I Want My Own MRI At Home
So I'm freaky, who knew? Yeah, I know, you all did. I had my MRI's yesterday, and it was like a mini vacation.
My friend, Terri, insisted on going with me, which I thought was just silly. But she said that's what friends do and since I'm not an expert on what friends do, I let her tag along. I'm not a people person and would just as soon be alone as to have someone around I felt like I owed conversation to, but it was okay.
It was a closed MRI, and the guy before me had to be sedated because he was freaking out. Nice act to follow.
Other than wearing next to nothing (who knew that if I'd worn undies and clothing without metal, that I'd been able to keep all my clothes on...but I didn't, so I couldn't, and the gowns were ridiculous) it wasn't bad at all. The table was a little hard, but it shook so it was kind of like a mini massage. It got a little warm, but it reminded me of when I use to go to the tanning beds, a LONG time ago when I was under the impression that tanned fat looked better than white fat, and it just felt good to me. There was the loud thudding sound, but somehow I found a rhythm to it and I nodded.
The first one was for my neck/spine, and every time I'd start to nod, I'd hear someone ask me if I'm still doing okay. So, when the first one was over, and they got me ready for the second one (for my right shoulder) they told me that it would be twice as long as the first one and asked if I thought I'd be okay. I told them I'd be a lot better if they'd stop talking to me while it's going on so I could sleep. They told me that's the first they'd heard of anyone sleeping through it. Well, they apparently don't have a lot of moms with teenage sons who play rock on their guitars with the amp turned up full blast. So, the second MRI went really quick, because, yes, I did sleep all the way through it. I came out with a bit of a headache that I'm still trying to get rid of, but other than that, it was all good.
The cool thing is that they give you a disk with your MRI on it that you can watch on your computer at home. Pretty cool watching it. I don't know if it looks great or not, but it's cool seeing your 'innards', :)
The boys and I are off to see 'An American Haunting', so gotta run. Hugs to all.
My friend, Terri, insisted on going with me, which I thought was just silly. But she said that's what friends do and since I'm not an expert on what friends do, I let her tag along. I'm not a people person and would just as soon be alone as to have someone around I felt like I owed conversation to, but it was okay.
It was a closed MRI, and the guy before me had to be sedated because he was freaking out. Nice act to follow.
Other than wearing next to nothing (who knew that if I'd worn undies and clothing without metal, that I'd been able to keep all my clothes on...but I didn't, so I couldn't, and the gowns were ridiculous) it wasn't bad at all. The table was a little hard, but it shook so it was kind of like a mini massage. It got a little warm, but it reminded me of when I use to go to the tanning beds, a LONG time ago when I was under the impression that tanned fat looked better than white fat, and it just felt good to me. There was the loud thudding sound, but somehow I found a rhythm to it and I nodded.
The first one was for my neck/spine, and every time I'd start to nod, I'd hear someone ask me if I'm still doing okay. So, when the first one was over, and they got me ready for the second one (for my right shoulder) they told me that it would be twice as long as the first one and asked if I thought I'd be okay. I told them I'd be a lot better if they'd stop talking to me while it's going on so I could sleep. They told me that's the first they'd heard of anyone sleeping through it. Well, they apparently don't have a lot of moms with teenage sons who play rock on their guitars with the amp turned up full blast. So, the second MRI went really quick, because, yes, I did sleep all the way through it. I came out with a bit of a headache that I'm still trying to get rid of, but other than that, it was all good.
The cool thing is that they give you a disk with your MRI on it that you can watch on your computer at home. Pretty cool watching it. I don't know if it looks great or not, but it's cool seeing your 'innards', :)
The boys and I are off to see 'An American Haunting', so gotta run. Hugs to all.
posted by kathi | 11:11 AM
13 Comments:
Aw, i hope u are ok - I guess you are like me, I hate docs or anything medical
take care, have a good weekend
cheers
Two thumbs up for the marvelous film kathi's "Innards." We laughed, we cried, and it had a great ending. I thought the special effects needed a little work, and the graphic violence in innards made me a bit ill.
Im glad it went well..I have had those before and I leaned more towards the freak out..
and tanned fat vs. white fat..that made sweet tea come out of my nose. :)
do the MRIs come in extra large?
glad you enjoyed the experience :)
Mother Doesn't Want a Dog
by Judith Viorst
Mother doesn't want a dog.
Mother says they smell,
And never sit when you say sit,
Or even when you yell.
And when you come home late at night
And there is ice and snow,
You have to go back out because
The dumb dog has to go.
Mother doesn't want a dog.
Mother says they shed,
And always let the strangers in
And bark at friends instead,
And do disgraceful things on rugs,
And track mud on the floor,
And flop upon your bed at night
And snore their doggy snore.
Mother doesn't want a dog.
She's making a mistake.
Because, more than a dog, I think
She will not want this snake.
i am glad it went fine .. and you are ok .. and yes me too .. i haven't heard of many people sleeping through an MRI .. i mean there are so many sounds .. so much noise .. did u really sleep?
tbg ~ I long for the old, old, old days when you went to ONE doctor and he did it all. Now you go to one, who sends you to another, and then somewhere else. I'm good, thanks for caring.
tom ~ somehow I doubt anything about my 'innards' would make you ill...you'd be back for 2nds with a bag of popcorn.
anne ~ lol, too funny about the tea. You and I are a lot alike.
dzer ~ dunno, mine fit great :) thanks darlin.
tom ~ yup, that's the kind of kid I see you having been, too. LOL, thanks.
nabeel ~ I tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth babe...I sure did sleep through it.
chrissie ~ Go back on the 23rd. I'm sure it's all good. Yeah, I don't get it either, to each their own, I suppose. Oh yeah...HI Chrissie!!!
I think it's safe to assume that if I had an MRI of my head...and it was taped for me to watch at home...it would be empty.
You panties had metal on it?...lol
i hope everything comes out good
i've never had a family doctor or had regular check-ups, and i think i like it that way. if it ain't broke don't fix it ;)
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