This morning started out like all other mornings with an exception, breakfast and then get ready for a long drive to an MRI. I had some egg bites, cup of coffee and then got ready for the MRI
It was a little over an hour drive south with traffic and all. We made it on time with time to spare. They checked me in and got an IV ready for the contrast dye. The MRI was to take about 90 mins. This was the longest scan I’ve ever had. The tech asked me about what music I’d like to listen to. But idk what’s up with these techs. Each time I’ve had an MRI lately they don’t play the music. I chose classic rock. I just closed my eyes and relaxed to the banging and whirring sounds of the MRI. Luckily I’m not claustrophobic and can lay still. I closed my eyes and nodded off to some distant dream land. About 15 mins left and they pull me out for the contrast dye. Finally I can ask about the music. It made no difference at this point as the scan was nearly done. But it was nice to hear something other than the MRI sounds.
I got the dye injected and the rest of the scan commenced. Finished that up and pulled me out. The tech who put my clothes in the locker told me the code to it but I felt like Morty Seinfeld at the dr. I couldn’t open it and thought “My Wallets gone! My wallets gone!” It wasn’t gone I just couldn’t open it with the code she gave me. So the tech who ran the MRI went and got a mastercode to unlock and retrieve my clothes. I got dressed and we left. My wife, mother in law and father in law accompanied me to the scan today. We went thru the chicken drive thru for lunch and brought it home. It was delicious. Chicken sandwich and fries. My fav.
We ate when we got home. I did some work and relaxed this afternoon. I am exhausted from the day. I didn’t think it was going to be such a long scan. That was nuts. I know I’m only at the beginning of this journey and haven’t even started treatment yet but goodness what a day.
Isn’t it funny how when you’re heading somewhere it always takes longer to get there initially than driving home. It seemed like a half hour difference between the two drives. I miss driving, but I know it’s not safe at the moment for me to drive. I don’t mind being a passenger but I miss my driving.
Right now Pancake is howling at his grandma in the kitchen. He can be such a brat with his grandparents. Chippy just looks at him like he’s an idiot, which he is at times. Some wires must be crossed in his furry little brain. I have to clap and yell to change his thought patterns. Not great for me but I have to otherwise he bites. I can’t stand him at times but I love him. All of this madness because he’s either hungry or has to go to the bathroom. He knows where his food is, where his litterbox is. Why does he do these bratty things? Who knows? It’s not like they listen anyway.
If I didn’t have this madness with these Bengal brats idk what I’d do with myself. I’ve told my wife in the future no more Bengals, just regular cats. I wouldn’t trade them for the world but Bengals can be such jerks at times. They’re not the cuddliest boys but they make up for it with their cuteness and love. It’s a weird love. Very intense but very bratty.
Yesterday I woke up from a dream. I don’t usually remember them at all. But this was a silly weird dream. I dreamt I was bobbing in a giant cup of warm hazelnut coffee. My fav. It was pleasant and I could smell the coffee and the zero sugar hazelnut creamer. It was nice and cozy. I woke up and chuckled. I told my wife about it and she said I was silly. I’d love a cup now.
My wife is on her way home from work. I’m starting to get hungry for dinner. The steroid makes me so hungry. I feel like George Constanza’s mother in the hospital in The Contest episode, Georgie I’m hunnnnnngrrryyyyy. If you can’t tell Seinfeld is one of my fav shows. I can always watch and quote it word for word. I have seen them probably 100x each but it still makes me laugh like the first time I’ve ever seen them. Greatest show ever written.
Tomorrow I have Occupational Therapy and no other appointments. My mom is going to come up in the morning. She made us a few dinners to have the next few nights. It’s nice to not have to worry about preparing meals. Especially when the wife works so far away and she comes home to tend to me. It just makes life a whole lot simpler. Tonight we will have some ready made chicken slices and beans. Maybe a tomato salad with it. I haven’t decided just yet. I had a couple of werthers sugar free caramel drops this afternoon. I love those litte bites of sweet goodness. I like to savor them then CRUNCH.
I took my sink bath this afternoon. I’m still not too sure of myself getting in the shower even with the transfer bench. This is doing the job fine. I was worried I was a bit smelly but it was just me in my head. I put on some deodorant and felt clean as a whistle. I bathe daily and shave. Cleanliness is very important to me. I hate odors. I also enjoy a nice cologne here and there, but I haven’t put any on as of yet. The PT yesterday had a bit of a funk to him and I shook his hand when the exercises were over. That handshake didn’t sit too well with me so I bathed after. I didn’t feel so bad when I had to fart lol, that guy stunk.
Enjoy your night friends and family, God first everything else second.
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