I got date etc for my MRI scan today to try and figure out the problem with my knee. It's now been nearly 4 months and it's getting frustrating now. I wasn't too bothered about the whole scan thing...until today. I read the leaflet explaining it and it did not match up to the idea in my head. I assumed a little scanner would be on my leg and be in the place 5 minutes. Nope.
Here are some highlights from the information:
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| "You may like to bring something to read = You're appointment WILL be late." |
From this paragraph I have concluded that:
- My scan will NOT be on time.
- I should maybe take a dressing gown.
- I should also bring a CD.
I might as well take an overnight bag what with my light reading, gown, cd etc.
Other parts which stood out (and not in an amusing way- except the metal question) were:
"Please do not wear make-up."
I am going to say I'm ok to defy that as they are not scanning my face!?I'm going straight from school in the afternoon so will obviously not be make-up less. Hmm maybe cleansing wipes will have to go in MRI scan bag too just in case.
"You will be asked if you have any metal objects on you or in you."
Don't you love this routine question? I've been asked it on a regular occurrence the past month with all my appointments.
"You will hear various loud tapping noises while the scanner is collecting information- do not worry, this is the machine operating normally."
Arghhh!! I don't like that. CD it is then!
"A scan will take 30 minutes."
Factor into the wait I will inevitably have when I get there this is gonna take ages. I am so impatient and fussy. I'm really gonna struggle to lie for 30 mins with clanking noises and not want to get up.
As you can tell I am highly looking forward dreading this little jaunt!! I don't like things I don't know about. I am sure to update you all on my progress!
