Good Point, Dano
Oct 28 2008 | Comments 5
TTWS reader Dano MacNammarah just reminded me that I’ve had ECT. So why the hell am I so worried about the MRI? I will kick its ass! Yes! Right in the ass of Siemens!
Or perhaps I’ll kick the asses of the friendly people who will, according to this photo, put me and my cute blond self in the machine. (Though I am not a cute blond, I hope to be drugged up enough to think I am.)
My ex-husband Paul is coming with me for support. Like he didn’t have enough of this shit during our marriage?
The next time I’ll blog for you will be tomorrow after the exam is done and the Ativan has worn off. Thanks for all the support. Claustrophobians, unite!
liz | 4:20 PM | Uncategorized
When I have had CAT scans and MRI’s, I usually just close my eyes as soon as I lie down on the mat. When the machine starts up, just listen to the thumping it makes and try to find a rhythm – imagine it being accompanied by a drum loop or something. If you’re good at it, you can almost hypnotize yourself.
Another strategy is to listen to a song that always gets stuck in your head before the exam. Even if the song is annoying, you’re distracted by the incredibly annoying song in your head, and you’re not freaked out about the test.
We’ll keep a candle burning for ye. An OPEN flame, of course. {;>)
Sherry
Liz,
Why don’t you go to an open MRI? Sounds like it would be worth the extra hassle.
Oh Hells, Bells ‘n’ Smells, my sister in ECT!
I am guessing at this point you are done with the MRI, and are now floating on an Ativan cloud.
Hopefully, the annoying song that “S” recommended has faded, along with the drum beats.
“SC” should know that open MRIs are not so accurate. So, if you’re able, it is best to have a closed on administered.
Looking forward to hearing you are well, Dano.
I hope it wasn’t as bad as you were expecting it to be.
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