Friday, May 15, 2009

Massage, Mani/Pedi and an MRI


You read right. M. R. I. Magnetic Resonance Imaging. I had one this morning. Not for anything too scandalous, just to figure out the vertigo I have been feeling as of late. (the above picture is not of me, even though, I did need to go get my facial hair waxed).

It. was. fabulous. I know I sound psychotic, but, I have not been this relaxed in a long time. After the prep, it was all smooth sailing.

I removed my nose ring, earrings, and ring ring. I was covered with a nice cozy and soft blanket and I had to lay completely still on this sliding table thingee. My forehead was strapped down and was instructed to "not move, or breathe too deeply". If I moved, they would have to start again. I was told the first one would be for 25 minutes and then they would pull me out of the machine and inject me with gadolinium (a contrast material to help see the issues better) and then put me back in for ten. I was then handed ear plugs to help keep the noises that whirr around you lowly. Finally, I was handed this button to press if I completely wigged out.

I asked all of the pertinent questions 1. "well when you say move do you mean like move move?" he answered, "if you need to move, you can move your big toe, slightly", 2."can I blink?" he answered "softly", 3."What if I need to cough?" he answered "swallow gently", 4."an itch?" he answered "tough titties" (he really didn't), he said I would have to "weigh out the consequences of scratching", 5."how long is this going to be again?" 25 for the first one, injection then 10", 6. "will it hurt?" he said "no". Then he asked "ahem, can we get started"?

Strapped in, arms crossed (with panic bulb in them), feeling cozy, we started. I immediately closed my eyes and started to hear all sorts of noises. They were like humming, knocking and low vibrations. Can you say "sleepy time". I was being shushed to sleep. I knew I didn't want to sleep b/c of the fear of snoring or twitching or moving but I also knew I could be alert and waiting b/c the 25 minutes would drag on. So I hovered in the weirdest, most relaxing little place. I let my mind float around and I ran through all sorts of lists and situations and scenarios. I watched my breathing but allowed myself to go from thought to thought. It was quiet, cool, I was still. It was so relaxing. After becoming a mother, these moments are so few and far between. Listen to how relaxed I was that he peers in to the machine and says to me, "I will be pulling you out now but DO NOT MOVE. I will inject you and place you back in". I didn't answer him or nod or really anything. I was pulled out, vein was found, needle put in, eyes tightened a smidgen, and I was placed right back into the vessel. 10 more minutes and voila, done. I was so relaxed. He said I did great and the pictures were "great and very clear". I was happy to hear. And relaxed.

So, next mothers day, ask for the mani/pedi/MRI special. If you're like me, you'll be happy you did.

14 comments:

Valerie said...

Girl I don't think I could have stood that. I don't know if I could have stayed still that long.

I'll be praying everything is going to come out normal.

Have a blessed day!!

Domestic Goddess..Diva sometimes said...

I hope they find out what is causing your vertigo. My mom had it when she was young. She's ok now.

Oh and I have a mani/pedi by moi for today's wedding. Once a year I like to slop some paint on me to look presentable. ;)

Vanessa @ See Vanessa Craft said...

LOL I thought I was the only one who found MRI's relaxing...they force you to relax! I hope that they find the cause of your vertigo!

Jelly said...

I agree...totally relaxing.

Kelly? Petrified of them. Go figure.

;D

Cindy said...

don't know about you but when they say don't move, its the ONLY thing I wanted to do when I got my MRI done...grueling experience! glad its over...share the results pleezz!!

Aubrey said...

LOL
Oh, I would have totally wigged out! Confined spaces just don't do it for me! Eeeeek!

Hope everything is a-OK!

Abril said...

Did this when I was 13. back issues. Not sure I was as relaxed as you,Babalonia. I may have to try again....*snort*

Hey? When will we know what the dealio is? Or, did you post about it at the crossing and I missed it?

MaMiLee said...

You have an incredible ability to find the best in situations :) Any word on the vertigo? Is it better? Miss you!!

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