A Sucessful Day...Finally!

Today I picked up my films for my MRI on Monday, saw Dr. Z (impromptu) and successfully completed the CT/Bone scan. A good day!

I saw Dr. Z because my right breast was red. It didn't look happy. My intention was to stop by the office while in the hospital and see if I could get an appointment for next week for him to take a look. He didn't have office hours today but was in the hospital and came down to see me immediately. Now that is service. He ended up giving me a script for an antibiotic and asked that I call him next week to let him know how it's going. I asked him if I wasn't able to complete the MRI, would I not be able to be treated? He said absolutely not. He said that they weren't even sure that breast MRI's gave more information that they already had from other tests. I told him that if I had to have the MRI, I'd go to Chicago cause I was sure someone had the right tube there. He told me he was from Chicago. I said "Yes, you went to the University of Illinios Chicago medical school. I checked you out". He was amused.

The CT and Bone scans were easy except for trying to start the IV. I need to drink more fluids!

All in all, a good day.