Radioactive Me

Ocala, Florida

Weather: low 69 degrees, high 87 degrees, clear skies

We took care of our chores around the RV yesterday because we knew I had another appointment for another medical test today. The test was scheduled for just after lunch, and we didn't know how long I would be tied up with it. Not tied up, literally, but not knowing how long it would take.

I arrived at Ocala Regional Medical Center about 30 minutes before my appointment so the paperwork could be taken care of. It's a good thing I was early, since it took that 30 minutes to get admitted for the test.

Once all the paperwork was finished, I was escorted to the test area. There were three technicians there who were going to help with the test. Part of the test involved inserting a needle into my right arm so a radioactive substance could be injected into my body. The lady who did this was as good as any I have seen for this part of the procedure. There was very little pain, and no searching for a vein.

Once I was all set up for the test, the radioactive substance was injected. Then, I laid down on a table, where a gamma camera was positioned over my body. A series of three different images were made with the camera, each taking five minutes. I was positioned where I could see a monitor of what the camera was seeing, but it didn't do any good. I had no idea what I was looking at. The doctor who ordered the test will have to tell me what's there, and I won't see him for another 12 days. Luckily, this test was not for anything that's life threatening.

While I was at the hospital, Carolyn was visiting her mother, as they talked about crafts they plan to work on. I visited for a short time when I was finished at the hospital, and then we returned to the RV. By that time, I was ready for some meditation. The rest of the day was spent hanging out, watching a little television, and surfing the web.

More later, be safe.

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