@dlowan,
I'm sure that height rulers vary slightly from office to office. But I have a theory. Extra weight pulls you down--affects your spine. Since the tooth buisness began in earnest, I've lost almost 35 pounds. I think that's less of a burden on my spine. I can stand up straighter. Of course, another possibility is that the ruler was wrong. Don't care which. I'm loving that inch.
I have to call the tooth lady, who must reconfirm that I can go to the oral surgeon. Then I'll make an appointment.
Phooey on the long wait for you. How you feeling? I worry.