Lady M
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As many of you already know, I am extremely claustrophobic. Therefore, I was dreading the MRI I had to have last Wednesday with extreme apprehension. I'll try to condense this as much as possible, but I wanted to get on the DIS tonight to give you an update.
Dan and I arrived at the hospital one hour before the MRI was to begin. They gave me Valium and Halcion pills to relax me and take away some of the anxiety. Then the nurse inserted an IV into my arm. This would be used to administer the contrast needed for the MRI as well as the drug, Versed, which would be given to me right before they put me into the MRI machine. I had previously told the hospital and the nurse that there was no way I would be able to get into that "tube" unless I was "out" so to speak.
Well, the drug did what it was supposed to. I don't remember being put into the machine, nor being taken out of it. I do remember walking back to the recovery room. Now here's the real clincher to this whole thing. After taking all of those drugs, and getting through the whole ordeal, the nurse comes into the recovery room to tell me and Dan that the MRI would need to be done again, on Good Friday, because somehow the computer didn't get the proper images that were needed. I couldn't believe it -- a computer problem with our "state of the art" MRI machine known as the "Symphony" model!!!!
So, once again, on Good Friday we headed back to the hospital for another go at the MRI. This time, I think due to their hectic schedule, I was told they would skip the Valium and Halcion pills because we would have to wait another hour before doing the MRI. They said, "we'll just bring you into the room and give you the drug, Versed, right before you go into the "tube." As much as I'm not a proponent of drugs unless they're really needed, let me tell you that there was a huge difference in my anxiety and nervousness level without getting the sedation first. I was almost in a major "panic attack" situation upon being brought into the room and just looking at that enclosed tube was almost freaking me out! The nurses had to put me on the table to get situated for the test, and I told them, "don't even think about putting me into that "tube" unless I'm knocked out." They assured me I would be; they kept their word!
The MRI was completed that Friday, and they were able to get the images they needed. The report came in the beginning of the week -- I will need to have a core biopsy done at the hospital next Thursday, April 22nd. Only when those results are in, which will be the following Tuesday probably, will I know if things are benign or not. I'm hoping it will be.
Now I want to take a moment to thank all of you wonderful people for all of the support you've given to me and to Dan as well. Your prayers, good thoughts and wishes, pixie dust, cards and messages are greatly appreciated, more than words can adequately express. I know, in my heart, that it has helped me through this trying time. It's as though I could feel some kind of peace and strength from your prayers and good wishes.
I will keep you updated as we go along with this situation. In the meantime, thank you so much for keeping me in your thoughts and prayers.
May God bless all of you.
Marie
Dan and I arrived at the hospital one hour before the MRI was to begin. They gave me Valium and Halcion pills to relax me and take away some of the anxiety. Then the nurse inserted an IV into my arm. This would be used to administer the contrast needed for the MRI as well as the drug, Versed, which would be given to me right before they put me into the MRI machine. I had previously told the hospital and the nurse that there was no way I would be able to get into that "tube" unless I was "out" so to speak.
Well, the drug did what it was supposed to. I don't remember being put into the machine, nor being taken out of it. I do remember walking back to the recovery room. Now here's the real clincher to this whole thing. After taking all of those drugs, and getting through the whole ordeal, the nurse comes into the recovery room to tell me and Dan that the MRI would need to be done again, on Good Friday, because somehow the computer didn't get the proper images that were needed. I couldn't believe it -- a computer problem with our "state of the art" MRI machine known as the "Symphony" model!!!!
So, once again, on Good Friday we headed back to the hospital for another go at the MRI. This time, I think due to their hectic schedule, I was told they would skip the Valium and Halcion pills because we would have to wait another hour before doing the MRI. They said, "we'll just bring you into the room and give you the drug, Versed, right before you go into the "tube." As much as I'm not a proponent of drugs unless they're really needed, let me tell you that there was a huge difference in my anxiety and nervousness level without getting the sedation first. I was almost in a major "panic attack" situation upon being brought into the room and just looking at that enclosed tube was almost freaking me out! The nurses had to put me on the table to get situated for the test, and I told them, "don't even think about putting me into that "tube" unless I'm knocked out." They assured me I would be; they kept their word!
The MRI was completed that Friday, and they were able to get the images they needed. The report came in the beginning of the week -- I will need to have a core biopsy done at the hospital next Thursday, April 22nd. Only when those results are in, which will be the following Tuesday probably, will I know if things are benign or not. I'm hoping it will be.
Now I want to take a moment to thank all of you wonderful people for all of the support you've given to me and to Dan as well. Your prayers, good thoughts and wishes, pixie dust, cards and messages are greatly appreciated, more than words can adequately express. I know, in my heart, that it has helped me through this trying time. It's as though I could feel some kind of peace and strength from your prayers and good wishes.
I will keep you updated as we go along with this situation. In the meantime, thank you so much for keeping me in your thoughts and prayers.
May God bless all of you.
Marie
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I'm sure it's gonna work! 
I will pray and, pray again and again, that ALL is right with you SOON! I'm sorry it's been so rough tho. 
