I have to have MRI scans every now and again and hadn't had one since being banded. For those that don't know, you lay on a table, are strapped down and then the table slides you into a round tight capsule where it takes very noisy (think jackhammer) scans of your body......it must be horrible for people who are claustrophobic.

Today I noticed that when I was being slid into the capsule that I didn't need to almost dislocate my shoulders to fit my arms through the gap and also that I didn't need to take a huge breath in to stop myself from getting jammed in the gap due to the size of my tummy!!!!!! :thumbup:

Edited June 24, 200818 yr by mss

I've been in those contraptions!!! They ARE horrible. Delighted to hear that your last experience was a lot less traumatic. It will get even easier from here on out!

I have to have MRI scans every now and again and hadn't had one since being banded. For those that don't know, you lay on a table, are strapped down and then the table slides you into a round tight capsule where it takes very noisy (think jackhammer) scans of your body......it must be horrible for people who are claustrophobic.

Today I noticed that when I was being slid into the capsule that I didn't need to almost dislocate my shoulders to fit my arms through the gap and also that I didn't need to take a huge breath in to stop myself from getting jammed in the gap due to the size of my tummy!!!!!! :thumbup:

Great Job!! Keep up the good work!!

That is awesome! I won't use the closed MRI even when I am thin. WAAAAAy to claustrophobic. I go to the open MRI instead.

It is like being slid in between to hamburger buns. It is open on both sides and the room has two all glass walls to see outside and a stained glass ceiling that lets in all natural light. You can take your favorite cd with you and even take a person in with you. Its awesome. They have colored sheets, too. Not just those plain ole white hospital ones.

I tried the closed one and came out shaking from head to toe and almost hysterical. :sad_smile: I was only in the silly machine for about 30 seconds! I ran all the way out to my husband and begged him not to let them put me back in. The tech said "Without a doubt, schedule her for an open MRI from now on."

CONGRATS!!!

Awesome!