Finally back in to report, and thanks for all the prayers and happy thoughts! It must have worked, because I didn't freak out! Still waiting on the results, of course, but at least it's over. And they didn't have any music either. :o(
The whole thing was quicker than they told me it would be, but of course it seemed to last FOREVER! And I'm a little worried about that.
When I first got there, they asked if I was claustrophobic. A little, I said (liar!). So did I take anything, they asked? Nope. (I didn't have anyone to drive me home) I was hoping they had music to listen to. But not at this hospital! So I just sat and waited, but not for long. So they got me in and then the tech (I think they told her I was a little anxious - ha!) told me that she would do the regular films, then the contrast, and the whole thing would take about 45 minutes. I didn't have to put on the lovely gown, so that was good. Then I just got to lie down on the bench and slide into the tube. NOT FUN!
She did offer earplugs, but it was still noisy. And I swear there's a law somewhere that anytime you have to stay still or can't use your hands, you *immediately* develop a mysterious itch somewhere you can't touch. That wasn't too bad, it was kind of funny, it was so predictable. Except that the itch reminded me that even if I was allowed to move, I couldn't because my arms were pinned to my sides and I WAS STUCK IN A TUBE!
Honestly the only thing that kept me sane (besides the good vibes available here!) was putting a personal playlist of hymns inside my brain while I was lying there. I went through some gospel/bluegrass songs, and my high school's version of the Battle Hymn of the Republic, and was ready to start on the Hallelujah chorus, when Hallelujah! She told me I was done.
Now my main concern (except for the results, of course) is that I'll have to go back and do the contrast films later. If I do, I am TOTALLY taking some Valium first. My husband can take off the time from work and drive me home. I absolutely cannot do that again without some drugs.
So thanks for all the help. I came home just wiped out still and stayed unhappy for hours. I am SOOOO glad it's over!
4 comments:
Hi Cindy, I'm glad one part is over for you. Do you like poetry? Maybe a favorite poem to recite when you're nervous. Or if you get really desperate, the alphabets or president's names... anything to distract you. No music, really? I wonder if they would let you bring a portable "boom box" - boy that word is so '80s... I'm sending you all my happy thoughts and best prayers.
Wow, I would not have lasted. I would have gone into panic mode just because I couldn't move. If you have to go back, definately take something and I'm sure one of us here would be available to drive you home if your husband isn't :)
Those blasted MRI's are a pain, although I'm thankful to have that technology available. I'm glad that's over with for you. Hopefully you won't have to do the contrast. Keep us posted on the results.
Thanks for the support everyone! I'm hoping to get the results tomorrow.
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