I got my Pulmanry Function Test (PFT-lung) and Multi Gated Acquisition Scan (MUGA Scan-heart) today. I now know I can breathe and my heart is beating.
The PFT consisted of me breathing. Surprised? It took all of a few minutes. The worst part...I had to clamp my nose closed with a funky looking clothes pin.
Fortunately, I was able to get in for the MUGA scan immediately following my PFT even though the appointment times were 4 hours apart. I forewarned the lady and she kindly allowed me to lay down prior to giving me an IV. She took some blood, did something with it for about 30 minutes to make it radioactive and shot it back in me. As she prepared to put it back in me I asked to see the label to verify it was my blood...because I'm weird. Funny enough it wasn't labeled. What? She did assure me that I was an only and no other blood was back there...otherwise she would have it labeled 20 ways. Ok. That's cool. Other then the person that left before I was even seen, it was a ghost town. They took 3 different angle shots at my heart to see how it was pumping. This is something I get before chemo, possibly during chemo and after it's all done. I'm seriously realizing I have to search for a compassionate bone in my body for those that complain about getting poked...as I did after having that episode of passing out and a seizure at the age of 18. All this is a lesson. ;)
I got my call for tomorrows medi-port surgery. I go in at 12:30 and am scheduled for surgery a couple hours later. I'm totally not thrilled I have to fast after midnight. No food or water. Those that know me know I HAVE to eat breakfast. I can miss any other meal but I'm one to rise, brush my teeth and eat immediately. I'm telling myself I wont be a grump. Nope. No pouting because I don't get to eat breakfast...or lunch.
I'm clinging on to the possibility that the Doctor may move faster then his schedule. :) ...so I can eat!
8 comments:
wow you had a rough day. It's nice to know that some people could make such a big "mistake". Anyway, hope all goes well tomorrow and we'll continue to pray for you.
But Saturday you get really good food! I can even make dinner or lunch on Saturday while we are there! Who knows, your new port might be sore and you might want to relax!
awwwwww....poor baby girl!!!!
Im just like ya I hate needles and all that other crappy stuff that they do for those tests....Lord Have Mercy!!!! Maybe just maybe the kids will fix you dinner after you are done and it will be soooooooo tasty....Even if its cereal and milk...lol
I Love Ya trooper girl!!!!
auntie angie
Averi..your sense of humor through all of this is a true blessing. I don't know many people that would have such a good attitude, and you make me laugh! I wish I was closer to Norfolk so I could help in some way, but know that I'm thinking of you and praying for your healing. Jeri
Averi,
You sound as though you are coping very well. The best thing you did was get a PORT you will love it. I will have mine all my life. Yes, lucky me. But, you can shower with it not have to put plastic over it what an ordeal that was. you can swim. Even though you may not feel up to it you will want to so that will be very helpful.
Only want to make sure you know noone unless they are A RN do you want to mess with the port. I'm sure they told you. Not even a Lab person. Don't want to increase risks of infection.
well just needed to let you know my 2 Cents worth. You and the family are in my prayers. It is good to find humor in this. God Bless,
kathi
Wow, Averi without breakfast...now that is worse than a hungry women dealing with hot flashes. LOL.
You are amazing my dear!
I remember when you passed out lol hmmmmmmmmmmm do you recall that day ? love ya your so awsome girl and are truley blessed
YAY for updates:) I love reading how positive you are through all of this , I am going through nothing compared to you and I have had more than my fair share of moments of break down.. Thanks again for being such a great example:)
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