I have a feeling I'll be having a lot of "firsts" (whether I want to or not!)
But it was MRI day. Before that, I ran a bunch of errands. The bank, post office, groceries, went by to see Britt where she works - had a quick lunch with her. Then down to Decatur Imaging for the MRI. Didn't realize I'd have to have an IV for it, but oh well. Thankfully, that was probably the worst part of it. It was so they could inject some "contrast" (didn't they used to call it dye?) towards the end of the imaging session. We go into the cold room and see the big not-so scary machine. Also didn't realize I'd get to lay on my tummy .... that made it better (less claustrophobic) than it may have been face up. My face in a cradle as if I was going to get a massage - ha - I wish that's what I was there for! Arms outstretched over my head. She put a rolled pillow under my ankles and one under my hands, covered me with a blanket to keep me warm and gave me a panic button to hold onto just in case :) She pushed me on through and hooked up the IV at the other end.
Oh, earplugs, I got earplugs too. And now I know why. The clanking and buzzing and ringing - oh my! It sounded like every fax machine, copier, printer, car alarm, home security system and any other similar (noisy) device. Then silence. And then it would start again. The lady would speak to me (from some unknown location) by way of speaker. She'd ask if I was doing ok and of course I said yes. I felt like Superman in his flying pose :) I knew it was about over when she said I'd feel the contrast going into my arm and I did. It just felt sort of tingly. Five more minutes and I was done. It took just over 30/minutes total.
My doctors nurse said I can call her tomorrow but I don't know how much she'll be able to tell me. Will know more about the results on Monday.
I was happy to go by my doctors office though (at DMH) and picked up the medical records that they have for me. Now I can have those at Carle when I consult with them next Friday. I instructed the MRI people to send results there as well.
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Thank you for sharing your journey so openly. I don't know that I could.
Congrats on enduring the MRI. I had one (lying on my back) and didn't like it at all! I keep my eyes squeezed shut, wishing I had my Ipod to escape into some good 'ol rock 'n roll. I counted forward and backward from 100 to 1 over and over. Never again.....I think I'd rather face a firing squad without a blindfold.
I love you dear friend! You did great! ;-)
(found my way here...you know I never use gmail, so didn't find this until now. The text message makes sense now :-)
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