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Wednesday, December 04, 2013 ( 12:53 PM ) Jessica I had the MRI today to see the condition of my cochlea (it is fine) and found the MRI experience pretty interesting and fun. The worst part of it was the needle for the IV that they needed to put dye in and even that wasn't that bad.. just queasy-making. I don't like needles unless they're knitting needles, tapestry/needlepoint/embroidery needles, etc... you get the idea.. as long as they don't poke me, I like them! I got there, had to do some paperwork and then was taken to a room to change. Then brought me to the MRI machine, I asked a couple of questions, one of which was whether or not I would have any opportunity to move or have a little cough. The technician said I could when the machine went quiet... in between tests. The quiet periods were usually VERY brief. I guess I'm not claustrophobic because I actually enjoyed being in the MRI machine.... I guess it also helped that they gave me a panic button and also there was a little window to look out of. Through that window, I could see outside & I counted cars for a little while. I lost count around 40 and focused on other things. I did not want to fall asleep because I wanted to make sure I didn't move. I can't promise stillness if I'm asleep! I watched the images on the inside of my eyelids some of the time (maybe I should do that with a sketchbook in hand for some interesting abstract art!) and in general enjoyed the different vibrations the machine made. One of them was almost like some kind of rock concert & almost made me laugh & want to dance, hahaha... that test shook the machine a little bit! Overall, I found that all my anxiety about the MRI was unfounded for me... but when I think about it, crowds can be somewhat problematic: when I was at a halloween parade or whatever it was in NYC several years ago, I got pretty uncomfortable about not being able to get out of the crowds easily. That was scary... After the MRI, we went to see the doctor. He said things look good and recommends doing my left ear, as I still get a fair bit of use out of it. I suppose that I will get an ear mold for the right ear & start learning how to use that ear again. I don't know if I ever got much use out of it, which is odd since that ear isn't "as deaf" as my left ear. It's like being right or left handed, I guess. Figure it'll take 2 or 3 months before I can have the surgery as they need to arrange things with insurance. Meanwhile, I can use the time for research research research! I've joined a couple of facebook groups and a couple of online forums. Every time I read something that someone wrote about their implant brand, I think I want to get that one... from what I'm hearing, they are all good, I just need to learn about the features of the 3 brands and also meet people who have them and see what they are like. When I told my oldest son that I'm planning on getting a CI, he said I will be a cyborg. Haha.. fun! "My mother, the Cyborg!" If anyone is interested in what I'm up to creativity-wise, check out my other blog: Patchwork Girl, Tapestry Weaver and Sometimes Painter! Labels: cochlear implants, cyborg, weaving #
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