I just got over a really bad case of bronchitis. My coughing was so bad I busted three hernia repairs that were 20 years old. Now I have to get them done again. Your comment makes me remember the pain after surgery. Socks will be low on my priorities.
My condolences on your upcoming major discomfort. Yeah, socks wouldn’t even be on my list in that case, except I live a bit north of you, and socks are needed pretty much from October to May.