Today I had another Cortisone injection into my SI Joint.
I wore a dress to this procedure.
Nothing fancy, of course, just a basic t-shirt sweater-dress, loose-fitting and super comfy.
SI joint injections are super painful. Usually I wear something like pajamas or leggings and a loose-fitting t-shirt.
Because I don't have to change into a hospital gown or anything, I don't necessarily need an outfit that is easy to get on and off, but it is a bonus if I can easily undress once I get home after the procedure. I have a pretty tough time walking/sitting/moving/bending/lying after these, so ease of dressing/undressing can be crucial.
So why a dress? Why not just sweats and a t-shirt?
A dress is super simple to hike up and expose my back for the injection itself, it doesn't have an elastic band that puts pressure on my spine afterwards, AND it looks nicer than a pair of big ol' baggy pants. Plus, I don't have to bend over to remove it once I am at home (like I would have to for pants).
At home, a dress or nightgown has the same benefits as I am lying down and resting, with tears in my eyes from the ache, especially now that the freezing has worn off.
It may have seemed like I was attempting to dress-to-impress, with curled hair (from the day before) and a nice sweater dress, but really it was the most appropriate option for what I needed today.
Technically I dressed up to get a needle in my spine.
Really, it was functionality.
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