As you can see, nothing about this process screams modesty. While I’m talking about the scans I might as well tell you about a bone scan and CT.
The bone scan was done at local hospital in the radiology department. They have you come in about 2 hours before your scan and inject a radioactive material (radiotracer) into your vein. The substance travels through your blood to your bones and organs. As it wears off, it gives off a bit of radiation. This radiation is detected by a camera that slowly scans your body. They have you leave and come back an hour or so later for your scan. So what do you do while you are radioactive and have an hour to kill? Well, I went to Old Navy next door and tried to stay away from everyone while I picked out new workout clothes. If you know me, you know I never like to waste time! Anyways…the actual scan was pretty cool. I was able to see the entire scan on the screen in front of me. Took about 45 minutes to an hour and as the scan progressed up my body, all my bones and organs showed up on the screen. The radiologist was explaining everything to me as it went. Learned a lot!
Now, for the abdominal CT scan. Very quick and easy actually. They have to place an IV before the scan to inject contrast, similar to the MRI. However, a CT only takes a few minutes and you are in and out! As you are getting the scan they inform you that they are going to inject the contrast and it is going to feel like you are peeing your pants. And yes, it does. Your mouth and throat get warm and so does your entire crotch. That’s gotta be good for ya!
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