Making My Usual Good Impression
My imaginary shoulder injury has been acting up for the past few weeks, so I went back to the orthopedic surgeon for a re-check. As I expected, he sent me to get an MRI, because I've exceeded my maximum cortisone injections and now we have to see exactly what's going on.
Because I had an MRI a few years ago, I already knew that I couldn't wear anything in the MRI room that had metal in it. That included the zipper of my jeans. But, you know, I only wear jeans. What were they going to make me change into? My fear was that I'd be given some weird gown that flashed my ass, or tacky medical pajama pants that featured an unnaturally large crotch area or something. Yeah, we all have our own private fears.
So, forestall a possible ass disaster, I stuffed my yoga pants into my tote bag as I headed out of the house. I didn't put the yoga pants on because I had an appointment before the MRI and, well, nobody sees me in non-restraining trouser-wear unless I live with them or they are medical staff. I'm hoping that personal loyalty or doctor-patient confidentiality keeps these folks quiet.
As soon as I arrived at the imaging place later in the day, I wondered if I should have changed into my yoga pants already. I don't know why, but I worried that if the staff wasn't clear, right from the get-go, that I HAD NON-METAL PANTS with me, I would be forced to change into something hideous. You know, like they'd turn to me and say, "I'm sorry, you didn't mention those pants when I checked you in and so, no, you cannot wear them. Put on the pants with the big ducks on them."
It could happen!
When my name was finally called, a young man met me at the door and led me into the back. As we began to walk down a corridor, I blurted out, "I brought pants with me that I can change into! Right here!" (I lifted my tote bag.)
He turned to me, still walking, and extended his hand. "Hi," he said with a smile. "I'm Mark."
I felt my cheeks grow pink. "Um, yeah, I'm Alix."
After a pause I added, "I guess it is good to exchange names before talking about taking off your pants!"
Yeah, people usually remember me, even if it isn't for the reason's I'd prefer!
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