Friday, March 20, 2009

pet scan

so I just got back from my pet scan that almost didn't happen. Yesterday when I called to make an appointment, the lady told me my part of the payment would be $1400. I told her that was fine and she scheduled the appointment. So I went in today, filled out the paperwork and went to give it to the receptionist. She then said "okay that will be $1400." I was in schock! Apparantly when the scheduler told me the price she was telling me that was how much I would have to pay at the appointment, because my deductible was not made. Luckily my dad talked to them and we only ended up haveing to pay $100.

then they took me back and took my vitals. Then they gave me a quick I.V.. They then drew blood for a blood suger test, and then the bad part. They flushed the line with saline. It wouldn't be that bad, but after my first surgery for my meddulablastoma tumor I was paralyzed on my right side from the extra fluid in my brain. So th ey were supposed to give me lemon drops took keep my mouth moist. Instead they gave me saline drops. So now everytime they flush my lines I can taste it in my mouth. Then the fun part, I was infused with radioactive glucose(suger),(So who knows maybe I will become TI hulk after all). After that I was left in a room for an hour to relax and let the suger go throughout my body. I layed there and slept while listening to my country music. After the hour, they took me back and did the scan. And that's that! As soon as I get the results I will let you all know, until then have fun and live life!

1 comment:

  1. Rough livin' man. I hope you get through all of it. That's why we are all heroes in our own way. I'd say we are role models for everyone.

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