I am back. It has been a hectic week. The layoffs and job cuts are hitting closer to home, at work. Not me, but some other higher up the ladder employees, and officers. So it is a little scary.
We Thursday I went to the hospital for the 1st of many appointments, this was for the research study, once I got there, I was thinking I was going to have to set in the stupid lab office for 3 hours. Nope I was wrong. I was put in a room, with a bed and TV. they said have a seat...get comfy! So this was nice. AND they were doing another study so I signed up for it too. So after i drank that LOVELY sugar drink, she started taking the blood, it was nice, we talked and I got to kick back and relax!!! After the test was done, they brought some hospital food, NOT THAT great. But I ate and went back to work!
Then it hit me, ANXIETY!!!! Just a little over 2 weeks. I go on the 12th to meet with the nutritionist and start my pre-op fasting. I am ready to get it over with!!
Monday I go in for another glucose test and this time they inject 50% dextrose directly into my IV set up, and my first MRI!! Never had one before and it is going to be about 2 hrs. They are going to measure the fat content in my body, and how is changes over the the course of 12 months.
I will try to get better and post more, but with EVERYTHING going on...I do not even get on the net everyday!!!!
I know what you mean with the anxiety. While I've never been through what you are doing, I have definitely experienced anxiety and it is not fun. Don't worry about the MRI...I know 2 hrs seems like forever but it's really not too bad. Are they doing an open MRI? The machine makes really annoying sounds so I would highly suggest the ear plugs. You can do this!! I am here for you and praying for you and the family!! Love ya!
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