Fractured After All

I had my first MRI on Monday and it was so much fun!  I have dreaded MRIs all these years, then when I needed one, it wasn't that bad.  I went up to Scottsboro - a nice country drive up the lake on a sunny spring day where everything is green again put me in just the right frame of mind - CALM.  So, I climbed onto the flat table, they got my elbow situated, I put ear plugs in my ears, and they put headphones with a microphone on me.  They asked if I'd like to watch tv while I'm in there.  Um, yes please!  They gave me goggles that played tv!  I watched an awesome episode of Rachael Ray's 30 minute meals (who knew she still made those?).  The cool part is I had the goggles on before they put me in the tunnel, so I never did see how tight it was in there.  I was laughing and smiling and had to remember not to move so they could get an accurate reading.

The next day my doctor called me with the results - my elbow IS fractured!  Well no wonder it hurts so much!  No wonder I can't put any weight on it.  No wonder I can't straighten it.  Monday I have an appointment with an orthopedist and we will go from there.  I'm thinking 6 weeks later we won't do a cast, but maybe physical therapy.

Anyway, MRIs aren't to be dreaded.  Especially if you live near me and can go enjoy a fun show while they take pictures of your insides.

P.S.  If Urgent Care says your bone isn't broken, but you know something isn't right, go get some answers.