(Thursday - the 2nd)  I had made an appointment with Dr. Sachs before Christmas because I was having problems breathing for 2 weeks.  I wasn't stuffed up, but I was breathing through my mouth, and would wake up in the morning with my mouth feeling like a desert.  By the time this appointment came around, my symptoms were not nearly as bad, but I kept the appointment to see if Dr. Sachs could prescribe something to help me stop smoking.  He prescribed Nicoret gum. 
(Friday-the 3rd) -  I noticed my left knee was a bit swollen. 
(Saturday - the 4th) - Went shopping with Ron, then stopped by mom and dads on the way home.  I noticed my left leg was getting bigger.  I chalked it up to being on my feet all day so wasn't really concerned.
(Sunday - the 5th) - Met my friend at the hall we were renting for her cancer benefit, then went out to lunch.  I showed her my leg and knee, which was now about twice the size of my right.  She said I should go to the ER, but I wanted to wait to see Dr. Sachs tomorrow.