Saturday MRI = Scanxiety

Today started out great. Got to sleep in a bit. The cats woke us up crying and knocking on doors. You can’t sleep too late with these two. I prepared my breakfast and ate. Relaxed until it was time to go for the MRI of my brain.

The Cancer Center told us to go to a certain valet area for the scan. There was no one there and no wheelchairs available. We parked at a different valet area with some help. Got the wheelchair because it’s a big campus and proceeded to check in. We were a couple minutes late at this point because of the valet situation. The staff didn’t seem to mind. Got checked in and waited for my contrast IV. Got that done and changed to my MRI gown and pants. Then waited for the tech to come collect me. It was somewhat of a ghost town there on Saturdays. I didn’t mind it one bit. It seemed busy in the MRI waiting area but we really didn’t have to wait too long. The staff here has been wonderful. I think in the future I’d like to have the scans done on the weekend like this. Much easier and closer to home.

So the tech gets me and brings me to the back. Get this, they actually played the music for me through the headphones this time. Score! I close my eyes and drift off to sounds of the MRI clanging, banging and Stevie Nicks. AC/DC woke me up and the tech started the contrast. At this point I know the scan is almost over but I still close my eyes and drift off again. It’s a wonder where you can sleep when you’re so tired.

We finished that and I got redressed to leave. We stopped off at McDonald’s for a happy meal. Not the best idea but it was yummy. Cheeseburger and fries, yummy. I skipped the drink. My wife surprised me with some cookies while I was in the scan.

On the way to the MRI appointment, I called my local Pharmacy today because I hadn’t received a text notifying me of my RX refill request for steroids. I’m glad I called because they said they didn’t have enough to fill it and it wouldn’t be available til well after I was out. I asked them if there was another location we could use and he said he could partially fill it but insurance wouldn’t cover til Friday. Well, I’m gonna run out tomorrow. We gotta figure this out. I can’t just stop the steroids without a taper off them. Luckily they had a partial to fill so I will have enough for tonight and hopefully pick it up tomorrow after lunch.

Florida has been in a drought lately. We are getting some much needed rain as we speak. I’m glad we made it home before the rain started. I have been having a terrible time the past couple days walking. Just tired and weak. I couldn’t imagine walking in while it was raining. I’m glad the heavens didn’t open up until we were home.

The boys have been good today. Pancake is hanging out with me in the room. Maybe it’s the rain keeping them calm today. Who knows with them sometimes. They can be so active then just bumps on a log. Depends on the day I guess.

I posted about starting a help registry on https://wegotthis.org/registries/bruce-mclarty If you are so inclined to help a guy like me it is very much appreciated. Just go to that site and search my last name McLarty and Florida. It really helps me not worry about groceries. Thank you so much

Scanxiety is a real thing. Not knowing what will be seen or unseen. Having a looming feeling it can all go to shi+.
I am hoping for more good news with this MRI. I will keep you all updated as to these results. Hopefully no growth or migration. Fingers crossed. I pray each day, for good news and easy times ahead. I have chemo and radiation bloodwork Tuesday along with a CT simulation and mask fitting the same day. My chemo meds will deliver Monday according to tracking. I’m kinda nervous to get started but at the same time I want to get started with treatment.

Thank you so much for stopping by to check out my days. I really appreciate all of you keeping up with me. Much love to you and yours. I stay positive through faith, love and family.

~Bruce