Stress test day

 Last Wednesday, March 11th, I took the day off work for my stress test. My appointment was for 8;30 which was good because I wasn't allowed to have anything to eat or drink before the test. 

I got there and they hooked me up for the IV and sent me back to the waiting room. They were doing a couple of them so we took turns going in and then coming back out to the waiting room.

My next time in was for pictures. The tech who did this was so nice and cracked jokes most of the time. He carried my purse back and forth to the waiting room and he said that he carries more purses than most straight men. 

I was thrilled when they brought me a cup of coffee. I think I drank it extra fast. The tech said he would only charge me $10 but the price went up to $20 during the conversation. He said that people desperate for coffee will pay anything

They took the coffee away, had me walk the treadmill at a slow pace for 1 minute then sent me back to the waiting room. My last trip back was for more pictures. Then I was on my way.

The doctor called me that evening and said that there was nothing serious enough to require immediate attention but they did see a narrowing of one of the arteries. I'm supposed to get a CT scan which is the least invasive procedure but sometimes the insurance companies won't approve that. In that case then it will be a cathetarization.  As I write this I haven't gotten a call from the hospital yet to schedule that. Will keep everyone updated on the progress though.