I gotta go get an MRI. - Page 2

MedicCook · 08-27-2009, 08:35 AM

Good luck Scott.

shilala · 08-27-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by aich75013

Glad it went well.
Hope they can find a long term solution.

They still make Jolt cola? Haven't seen that since High School.

Yeah, but no "cola" flavor. All different crazy stuff. I just like the grape.

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Originally Posted by marge796

Are you going to DRMC???

Yes, I have been.
I'm going to make a brief stopover at UPMC, then I'm gonna go to the Tarlov Cyst Institute in Kansas City.
Everybody has to swipe the card, you know how it works.

Blindjimme · 08-27-2009, 09:42 AM

Hope they find a long term solution for you Scott.

gnukfu · 08-27-2009, 09:54 AM

Hope they can get you fixed up and normal again, well as close to normal as you can be Scottster!!!

hotreds · 08-27-2009, 09:59 AM

I wish you nothing but the best, brother!

potlimit · 08-27-2009, 01:29 PM

In the last 6 years I've had probably 25-30 MRIs... so I always try and find the humor in them (there's always something funny).

In August '03 my doc noticed something unusual in my blood work that led him to believe I had a brain tumor. So, he scheduled me for an MRI the following day, and let me tell you, that first MRI was the worst. Not only that, the suspense that night waiting for the results was horrific. Anyway, the next day I'm sitting in alone in the examining room waiting nervously for my doctor when he strolls in carrying the films.

"Well, let's see what we've got," he says, pulling them out. I feel as though I could puke at any second. He holds one up to the light, squints and says "what the. . . " The room starts spinning and I start making a mental bucket list as I thought for sure he was going to turn to me and tell me I had at most 3 months.

"WHAT, WHAT IS IT???"

He shook out of his gaze, "Huh? Oh, no, no... sorry. It's just that the tech drew an arrow here and they are NOT supposed to do that." I exhaled a huge sigh of relief, chuckling a little, then asked "Well, what did he draw an arrow to?"

"The tumor." Spinning again. "You have a 2 millimeter pituitary tumor." I can't help thinking that the pituitary is in the middle of the head and that that's certainly going to be inoperable.

"So, I mean, how long do I..."

"No no no, it's not like that. You have a very common, BENIGN tumor that probably won't be a problem in your lifetime. We just have to monitor it and regulate your hormones."

24-30 MRIs, 2 rounds of chemo and 2 neurosurgeries later... Oh well, que sera.

However, what I'm trying to say Scott is that even though I can remember with almost crystal clarity how awful I felt at times, I also smile remembering the times I could laugh at. It's cliche as cliche gets, but laughter (and the ability to find the humor in our situations) really is an awesome drug.

I hope everything goes well for you,
Mase

marge796 · 08-27-2009, 01:32 PM

When will you be in KC? I'm just an hour down the road if you have time we should get together.

Chris.....

shilala · 08-29-2009, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marge796

When will you be in KC? I'm just an hour down the road if you have time we should get together.

Chris.....

I don't have a clue.
I have to let UPMC swipe my card as many times as it takes, then we'll go from there. If I end up in KC, I sure hope it's soon.

08-29-2009, 08:55 AM

Scott if you do have some time free in KC let us know, I would love to be able to shake your hand.

shilala · 08-29-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by leasingthisspace

Scott if you do have some time free in KC let us know, I would love to be able to shake your hand.

I'll be sure to let everyone know, it'll be my pleasure to meet you guys.

08-27-2009, 08:35 AM	#21
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: I gotta go get an MRI. Good luck Scott. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

08-27-2009, 09:42 AM	#23
Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: I gotta go get an MRI. Hope they find a long term solution for you Scott.

08-27-2009, 09:54 AM	#24
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: I gotta go get an MRI. Hope they can get you fixed up and normal again, well as close to normal as you can be Scottster!!! __________________ Curious George

08-27-2009, 09:59 AM	#25
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: I gotta go get an MRI. I wish you nothing but the best, brother! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

08-27-2009, 01:29 PM	#26
potlimit Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: LA/NY Posts: 131 Trading: (7)	Re: I gotta go get an MRI. In the last 6 years I've had probably 25-30 MRIs... so I always try and find the humor in them (there's always something funny). In August '03 my doc noticed something unusual in my blood work that led him to believe I had a brain tumor. So, he scheduled me for an MRI the following day, and let me tell you, that first MRI was the worst. Not only that, the suspense that night waiting for the results was horrific. Anyway, the next day I'm sitting in alone in the examining room waiting nervously for my doctor when he strolls in carrying the films. "Well, let's see what we've got," he says, pulling them out. I feel as though I could puke at any second. He holds one up to the light, squints and says "what the. . . " The room starts spinning and I start making a mental bucket list as I thought for sure he was going to turn to me and tell me I had at most 3 months. "WHAT, WHAT IS IT???" He shook out of his gaze, "Huh? Oh, no, no... sorry. It's just that the tech drew an arrow here and they are NOT supposed to do that." I exhaled a huge sigh of relief, chuckling a little, then asked "Well, what did he draw an arrow to?" "The tumor." Spinning again. "You have a 2 millimeter pituitary tumor." I can't help thinking that the pituitary is in the middle of the head and that that's certainly going to be inoperable. "So, I mean, how long do I..." "No no no, it's not like that. You have a very common, BENIGN tumor that probably won't be a problem in your lifetime. We just have to monitor it and regulate your hormones." 24-30 MRIs, 2 rounds of chemo and 2 neurosurgeries later... Oh well, que sera. However, what I'm trying to say Scott is that even though I can remember with almost crystal clarity how awful I felt at times, I also smile remembering the times I could laugh at. It's cliche as cliche gets, but laughter (and the ability to find the humor in our situations) really is an awesome drug. I hope everything goes well for you, Mase

08-27-2009, 01:32 PM	#27
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: I gotta go get an MRI. When will you be in KC? I'm just an hour down the road if you have time we should get together. Chris..... __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill

08-29-2009, 08:55 AM	#29
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I gotta go get an MRI. Scott if you do have some time free in KC let us know, I would love to be able to shake your hand.