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I'm done, mri! Piece of cake :o)

13 years ago

Took less than 30 minutes.

Seated me in the gadget. They made me very comfy. Tucked me in snug as a bug, turned the tv on, gave me a mint to suck on, and had a fan going.

Said I should hear from doctor at least by Friday.

Thanks for the good thoughts.

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patti43
13 years ago
That's just great, Glenda. Sounds like nap time :-) Sure hope you get good results.
hounds_x_two
13 years ago
Glad it was an ok experience!
Hoping for news you like.
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joyfulguy
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Pleased to hear that it went so well.

Sometimes, with fun things, the anticipation is a good part of the fun.

And with worrisome stuff ... the anticipated worry is often the major part of the problem.

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Georgysmom
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Ditto O.J. Glad it's over. Now the wait for the doctor's decision.
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Glad its over and you did so good.
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13 years ago
I'm so glad they made it easy for you! Mine wasn't so fun a few years ago. I didn't get an open one. I made it, but I don't think I can do it again. Keep us posted!

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gadgets
13 years ago
I'm glad it went well for you. I hope that it helps the doctor to know just what to do to fix you up.

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lsnel
13 years ago
I too am glad it is over and hope that the results of the MRI will have a easy resolve for you.
katlan
13 years ago
So glad it's done and wasn't an awful experience. Now, fingers crossed for good news.
wanda_va
13 years ago
I'm glad it wasn't bad. That certainly sounds better than going in that deadly tube. I hope you get a good report from the doctor. Hugs!
mamatoad
13 years ago
I thought of you this morning and sent some good thoughts and a little prayer. So glad you had a good experience!
ivamae
13 years ago
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lisa_fla
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Glad thats done. I hate the waiting for results more than anything. Now the DR will know exactly what is going on once and for all. I'm jealous-I didn't have a TV for either one!
glenda_al
Original Author
13 years ago
I KNOW one thing, I do not think I would handle a regular MRI.

I unconsciously moved and had to be told to be careful now to cause the process to be blurred.

Don't know if it was the mint I had, or a breathed too hard, but was told at the end I did fine :o)

This post was edited by glenda_al on Wed, Feb 27, 13 at 22:29
dances_in_garden
13 years ago
Glad it went well!

I don't mind the tube kind, if they have the fan blowing. I just keep my eyes closed anyway. Last one I had, I fell asleep. It was about 45 minutes long. They had to wake me up to tell me to hold my breath for a bit LOL.

Dances.
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