CT Myleogram Update

[123dietdrpepper]

Well that was a piece of cake!! I feel very silly indeed for being so scared!! I walked in, they had me get on my tummy face down on the table, they put some antiseptic cleaner on my back, sprayed some numbing stuff on the back, numbed me with lidocane, and the neurosurgeon talked to me the entire time he was doing the procedure, telling me exactly what he was doing, and asking me if I had any questions.

Next they put me on a guerney and moved me into the CT room and scanned me. It was over in a matter of seconds.

Then the neurosurgeon came to check on me and offered me a Dr. Pepper/Mtn Dew. Now we all know I accepted the Dr. Pepper. Then they observed me for 4 hours and sent me on my way home with strict instructions to sit or lay down most of today with very little walking.

I have some added back pressure but this really was a piece of cake and I was afraid for nothing.

I met with my surgeon on Tuesday to get the results in the morning then I have a 2nd opinion in the afternoon on Tuesday. I will provide an update then.

Thank you for coaching me thru this and Chatterbox NO HEADACHE!!

[monkey5]

123pepper, i am glad that it was not that bad as you thought, you did great! I hope you get to the bottom of it! Wishing you lots of luck!
Love, Monkey

[Baybreeze]

Well, at least that was a bit'o good news for you! Im so glad that was easy for you, for a change. I know you're always in so much pain, but hopefully just getting through that okay lifted your spirits a bit. ANd no need to feel silly about being nervous or scared of what might happen, you know we've all had those feelings & it's normal. I want to wish you luck for your upcoming appointments.

[shawley]

Thats great pepper , glad it wasn't bad on you. My experience was horrible. When they ask me to move onto the guerney it felt like someone slugged me right in the middle of my back . Dang thing hurt for a while after too.

I bet you can't wait for the results , soon as you hear anything fill us in ok ?
Your not whinning , hey its always better to talk to us about your pain cause we're the only ones who will listen . I know how friends and family get sick hearing about our problems .. I'm here for you .

Shawley

[lisa3451]

Diet,
Im glad everything went well for you. Please let us now your results, hopefully you can get some resolution to your pain. I know its one of those catch 22 things, You want to know whats going on so you can deal with it and get some relief, on the other hand Im afraid of what they might find.
God bless, you will be in my prayers as well.
HMMM your making me thirsty! time for a Diet Dr Peper, its the only thing I drink, HA HA, great minds think alike!!!
Lisa