Despite how difficult it is, I’m continuing to rest and take it easy while I figure out what’s going on with my injured hip. I have an MRI scheduled for Saturday then a follow-up with my sports medicine doc the following week. I’m a little nervous as I’ve never had an MRI before. From what I understand, you lay on a board that then slides into a long metal tube. There are closed MRIs and open MRIs when the tube is above and below you, but open on the sides. I’m having a closed MRI because my doctor says they’re more accurate. Once inside the tube, you lay there for about 45 minutes while they scan whichever area needs scanning.
I’m going to bring a PlayAway, a small portable device that contains one book and is about the size of a pack of gum, to listen to while I’m getting scanned if I’m allowed to. I borrowed The Hunchback of Notre Dame from the library and have been listening to it whenever I get a chance. Since it’s over 14 hours, it’s taking me a while!
Here’s hoping it all goes well and that the MRI shows what’s going on. I’m excited and nervous about what they will find as it will make it more real but then I can hopefully figure out a plan of action to work toward my recovery.
