Rising Blood Pressure

Went in for the MRI & CT scan Thursday. Was there at about 1:50 PM and went back to financial rather quickly. That's where they told me my co-pay would be about $78 more than I had been quoted earlier that morning. Apparently they had not taken the CT into acct.
Then I was called back to the Radiology waiting area. Well, they had a battle w/ Medicare. They said the CT scans wouldn't help me. Now, that's a ridiculous statement. CT scans are a diagnostic tool, not a treatment.
It took about another hour. But, I was finally taken to the MRI machine at 3:30. I had a 2:30 appt. That's the lengthiest period of time I've ever been in that imager. I was in there for 45 minutes to an hour.
Then they hauled me out for the CT scan. But, I had to drink more Barium first, because the process so far had taken too long. I did get into the CT room quickly, though. Got the fun, lung burning, bladder warming dye. Then Got in the machine and that was done pretty quickly.
After fasting since 11 PM the night before, I climbed into my truck at 5:30 PM. A 3 1/2 hr visit w/ an 18 1/2 hr fast thrown in.
I did feel I had earned a treat after all this. So, I hauled it to Hardees to try their new Chicken Tenders. Boy! Those things were good. :-)
It felt really good to walk through the door when I got home!

Busy Day

Well, I'm set to have an MRI and CT scan Friday. My paperwork for my State Rep. is on the way. My wife and I head to Johnson City for the embryos Monday, scheduled for 11:30. All this, and I had to go back out and pick up my barium milkshakes. Topped off a day started at my wife's doc, and I don't know how many phone calls. STILL didn't get everything done. AAAAAAAAAEEEEEEYYYYYY!!!!

More Radiation!

Well, went in for another MRI and Abdominal CT scan today. I'll get the results on the 22nd. I did find out the raspberry barium is my favorite so far.
I've been feeling great. So, I expect good news. :-)