MRI Day!

Well, today was my MRI with contrast.  The oncology surgeon and radiologist wanted me to have this scan to help determine my surgery treatment.  They want to be sure nothing was missed in my right breast.  This will likely determine if I will have a single or double mastectomy.  I have been extremely anxious about this particular appointment for some reason.  I've been worried about having to lay on my stomach, which means laying on my chemo port.  The port is still fresh and still hurts so I was nervous about putting pressure on it for an extended period of time.  I also have an allergy to CT contrast so I was very nervous about having another reaction to the contrast today.  They assured me that it was two separate contrasts.  The table for the MRI was extremely uncomfortable and I didn't know how I was going to make it through 30-45 min of not moving.  I had to change my mindset while I was in the machine from anxious to headstrong that I was going to get through it.  After lots of noise and arms falling asleep from being over my head, before I knew it the scan was over!  I was so relieved.  One step closer to surgery. 

When I returned home, I had a care package on my bed.  It was such a sweet surprise!  It was full of goodies...socks, gloves, a pink beanie, pink blanket, adult coloring kit (I love to color), and two chemo shirts specifically made for port access.  I had to get to the bottom of it and find out who my mystery person was....it was my cousin Kelly.  I can't thank her enough for the thoughtfulness of sending me comfort items.  It was a great way to end the day!