CT Scan...

This morning was my CT Scan and I'm so glad it's over with! I go on Friday for a Bone Scan, which is probably worse overall (since the scan is very long and I'm extremely claustrophobic), but there's absolutely no prep ahead of time like there was this morning. I've had allergic reactions from the contrast dye, so this time there was a lot more prep. I thought I would share with you what I had to do to prepare for this dang scan this morning...

Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. - took 1 Prednisone
Wednesday, 2:30 a.m. (yes, in the middle of the night) - took 1 Prednisone
*Mix Cat Dry Mix w/30 oz. water and place in refrigerator
Wednesday, 7:30 - drink (but really CHOKE DOWN 10 oz. of the Cat Dry mix)
Wednesday, 8:30 - drink 10 oz. of Cat Dry mix + 1 Prednisone + 1 Bendadryl + 1.5 Tagamet
Wednesday, 9:00 - drink last 10 oz. of Cat Dry mix + 2 Valium + 2 Hydrocodone for pain
Wednesday 9:00 - Drive to Kaiser, have contrast dye injection + scan

Thank goodness it's all over. There's no real way for me to describe the Cat Dry Mix other than it's so disgusting that I literally had to choke every ounce down and hope that I got enough in me for a successful scan. I spit up about 1/2 ounce all over the kitchen :( I sure hope this scan shows good results and that Dr. Hui is pleased with all of the treatment we've been going through for the past 7 months. Now it's time to focus on the Bone Scan. Let's just think positive thoughts and lots of prayers. This coming scan is very hard for me because I have to lay very still on my back (which is where a lot of the cancer is located). It's painful. Hopefully I can calm down and know that everyone is praying for me.

Peace to you all ♥ Love, Genie