The big tube and Mothman

Woo hoo! Today was my third attempt at a breast MRI and I/it was successful!

We started for Kittanning and because of traffic, thought we were going to be late and miss the appointment. Kittanning is about 50 miles away. We made it just in time. There was some difficulty in starting the I.V. and they had to bring another person in to try. She was able to get it in on her first try.

This tube was much bigger and there was no problem. The walls didn't even touch me. The area that I had to lay on was also different. There was a slope up to the area where you had to fit your breasts into the holes vs the other tubes where you had to lay your chest on the hard plastic box and there wasn't any padding for your lower chest. The test took about 25 minutes and at times, I felt myself falling asleep. I had to keep myself awake because I wasn't sure that I wouldn't move if asleep and have to start the test over. If I ever have to do it again, I'm making the trip there and won't need to stress out about it. The people in the hospital were all really nice and helpful.

After the test, we drove into Kittanning itself and had lunch at a place called DizzyLizzie's. We got there at 2:30 p.m. and we had the place to ourselves. When paying the check I made mention of some pictures on the wall to the waitress who told me that the movie "The Mothman Prophecies" had been filmed in Kittanning. Richard Gere had eaten in the restaurant but it was before her time so she didn't get to meet him. As we left town, we drove over "the bridge". One of my biggest fears is driving over the bridges in Pittsburgh. I almost always think of that movie when I do.

I called my clinical coordinator and left a voice mail letting her know that the MRI was completed successfully and to please let Dr. Z. know. Such a huge weight has been lifted off of me..I'll sleep like a baby tonight.

And to MFD, yes, we will go to "Build-A-______" together along with MFS. He's balking at it. Talk him into it. I'm betting you'll make the cat.