If anyone tells you a treadmill test is fun, they're lying to you!

[thistlechaser]

That a treadmill test is also called a 'stress test' should be the first clue that it won't be fun, but here I was thinking 'I walk lots! I'll be able to do this! Nooooooo problem at all!'. Heh. Stupid me.

First off, you have to do this in no shirt or bra. Eek! (Bounce, bounce, bounce. "Is that an earthquake?!" Ow, no! It's me!) But on the plus side, the treadmill was at such a steep angle and moving so fast, I quickly forgot that two strange men and a skinny women were seeing me nearly naked! (Those paper "gowns" do NOT count for much...)

Bah.

But not only it over with, I was told my heart is "very normal" or "above normal". (There was one "early beat" I think they called it, but the doctor said most people had a few of those, and since I only had one that was better than average.)

So yay not falling over dead! (Hopefully!)

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In more important news: I stopped by home on the way back to work from the test. Still no package! At 1 PM! And it's supposed to be there by 3! Eek! Hurry up, Mr. FedEx man! And you better leave it at the door, don't just leave a 'sorry we missed you!' slip!

Comments

[laurelwood.livejournal.com]

NO BRA?!? Oy. I'd better never need a treadmill test, then, because I don't do nuthin' without no bra, and I wear two when I do anything exerciseish. I have... support issues.

Good for you for having a good, healthy heart! And I hope your package arrives safe and sound ASAP!

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

Believe me, I have support issues, too! *flop*flop* And nothing like hanging there while some A-cup nurse is, like, right in your chest with her face.

Gah.

So embarrassing...

:)

[wikdsushi.livejournal.com]

Ahh, I remember those. Misery onna stick, aren't they? My dad gets thallium stress tests regularly, which means they pump him full of radioactive dye and do... something while he's on the treadmill.

Last time he had one, they forgot to tell him not to take his beta blocker beforehand. Since they want to get your heart rate as high as possible, it's important not to take it. He did, though, and his pulse plateaued at 109. They eventually had to get a nurse on the treadmill behind him to hold him up because he was so tired, but the damn pulse rate wouldn't budge. Finally, they found out what happened, and all involved had a good laugh before the doctor told him to remember for next time.

Wish my pulse rate were 109. *grumbles*

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

They eventually had to get a nurse on the treadmill behind him to hold him up because he was so tired, but the damn pulse rate wouldn't budge

Holy cow! I'd say 'No, stop, this is over!' at that point. Your poor dad!

[wikdsushi.livejournal.com]

If you want a good idea of my dad, picture a conservative version of me with no hair, a bigger nose, and slightly fewer social skills. ;) He was pretty much just trying to beat the machine by that point. My mother is still wondering how she's survived both of us for so long.

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

*laughs* Eek! Well, I'm glad he survived it!

[shingo-emma.livejournal.com]

no bra? running?

X_X

i bet a man created it. or a very flat, jealous woman.

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

*laughs* Exactly! And you had to hold onto the front bar with both hands, so you couldn't use an arm to press yourself to yourself!

[shingo-emma.livejournal.com]

At least you can sue them if you get saggy breasts when you're older ^_~

[sileas.livejournal.com]

First off, you have to do this in no shirt or bra. Eek! (Bounce, bounce, bounce. "Is that an earthquake?!" Ow, no! It's me!) But on the plus side, the treadmill was at such a steep angle and moving so fast, I quickly forgot that two strange men and a skinny women were seeing me nearly naked! (Those paper "gowns" do NOT count for much...)

I am never getting a treadmill test. :-D

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

Very smart decision! :)