MRI

Went for the MRI yesterday. I should have expected it, it was a horrible experience. I have a port which was inserted back in March so I wouldn't have to have IV needles every time I have chemo or a CT scan or an MRI or a blood draw. The port must be accessed by a qualified nurse. When we got there yesterday I told them I have a port that needs to be accessed. They said no problem they have three nurses available. One was with a patient and couldn't leave until someone from transport came, one was performing a biopsy and they were waiting for the third to call back. A regular IV nurse came by and INSISTED she could do the IV in less than two minutes and said 'I am really good'. I said I have a port. She said yes but I have everything I need to do an IV needle and the best part is you won't need me to come back to take the port needle out. I said I have a port. She actually argued with me to the point where I finally conceded and told her if you hurt me I will punch you in the face. Today, I have a black and blue to mark the spot. Lucky for her I did NOT punch her in the face.

I have a pain patch that I wear. It is good for three days at a time. It has to come off before the MRI because it will melt. The technician forgot to take it off. I told him after the first scan, he could not find the patch anywhere. I checked inside my clothes when we got home. Luckily we had one patch left which I put on right away and then refilled the prescription.

I am still waiting for the results which they said should be available in a day or two.

The last six days have been pretty bad....I've spent a lot of time laying down. Not necessarily sleeping, just resting and occasionally dozing. I am hoping to start feeling better before my next treatment which is Friday, seriously, I need a break.