So, we discussed in this post my worries about my brain scan...everyone worries about the unknown. I know it's normal. It doesn't mean that it still doesn't suck though.
I arrived mostly on time for my appointment...didn't matter though b/c I still had to wait. Shocker!
I went in. I took off my rings and my watch. I locked them away and then gave the key to the tech...and said, "I can trust you, right?" WTF is wrong with me?
She asked if I ever had a brain scan before. I answered, "no." She proceeded to tell me to lie down and that it would take about half an hour. She offered my a blanket. I took it. She then strapped this Hannibal Lecter looking thing over my head.
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The panic started to set in a little because I'm claustrophobic...okay, I'm a lot claustrophobic.
She put in some sponges (gross...they've probably been used by so many people that day and they're touching my head...gross) in the "cage" to ensure that I can't move around. Apparently that's really important or something...I wasn't listening because of the ear plugs that were definitely incorrectly inserted.
Couldn't fix them though b/c of the "cage."
She mentions something about getting a 20 minute nap (pretty likely considering that my oxygen levels are severely dropping due to hyperventilation) and rolls my ass into the machine.
Thank God Sister told me to close my eyes before I went into the machine because I think that saved my life...literally.
Deep breaths...
Scenic imagery...
BEEPBEEPBEEPBEEPBEEPBEEPBEEPBEEP
You're not going to die...
This is for a good cause...
Yes, they can see you if you start to freak out, but you can only flail your legs, so get it straight before you panic...
WAAAAAHHHHHHHHWAAAAAHHHHHHWAAAAHHHHHH!!!!
Fuck...don't wet your pants...
If you wet your pants, you might get electrocuted, so only mild panic, okay?
Who am I talking to?
Myself?
THUMPTHUMPTHUMPTHUMPTHUMPTHUMP
Did I just fall asleep...shit, I'm not supposed to move.
My brain will be all blurry...
It's not a picture, dipshit...
Well, it kinda is, but I'm sure they have auto-focus or some shit like that to steady the image...
What the fuck are these noises???
Am I moving? I'm pretty sure I'm moving.
"Okay, we're half way through...I'm going to inject you with the contrast dye now and we'll finish up."
(weakly) "Okay."
Keep your eyes closed...if you see this cage, you're going to shit yourself.
"Just a little prick right here (that's what she said) and we'll get you back in. It's completely water soluble, so you'll just pee it right out later."
"What color will it be?"
"Clear. Here we go..."
God, she said that like it's a fucking amusement ride...
Those people are freaks...
Okay, halfway through...I can do this...
Don't open your fucking eyes...
What the hell is that light?
Don't open your fucking eyes...
BEEPBEEPBEEPBEEPBEEPBEEPBEEPBEEP
Did I just fall asleep again? How is that happening???
I'm going to go deaf b/c I don't know how to work ear plugs.
I wonder if most people know how to work ear plugs.
WAAAAAHHHHHHHHWAAAAAHHHHHHWAAAAHHHHHH!!!!
OMG...I have the worst itch EVER on my nose...
Crap...now it's on my eye...
Don't chew your gum...why do you still have gum anyway? Is that even allowed???
Did I just fall asleep again? God, my brain is going to be so fucking blurry!!!
THUMPTHUMPTHUMPTHUMPTHUMPTHUMP
"Okay, we're all done."
Don't open your eyes until she removes that "cage."
"Are you okay? A little dizzy? (cue personal story about her own bout with vertigo)"
So, here are some of my favorite images of my brain.
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| Yes, you can see my teeth. Oh, and is my jaw broken??? |
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| Holy bug eyes, Batman! Why are there such gross veins in my tongue??? Gross!!! |
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| See all that empty space up there? Yeah, that was probably filled with brains and knowledge before I had the Crazies. Now it's just barren land. Hmmm...maybe I am losing my mind! |
19 comments:
Oh good luck, scary stuff & yes, some people know how to wear hearing protection properly, not me, i can barely get ear plugs in my ears & they don't stay in if i run??!! Love Posie
i always tell people that being in an mri is like being in a combination of a rave and a video game. if there were flashing lights and ecstasy, the rave part would definitely win. glad the closing eyes thing helped for you. i love the eyeball slice, always entertaining! btw the dark line behind the eyeballs is your optic nerve, in case you're interested.
i know how claustrophobic you are...good for you for making it through!
That sounds very scary! I'm so proud of you for making it - I think I would have lost it.....
when do you get results?
Holy crap, this was almost the EXACT conversation I had with myself in an MRI machine one time. I hope everything is okay!
Wow! Visiting From Shell. So not sure why you are having an MRI suppose I will have to read to get the back story, but hope things will be okay.
I do agree that medical people who do those "test", and x-rays and such are crazy people. I think they are kind of like bloggers beause they just seem to ramble on about anything that pops into their head, like you really aren't even there.
Oh and I would totally have to itch. I am such an itcher. Any time I have to sit still I always have to!!
Sorry that was me I don't really like to be Anonymous- my four year old just clicked away for me!!!
I can't even imagine what that was like. I think I would have had to close my eyes too. Just reading it was enough to send me into a panic, ha ha. Seriously made me laugh and that eyeball shot....think that's a keeper.
I think I had a panic attack just reading this - and I'm not even claustrophobic! I'm glad you survived, and got such lovely brain photos!
Creeepy!! Cool pictures, though. I'm filing away the "close your eyes" advice, in case I ever have to have an MRI or something done.
This has left me totally wanting to have an MRI done! I sooooo want to see my brain! I would have definitely opened my eyes to see the rave LOL!
You are a trooper for pulling through though.
That empty spot, totally the curse section! Look at how roomy it is, tons of space for unsaid words!
I love your descriptions!
I would have been freaking out- I am definitely a LOT clausterphobic...and that's spelled wrong, I'm sure but I'm really lazy right now.
When do you find out results?
Oh. Your brain is so pretty! :) You could be a brain model!!
Nice to meet you from Shell's blog!!
You are too funny! I love seeing what makes you tick. : )
I swear, only you could making having an MRI a hilarious experience. :-)
And is there something wrong with me that I was looking for your gum in the MRI pic? I think I found it but am not 100%.
And of course, I'm sure it's nothing but I am sending majorly good thoughts your way just in case!
I could have wet my pants just reading this...so glad that's behind you (that's what he said)!!!
i laughed out loud while in clinic. i think my students thought i was crazy b/c they peaked and saw MRI images and me laughing. hahahha. sounds like you did a great job though. i hope that they can figure out the vertigo!! :)
...off to check my make-up ;)
xx
Eyeballs gross me out.
I about puked when I went in for my MRI, because of being so damn claustraphobic.
I'm sorry you had to go through all of this. Please keep us posted with results
I thought I had commented on this but I guess I just imagined it (probably read it on my phone and saved it for commenting later...)
crazy pics! never seen MRI scans - the eyeballs look freaky (wait...I don't mean YOUR eyes look freaky...just how they stand out in the scan image!!)
hope you get some answers asap...i imagine the dizziness is annoying and also worrisome...
oh...and yeah...i'd have a horrible time keeping my eyes closed the whole time too - I'd keep wondering what the heck it looked like, what the lights were, etc!
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