annual medical exam surprise
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I had my annual health assessment today.
In cautious preparation I made sure to NOT wear panties or thigh high stockings.
The exam lasted over 75 minutes. All the usual things, weight, BP, stethoscope and a lot of questions. I mentioned, again, that I always have cold toes and they feel 'tingly' (is that a word?). That called for a NEW test. A test I have never seen or had before. They used a QuantaFlo testing unit aka "laptop". Doc was gonna check blood flow with an eye open for arterial issues, blockages, etc. The test involved sensor-clips being attached to fingers and toes. This had never happened before. And a medical assistant. And an almost a doctor student that was there to gain experience.
No big deal, right?
One minor thing made for an interesting experience; "Remove your shoes and socks please". This had never been asked of me before.
I hesitated and considered my options. My only option was to comply or make a scene. So I complied.
Shoes off. Socks off. Lay flat on my back with my feet hanging off the end of the exam table and await the testing. The medical staff stared a while before getting me wired.. the toes on both feet. Feet held, toes examined and sensors attached to the big toe. Tests were run, a printout graph emerged. Toe sensors removed.
No big deal, right?
Except I had recently painted my toe nails like I usually do. As I was removing my shoes and socks I wondered if there would be laughter or gasps of surprise. As I lay on my back their silence was deafening. I assumed they were pointing and gesturing. Perhaps not. Nothing was said.
Afterwards I sat up and asked if it would be OK for me to redress my feet. I looked for a reaction and saw none. True professionals.
It could have been much worse. Instead of my usual shades of red or blue I was sporting my most recent favorite color... 'Grey Suede' by Revlon.
I wonder if the medical report has a place to indicate: "Old man was wearing toe nail polish". Maybe I'm on a "special list"?
It will be interesting if, in the future, one of the staff suggests a specific color of polish.
As a side note I sometimes wear lipstick under my corona virus face mask. The mask also hides my earrings. I can now envision how that could unravel.
You all take care, OK?
Air kisses,
Dee