wet, but the Bills didn't even show up to the game. The Patriots romped over some filler players that no one recognized. The Bills must have been kidnapped and replaced with inept doppelgangers.

The night wasn't a total waste, as Goob reminded me about the Chinese restaurant known as Happy Jacks. You may have read about it before on this blog, but to restate it is the finest Chinese cuisine in this area. Goob and I did have to cross the border into Canada, but some things are worth the hassle. It was a bit more hassle getting back into the USA, but I know the Customs officers are doing their job and I can't fault them for that. Once back home, Goob and I relaxed. I played some of my video games on the computer and he beat the New Mario Brothers on my Nintendo DS. Yeah we're nerds. I also managed to cook up a tasty dish too. Not sure what to call it but it's biscuit on the bottom, with New England Clam Chowder and mashed potatoes on top. Needs more clam though.

After that, rest was in order so I zonked out on my bed, Goob tried to make my couch comfortable, and in the morning I took him back to the airport. A fun time for both of us, indeed.

Games
I've decided that this will be the last month of World of Warcraft. I've already canceled my account, and it'll run out at the end of November. I have a feeling it is what is seriously hampering my attempts to be more active, as well as find my social life again. I can always go back, but do I really want to?