Yes, i probably should explain my comments better. With prolific heart issues, i have had more test done than the average guy. So a simple EKG should not take 25 minutes more or less. I was in no position to watch the clock. I must admit part of the problem was the technicians' reaction when I lifted my heavy sweater. Things seem to go downhill after that. Second I being very hairy knew one really needs to shave the spots where the stick on electrodes is placed, which she did not do. So she was not getting a good or stable reading. Repeatedly she was pushing on the patches and finally, I asked if there was something wrong? I was snapped at told to be quiet is she could get the test done. I must not move and be quiet. you know the standard bla bla bla. Ok, she just having a bad day thing I understand it. The overall reaction of the technician and her apparent discuss of my male breast was so obvious that it knocked her off her game. (so to speak). I use to be embarrassed in this situation but over time I have let that all pass for me. After the test was complete then the fun part was removing all the patches. Well, i have a high tolerance for pain and the 6 or 8 patches only removed 65 % of the hair it covered. She explains it doesn't hurt that bad this pacthed dont remove that much hair, then she looks in her hand full of removed patches all covered with my chest and stomach hair. Basically, it was the sad ending to a not so comfortable experience for the technician. I, on the other hand, I have gotten used to being completely discarded for my opinion, my respect, and dignity. The technician quickly slammed the stuff down and left the room in a huff. I was trying to comprehend just what was going on and what when wrong? I walked out of the room turned the wrong direction and wander aimlessly out of the hospital. So my use of the word calamity is about all I could think off for this occasion.
I wish I was making this up, but I am not. Another time I was the local ER with angina. Test where done and I was not having a heart attack and in comes the ER Dr and starts to do a breast exam. More like, these must be inplants and wanted to see if the would be flatted under intense pressure. My wife finally spoke up and ask the DR what was he doing. So he stopped. I, on the other hand, I was bewildered. I later expressed my bewilderment to my GP. which he lessens to my story intensely and when I was finished he quickly left the room. When Dr came back he apologized and said that it would never have that problem again. As I late found out the ER Dr was fired.
So am I gun shy or better said gyno sensitive. I say NO not for me, but for the reactions and treatment, I get from others. When and if it becomes detrimental to my health I feel I need to speak up.
Forums, therapy, consoling, education programs all go for not to a patient that lives in a world so rude and uneducated. "It was not my wishes for gynecomastia" I, after nearly 24 years dealing with it don't tell me I don't know what is reality. If I said or did anything to provoke any situation of my bear chested ness it would be different. I have come to believe my mere existence is publicly offenses.
But that ok "I am dealing with my problems I don't want to deal with yours".
