Scan Rides

I have finally arrived home after my ride in the CT and MRI Scanners....the ride in the CT was the best, it only lasted about 5 minutes, but when the "magic fluid" went through my system everything "warmed up". It was a bizarre sensation, I could feel the fluid going through my body, and when it hit my bladder there was a warm sensation, (luckily nothing leaked out!)

The MRI was loud and longer, it took about 25 minutes. I wore ear plugs since the magnets make a loud sound similar to the one that you hear when they do the "emergency alert" on TV. This was more comfortable than the PET scan since I was laying on my stomach. I laid on an apparatus where there was a cushioned frame for my head , and then my breasts were "suspended" through two opening....it was pretty comfortable. It didn't hurt as much to have my arms suspended over my head, but the noise was obnoxious.

Both technicians said that they got "good pictures", now I hope that Dr. Harker can get the results for my appointment with him tomorrow. Hearing the "game plan" will be frightening, but I am ready to get on with whatever needs to be done!

Thanks again for everyone's continued prayers, thoughts, and support!