kimne's Journal

PETs
Nov 06 2009 10:49

Tucker ventured out a little this morning. He mainly stayed in the upstairs hallway. Then he went downstairs and as soon as I followed him he ran upstairs. So I went down first and called him. I sat in the front room where I could see him slinking his way down the stairs. He is always looking back to see how far he is from safety. He made it to the office/den then he heard Bonnie and went running back upstairs.

Went and got my PET scan yesterday. Met my nurse, Mark. He said he would be the same person I see everytime I get one done. He is a cancer survivor, which is nice. He was cute too.  Very nice and chatty. And since I get chatty, I think if we didn't talk I would have been out of there 10-15 mins quicker. After the initial questions, running an IV line he took me outside. I thought we were just going to another building. There was a white tent set up right outside the door. I said "Oh were going into the hazmat tent." A nurse walking behind us laughed and said I never heard it called that before. But sure enough we stopped under the tent and went into a trailer. It had these big thick metal doors. I was put in a small room with a chair. After I got my radiation I was left closed in to sit and stew for an hour. When I had to have the scan done, I was in pain. I have a hard time laying on my back. Then you have to put your arms above your head. My arms started to hurt. I usually last about half way through before I want to start screaming to let me out. Doctor will get the results for my Monday appointment.

When Nathan & I got to the hospital I realized I didn't know what building we were to go into. I called the scheduling number to ask them. They asked me where I was. I said "Northside Hospital" They asked which one. I was like "I don't know" I was thinking "I'm calling to you find out where I am you dumby". I said "Cummings" that is the nearest city/town I knew. Finally they transferred me to someone that told me which building I needed to go.

Today Nathan & I are going to look at reclyners for my room. I really can't wait to get one.

I need to get going.

Have a good day!