(Some personal stuff included but it pertains to the post) As some of you know, I've been really down lately and just mentally having a hard time. Yesterday I got something I really needed...a huge laugh. So yesterday, I am at the doctor to have a nerve block done for chronic pain in an area where, if you aren't post-op, you really don't want chronic pain. First of all he has a new nurse and he's showing her with the ultrasound how the nerve block will be done. So I pipe up and say, "If y'all find what's left of my dignity down there, let me know." Doctor says that dignity left a long time ago. OK, so cord block done, the nurse is out of the room, he's given me my prescriptions and is explaining what to expect. He says if this doesn't stop the pain, we may have to look at other options including removal. (Keep in mind this is only my third visit with him and he doesn't know I'm transgender) I mentioned my age and said it wasn't that big a deal. The doctor comes back with "
Yes but you only have that one side working and your wife still wants a husband not a sister."
Suddenly I'm laughing so hard I'm trying not to roll off the exam table and Miss Dee is sitting across the room laughing so hard she's about to fall out of the chair. The doctor is standing there just looking confused. I think if i hadn't been so startled, I could have found a great comeback line. Dena said I should have asked him, "Does this mean I get a new wardrobe?" It went on into the evening, every time Miss Dee and I looked at each other, we would start laughing again.
OK girls and guys give it your best shot. What should I have said to the doctor?
