utterly relieved
It truly is a miracle the difference a day makes.
PHILIP Gyroscan T10-NT Powertrak 1000 - that was the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine they used.
Mom is claustrophobic. Major. The first time they tried putting her into the machine she panicked and didn't want to do the scan. I had to be 'partially' in the machine with her, holding her hand, my head on hers.. telling her to breathe, relax and that everything will be alright. It's a killer on the shoulder and back 'coz you're literally standing at a 60-70 degree angle for half an hour. Mom had a killer grip on my fingers and any slight movement from me resulted in a whimper of fear from her.
Mom was brokedown crying after the MRI was done 'coz she was so afraid. She was shivering for the next hour before consulting the doctor with her MRI results. Fear feeds on fear. Truly.
Mom's results turned out alright. She at most has to go for a minor op to remove the tissue on her leg. It's a far cry from a full-blown bout of cancer. It was like a reason to celebrate after the stress that had us all on the edge. Before seeing the doctor, even my aunt shed a tear to see my mom so afraid. I knew it was silly, but we all felt the fear. It really was that extreme.
Relieved. Relieved. Relieved.
Life Goes On...
PHILIP Gyroscan T10-NT Powertrak 1000 - that was the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine they used.
Mom is claustrophobic. Major. The first time they tried putting her into the machine she panicked and didn't want to do the scan. I had to be 'partially' in the machine with her, holding her hand, my head on hers.. telling her to breathe, relax and that everything will be alright. It's a killer on the shoulder and back 'coz you're literally standing at a 60-70 degree angle for half an hour. Mom had a killer grip on my fingers and any slight movement from me resulted in a whimper of fear from her.
Mom was brokedown crying after the MRI was done 'coz she was so afraid. She was shivering for the next hour before consulting the doctor with her MRI results. Fear feeds on fear. Truly.
Mom's results turned out alright. She at most has to go for a minor op to remove the tissue on her leg. It's a far cry from a full-blown bout of cancer. It was like a reason to celebrate after the stress that had us all on the edge. Before seeing the doctor, even my aunt shed a tear to see my mom so afraid. I knew it was silly, but we all felt the fear. It really was that extreme.
Relieved. Relieved. Relieved.
Life Goes On...
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