Friday, August 25, 2006

MRI


I had my first MRI experience yesterday. It feels as if you are trapped in a casket or something and sounds like there is someone bulldozing in the area around you- either that or there is some techno dance party in the room ;) I can see why one would prefer to be sedated (Tobi you were so right!). When I went, I still had wet hair that I had just twisted up and clipped. Noone said anything, but I was like...ummm is this ok? (I was supposed to have a CT scan and they changed it to MRI when I got there...I have no clue..do they?) So this Japanese Dr runs and gets me a hair dryer. I wish I had a picture of me standing in a hospital gown in front of the MRI tube with a big fish oil tablet medical taped to my collarbone (for a marker) and blow drying my hair..pretty silly :) The MRI took about 45min, but other than feeling claustrophobic, a quick injection of contrast..it was not too bad. Everyone was very nice. I have a new Dr about my lump...it is a mess, I really truly wonder about some of these Drs, and I should probably not rant about it, so I won't. There is nothing new and interesting about the cyst (we are pretty sure that is what it is), but since my Dr. Transferred out...it's like I have to start all over. She does not seem to believe in pulling my lab results or reading my record book...oops...be careful little hands what you type lol :)

4 comments:

abrightnewdawn said...

AAAHHHHH. I had the whole transfer out/start all over, too!! Praying!!
BTW...sidenote. I get to meet Ashleigh on Sat!! I'm going to Calvary for "Ladies Day of Refreshment". I'm excited!

Heather said...

Awww that is so neat! You will looove her and her family. They are such a blessing.

Susan said...

Heather, I would HAVE to be sedated for an MRI! I can't stand to feel closed up in a tight space. Military hospitals are quite the patience-builders, aren't they?! I hope all turns out well for you.

Heather said...

Susan :) yes, that is the word for it...Patience builder lol