January 22nd Testing Day

Ok I am one who hates going to Dr. and driving up to a hospital gives me the heebee Geebees (first time I ever used that in print) Anyway so I have to fight 2 things I hate today. Getting a test done AT a hospital.
I know I need to get this into perspective may other people are facing far worse than I am. Can someone tell my mind that??? :)
The test I have to get is a Pulmonary Stress test. From what I hear, I get hooked up to EKG sucky things and have some type of thing in my mouth to measure lung function. I know I am out of shape but to prove it they will put me on a treadmill or bike for I dunno 15 minutes and see how I do and while feeling dizzy. I am out of breath walking from my car to my desk at work so I am thinking this won't be fun. The nurse who scheduled me made me feel better by letting me know "A Dr. is here in case anything happens." umm ok great.
It is taking everything I have not to cancel the appointment. I woke up thinking about it, not feeling reassured that a Dr. is there in case something happens. I met a friend for breakfast ordered my favorite and sat and picked it apart only to bring most of it home in a container.
i tried to tell hubby I can't go I am too dizzy. His reply, that's why we're going. So much for that. After all, he did take off today to go with me.
I put this off long enough guess it's time to go. I'm gonna be saying a lot of Hail Mary's..... to be continued
Hats off to those who work in hospitals..yuk
It was not too bad put on this mask thing make sure your mouth is sealed around the breathing piece so no air gets in while you do that hooked up to EKG suckys ride the bike and as it inclines keep up with it. Did I mention I am out of shape?????
I will say the nurses who worked up there were AWESOME.
Next weeks challenge..... get blood taken :::eyeroll:::::

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