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Captain Deb

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MRI Tomorrow!!!!
« on: October 01, 2006, 05:15:49 pm »
Hi folks!
Well, I'm off tomorrow for my first post-op MRI! Wearing full PBW Uniform and accessories and will try to get one of the techs to take a pic of me lying in the giant Rum Barrel--no metal objects allowed in, but I may be able to sneak a pic before they crank it up! My follow-up appt with the nuero isn't for 2 weeks, but I'm requesting a copy of the radiologists report and copies of the scans before then--I think I know what an AN looks like.  I had an MRI 10 months post op looking for an explanation for the terrible headaches I was having and the radiologists report said a "possible acoustic neuroma" but it was the fat pack used to plug up the space that he was seeing, or so said Dr Friedman when I sent the scans to him. The only thing I'm really nervous about is the contrast shot because I have very fragile viens that like to roll and hide when they see a big needle comin' at 'em! :P

Anyway wish me luck!

Capt Deb 8)
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Re: MRI Tomorrow!!!!
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2006, 05:19:16 pm »
Good Luck, Capt. Deb !  Hope you can find out what's causing those headaches.  Remember to ask for the Ear Plugs when you go in there.
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Re: MRI Tomorrow!!!!
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2006, 05:20:01 pm »
Luck, sweetie, luck!!!!

Pirates are tough, especially wenches...you'll be just fine.

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Re: MRI Tomorrow!!!!
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2006, 05:25:59 pm »
Best of luck Deb - my left arm veins run and hide too, my right ones say bring it on.  Kathy
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Re: MRI Tomorrow!!!!
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2006, 06:18:07 pm »
We will be THERE for you in spirit---AAAAARGH!  Go gettm, Capn and wench!

Will be wearing my sockies and T-shirt!

loves and smoochies,
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Re: MRI Tomorrow!!!!
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2006, 07:54:57 pm »
Best of luck to ya!
I'll be sporting my pirate gear in your honor...tell em you need the cutest male tech they got and you're veins will cooperate :o)  At least that trick works for me  LOL 

After your done you need a tim tam to reward yourself...had my first one tonight so I'm no longer a tim tam virgin...my son shared one with me and said, "you know these are like those keebler cookies, only better"!  I can see I'll be needing to hide my tim tam stash as he'll be lookin' to plunder me stash  >:(
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Re: MRI Tomorrow!!!!
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2006, 08:34:14 pm »
My pirate wear is ready and waiting. We are all with ya Deb!!  :-*

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Re: MRI Tomorrow!!!!
« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2006, 09:40:38 pm »
wish you the best you will be in my prayers...
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Re: MRI Tomorrow!!!!
« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2006, 05:05:55 am »
Ya must have stayed on the ship too long Capt Deb with those rolly veins!!!!!!!  Mine blow out so I know what yr talkin about.  I've got my sox and earrings on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: MRI Tomorrow!!!!
« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2006, 06:34:54 am »
Good luck capt and hurry back!!!  ;D
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Re: MRI Tomorrow!!!!
« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2006, 06:50:42 am »
Deb: By now you've recovered for your ride in the Indian war drum, hope it went ok and you got out of it with you veins intact.
Crossing my fingers all went well.
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Re: MRI Tomorrow!!!!
« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2006, 06:51:46 am »
Good luck!

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Re: MRI Tomorrow!!!!
« Reply #12 on: October 02, 2006, 08:50:35 am »
Capt Deb,

Good Luck!  Hope all goes well!  Would love to see your pic in all your wonderful wenchwear.  I'll be thinking of you today!

XOXO!   :-*
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Re: MRI Tomorrow!!!!
« Reply #13 on: October 02, 2006, 09:03:29 am »
Best of luck, Captain.  Good results to follow.

We will all be thinkng of you!

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Re: MRI Tomorrow!!!!
« Reply #14 on: October 02, 2006, 09:06:27 am »
If I were the tech I'd be fer usin' one of them thar sail patchin' needles in your honor. I'll be hopin' fer fair winds today, but I know that pirates be a hearty breed.  ;D
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