I am radioactive for the next 12 hours! This morning I went in for a PET scan, was delivered to the lab by my trusty friends Janese and Karen. We sat in the waiting room after I drank some "tasty" drink that left a metallic aftertaste and waited for my name to be called. And it was, the technician, Oscar was nice and explained to me that my friends can't be with me as after he administers the isotopes, I will be "hot" and giving off radiation! So they went to get coffee and I sat in a darkened room (they like you to be resting as the isotopes gather to whatever you are doing reading they go to your eyes, listening to music they travel to your ears) and waited for the next "drink". You cannot imagine how long that hour and a half is...
I was escorted into the PET scan room and was shown the "tube" which was wider than a MRI tube (by 4 inches) and yes it was shorter but for my closterphobia it was a challenge because of course "I thought I would be able maintain". Right. I did not have to be let out and I did successfully complete the scan but not for my body screaming inside to GET OUT! That's done and we await the results, should be Thursday. All I could think of afterwards was "and I thought I was going to be able to have my body accept chemotherapy now?" Yeh, I was being my proverbial self trying to fit 10 pounds into a 3 pound bag. I'm learning, I'm learning.
That's it for tonight and thanks so much for all your thoughts and wishes and prayers!
Dear Debi,
ReplyDeleteI am happy you can keep us all informed,
and in awe of your -- as usual-- pragmatic demeanor, your faith in God, your medical team, and yourself, and your sense of humor! You know we are all right there with you... every step of the way toward your recovery! You have much love and support coming to you, and there is an unending line of people who are waiting in line to offer support! Let us all help you keep that smile on your face and that wild laughter going at your house!
I know I can't feel everything you are feeling, but I can listen and offer hugs when the road gets a little bumpy. When you are feeling exhausted, sleep, when you're feeling impatient, let things go and check on them manana, when you're feeling puzzled, you can call on God. We, too, have faith in your strength and your intelligence, and yeah, your sense of humor to keep you afloat during this storm. But, storms are temporary, and this one will be behind you in a few months! I'm on board as one of your crew!
Love and hugs,
Goodnight!
:) Sue