The Poor Patient's Spa

It's a tip-off that you could use a little more R & R when you describe a medical procedure as relaxing. The other day I went for a sonogram of my thyroid (fortunately, everything was fine). If you’re not familiar with this kind of procedure, basically you are lying down on a cushioned table while someone rolls a gel-covered wand thing all over your neck for about 30 minutes.

The lights were low, the room was hushed, the table nice and padded, and yup, you guessed it, I fell asleep. There was some confusion about the doctor coming in to take a second look at the monitor, after which the technician apologized for my having to wait so long. Thank you for your patience, she said. No, thank you, I was quick to reply.

Because getting this test was easily the most relaxing time I’d spent all week. In fact, throw a few candles around and pipe in some soft New Age music, and bingo, I’m thinking spa.

Comments

I didn't realize you could have your thyroid sonogramed...I'm glad you are ok! This made me choke on my coffee!

I agree...even a visit to the dentist feels like down time for me...I close my eyes, relax, and actually enjoy the tooth cleaning.(Fortunately I go often enough that I don't have any painful procedures which would negate the spa effect)

I truly understand. I think it is sad that the only time you get some much neede rest is at some type of medical facility getting something done or removed. The one reason for the rest is no one else is allowed in the room.
Next time lock yourself in the bathroom with the soft music and aromatherapy candles, it's cheeper
God Bless You

I know what you mean. It's a sad day when you start looking forward to a visit with the OB/GYN just because no one in that office will yell "mom". I even like the 30 min wait, I get to read an entire artical without having to stop and answer questions.